Seedance 2.5 Prompt Guide: 36 Prompts + 12 Full 30-Second Examples

Subject: Who or what must remain recognizable?
Action: What changes on screen?
Camera: What shot size and movement should guide the viewer?
Timing: What happens in each beat, and how does the clip end?
Audio: What dialogue, ambience, rhythm, or silence supports the action?
Reference roles: Which asset controls identity, product, environment, motion, style, or audio?
Constraints: What must stay fixed, and what should be omitted?

Subject: an unbranded matte-white desk lamp in a small apartment studio.
Action: the room begins dim; a designer switches on the lamp, adjusts the arm, sketches, and pins the finished drawing to the wall.
Camera: begin with a wide locked shot, move into one slow side dolly during the adjustment, then end on a steady product close-up.
Timing: 0-4s dark-room hook; 4-15s setup and adjustment; 15-25s visible drawing progress; 25-30s clean lamp hero frame with the sketch in soft background focus.
Audio: quiet room tone, one switch click, pencil movement, no voiceover.
Reference roles: none.
Constraints: one person, one lamp, consistent room layout, no logos, no on-screen text, no extra camera moves.

Subject: an adult traveler in a plain dark coat waiting alone on a covered rural train platform at blue hour.
Action: rain moves across the tracks; the traveler checks an old paper ticket, hears an approaching train, then decides not to board and folds the ticket away.
Camera: restrained handheld medium shot, slow push toward the ticket, cut to a wide profile as the train passes, return to a still close-up.
Timing: 0-6s establish the empty platform; 6-15s ticket and approaching light; 15-24s train passes without stopping in frame; 24-30s quiet decision and held close-up.
Audio: rain, distant rail vibration, train pass, no music, no dialogue.
Reference roles: none.
Constraints: one traveler, no readable brand marks, no dramatic weather change, keep coat and platform lighting consistent.

Subject: a home cook making a bright citrus noodle bowl in a clean kitchen, using generic unbranded ingredients.
Action: open on the finished bowl, rewind the visual idea into preparation, toss the noodles, then return to the finished bowl with steam and a lifted bite.
Camera: overhead hook, two fast close inserts for zest and sauce, medium side shot for the toss, locked close-up for the ending.
Timing: 0-3s final-dish hook; 3-13s ingredient actions; 13-23s toss and texture; 23-30s plated result and lifted bite.
Audio: crisp kitchen sounds with a light rhythmic pulse, no spoken recipe and no generated captions.
Reference roles: none.
Constraints: one bowl, stable ingredient colors, safe utensil handling, no labels, no impossible food transformations.

Subject: preserve the bottle shape, cap, label placement, color, and proportions from the source image.
Action: soft condensation forms on the bottle; one drop travels down the side while a leaf shadow moves slowly across the background.
Camera: start at a medium product shot, make one slow macro push toward the drop, then settle on the full bottle.
Timing: 0-5s immediate texture hook; 5-18s controlled push and moving shadow; 18-25s drop reaches the base; 25-30s full pack shot.
Audio: faint room tone and a soft water detail, no speech.
Reference roles: the source image controls product identity and composition.
Constraints: keep label text unchanged, no cap movement, no duplicate bottle, no added claims, no floating particles.

Subject: preserve the adult subject's facial features, hairstyle, plain blue shirt, and age from the source portrait.
Action: the subject looks off camera, listens, turns back, and says, "I kept the original because the small mistake made it feel honest."
Camera: stable medium close-up with a very slow push after the subject turns back.
Timing: 0-7s listening reaction; 7-13s turn; 13-24s dialogue; 24-30s quiet breath and held expression.
Audio: natural indoor room tone, clear adult voice, no music.
Reference roles: the image controls identity and wardrobe.
Constraints: one speaker, no beauty retouching, no subtitles, no change of background, keep lip movement aligned with the short line.

Subject: preserve the illustrated night library, its limited blue-and-amber palette, two reading figures, and paper-cut texture.
Action: desk lamps glow on one by one, pages turn, rain traces the windows, and the clock hand advances slightly.
Camera: nearly locked frame with a slow two-percent push toward the center table.
Timing: 0-6s first lamp glow; 6-19s page and rain movement; 19-25s second lamp glow; 25-30s settle into the original composition.
Audio: soft rain and page turns, no dialogue, no melody.
Reference roles: the image controls composition, characters, palette, and medium.
Constraints: preserve the illustration style, no extra readers, no realistic faces, no camera orbit, no new text on book covers.

Subject: @image1 defines the presenter. @image2 defines the unaltered product. @video1 defines only the hand motion and order of use.
Action: the presenter opens with the product already in hand, demonstrates the three physical steps from @video1, then shows the unchanged product beside the completed result.
Camera: phone-like medium close-up, one top-down insert for the demonstration, return to the same medium close-up.
Timing: 0-4s visual hook; 4-18s demonstration; 18-25s result; 25-30s product and result held together.
Audio: natural spoken line, "Here is the part I kept getting wrong," followed by direct demonstration sound; no music.
Reference roles: @image1 identity and wardrobe; @image2 product identity; @video1 motion only.
Constraints: do not copy the background, person, or product visible in @video1; no claims, price, logo changes, or captions.

