Image to videoProduct
Product photo to 30s commercial
Turn one product image into a 30-second commercial: begin with the product context, add cinematic motion, show the benefit, then finish with a clean hero frame and simple brand cue.
Seedance 2.5 Prompts
A working library of Seedance 2.5 prompts, grouped by use case. Each one opens in the Seedance 2.5 generator with one click.
Seedance 2.5 prompts work best as structured shot briefs: Subject, Action, Camera, Scene, Light, Style, Audio and Constraints. Seedance 2.5 generates clips up to 30 seconds and accepts up to 30 images, 10 videos and 10 audio files as references, so prompts can name each reference (@image1, @video1) and give it one job. For image-to-video, say what must stay unchanged before describing motion. For longer clips, add timestamp beats such as [0s], [4s], [8s]. This page collects tested patterns for product ads, cinematic scenes, vertical social clips, dialogue and reference-to-video.
Product prompts
Text to videoProduct
Desk lamp product story
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.
Image to videoProduct
Skincare bottle macro reveal
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.
Text to videoProduct
Unbranded amber glass serum bottle on
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.
Text to videoProduct
Pair of unbranded white leather sneakers
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.
Text to videoProduct
Matte-black insulated bottle on a mossy
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.
Text to videoProduct
Folded linen shirt on a warm
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.
Text to videoProduct
Amber fragrance bottle
An unbranded amber glass fragrance bottle stands on rough black basalt. A narrow sunrise beam crosses the bottle and reveals dust in the air while leaf shadows move slowly across the background. Macro 85mm look, shallow depth of field, elegant lateral slider from left to right, warm highlights against charcoal shadows. Refined, tactile commercial cinematography. Sound: soft morning wind, one glass chime, low textured synth. 16:9, 6 seconds.
Text to videoProduct
Running shoe launch
An unbranded charcoal running shoe lands on a wet track as an adult runner accelerates out of frame. Start inches above the ground with a low three-quarter view. Track beside the shoe for three strides, then hold for a spray of water in slow motion. Hard morning side light, cool neutral palette with a thin warm rim, crisp tread detail, athletic commercial pace. Sound: rubber impact, breath, water spray, and a short percussion rise. 16:9, 6 seconds.
Text to videoProduct
Coffee aroma without text
Fresh coffee beans tumble into a matte ceramic grinder beside a steaming cup on a walnut café table. The camera performs a slow tabletop orbit while morning window light catches the steam. Keep the cup and grinder unbranded. Warm brown palette, soft shadow edges, macro texture on beans, calm premium food styling. Sound: beans rattling, grinder click, café room tone, and a soft acoustic bass note. 16:9, 7 seconds.
Text to videoProduct
Mechanical watch detail
An unbranded mechanical wristwatch rests on folded dark linen. The second hand advances while a narrow cool rim light traces the case and a warm reflection moves across the glass. Extreme macro opening on the crown, controlled push toward the dial, then a tiny rack focus to the hands. Graphite, silver, and amber palette, precise luxury mood. Sound: amplified ticking, cloth movement, subtle low piano note. 16:9, 6 seconds.
Text to videoProduct
Sparkling citrus pour
A clear unbranded glass fills with sparkling citrus water on a pale stone counter. A spiral of lemon peel drops into the glass and releases a burst of bubbles. High-speed close-up, camera locked slightly below rim level, crisp backlight passing through the liquid, bright white and pale yellow palette, clean summer commercial feel. Sound: liquid pour, bubbles, peel tapping glass, one bright percussion hit. 16:9, 5 seconds.
Text to videoProduct
Looping headphone teaser
Unbranded over-ear headphones float above a matte charcoal pedestal while a narrow band of cyan light travels around the ear cups. Camera completes one smooth 180-degree orbit as the light returns to its starting position, creating a seamless visual loop. Dark studio, crisp edge light, controlled reflections, modern minimal product mood. Sound: soft electronic pulse that resolves on the loop point. 9:16, 6 seconds.
Image to videoProduct
Product rotates slowly through a full
Keep the bottle shape, cap, glass color, and proportions unchanged. The product rotates slowly through a full turn as if on a hidden turntable. Narrow rim light sweeps across the glass as it spins. The camera stays locked. The background remains a dark gradient. End on the front three-quarter view and hold.
