The difference between a mediocre AI video and a jaw-dropping one almost always comes down to the prompt. Seedance 2.0 is an incredibly capable model, but it needs clear, structured instructions to deliver its best work. A vague prompt like "cool sunset video" will get you something generic. A detailed prompt that specifies subject, action, camera movement, lighting, and atmosphere will get you something that looks like it came from a professional production.
This guide gives you 25 ready-to-use prompts across seven categories, each one tested and refined for Seedance 2.0. Copy them directly, adapt them to your projects, or use them as templates to develop your own prompt style. If you are new to the platform, start with our step-by-step tutorial to learn the interface before diving into these prompts.
How Seedance 2.0 Prompts Work
Before jumping into the prompts, here is a quick overview of how prompting works in Seedance 2.0.
Prompt Structure
The most effective prompts follow this general order:
Subject → Action → Camera Movement → Environment → Lighting → Audio/Mood
You do not need every element in every prompt, but covering at least three or four of these dimensions consistently produces better results than focusing on just one.
Character Limits and References
Each prompt can be up to 5,000 characters long, giving you plenty of room for detailed descriptions. You can also attach reference files using the @ reference system — up to 12 files total including images, video clips, and audio. For example, uploading a character photo as @image1 and writing "The person in @image1 walks through a forest" ensures the model maintains that character's appearance.
This combination of detailed text prompts and visual/audio references is what makes Seedance 2.0 so powerful for structured creative projects. For a deeper dive into the reference system, see our complete tutorial.
Cinematic / Film Prompts
1. Sci-Fi Establishing Shot
A vast alien cityscape stretches to the horizon under twin suns setting in a violet sky, massive crystalline towers connected by luminous bridges, hovering vehicles stream between the structures leaving faint light trails, camera starts on a close-up of weathered alien text carved into stone then slowly cranes up and pulls back to reveal the full city panorama, volumetric god rays pierce through gaps in the architecture, atmospheric haze gives depth to the distant skyline, cinematic anamorphic lens flare, 2K
2. Dramatic Dialogue Scene
[0-3s] Medium close-up of a man in a dimly lit interrogation room, single overhead lamp casting harsh shadows on his face, he looks up with defiant eyes, slight jaw clench. [3-6s] Reverse shot of a woman in a dark suit leaning forward across a metal table, her reflection visible in the polished surface, she speaks with controlled intensity. [6-10s] Wide shot from the corner of the room showing both figures, the tension visible in their posture, fluorescent light flickers once, dust particles float in the lamp beam, cinematic color grade with teal shadows and warm highlights
3. Car Chase Through City Streets
A matte black sports car drifts around a rain-soaked city corner at high speed, tires throwing up sheets of water that catch the neon reflections of storefronts, camera mounted low on the front bumper looking back at the driver through the windshield, headlights of a pursuing vehicle flash in the rear window, motion blur on the passing buildings, handheld camera shake adds urgency, puddle splashes hit the lens, night urban environment with wet asphalt reflecting reds and blues, cinematic 2K
4. Historical Period Piece
A woman in an elaborate 18th-century silk gown walks through the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, hundreds of candles reflected infinitely in the gilded mirrors, camera follows her from behind in a steady tracking shot as she trails her fingers along a marble console table, candlelight flickers across the painted ceiling, her shadow stretches long across the parquet floor, other courtiers visible in soft focus in the background, warm golden color palette with deep burgundy accents, classical orchestral atmosphere
5. Horror Atmosphere
[0-4s] A long dark hospital corridor stretches into blackness, a single fluorescent light buzzes and flickers overhead casting stuttering shadows, camera dollies forward slowly at waist height, peeling paint on the walls, a wheelchair sits abandoned in the middle of the hall. [4-8s] The camera stops as a door at the far end of the corridor creaks open by itself, revealing only darkness beyond, the flickering light intensifies, a child's music box melody plays faintly distorted. [8-10s] Static wide shot, the wheelchair has moved three feet closer to camera, the overhead light goes out completely for one second then returns, desaturated color grade with sickly green undertones
Anime / Animation Prompts
6. Anime Action Sequence
An anime swordsman in flowing black robes leaps from a crumbling cliff face, blade drawn and glinting with blue energy, his long white hair trails behind him as he descends toward a massive armored demon below, speed lines radiate from the point of impact, dynamic camera follows the descent in a sweeping arc, cherry blossom petals scatter in the shockwave, cel-shaded animation style with bold outlines and saturated colors, dramatic lens flare at moment of clash, anime aesthetic with Studio Bones level detail
7. Studio Ghibli Landscape
A lush green hillside dotted with wildflowers overlooks a quiet coastal town with terracotta roofs, puffy cumulus clouds drift across a vivid blue sky casting slow-moving shadows over the landscape, a narrow stone path winds down the hill where a young girl in a straw hat carries a basket, camera pans gently from left to right across the scene, butterflies float in the foreground, soft watercolor textures on the foliage, warm afternoon light with the gentle golden haze of a Studio Ghibli film, hand-painted animation aesthetic, peaceful ambient wind and distant ocean sounds
