Short-form storytelling
Structure a complete scene with setup, action, and a satisfying final beat.
Seedance 2.5: Give your video idea a full story
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Seedance 2.5 at a glance
More room to direct the story
The model’s published capabilities support richer scenes, stronger references, and more precise changes.
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Up to 30 seconds
A single generation can carry a connected audio-video sequence across multiple shots.
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Up to 50 references
The model accepts up to 30 images, 10 video clips, and 10 audio clips in one request.
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Targeted editing
Use timestamps to direct specific moments and refine the parts that need attention.
One idea, multiple moments
Let the narrative move with the camera
Seedance 2.5 is designed to organize actions and scene changes into a coherent sequence. Start with a beginning, a change, and an ending instead of describing only one frame.
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Give each shot a role
Describe what the viewer sees first, how the action develops, and where the scene resolves.
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Keep subjects recognizable
Use clear character and setting cues so a sequence holds together through camera moves and scene changes.
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Carry sound with the scene
Plan dialogue, music, and ambient cues alongside the visual action in an audio-video brief.
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Extend the story
The model supports further extensions, allowing a continuing narrative beyond the first clip.
Control through reference
Use the right material for each creative decision
Reference inputs can guide visual identity, motion, staging, and sound. Tell the model what each source should contribute.
1Set the visual language
Use images for subjects, settings, composition, materials, and lighting; specify what should stay consistent.
2Guide motion and continuity
Use video references to describe movement and camera behavior while preserving the intended subject and style.
3Refine the exact moment
Use timestamped directions to adjust a shot, action, or viewpoint without rewriting the entire story.
A practical way to start
Turn a concept into a directed sequence
A clear brief helps you judge the result and decide what to change next.
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Choose the purpose
Start with the story, audience, and format: an ad concept, social clip, scene study, or short narrative.
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Outline the beats
Name the subject, first shot, key movement, transition, and final moment.
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Add useful references
Assign a specific job to each image, video, or audio reference instead of uploading material without direction.
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Review and refine
Check continuity, timing, sound, and small visual details; revise the moment that matters most.
Where the model helps
Ideas that need more than one shot
Use longer narrative and reference control when the sequence matters as much as the opening frame.
Campaign concepts
Explore a product or brand narrative through connected moments before committing to production.
Social video ideas
Develop a visual hook, transition, and ending for a concise social format.
Character-led scenes
Keep a recognizable subject and performance direction through changing locations and camera moves.
Previsualization
Test blocking, camera perspective, and lighting before a live shoot or animation pass.
Scene revisions
Focus edits on a particular interval, viewpoint, or background while reviewing the surrounding continuity.
Seedance 2.5 questions
Plan your next video with clearer expectations
Useful details about the model and how to write a more directed brief.
01What is Seedance 2.5?
Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance Seed’s audio-video generation model focused on longer storytelling, multimodal references, and precise editing.
02How long can one generation be?
ByteDance Seed documents up to 30 seconds in a single generation, with support for extending a sequence. The available controls and cost in the workspace depend on the selected settings.
03What references can the model use?
The published model capability allows up to 30 images, 10 videos, and 10 audio clips in one request. Give every reference a clear purpose, such as subject, motion, scene, or sound.
04Can I direct a particular moment?
The model supports timestamp-level instructions for story beats and targeted edits. State the time range, desired change, and what should remain the same.
05Does it work for multi-shot stories?
Yes. Its longer-form design aims to connect shots and scene changes while maintaining subject, environment, and audiovisual continuity. Review each result before publishing.
06How should I write a prompt?
Describe the subject, setting, action, camera movement, lighting, sound, and ending. For a complex sequence, break the direction into timed beats.
Seedance 2.5 Pricing
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Start directing a Seedance 2.5 video
Bring a clear story beat and the references that matter. Select Seedance 2.5 in the workspace, then review the output and refine your direction.