Seedance Prompt Guide: 70+ Best Seedance 2.0 Prompts & Templates
Copy-paste ready Seedance 2.0 prompts organized by category. Cinematic scenes, dance videos, product shots, nature footage, and more — with prompt engineering tips.
Why a Dedicated Seedance 2.0 Prompt Guide?
Seedance 2.0 processes prompts differently from earlier models. It excels at understanding camera movements, character emotions, lighting conditions, and temporal pacing — but only if you describe them correctly.
A generic prompt like "a beautiful sunset" will give you a generic result. A Seedance 2.0-optimized prompt like "Golden hour sunset over calm ocean, camera slowly dollying forward toward the horizon, lens flare bleeding through cirrus clouds, warm amber and deep coral tones, 4K cinematic" will give you something stunning.
This guide gives you 70+ copy-paste prompts organized by category, plus the prompt engineering principles behind them.
Try these prompts now: Open Seedance AI Video Generator →
Prompt Structure Formula
Every great Seedance 2.0 prompt follows this structure:
[Subject] + [Action/Motion] + [Setting/Environment] + [Camera Movement] + [Lighting/Mood] + [Style/Quality]Example:
A young woman in a red silk dress (subject) twirls gracefully on a rain-soaked rooftop (action + setting), camera orbiting slowly around her (camera), neon city lights reflecting off wet surfaces (lighting), cinematic 4K anamorphic (style)
Let's break down each element before diving into the prompts.
Subject
Be specific. Instead of "a man," write "a bearded man in his 30s wearing a weathered leather jacket." Seedance 2.0 responds well to detailed character descriptions.
Action & Motion
Use strong verbs: strides, leaps, spirals, reaches, collapses, ascends, dissolves. Describe what changes over time — this is video, not photography.
Camera Movement
Seedance 2.0 has excellent camera control. Key terms:
- Dolly in/out — camera moves toward/away
- Orbit/arc — camera circles the subject
- Crane up/down — vertical camera movement
- Tracking shot — camera follows subject laterally
- Slow zoom — gradual focal length change
- Static wide — locked-off establishing shot
- POV — first-person perspective
- Handheld — slight shake for realism
Lighting & Mood
Lighting sets the emotional tone: golden hour, overcast diffused, harsh midday sun, neon-lit, candlelight, volumetric fog, dramatic rim lighting, moonlit silhouette.
Style & Quality
End with quality modifiers: cinematic 4K, anamorphic lens, shallow depth of field, film grain, 35mm film look, hyper-realistic, slow motion.
Cinematic & Film Prompts
Epic Establishing Shots
1. Desert Highway
A lone vintage muscle car drives down an endless desert highway at golden hour, heat haze rising from asphalt, camera tracking alongside at low angle, dramatic wide shot with Monument Valley silhouettes in the background, cinematic 4K anamorphic lens flare
2. Cityscape Dawn
Aerial drone shot of a futuristic megacity at dawn, sunlight hitting glass skyscrapers one by one as shadows retreat, flying vehicles leaving light trails between buildings, camera slowly descending from cloud level, volumetric morning fog, hyper-realistic 4K
3. Ocean Storm
Massive waves crashing against a lighthouse during a violent storm at night, lightning illuminating the scene in flashes, rain streaking horizontally, camera low angle looking up at the lighthouse beam cutting through darkness, dramatic cinematic
4. Mountain Summit
Camera crane shot rising over a misty mountain ridge at sunrise, revealing an endless chain of snow-capped peaks below cloud level, golden light painting the eastern faces, epic wide establishing shot, 4K HDR cinematic
5. Ancient Temple
Slow dolly in through the entrance of an ancient overgrown temple, shafts of sunlight piercing through cracks in the stone ceiling, dust particles floating in light beams, moss and vines covering carved stone walls, archaeological discovery mood, cinematic 4K
Character-Driven Scenes
6. Samurai Rain
A samurai in full armor stands motionless in heavy rain, camera slowly orbiting around him, raindrops bouncing off his shoulder guards, katana drawn and gleaming with reflected lightning, intense close-up transitioning to wide shot, Akira Kurosawa style, black and white with selective color
7. Astronaut Discovery
An astronaut in a white EVA suit steps onto an alien planet surface for the first time, camera following from behind then arcing to reveal their reflection in the visor showing a bioluminescent landscape, awe and wonder, cinematic sci-fi, 4K
8. Jazz Club
