ByteDance: text, image, reference to video; Fast variants.
This model gets stronger as the shot becomes more explicit. Give it a subject, a move, a frame, and a mood so the output feels directed instead of guessed.
Best results start with a directed prompt or a strong first frame.
Seedance v1 Pro/Lite is ByteDance's earlier Seedance video model on Pixio. Text-to-video and image/reference-to-video with two tiers: Lite (faster, 720p, 5–10s, lower cost) for iteration and mood tests, and Pro (1080p, physics-aware motion, sharper detail) for client-ready clips. Lite supports multi-reference (e.g. up to 4 images) for consistency across shots; Pro delivers stronger motion and temporal coherence. Use Lite to explore, then switch to Pro for finals—or use Seedance 2 Pro for the highest cinema-grade quality, extend, and longer single clips.
Seedance v1 Pro/Lite is ByteDance's earlier Seedance video model on Pixio. Text-to-video and image/reference-to-video with two tiers: Lite (faster, 720p, 5–10s, lower cost) for iteration and mood tests, and Pro (1080p, physics-aware motion, sharper detail) for client-ready clips. Lite supports multi-reference (e.g. up to 4 images) for consistency across shots; Pro delivers stronger motion and temporal coherence. Use Lite to explore, then switch to Pro for finals—or use Seedance 2 Pro for the highest cinema-grade quality, extend, and longer single clips.
| Mode | Input | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Text to Video | Prompt only | Scenes from scratch; complex action, multi-agent, varied styles (photoreal, cyberpunk, illustration, animation) |
| Image / Reference to Video | One or more images + prompt | Keyframe-driven clips; multi-shot consistency from references; style and character lock across frames |
| Option | Values | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Lite, Pro | Lite: 720p, faster, lower cost. Pro: 1080p, sharper, physics-aware |
| Duration | 5s, 10s (Lite); up to ~12–20s (Pro, where supported) | Start short for drafts; Pro supports longer single clips |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 | Match your deliverable |
Credits depend on tier (Lite vs Pro), duration, and resolution. Lite costs less per second than Pro; 1080p Pro uses more than 720p Lite. Check the model card in Pixio for current rates (e.g. Lite ~5–10s at lower cost, Pro 5–10s at higher cost per second).
Seedance v1's reference-to-video mode lets you supply multiple reference images (e.g. up to 4)—character sheets, style frames, or keyframes—so the model keeps look and style consistent across shots. Use it when you're building a sequence or a character-driven piece: one reference for the character, another for the environment or lighting, and the prompt for motion and camera. Pro tier improves temporal consistency and physics-aware motion; for the strongest multi-shot cinema and extend support, use Seedance 2 Pro.
[Subject] + [Action] + [Camera] + [Environment] + [Style]
Be specific about the scene, motion, and look. Seedance v1 handles complex actions and multiple styles (photoreal, cyberpunk, illustration, animation). One clear motion direction per prompt works best.
Text-to-video, cinematic:
"Wide shot of a lone astronaut walking across a red Martian landscape at golden hour. Dust kicks up with each step. Camera slowly dollies backward, keeping the figure small in frame. Cinematic, anamorphic feel, shallow depth of field, no dialogue."
Text-to-video, product:
"A luxury watch rests on a black velvet surface. Soft key light from the left, subtle rim light on the metal. Camera orbits 90 degrees around the watch, smooth and slow. High-end product commercial, 24p, clean reflections."
Reference-to-video (motion only):
"Character walks forward three steps, then turns to look at camera. Camera holds steady, slight push-in at the end. Urban street, overcast, natural lighting."
Text-to-video, stylized:
"Cyberpunk street at night, neon signs reflecting on wet pavement. A figure in a long coat walks through the frame from left to right. Camera pans to follow. Rain, blue and pink neon, high contrast, cinematic."
| Scenario | Best choice |
|---|---|
| Fast iteration then Pro final (ByteDance) | Seedance v1 Pro/Lite |
| Cinema-grade, multi-shot, 5–15s, extend | Seedance 2 Pro |
| Quick draft, low cost | Kling or Gen-4 Turbo |
| Video-to-video restyle | Gen-4 Aleph or Grok Imagine |
| 4K upscale | Gen-4 Upscale |
Start with a strong first frame when consistency matters more than surprise.
Keep each prompt focused on one primary motion direction.
Use shorter runs for iteration, then scale up for finals.
For narratives, structure the idea as Shot 1 / Shot 2 / Shot 3 instead of one flat blob.
A strong video prompt gives the scene a subject, a move, camera behavior, and a mood to hold onto.
Start from language and push for camera intent, pacing, atmosphere, and shot design in one move.
Start from a frame or reference when consistency matters more than improvisation.
Continue or refine the clip without throwing away the visual language you already established.
Seedance v1 Pro/Lite works well when the prompt needs motion, framing, and visual direction, not just subject matter.
Use it for sequences that need a strong first frame, continuity, or a clearly controlled camera idea.
Treat each generation like a shot brief instead of a loose caption to get more cinematic outputs.
Start with either a directed text brief or a strong frame, depending on how locked the look already is.
Write the motion like a director: subject, action, camera behavior, environment, lighting, and tone.
Iterate fast on shorter runs, then move to stronger finals once the rhythm feels right.
Use it to build a stronger first frame, then hand that frame to the video model for motion and continuity.
Pair it with frame extraction, merge tools, or image prep so the motion workflow stays clean end to end.