8. Mecha Battle
Two giant mechs clash in the ruins of a futuristic Tokyo, one red and angular with missile pods, the other blue and sleek with an energy sword, debris and shattered glass fly outward from the point of impact, camera circles the fight in a dramatic orbital shot, sparks and electrical arcs illuminate their armor plates, skyscrapers crumble in the background from collateral damage, heavy rain pours down reflecting the orange explosions, anime mecha style with detailed mechanical design, dramatic orchestral score with heavy percussion
9. Slice of Life Morning Routine
A cozy anime-style kitchen bathed in warm morning sunlight streaming through a window with sheer curtains, a young woman with short brown hair hums while making coffee, a tabby cat stretches on the windowsill beside a small potted plant, steam rises from the coffee mug catching the sunlight, camera slowly zooms in from a medium shot to focus on her gentle smile as she takes the first sip, soft pastel color palette with warm yellows and gentle pinks, hand-drawn animation aesthetic, quiet morning ambiance with birdsong and the gentle clink of ceramic
Product / E-Commerce Prompts
10. Product 360 Rotation
A sleek matte black wireless headphone sits on a clean white surface with soft gradient lighting, the product slowly rotates 360 degrees on an invisible turntable, camera maintains eye-level perspective, studio lighting highlights the texture of the ear cushions and the brushed metal headband, subtle reflections on the glossy logo, each material surface catches light differently as the product turns, pure white background with no distractions, product photography lighting with a key light from upper right and fill from left, commercial quality 2K
11. Lifestyle Product Shot
A ceramic pour-over coffee set arranged on a rustic wooden table beside a rain-streaked window, morning light filters through creating soft shadows, a hand slowly pours hot water from a copper kettle into the dripper, steam rises in elegant wisps catching the backlight, coffee drips into the glass carafe below, camera starts on a close-up of the water hitting the grounds then slowly pulls back to reveal the full scene, shallow depth of field with creamy bokeh in the background, warm earth-tone color grade, ambient rain and gentle coffee dripping sounds
12. Unboxing Reveal
[0-3s] Close-up of hands lifting the lid off a premium matte white box with embossed gold lettering, tissue paper visible inside, soft overhead lighting, ASMR-style crisp paper sounds. [3-6s] Hands part the tissue paper to reveal a luxury watch nestled in a velvet cushion, camera slowly pushes in as the watch face catches the light, the dial reflects a starburst pattern. [6-10s] The watch is lifted from the box and held up, rotating slowly, the sapphire crystal catches studio lights creating prismatic flashes, shallow depth of field with the box blurred in the background, elegant product reveal lighting with warm key and cool accent
13. Food Close-Up
An extreme close-up of melted chocolate being poured over a stack of fresh strawberries on a white marble surface, the chocolate flows in a thick glossy stream catching studio light, it cascades over the red fruit surfaces in slow motion, droplets splash in tiny detailed eruptions, camera angle slightly below eye level looking up at the pour, macro lens detail shows the texture of the strawberry seeds and the sheen of the chocolate, dark moody background with a single dramatic spotlight, food photography lighting with specular highlights on the chocolate surface, 2K
Music Video Prompts
14. Abstract Visual Music Video
A dancer made entirely of flowing liquid mercury moves through a void of shifting prismatic light, each movement sends ripples across their reflective surface that fragment into thousands of tiny spheres before reforming, camera orbits in smooth continuous motion, the environment pulses between deep ultraviolet and electric magenta in rhythm, geometric shapes materialize and shatter around the figure, abstract light beams scan through artificial fog, experimental visual style blending organic movement with digital glitch aesthetics, high contrast with deep blacks and vivid neon accents
15. Band Performance Shot
A four-piece rock band performs on a dark stage lit by dramatic concert lighting, the lead singer grips the microphone with intensity as colored spotlights sweep through theatrical haze, camera on a jib arm sweeps from a low angle at the guitarist up and over to a wide shot of the full stage, lens flares from the backlights, silhouettes of the crowd visible in the foreground with raised hands, stage lighting alternates between deep red and electric blue with strobing white accents, live performance energy with visible breath in cold stage air, cinematic concert photography aesthetic
16. Lyric Visualization
Words form from swirling golden particles against a deep navy background, each letter assembles particle by particle then holds steady before dissolving into flowing streams that reform as the next word, camera moves through the text in a slow forward dolly creating parallax depth, ambient particles drift like fireflies between the words, subtle lens bloom on the brightest particles, the typography style is elegant serif with varying weights, depth of field blurs distant text layers, abstract generative art aesthetic with a luxurious minimal feel
Social Media Prompts
17. TikTok Hook Opening