A saxophone player performing solo in a dimly lit 1950s jazz club, blue and amber stage lighting, smoke curling through spotlight beams, camera slow dolly from audience perspective, shallow depth of field, intimate close-up on fingers moving across keys, film noir aesthetic
9. Street Chef
A street food vendor in Bangkok expertly tossing pad thai in a flaming wok at night, sparks and flames rising dramatically, camera close-up on the wok then pulling back to reveal the bustling night market, warm amber sodium lighting, cinematic food photography
10. Ballerina
A ballerina in a white tutu performing a pirouette in an empty grand theater, single spotlight from above creating dramatic shadow, camera low angle slowly rising, dust particles visible in light beam, graceful and ethereal mood, slow motion 4K
Action Sequences
11. Rooftop Chase
POV parkour chase across rain-soaked rooftops at night, leaping between buildings with neon signs blurring past, camera handheld shaky first-person perspective, cyberpunk city below, adrenaline rush, cinematic action, motion blur
12. Car Chase
High-speed car chase through narrow European cobblestone streets, camera mounted on hood looking back at pursuing vehicle, sparks flying from scraping walls, pedestrians diving out of the way, practical stunt cinematography, 4K
13. Sword Duel
Two warriors clashing swords on a cliff edge at sunset, camera circling in slow motion capturing sparks from blade contact, capes billowing in strong wind, dramatic rim lighting from setting sun behind them, epic fantasy cinematography
Dance & Music Video Prompts
14. Contemporary Dance
A contemporary dancer in flowing white fabric performing on a flooded reflective surface, each movement creating ripples, camera tracking smoothly around the dancer, soft diffused overhead lighting creating mirror-like reflections, emotional and expressive, slow motion 4K
15. Street Dance Battle
A breakdancer performing a windmill on a New York City basketball court at sunset, boombox on the ground, small crowd watching, camera low angle tracking the spinning motion, golden hour warm lighting, authentic street dance energy, cinematic
16. K-pop Choreography
Five dancers in matching neon outfits performing synchronized choreography in a futuristic LED-walled studio, camera dolly tracking along the group, vibrant pink and blue stage lighting with laser effects, high energy K-pop music video style, 4K
17. Ballet in Nature
A ballet dancer performing an arabesque on a cliff overlooking the ocean at golden hour, flowing chiffon dress caught in the wind, camera slow orbit capturing both dancer and dramatic landscape, warm backlit silhouette, dreamlike ethereal mood
18. Flamenco
A flamenco dancer in a red ruffled dress stomping rhythmically on a stone courtyard in Seville, camera close-up on feet then pulling back to show dramatic arm movements, warm evening light casting long shadows, passionate and intense, slow motion captures of skirt movement
19. Tango Couple
A couple dancing Argentine tango in a dimly lit Buenos Aires milonga, camera tracking their movements across the wooden dance floor, accordion music mood, intimate close-ups alternating with full-body shots, warm amber lighting, romantic and passionate, film grain
20. Hip Hop Freestyle
A dancer in oversized streetwear freestyling in an abandoned warehouse, dust in the air catching light from broken windows, camera handheld following the movements, raw and authentic energy, natural lighting with volumetric rays, urban gritty aesthetic
Product & Commercial Prompts
21. Perfume Bottle
A luxury perfume bottle rotating slowly on a black reflective surface, golden liquid catching light, camera extreme close-up dolly orbit, water droplets condensing on glass, bokeh sparkle background, premium product photography, 4K macro
22. Sneaker Launch
A fresh white sneaker floating and rotating in mid-air against a gradient background, camera orbiting 360 degrees, dramatic studio lighting highlighting texture and materials, clean minimal aesthetic, product launch reveal style, 4K
23. Watch Showcase
A luxury chronograph watch on a black marble surface, camera slow macro dolly across the dial face, catching light reflections on sapphire crystal, mechanical movement visible through transparent caseback, premium craftsmanship mood, 4K commercial
24. Car Commercial
A matte black sports car driving through a winding mountain road in autumn, camera aerial tracking shot from above, colorful fall foliage on both sides, morning mist in the valleys, dramatic wide cinematic, luxury automotive commercial style