Image to videoProduct
Fresh condensation beads form and slide
Preserve the product silhouette and materials exactly. Fresh condensation beads form and slide slowly down the glass. The camera makes a gentle macro push toward the surface. Light reflections shift subtly with the move. Nothing else in the scene changes. End on a crisp close-up of the droplets.
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Item rotates a quarter turn while
Keep the product's design, colors, stitching, and surface pattern unchanged. The item rotates a quarter turn while fine dust particles drift through a narrow light beam. The camera arcs slowly in the opposite direction. The background stays dark and clean. End with the side profile perfectly framed and still.
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Soft band of light sweeps across
Maintain the product's dial, markings, and metal finish exactly as shown. A soft band of light sweeps across the case and bracelet, revealing brushed textures. The camera performs a slow ten-degree arc. The background gradient stays fixed. End on a centered hero angle with a quiet hold.
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Soft shadows from unseen foliage drift
Keep the product's shape, finish, and colors exactly unchanged. Soft shadows from unseen foliage drift across the background wall. The product itself stays perfectly still. The camera orbits slowly through thirty degrees while reflections glide over the surface. End on a clean three-quarter hero view, holding for the last second.
Travel & places prompts
Text to videoTravel & places
Single-prompt travel scene
Use one clear prompt to create a continuous 30-second travel scene: define the character, street environment, camera movement, emotional beat, and the final direction of motion.
Text to videoTravel & places
Winter sleeper train
A midnight-blue sleeper train crosses a snow-covered valley before sunrise. The camera tracks parallel from a distant hillside while warm cabin windows pass through the cold landscape. Fine snow blows across the foreground, mountains fade into blue haze, steady measured pace, restrained contrast. Sound: steel wheels over rail joints, low wind, muffled cabin ambience. 21:9, 9 seconds.
Text to videoTravel & places
Market after rain
An adult street-food vendor reopens a small stall after a tropical rainstorm. Camera follows at shoulder height as the vendor rolls up a canvas cover, lights one warm lamp, and sets a pan over the flame. Wet pavement reflects red and green signs in the distance. Handheld documentary motion, realistic skin and fabric, humid night atmosphere. Sound: dripping awning, gas ignition, scooter passing, quiet market voices. 16:9, 10 seconds.
Text to videoTravel & places
Desert observatory
At a remote desert observatory, two adult astronomers open the dome beneath a dense star field. Start inside beside red task lamps, then crane upward through the moving roof slit to reveal the telescope and the sky. Cool moonlight outside, muted red interior light, deep black shadows, scientifically grounded setting. Sound: motorized dome gears, dry wind, radio static, no music. 16:9, 9 seconds.
Text to videoTravel & places
Harbor before the ferries
A small island harbor wakes before the first ferry. Camera glides just above calm water past tied wooden boats while an adult baker carries trays toward a café on the quay. Pale sunrise, soft peach reflections, cool stone buildings, gentle mist, observational travel-film pace. Sound: water against hulls, rope creak, gulls, distant bakery shutters opening. 16:9, 8 seconds.
Image to videoTravel & places
Fog drifts slowly along the valley
Preserve the mountain shapes, tree line, and color palette of the photo. Fog drifts slowly along the valley floor while the river surface glitters. The camera pushes forward between the foreground pines, creating gentle parallax between depth layers. The dawn light stays unchanged. End settled on the sunlit peaks.
Image to videoTravel & places
Camera glides sideways like a slow
Keep every landform and the horizon level unchanged. The camera glides sideways like a slow drone pass, letting the foreground trees slide faster than the distant ridge. The river sparkles steadily and a few birds cross far away. Keep the original light mood. End on a balanced wide composition.
Image to videoTravel & places
Clouds stream across the sky in
Maintain the terrain silhouette and every landform exactly. Clouds stream across the sky in a smooth timelapse while their shadows travel over the valley below. The camera stays locked on a tripod framing. Light shifts gradually as the sun climbs. End when the shadows clear the river.
Image to videoTravel & places
Morning mist slowly thins and rises
Keep the terrain, forest, and river path identical to the source. Morning mist slowly thins and rises, gradually revealing the river bends below. A faint light ray crosses the frame as the sun crests the ridge. The camera tilts upward very slowly. End on the full valley in clear light.
Image to videoTravel & places
Camera rises in a slow crane
Preserve all landscape geometry and natural colors. The camera rises in a slow crane move, lifting over the foreground pines until the river valley opens below. Fog layers part gently with the altitude change. Distant peaks remain sharp and unchanged. End on a high, stable wide shot.
