Seedance (by Bytedance)

Overview

Multi-shot text or image → video model for coherent, cinematic multi-shot output.

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Quick facts

• Modes: Text → Video · Image → Video.

• Default clip length: 5 seconds (3s–12s selectable)

• Aspect ratios: 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16

• Training / licensing: Proprietary model by Bytedance, licensed for commercial use within FLORA

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What it’s great for

• Multi-shot narrative sequences and longer-form short clips.

• High-coherence motion and smooth playback.

• Storytelling use cases requiring multiple shots.

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Copy-and-paste prompts

Three-shot sequence: establish city skyline, mid shot of protagonist walking, close-up face — cinematic pacing — 10s total

Image→Video: animate product spin across three cuts, consistent lighting and reflections

Single-shot 1080p: slow crane up from street to rooftop, ambient city ambience

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Parameters

Name	Type	Default	Notes
Prompt	Text	—	Required
Duration	Select	10s	3s–12s options (higher values increase cost)
Resolution	Select	1080p	480p, 720p, 1080p
Seed	Seed	Random	Optional
Fixed Camera	Select	No	Yes, No

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Modes

Mode	Estimated time	Required inputs	Typical use
Text → Video (multi-shot)	~2 minutes	Prompt	Narrative multi-shot sequences
Image → Video	~2 minutes	Image, Prompt	Animate assets across shots

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Output options

Option	Values / notes
Resolution	1280×720, 1920×1080
Duration	3s, 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s, 10s, 11s, 12s
Formats	MP4 (H.264 + AAC)
Notes	Designed for narrative and smooth motion

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Prompt tips

• Break multi-shot intent into clear shot descriptions (shot 1:, shot 2:, shot 3:).

• Use pacing terms like “slow”, “cut-to”, “dolly”, and exact durations.

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