25. Food Photography
A chocolate lava cake being cut open with a spoon, molten chocolate flowing out in slow motion, camera extreme close-up macro, warm studio lighting creating appetizing glossy reflections, steam rising gently, gourmet food commercial, 4K
26. Smartphone Reveal
A sleek smartphone emerging from a pool of liquid mercury, camera orbiting as the phone rotates to show all angles, screen illuminating with colorful UI, reflective studio environment, premium tech product launch, 4K
27. Coffee Pour
Espresso pouring into a white ceramic cup in slow motion, camera extreme macro capturing the crema forming, steam rising and catching morning window light, warm cozy cafe atmosphere, artisanal coffee commercial, shallow depth of field
Nature & Landscape Prompts
28. Northern Lights
Aurora borealis dancing across the Arctic sky over a frozen lake, vivid green and purple curtains of light reflecting in ice, camera time-lapse looking up, silhouettes of pine trees framing the scene, breathtaking natural wonder, 4K
29. Cherry Blossoms
Cherry blossom petals falling in slow motion along a Japanese garden pathway, camera dolly forward through the tunnel of pink trees, koi pond visible to the side, soft diffused spring sunlight, peaceful and serene, dreamlike 4K
30. Underwater Reef
Camera gliding over a vibrant coral reef, schools of tropical fish parting as the camera moves through, sun rays penetrating blue water creating god rays, sea turtle passing in the foreground, underwater documentary style, crystal clear 4K
31. Volcanic Eruption
A volcano erupting at night, glowing lava fountaining against the dark sky, camera wide shot capturing the scale, lava rivers flowing down slopes, ash clouds illuminated from below in orange, dramatic natural power, cinematic 4K
32. Autumn Forest
Camera drone shot ascending through a dense autumn forest canopy, breaking through the top to reveal an endless sea of red orange and gold treetops extending to the horizon, morning mist in the valleys between hills, breathtaking aerial, 4K HDR
33. Thunderstorm Plains
A supercell thunderstorm approaching across vast wheat fields at dusk, mammatus clouds lit from below by setting sun in purple and gold, lightning bolts striking the distant horizon, camera static wide shot, time-lapse speed, dramatic weather cinematography
34. Glacier Calving
Massive chunk of glacier breaking off and crashing into the ocean in slow motion, camera wide shot capturing the enormous scale, splash sending wave outward, ice fragments scattering, dramatic sound of cracking ice implied by visuals, nature documentary style, 4K
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Prompts
35. Space Station
Interior of a spinning space station, camera floating through a corridor in zero gravity, Earth visible through panoramic windows, holographic displays flickering on walls, astronaut floating past in the background, hard sci-fi realistic, Interstellar aesthetic, 4K
36. Dragon Flight
A dragon soaring through cloud canyons at sunset, camera tracking alongside its wingspan, scales gleaming in golden light, powerful wingbeats displacing clouds, rider on its back looking ahead, epic fantasy cinematic, Game of Thrones style, 4K
37. Cyberpunk City
Rain falling in a neon-soaked cyberpunk alley, holographic advertisements flickering on buildings, a hooded figure walking away from camera through puddles reflecting neon colors, steam rising from vents, Blade Runner mood, cinematic 4K
38. Portal Opening
A magical portal opening in a dark forest clearing, swirling energy in blues and purples, trees bending from the force, leaves and debris spiraling inward, camera pushing in toward the portal center, mystical and ominous, fantasy VFX, 4K
39. Robot Awakening
A humanoid robot slowly opening its eyes for the first time in a sterile white lab, camera extreme close-up on the face as blue LED eyes illuminate, subtle mechanical sounds implied, reflection of scientists visible in the robot's chrome surface, philosophical sci-fi mood
40. Time Travel
A person standing in a busy street as the world around them accelerates in time-lapse — cars blur into streaks, day turns to night turns to day, buildings rise and crumble, seasons cycle — while they remain still, camera orbiting around the stationary figure, surreal time manipulation, 4K
Portrait & Character Prompts
41. Elderly Craftsman