[0-2s] Extreme close-up of wide eyes looking directly at camera with a shocked expression, dramatic zoom out in half a second to reveal a person standing at the edge of a massive cliff overlooking a turquoise ocean, their hair and clothes whip in the wind. [2-5s] Camera switches to a drone perspective pulling back and rising to reveal the full cliff face and endless ocean horizon, golden hour light turns everything warm amber, the scale of the landscape becomes breathtaking, vertical 9:16 composition optimized for mobile, punchy saturated colors with high contrast, energetic pacing
18. Instagram Aesthetic
A woman in a flowing white linen dress walks through a lavender field in Provence at golden hour, she runs her hand across the top of the purple flowers, camera follows in a smooth lateral tracking shot at waist height, warm sunlight backlights her silhouette creating a soft golden halo, shallow depth of field blurs the lavender into a purple and gold bokeh, her dress moves gently in the breeze, the color palette is soft purple, warm gold, and cream, dreamy lifestyle aesthetic with film grain texture, square 1:1 composition
19. YouTube Channel Intro
[0-2s] A bold 3D logo materializes from scattered geometric fragments that fly in from all directions and snap together with satisfying kinetic energy, metallic surface reflects an environment map of a futuristic cityscape. [2-4s] Camera orbits the assembled logo as light rays burst from behind it, lens flare sweeps across the frame, the logo surface shifts from chrome to matte black with glowing edge highlights. [4-5s] Logo settles into final position with a subtle bounce, particle effects dissipate, clean dark background with subtle grid pattern, modern motion graphics aesthetic with cinema 4D rendering style
Nature / Documentary Prompts
20. Wildlife Macro
An extreme macro shot of a dragonfly perched on a reed beside a still pond at dawn, every facet of its compound eyes reflects the orange sunrise in miniature, iridescent wings display intricate vein patterns with tiny water droplets clinging to them, the background is a smooth creamy bokeh of soft green and gold, camera slowly racks focus from the wing tip to the head, morning mist drifts through the frame, natural light from a low sun angle creates long shadows and warm rim lighting on the insect's thorax, nature documentary photography quality, David Attenborough style
21. Landscape Timelapse
A sweeping mountain valley transitions from night to day in a timelapse, stars wheel overhead in circular trails then fade as the horizon glows pink and orange, morning fog fills the valley floor like a white river flowing between dark mountain ridges, camera position is elevated on a ridge looking down, as the sun crests the peaks golden light races across the landscape transforming the fog from grey to luminous gold, wildflower meadow in the foreground adds color as light reaches it, the entire sequence compresses four hours into ten seconds, landscape photography with wide-angle lens, National Geographic quality
22. Underwater Scene
A sea turtle glides gracefully through a vibrant coral reef teeming with tropical fish, sunbeams penetrate the clear turquoise water in dancing columns of light, the turtle's shell is covered in patches of green algae and small barnacles adding authentic texture, camera follows alongside at the turtle's pace in a smooth tracking shot, schools of yellow tang part and reform around the turtle's path, soft particulate matter floats in the water catching sunlight, the reef below is a tapestry of purple, orange, and pink corals, underwater documentary cinematography with natural light from above, Blue Planet style
VFX / Fantasy Prompts
23. Dragon Flight
A massive dragon with deep emerald scales and tattered golden wing membranes soars through a canyon of floating rock islands, each wingbeat sends visible shockwaves through the misty air, camera follows from behind and below in an aerial tracking shot looking up at the dragon's underside, the creature banks hard around a stone pillar sending loose rocks tumbling, volumetric clouds thread between the floating islands, shafts of sunlight break through gaps in the cloud layer illuminating the dragon's scales with iridescent highlights, epic fantasy atmosphere with rich earth tones and golden accents, cinematic VFX quality 2K
24. Magical Portal
[0-3s] A ring of ancient standing stones in a moonlit forest clearing, energy crackles between the stones as blue-white lightning arcs from one to another. [3-6s] The air between the stones tears open in a spiral of light revealing a swirling vortex of galaxies and nebulae, wind rushes outward bending the grass and shaking the trees, camera pushes toward the portal. [6-10s] Camera enters the portal and transitions into a breathtaking alien landscape of crystal spires under a sky with two moons and a visible galaxy, the portal closing behind as a diminishing ring of light, atmospheric transition from cool blue moonlight to warm amber alien sunset, epic fantasy VFX with particle effects and volumetric lighting
25. Space Battle
A fleet of angular warships emerges from hyperspace in flashes of blue-shifted light near a ringed gas giant, fighter craft swarm from launch bays and engage enemy ships in spiraling dogfights, laser fire traces green and red lines across the void, camera follows a single fighter through the chaos weaving between capital ship hulls, explosions bloom in silent vacuum with visible debris clouds, the gas giant's rings provide a dramatic backdrop stretching across the upper frame, a destroyer takes critical damage and lists to port with fires burning along its hull, sci-fi space opera aesthetic with realistic zero-gravity physics, Star Wars meets Battlestar Galactica visual style, 2K
Pro Tips for Better Prompt Results
Getting consistently great output from Seedance 2.0 requires more than just good prompt text. Here are the techniques that make the biggest difference.