Image to videoTravel & places
Camera dollies forward from the hallway
Keep the room layout, furniture, materials, and colors exactly as photographed. The camera dollies forward from the hallway toward the window at a calm walking pace. Sheer curtains breathe gently in a draft while dust motes drift in the sunlight. Vertical lines stay straight. End just before the sofa, holding steady.
Image to videoTravel & places
Sunlight slides slowly across the wooden
Preserve every object, surface, and the overall styling of the room. Sunlight slides slowly across the wooden floor as if minutes pass, and curtain shadows stretch with it. The camera stays locked at the doorway framing. No objects move, appear, or disappear. End when the light reaches the sofa edge.
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Camera makes a slow thirty-degree arc
Keep the furniture arrangement and wall decor unchanged. The camera makes a slow thirty-degree arc around the coffee table, keeping the window centered in the background. Plants sway almost imperceptibly in a draft. Reflections move naturally across glass and wood. End on a settled, balanced composition.
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Breeze lifts the sheer curtains inward
Maintain the room exactly as shown, including colors and layout. A breeze lifts the sheer curtains inward in slow motion, letting brighter light wash across the floor in a soft pulse. The camera pushes in very slightly toward the window. End with the curtains settling back and the light returning to normal.
Image to videoTravel & places
Camera moves forward slowly, then pans
Keep all surfaces, furniture, and proportions identical to the photo. The camera moves forward slowly, then pans gently left to reveal the seating area in sequence, like a quiet apartment tour. The morning sun stays stable. Nothing is added to or removed from the room. End facing the main window.
Illustration prompts
Dialogue & audioIllustration
Music-led animation
Create a 30-second music-led animated scene with a clear visual style, repeating motion motifs, changing landscape layers, and rhythm-aware camera movement.
Image to videoIllustration
Illustration into quiet motion
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.
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Ocean waves roll in a smooth
Preserve the flat vector style, bold outlines, and the exact retro palette. The ocean waves roll in a smooth looping motion while foam curls animate along their crests. Clouds drift slowly to the right. The sailboat rocks gently in place. The camera stays locked. End on the original composition.
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Setting sun's reflection shimmers on the
Keep every shape, color block, and outline from the poster unchanged. The setting sun's reflection shimmers on the water in stylized bands, and the lighthouse beam sweeps once across the sky. Waves keep their graphic form while moving. No realistic textures appear. End exactly on the starting frame for a seamless loop.
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Cape and hair flow in stylized
Maintain the character's line work, cel shading, and proportions exactly. The cape and hair flow in stylized wind while the eyes blink once. The background clouds scroll slowly behind. The camera holds a locked anime framing. End on a heroic still pose.
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Gentle rain streaks fall in the
Keep the watercolor texture, soft edges, and muted palette of the artwork. Gentle rain streaks fall in the same painterly style while umbrellas tilt slightly and puddle reflections ripple. The camera drifts downward slowly. No photographic realism appears. End with the street scene settling into stillness.
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Red balloon rises slowly while the
Preserve the children's book illustration style, flat colors, and character design. The red balloon rises slowly while the child character waves with a simple, gentle rhythm. Clouds bob softly in the background. The camera tilts up to follow the balloon. End with the balloon near the top edge, holding.
Cinematic prompts
Text to videoCinematic
Cinematic quality sample
Use a simple prompt to plan a longer cinematic scene. Watch for smooth motion, realistic details, and whether the scene remains consistent through the full 30 seconds.
Text to videoCinematic
Cinematic rain-platform scene
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.
Text to videoCinematic
Lone lighthouse keeper in a wool
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.
Text to videoCinematic
Empty 1970s diner at night, rain
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.
Text to videoCinematic
Young woman in a red raincoat
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.
Text to videoCinematic
Desert road at golden hour with
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.
Image to videoCinematic
Add a slow blink, a small
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.
Image to videoCinematic
Rotate the product 30 degrees on
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.
Image to videoCinematic
Add parallax: foreground trees drift slightly
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.
Image to videoCinematic
Move the camera forward through the
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.
Text to videoCinematic
The last train
An adult traveler in a dark wool coat waits alone on a rain-slick rural railway platform at blue hour. A distant train headlight appears through the mist and slowly grows brighter. Wide 35mm establishing shot, then a steady dolly toward the traveler's back. Amber platform lamps reflect in puddles, cool blue shadows, restrained film grain, patient suspense. Sound: soft rain on the metal canopy, an electrical hum, and a low train rumble approaching from far away. 16:9, 8 seconds.