Close-up portrait of an elderly Japanese potter's weathered hands shaping clay on a wheel, camera slow dolly from hands up to his concentrated face, warm workshop lighting, sawdust in the air, artisan craftsmanship, shallow depth of field, documentary style
42. Fashion Editorial
A model in avant-garde haute couture walking toward camera in a white void space, dramatic fabric billowing in artificial wind, camera dolly back matching walking speed, high-contrast studio lighting, editorial fashion photography in motion, 4K
43. Child Wonder
A young child seeing snow for the first time, camera tracking their face as expressions shift from confusion to pure joy, snowflakes landing on eyelashes, soft natural winter lighting, genuine emotion captured, shallow depth of field, heartwarming, 4K
44. Musician Portrait
A cellist playing passionately in an empty cathedral, camera slowly orbiting, golden stained glass window light painting color across their face, sound reverberating through the space implied by visuals, emotional and transcendent, cinematic portrait
45. Street Portrait
An old man sitting on a weathered wooden bench in a small Italian village, afternoon sun casting dramatic shadows through shuttered windows, camera slow push in to face, wrinkles telling a life story, documentary portrait style, warm Mediterranean palette
Abstract & Artistic Prompts
46. Ink in Water
Vibrant colored ink dropping into crystal clear water in slow motion, camera macro capturing the fractal blooming patterns, red and blue ink tendrils swirling and mixing, black background, abstract art, mesmerizing fluid dynamics, 4K macro
47. Paint Explosion
Colorful paint exploding in all directions against a white background in extreme slow motion, camera capturing the exact moment of dispersal, droplets and splashes frozen in time, vivid rainbow palette, abstract commercial, ultra slow motion 4K
48. Geometric Transformation
Abstract geometric shapes morphing and transforming in a dark void, metallic and glass surfaces catching light, camera slowly rotating perspective, satisfying mathematical precision, motion graphics style, clean minimal, 4K
49. Light Painting
Long exposure light painting effect — streams of golden light swirling and forming patterns in darkness, camera static capturing the motion trails, single figure moving with lights, magical and ethereal, abstract photography in motion
50. Paper Origami
A flat sheet of white paper magically folding itself into an intricate origami crane, camera close-up tracking the folds as they happen, paper texture visible, clean white background with soft shadows, stop motion feel, satisfying transformation, 4K
Historical & Period Prompts
51. Ancient Rome
A Roman centurion walking through the Colosseum at the height of the Empire, crowds filling the stands, camera tracking shot following him into the arena, warm Mediterranean sunlight, dust kicked up from sand floor, historically accurate armor detail, epic period cinematography
52. Viking Ship
A Viking longship cutting through rough North Sea waves, warriors rowing in rhythm, camera low angle from water level, dramatic overcast sky, sea spray catching wind, wooden dragon prow slicing through mist, historical epic, cinematic 4K
53. 1920s Jazz Age
A glamorous speakeasy party in 1920s New York, camera dolly through the crowded room past dancing flappers and men in suits, champagne glasses clinking, jazz band on stage, warm sepia and gold lighting, Art Deco interior, Great Gatsby aesthetic
Seasonal & Holiday Prompts
54. Winter Wonderland
A cozy cabin in the woods during heavy snowfall at twilight, warm light glowing from windows, camera slowly dollying in from the forest, smoke rising from chimney, fresh snow covering everything, peaceful winter evening, Christmas atmosphere, 4K
55. Spring Bloom
Time-lapse of a flower field transforming from brown winter to full colorful bloom, camera static wide shot, thousands of flowers opening simultaneously, butterflies arriving, warm sunlight growing stronger, renewal and hope mood, beautiful nature time-lapse
56. Summer Beach
Camera POV walking along a tropical beach at sunset, waves gently washing over bare feet in wet sand, palm trees swaying in warm breeze, golden light flare, relaxed paradise vacation mood, warm cinematic, 4K
Text-to-Video + Image-to-Video Combined Tips
When using image-to-video mode with Seedance 2.0, your prompt should describe the motion, not the scene (the image already shows the scene):
Image prompt example:
Upload: a photo of a cat sitting on a windowsill
Bad text prompt: "A cat sitting on a windowsill with sunlight" (just describes the image again)