Use Specific Camera Terminology
Generic descriptions like "the camera moves" give the model little direction. Use precise cinematography terms instead:
- Dolly in/out for forward and backward movement
- Tracking shot for lateral following movement
- Crane up/down for vertical movement
- Whip pan for fast horizontal rotation
- Rack focus for shifting focus between subjects
- Dutch angle for a tilted perspective
The model recognizes standard film terminology and translates it into accurate camera behavior.
Specify Lighting With Intention
Lighting transforms the mood of any scene. Rather than leaving it to chance, name the lighting style you want:
- Golden hour for warm, long-shadow outdoor scenes
- Neon noir for stylized urban nightscapes
- Rembrandt lighting for dramatic portrait-style illumination
- Overcast diffused for soft, even outdoor light
- Practical lighting for scenes lit only by in-frame light sources (lamps, candles, screens)
Include Audio Cues for Synced Generation
Seedance 2.0 can generate audio synchronized to your video. Mentioning sounds in your prompt helps the model create matching audio:
- "ASMR-style crisp paper sounds" for product unboxing
- "distant thunder and rain on pavement" for mood
- "classical orchestral atmosphere" for period pieces
For precise audio sync, upload an audio file using the @ reference system. See our tutorial for a walkthrough of audio-synced generation.
Use Reference Images for Character Consistency
When creating multi-clip projects with the same character, always upload a reference image. Write prompts like "The person in @image1 walks through a market" to maintain visual consistency across generations. This is far more reliable than describing the character's appearance in text alone. Explore real-world examples in our use cases gallery.
Leverage Temporal Cues for Multi-Shot Videos
The bracket notation like [0-3s], [3-6s], [6-10s] lets you choreograph shot transitions within a single generation. This is essential for narrative sequences and dramatically increases the production value of your output.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Even experienced users fall into these traps. Avoiding them will save you credits and frustration.
Overloading the prompt with conflicting instructions. Asking for "bright sunny day with dark moody noir lighting" forces the model to choose, and the result is usually neither. Pick a consistent visual direction.
Being too vague about motion. "A person moves around" could mean anything. Specify the type of movement, speed, and direction. "A woman jogs at a steady pace from left to right through the frame" gives the model a clear target.
Ignoring aspect ratio. A cinematic landscape prompt in 9:16 vertical format will look cramped. Match your aspect ratio to the content: 16:9 for cinematic, 9:16 for social media, 1:1 for product shots.
Skipping the environment description. Characters in a void look unfinished. Even a brief environment note like "in a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances" grounds the scene.
Using the same prompt without iteration. If your first result is not perfect, tweak specific elements rather than rewriting from scratch. Change "afternoon light" to "late afternoon golden hour backlight" and see the difference. Small adjustments often produce dramatic improvements.
Start Creating
These 25 prompts are a starting point. The best way to develop your prompting skills is to generate, review, adjust, and generate again. Each cycle teaches you what Seedance 2.0 responds to and how to push it further.
Ready to go beyond prompts? Check our pricing page to understand credit costs, read the Seedance vs Sora comparison to see how the model stacks up, or explore the API documentation to integrate Seedance 2.0 into your own applications. For answers to common questions, visit our FAQ.