Text to videoCinematic
The hidden photograph
In a quiet attic, an adult woman opens a weathered wooden box and finds an old photograph beneath folded letters. Start with an overhead shot of her hands, then descend into a close-up as she lifts the photograph toward window light. Dust drifts through one narrow sunbeam. Muted brown and faded blue palette, shallow depth of field, intimate pace. Sound: cardboard sliding, paper unfolding, distant pigeons on the roof, and one held breath. 16:9, 7 seconds.
Text to videoCinematic
The elevator confession
Two adult coworkers stand in an old service elevator after the car stops between floors. One looks at the emergency light, then quietly admits a mistake while the other absorbs the news. Locked medium two-shot at eye level, almost no camera drift. A red emergency bulb flickers above them while cool light leaks through the door seam. Natural performances, restrained thriller tone. Sound: cable creaks, ventilation fan, clipped dialogue, then silence. 16:9, 10 seconds.
Text to videoCinematic
The flooded archive
An adult archivist in waterproof boots moves through a dark municipal records room flooded ankle-deep. She sweeps a flashlight across labeled shelves and stops when one metal drawer is already open. Low tracking camera glides beside the ripples, then settles on the open drawer. Cold moon spill through high windows, one warm flashlight beam, wet reflections, grounded mystery style. Sound: water steps, distant thunder, fluorescent buzz, and a drawer handle tapping softly. 16:9, 9 seconds.
Text to videoCinematic
Breakfast after the argument
At dawn in a small kitchen, two adult siblings sit across from each other after a long night. One slides a chipped mug of tea across the table. The other accepts it with both hands. Begin on the mug in close-up, rack focus to their faces, then pull back very slowly to reveal the quiet room. Warm stove light meets pale blue window light. Natural skin texture, soft contrast, unhurried drama. Sound: kettle cooling, chair creak, birds outside, no music. 16:9, 10 seconds.
Dialogue & audio prompts
Dialogue & audioDialogue & audio
Portrait-to-dialogue setup
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.
Dialogue & audioDialogue & audio
Barista in a plain black apron
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.
Dialogue & audioDialogue & audio
Two friends on a school gym
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.
Dialogue & audioDialogue & audio
Elderly fisherman on a wooden pier
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.
Dialogue & audioDialogue & audio
Couple in a small kitchen with
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.
Reference prompts
Reference to videoReference
AI UGC product demonstration
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.
Reference to videoReference
Previsualization to final scene
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.
Reference to videoReference
Product, environment, and style map
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.
Reference to videoReference
Two-person dialogue with a reaction beat
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.
Reference to videoReference
Music-driven motion study
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.
Reference to videoReference
Audio-led vertical monologue
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.
Reference to videoReference
Character walks to the window and
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.
Reference to videoReference
Reproduce the orbit and final stop
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.
Reference to videoReference
Use @video1 for motion only: match
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.
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Use @video1 as the shot plan
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.
People prompts
Text to videoPeople
Rehearsal in the empty studio
An adult contemporary dancer rehearses one turning phrase in an empty studio with tall industrial windows. Camera circles slowly at waist height while the dancer completes a single turn and settles into stillness. Hard side light cuts through light haze, neutral gray room, natural skin texture, subtle motion blur only in the hands. Sound: bare feet on wood, breath, distant building pipes. 16:9, 7 seconds.
Text to videoPeople
The chef before service
An adult chef stands alone at a restaurant pass minutes before service. She wipes one plate, checks the dining room, and exhales. Shoulder-level camera pushes slowly from medium shot to close-up. Warm range light shapes one side of her face while the empty room behind stays cool and dim. Honest documentary portrait, restrained color, no glamour pose. Sound: ventilation hood, cloth on ceramic, distant cutlery. 16:9, 8 seconds.
Text to videoPeople
On the starting line
An adult track athlete waits in lane four moments before a night race. Tight handheld camera moves from taped fingers to focused eyes, then drops to the starting blocks. Stadium lights create a bright rim through light mist, background crowd falls into soft color, quick but controlled rhythm. Sound: measured breathing, spikes scraping track, starter calling athletes to set, crowd low in the distance. 9:16, 6 seconds.