Subject: two adult characters follow the positions and movement timing in @video1. @image2 defines their simple approved wardrobe.
Action: character A crosses to the window, character B waits by the table, then both react to a light outside.
Camera: preserve the basic blocking from @video1, but use a slow lateral dolly instead of the rehearsal's static camera.
Timing: 0-7s room and positions; 7-18s crossing action; 18-25s shared reaction; 25-30s hold both characters in profile.
Audio: room tone, two footsteps, distant vehicle sound, no dialogue.
Reference roles: @video1 movement and timing; @image1 environment and light direction; @image2 wardrobe.
Constraints: do not preserve faces, props, or background from @video1; no extra characters, no recognizable franchise design.

Subject: @image1 defines the exact reusable bottle. @image2 defines the kitchen layout. @image3 defines only the warm neutral color treatment.
Action: a hand fills the bottle using the smooth pouring speed from @video1, closes it, places it beside a lunch bag, then carries both out of frame.
Camera: one waist-level tracking shot with a brief close insert during the pour, then return to the original axis.
Timing: 0-5s empty bottle hook; 5-17s fill and close; 17-24s pack; 24-30s clean exit and empty counter.
Audio: water, cap click, fabric movement, no speech.
Reference roles: @image1 product identity; @image2 environment; @image3 color only; @video1 motion only.
Constraints: do not copy objects from the color board or background from the motion clip; no label mutation, no duplicate hands, no text overlays.

Subject: @image1 is speaker A in a gray sweater. @image2 is speaker B in a green jacket. Keep their positions and appearance consistent.
Action: A asks, "Did you move the chair?" B looks at the empty corner, pauses, and answers, "No."
Camera: begin in a two-shot, cut to B only after the question, then return to a wider two-shot for the empty-corner reveal.
Timing: 0-7s room setup; 7-13s question; 13-21s look and pause; 21-25s answer; 25-30s silent wide reveal.
Audio: @audio1 controls the words and pause length; retain quiet room tone and one floor creak.
Reference roles: @image1 and @image2 identity; @audio1 dialogue timing only.
Constraints: two adults only, no extra speech, no subtitles, no voice imitation beyond the approved recording, keep eyelines consistent.

Subject: three simple paper forms use the color and texture rules from @image1.
Action: forms fold on the main pulse, slide on the syncopated notes, pause during the brief break, then assemble into one balanced composition.
Camera: fixed frontal view with one slow push during the final eight seconds.
Timing: follow the broad sections of @audio1: opening pulse, denser middle phrase, short break, final resolve.
Audio: @audio1 is the only soundtrack. Do not add vocals or sound effects.
Reference roles: @audio1 rhythm and section changes; @image1 material and palette only.
Constraints: no logos, letters, faces, or exact imitation of an existing music video; keep the forms readable against the background.

Subject: @image1 defines the adult speaker, plain clothing, and neutral home-office setting.
Action: the speaker delivers @audio1, points once to a blank paper sketch, then returns attention to camera and ends with a small nod.
Camera: stable chest-up phone framing, one subtle push during the main point, no cuts.
Timing: 0-3s attentive silent opening; 3-25s approved recording; 25-30s nod and clean hold.
Audio: @audio1 controls the spoken words and pacing; preserve light room tone, no music.
Reference roles: @image1 identity and environment; @audio1 speech only.
Constraints: no generated captions, no additional claims, no background changes, no voice cloning beyond the speaker's explicit permission.

Subject: an unbranded amber glass serum bottle on wet black slate. Action: the bottle stays still while a single water drop slides down the label. Camera: locked macro, then a two-second push-in at the end. Audio: quiet room tone, one soft drip. Constraints: label geometry unchanged, no hands, no text, no extra props.

Subject: a pair of unbranded white leather sneakers on a concrete floor in a bright studio. Action: the sneakers rotate a quarter turn as soft light sweeps across the toe box. Camera: low locked shot at floor level. Audio: none. Constraints: stitching and sole shape identical throughout, no logos, single light sweep only.

Subject: a matte-black insulated bottle on a mossy rock beside a mountain stream. Action: condensation forms on the bottle while the stream moves behind it. Camera: slow half orbit ending front-on. Audio: running water, light wind, no music. Constraints: bottle proportions fixed, no people, no on-screen text.

Subject: a folded linen shirt on a warm wooden table. Action: the shirt unfolds itself flat, sleeves last. Camera: locked overhead. Audio: soft fabric sound only. Constraints: color and weave consistent, no hands, ends on the flat hero frame held for two seconds.