Good text prompt: "The cat slowly turns its head to look at a butterfly landing on the glass, paw gently reaching up, soft natural light"
First Frame + Last Frame Prompts
When using both first and last frame images, the prompt should describe the transition:
57. "Smooth transition from day to night, city lights gradually turning on one by one as the sky shifts from blue to deep purple"
58. "The flower slowly blooms from closed bud to full blossom, petals unfurling one by one, morning dew drops rolling off"
59. "Camera tracking forward through the doorway, revealing the interior of the room as perspective shifts from narrow to wide"
Negative Prompt Tips
While Seedance 2.0 doesn't have an explicit negative prompt field, you can guide it away from unwanted elements:
- Add "without text overlays" to avoid generated text
- Add "no watermarks, clean frame" for cleaner output
- Add "steady camera, no shake" if you want stability
- Add "realistic proportions, anatomically correct" for human subjects
- Add "high quality, no artifacts, sharp details" as a general quality boost
Advanced Prompt Techniques
Emotion & Atmosphere Keywords
| Mood | Keywords |
|---|---|
| Epic | epic, grand, majestic, awe-inspiring, monumental |
| Intimate | intimate, tender, personal, quiet, gentle |
| Tense | suspenseful, tense, ominous, foreboding, uneasy |
| Joyful | vibrant, jubilant, celebratory, exuberant, radiant |
| Melancholy | somber, wistful, nostalgic, bittersweet, lonely |
| Mysterious | enigmatic, shadowy, ethereal, otherworldly, haunting |
Pacing Keywords
- Slow motion — "ultra slow motion, 120fps feel"
- Normal speed — (default, no modifier needed)
- Time-lapse — "time-lapse, accelerated, hours compressed into seconds"
- Speed ramp — "starting slow then accelerating" or "slow motion impact then resuming normal speed"
Aspect Ratio Tips
| Ratio | Best For | Prompt Addition |
|---|---|---|
| 16:9 | YouTube, cinematic | "widescreen cinematic" |
| 9:16 | TikTok, Reels, Shorts | "vertical format, mobile framing" |
| 1:1 | Instagram, product | "square format, centered composition" |
| 21:9 | Ultra-wide cinematic | "ultra-wide anamorphic, letterbox" |
10 More Quick-Fire Prompts
60. A paper airplane flying through a miniature city made of books, camera following the flight path, tilt-shift miniature effect, whimsical and playful
61. Molten steel being poured in a foundry, extreme slow motion capturing the glowing orange liquid, sparks flying, industrial power and heat, dramatic lighting
62. A monarch butterfly emerging from its chrysalis in macro, wings slowly unfolding and drying, camera extreme close-up, miracle of nature, time-lapse
63. A skateboarder performing a kickflip in slow motion at a Venice Beach skatepark at golden hour, camera low angle, lens flare, youth culture energy
64. Rain droplets hitting a still pond surface in extreme slow motion macro, each drop creating perfect concentric ripples, camera overhead looking down, meditative and calming
65. A librarian walking through an impossibly tall infinite library, shelves extending beyond sight, camera crane up revealing the infinite scale, magical realism, warm golden library lighting
66. Northern lights reflecting in a wolf's eyes as it stands on a snowy ridge, camera extreme close-up portrait, mystical and wild, nature documentary meets fantasy
67. A barista creating latte art in slow motion, milk swirling into espresso forming a rosetta pattern, camera top-down macro, warm cafe lighting, satisfying craft
68. Fireworks exploding over a city skyline reflected in a river, camera wide establishing shot, vivid colors against dark sky, celebration and spectacle, 4K
69. A violin being hand-crafted by a luthier, camera tracking extreme close-up on wood shaving curling from a plane, warm workshop lighting, artisan craftsmanship, ASMR visual quality
70. Two galaxies colliding in deep space, billions of stars swirling and merging in slow cosmic dance, camera pulling back to show the enormous scale, Hubble telescope aesthetic, awe-inspiring, 4K
Start Creating Now
All of these prompts work with Seedance AI Video Generator. Simply copy any prompt, paste it into the text field, and hit generate.
Tips for best results:
- Start with shorter prompts and add detail gradually
- Use the image-to-video mode for more control over the starting frame
- Experiment with duration settings — longer videos (8-12 seconds) give more time for complex actions
- Enable audio generation for prompts with implied sound (rain, music, crowds)
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