Text to videoPeople
A familiar photograph
Two elderly adult siblings sit by a living-room window and look through a small photo album. One taps a picture and both begin to laugh. Static medium shot with a slow, nearly invisible push. Late-afternoon window light, warm faded colors, real skin texture, ordinary home details, affectionate and unsentimental tone. Sound: page turn, soft laughter, wall clock, traffic far outside. 16:9, 9 seconds.
Text to videoPeople
One take with the trumpet player
An adult trumpet player performs alone after closing time in a small neighborhood bar. Begin behind the musician's shoulder, arc slowly around to a profile, and stop as the final note fades. One warm overhead bulb, deep brown shadows, a thin smoke haze, subtle monochrome grain with amber highlights. Sound: intimate trumpet phrase, valve clicks, room reverb, refrigerator hum. 16:9, 10 seconds.
Image to videoPeople
Subject takes one slow breath, blinks
Keep the same face, hairstyle, and clothing throughout. The subject takes one slow breath, blinks naturally, and lets a faint smile form. Loose hair strands drift in a gentle indoor draft. The camera stays locked. Background and lighting stay unchanged. End on a stable frame with eyes open.
Image to videoPeople
Subject slowly turns the head about
Preserve the exact facial features, skin texture, and outfit. The subject slowly turns the head about fifteen degrees toward the camera and settles the gaze into the lens. The camera holds still and the background stays fixed. Keep the window light direction constant. End with a relaxed, confident expression held for the final second.
Image to videoPeople
Wind lifts the hair in slow
Keep the person's identity, makeup, and jewelry exactly as shown. Wind lifts the hair in slow waves while the earrings sway slightly. The camera pushes in very slowly toward the eyes. Warm backlight flares softly across the frame. The expression stays calm. End on a sharp close-up and hold.
Image to videoPeople
Candle flames flicker, making soft shadows
Maintain the same face, pose, and wardrobe. Candle flames flicker, making soft shadows breathe across the cheek and the wall behind. The subject lowers the eyes briefly, then looks up again. The camera drifts a few centimeters sideways. The background stays dim and unchanged. End with the gaze settled and the flames steady.
Image to videoPeople
Coat collar and scarf move lightly
Keep the subject's face and proportions identical to the photo. The coat collar and scarf move lightly in cold wind, breath fogs faintly once, and the subject shifts weight subtly. The camera stays locked at chest height. City bokeh lights shimmer gently behind. End on a still, composed stance.
Timestamp prompts
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Food and product hero shot
Night market food stall at 9pm, one continuous shot. [0s] Chopsticks enter a copper wok, steam sitting low and flat over the surface. [2s] The vendor lifts a tangle of wheat noodles steadily upward, steam blooming into the lantern light. [4s] He holds at the top of the lift, head tilting down toward the waiting bowl. Camera: slow push-in, 35mm anamorphic, f/2.0, shallow depth of field. Light: warm amber key from paper lanterns overhead, cool blue spill from the street behind. Style: filmic grain, teal and orange grade, blurred crowd bokeh. Avoid: cuts, text overlays, sudden camera jumps.
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Product commercial push-in
Matte ceramic coffee cup on a pale oak counter, morning, one continuous shot. [0s] Wide framing on the counter, a thin straight ribbon of steam, striped blind shadows lying still across the wood. [3s] Camera pushes in slowly; the steam begins to curl and drift left. [6s] Camera settles into a close three-quarter framing, a soft highlight travelling along the cup rim. Camera: single continuous push-in, 50mm equivalent, f/2.8. Light: hard directional sun through blinds, warm neutral grade, no colour cast. Avoid: hands entering frame, cuts, text, logos.
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Character beat with a turn to camera
A woman in a scarlet rain jacket on a rain-slicked city street at night, one continuous shot. Character (constant): mid-twenties, dark hair damp and loose, scarlet hooded rain jacket, calm expression. [0s] She walks steadily away from camera, neon reflections rippling in the wet asphalt ahead of her. [3s] She slows, shoulders settling, rain still falling through the backlight. [6s] She turns her head back toward the camera, hair catching the rim light. [8s] She holds the look, calm and direct, rain continuing. Camera: locked telephoto, slight compression, shallow depth of field. Light: teal and magenta neon signage, wet rim light from behind. Avoid: changing her jacket colour, cuts, extra people in the foreground.