Subject: a lone lighthouse keeper in a wool coat on a stone stairway at dusk. Action: he climbs three steps, stops, and looks up as the lamp turns on above him. Camera: low angle, slow tilt up with the light. Audio: wind and distant waves, no dialogue. Constraints: one person, coat and face consistent, no extra light sources.

Subject: an empty 1970s diner at night, rain on the windows. Action: neon sign flickers on, coffee steam rises from a single cup at the counter. Camera: slow dolly along the counter. Audio: rain, faint neon hum, no music. Constraints: no people enter, sign text unreadable, interior layout fixed.

Subject: a young woman in a red raincoat at a bus stop in fog. Action: headlights approach, she steps forward, then the light passes without stopping. Camera: side profile medium shot, static. Audio: engine passing, wet tires, no dialogue. Constraints: coat color constant, no readable signs, fog density steady.

Subject: a desert road at golden hour with one vintage motorcycle parked on the shoulder. Action: dust drifts across the road as the sun drops behind a ridge. Camera: wide locked shot, slow natural light change. Audio: wind only. Constraints: no rider, no vehicles, ridge silhouette unchanged.

Subject: vertical 9:16, a hand places a fresh croissant on a white plate. Action: the croissant is torn open to show layers with a small puff of steam. Camera: locked close-up, phone-friendly framing. Audio: crisp crackle, no voice. Constraints: one croissant, clean background, headroom for a caption.

Subject: vertical 9:16, a person in a plain hoodie holds a small potted plant up to the camera. Action: they turn the pot to show a new leaf, then smile. Camera: static selfie framing. Audio: room tone. Constraints: face consistent, centered subject, headroom for a caption, no text.

Subject: vertical 9:16, a bowl of ramen on a dark counter. Action: chopsticks lift noodles in slow motion, steam rising. Camera: tight locked shot at a slight angle. Audio: gentle broth sound. Constraints: bowl and toppings unchanged, no text, ends on the lifted noodles.

Subject: vertical 9:16, a runner ties her shoes on a track at sunrise. Action: she stands, exhales, and starts a three-step sprint out of frame. Camera: low static shot. Audio: breath and footsteps. Constraints: outfit consistent, no other runners, sun position fixed.

Preserve the uploaded portrait exactly: face, hair, clothing, and framing. Add a slow blink, a small breath, and hair moving in a light breeze. Camera: static. Audio: none. Constraints: no change to identity, background, or lighting; motion stays subtle.

Preserve the uploaded product photo. Rotate the product 30 degrees on its base while the highlight travels across it. Camera: locked. Audio: none. Constraints: label and geometry unchanged, background unchanged, no added objects.

Preserve the uploaded landscape illustration. Add parallax: foreground trees drift slightly faster than the mountains, clouds move slowly. Camera: gentle lateral slide. Audio: soft wind. Constraints: colors and line style unchanged, no new elements.

Preserve the uploaded interior photo. Move the camera forward through the room toward the window over the full clip. Audio: quiet ambience. Constraints: furniture positions and materials stay identical, no people, exposure steady.

Use @image1 for the character's face, hair, and outfit. Use @image2 for the environment only. Action: the character walks to the window and opens it. Camera: slow follow from behind. Audio: street noise rises as the window opens. Constraints: identity from @image1 wins over any figure in @image2; no extra people.

Use @image1 for the product and @video1 for the camera move and timing. Action: reproduce the orbit and final stop from @video1 with the product from @image1. Audio: none. Constraints: product geometry has priority over shapes in the motion clip.

Use @video1 for motion only: match the jump, turn, and landing timing. The performer is the character in @image1. Setting: bright dance studio with mirrors. Camera: locked wide. Audio: silent. Constraints: clean hand and foot contact, outfit from @image1.

Use @video1 as the shot plan: keep its camera path, shot order, and positions. Replace the gray placeholder set with the environment in @image1 and the placeholder figure with the character in @image2. Constraints: do not inherit gray materials or block shapes from the previs.

Subject: a barista in a plain black apron behind a bright counter. Action: she hands a cup toward the camera and says, "Single origin, no sugar, exactly how you like it," then nods. Camera: locked medium close-up. Audio: natural speech, light cafe ambience under the line. Constraints: one line only, no text, no logos.

Subject: two friends on a school gym floor. Action: one whispers, "Don't tell anyone, but I got in," and the other covers her mouth in surprise. Camera: static two-shot at eye level. Audio: whisper with a soft room echo. Constraints: faces and clothing consistent, no extras.

Subject: an elderly fisherman on a wooden pier. Action: he reads a message on an old phone, lowers it, and looks out at the gray sea. Camera: slow side push-in. Audio: gulls and water only, no dialogue, no music. Constraints: weathered face consistent, overcast light steady.

Subject: a couple in a small kitchen with a burned pan. Action: she says, "That was the last one," he replies, "It was already old," and both laugh. Camera: medium two-shot, slight handheld. Audio: overlapping laughter, no music. Constraints: one continuous take, warm evening light.