📋 Tutorial Contents
🚀 Getting Started with Seedance 2.0
Step 1: Access Dreamina Platform
Seedance 2.0 is available through ByteDance's Dreamina platform. Create a free account to get 50 trial credits.
Step 2: Select Seedance 2.0
From the Dreamina dashboard, choose Seedance 2.0 from the AI model selector. You'll see options for different versions (1.0, 1.5, 2.0).
Step 3: Understand Credits
Video generation costs credits based on:
- Duration (5s = 10 credits, 15s = 50 credits)
- Resolution (1080p vs 2K)
- Complexity (multi-modal inputs cost more)
🖥️ Understanding the Seedance Interface
Main Components
1. Asset Upload Panel
Upload up to 9 images, 3 videos, and 3 audio files for reference.
2. Prompt Editor
Write your text prompt with @ mentions to reference uploaded assets.
3. Generation Settings
Set duration, resolution, style, and advanced parameters.
4. Preview & Export
Review generated video and export in various resolutions.
📹 Basic Video Generation (Text-Only)
Simple Prompt Example
Prompt: "A serene beach at sunset with waves gently crashing on shore.
Cinematic camera slowly panning left. Golden hour lighting."
Settings:
- Duration: 10 seconds
- Resolution: 2K
- Style: PhotorealisticBest Practices for Text Prompts
- Be specific - "Red sports car" vs "car"
- Include camera movement - "slow zoom in", "tracking shot"
- Describe lighting - "golden hour", "dramatic shadows"
- Set the style - "cinematic", "anime", "realistic"
🎨 Multi-Modal Video Generation
This is where Seedance 2.0 shines. Combine multiple input types for precise control.
Example: Character-Consistent Video
Workflow:
- Upload character image - PNG of your desired character
- Upload motion reference - Short video showing desired movement
- Upload audio - Dialogue or music track
- Write prompt with @ mentions:
Prompt: "@character is walking through a busy city street following
the movement style from @motion_reference. Synchronize lip movement
with @dialogue_audio. Cinematic shot with shallow depth of field."Understanding @ Mentions
The @ system lets you explicitly reference uploaded assets:
@character_image- Use this face/design@motion_video- Copy this movement@camera_ref- Replicate this camera work@audio_track- Sync to this audio
✍️ Seedance Prompt Engineering Guide
Prompt Structure Template
[SUBJECT] + [ACTION] + [ENVIRONMENT] + [CAMERA] + [STYLE] + [LIGHTING]
Example:
"A young woman (@character) dancing gracefully (@dance_reference)
in a futuristic neon city (cyberpunk environment)
with a sweeping crane shot (@camera_movement)
in a cinematic style with vibrant neon lighting"Advanced Prompting Tips
| Goal | Technique | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Better consistency | Use character references | "Same @character from earlier scene" |
| Precise motion | Reference video clips | "Follow the choreography in @dance_clip" |
| Matching aesthetics | Style transfer | "Apply the visual style from @reference_image" |
💡 Pro Tips & Best Practices
Tip #1: Start Simple, Then Iterate
Generate a basic version first, then use the "extend" feature to add complexity.
Tip #2: Use High-Quality References
Better input assets = better output. Use clear, well-lit reference images.
Tip #3: Optimize Credit Usage
- Test with 5-second generations before going longer
- Use 1080p for drafts, 2K only for finals
- Save successful prompts for reuse
Tip #4: Master the @ Mention System
This is Seedance's secret weapon. Practice referencing specific elements.
Tip #5: Join the Community
Learn from others on Seedance Reddit and Discord.