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Interior reveal
Sunlit modern living room, mid-afternoon, one continuous camera move. [0s] Start tight on a linen armchair by the window, dust motes visible in the light shaft. [3s] Camera begins a slow rightward dolly, revealing the low oak coffee table. [6s] The dolly continues past an open bookshelf, warm light spilling across the floorboards. [9s] Camera settles on the far window, city skyline soft and out of focus beyond the glass. Camera: one uninterrupted dolly right, 24mm, f/4, eye height, no cuts. Light: late afternoon sun, warm bounce off pale walls, no artificial fill. Avoid: people in frame, camera shake, snap zooms.
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Three-act story
A lone hiker crossing a high alpine ridge at sunrise, one continuous sequence. Character (constant): a hiker in a burnt-orange shell jacket and grey pack, face mostly turned away. [0s] Silhouetted against a pale pre-dawn sky, walking slowly along the ridge line. [5s] First sun hits the ridge; the jacket colour ignites against the blue shadow of the valley. [10s] The hiker stops, breath visible, looking out across the valley below. [15s] Camera drifts wide, revealing the full scale of the range behind. [20s] The hiker resumes walking, smaller now in the frame. [25s] The frame holds as they crest the ridge and the sun clears the peaks fully. Camera: slow continuous drift from medium to wide, 35mm, f/5.6, no cuts. Light: sunrise, cold blue to warm gold transition across the clip. Sound: wind, boots on scree, no music. Avoid: dialogue, text overlays, additional hikers.
FAQ
- How long should a Seedance 2.5 prompt be?
- One shot brief of roughly 40–150 words. Longer prompts help only when they add timing, reference roles or constraints.
- How do I reference images or videos in a Seedance 2.5 prompt?
- Upload the files, then refer to them as @image1, @video1 or @audio1 and give each a single role, such as identity, product, motion or rhythm.
- Do timestamp prompts work in Seedance 2.5?
- Yes. Beats like [0s] … [4s] … [8s] guide what happens when inside one continuous clip of up to 30 seconds.
- Where is the full Seedance 2.5 prompt guide?
- The step-by-step guide lives on the blog; this page is the copy-and-try library built from it.
Social prompts
Vertical recipe hook
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.
From the guide
Hand places a fresh croissant on
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.
From the guide
Person in a plain hoodie holds
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.
From the guide
Bowl of ramen on a dark
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.
From the guide
Runner ties her shoes on a
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.
From the guide
Golden coastal road
A small red vintage coupe follows a winding coastal road above a steel-blue ocean at golden hour. Start high on the cliff behind grasses bending in the wind, then glide forward and slightly down as the car enters the curve. Long shadows, atmospheric haze, subtle anamorphic flare, natural filmic color, grounded sense of escape. Sound: wind through dry grass, distant surf, soft engine note. 16:9, 8 seconds.
From the guide
Outfit match cut
An adult creator stands in the same bright apartment doorway across three outfit changes. Each change happens on the same hand clap, with body position and camera framing held consistent. Locked full-body 9:16 composition, clean daylight from the left, neutral background, crisp but natural color, quick editorial rhythm. Sound: three hand claps, fabric movement, light upbeat percussion. 9:16, 6 seconds.
From the guide
Five-second noodle reveal
Top-down view of a plain ceramic bowl on a dark table. Cooked noodles drop into the bowl, broth pours in, then sliced scallions land in one clean final beat. Camera remains locked, soft side light creates gentle texture, warm food color against charcoal background, sharp editorial timing. Sound: noodles landing, broth pour, knife tap, one short beat at the final garnish. 9:16, 5 seconds.
From the guide
Three-place morning transition
An adult traveler raises a paper coffee cup toward the lens in three locations: a quiet station at sunrise, a ferry deck at noon, and a city rooftop at blue hour. Use the cup to cover the lens and create two fast match transitions. Handheld but stable 9:16 framing, natural location light, consistent jacket and cup, brisk travel-journal pace. Sound shifts from train ambience to sea wind to city traffic, joined by one rhythmic tap. 9:16, 8 seconds.
From the guide
A room changes mood
Locked 9:16 view of a small reading corner. Afternoon daylight fades, a floor lamp turns on, rain begins at the window, and a steaming mug appears on the side table through a soft dissolve. Keep furniture geometry stable. Muted cream and olive palette shifts toward warm amber, cozy but realistic texture. Sound: rain gradually rising, lamp click, page turn, low room tone. 9:16, 7 seconds.
From the guide