Direct cinematic AI videos with Seedance 2.0

Seedance 2.0 by ByteDance is a premier AI video generator that turns creators into AI directors. Generate high-quality 1080p video with Seedance 2.0 Standard, or switch to Seedance 2.0 Fast to quickly test ideas and iterate on your scenes.

Why creators choose Seedance 2.0

  • Director-level control across formats

    Direct your videos using text prompts, reference images, and clips. Set first and last frames, control camera movement, and set the cinematic style with simple @ tags.

  • Cinematic multi-shot continuity

    Create tracking and multi-shot sequences with consistent characters and environments. Get pro visual continuity and full 1080p output for high-quality, production-ready results.

  • Advanced scene editing

    Extend scenes, insert new shots, and refine footage using @Video references — with advanced editing capabilities continuing to expand.

  • Flexible scene progression

    Keep your story moving without restarting the generation. Expand moments, add new beats, and build longer sequences while preserving characters, motion, and cinematic flow.

  • Audio-visual synchronization

    Generate video with synchronized sound effects and background audio that match your visuals. Use audio prompt references like speech, music, or narration to guide pacing, rhythm, and scene timing.

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How to create with Seedance 2.0

Access Seedance AI inside Artlist’s AI Toolkit to generate professional video content by combining prompts with your own images and clips in seconds.

Start Creating

  1. Open the AI Toolkit and select Seedance 2.0 from the video generator models.

    How to use Seedance 2.0 in Artlist's Toolkit - step 1

  2. Upload image or video references, and guide scenes using audio cues with structured @ tags.

    How to use Seedance 2.0 in Artlist's Toolkit - step 2

  3. Adjust preferences and generate up to 15-second video sequences with consistent cinematic direction.

    How to use Seedance 2.0 in Artlist's Toolkit - step 3

Who is the Seedance 2.0 model for?

ByteDance Seedance 2.0 is built for professional creators, teams, and studios who need precise control and scalability in their video production workflows.

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  • Professionals that use AI models

    Content creators and marketers

    Generate branded video content with precise visual consistency and audio sync for social media, ad campaigns, and product demonstrations.

  • Professionals that use AI tools

    Filmmakers and video editors

    Create cinematic pre-visualization, one-take tracking shots, and multi-shot scenes with consistent characters, camera motion, and scene continuity.

  • AI models for professional designers and animators

    Motion designers and animators

    Prototype complex animations, generate storyboard references, and test visual styles with structured camera and scene control before full production.

Start creating with Seedance 2.0

Experiment with the Seedance 2.0 video generator and combine images and video clips to create studio-ready content that matches your creative vision.

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Seedance 2.0 AI’s powerful capabilities

Discover Seedance 2.0’s advanced features that give you director-level control over AI video generation.

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  • All-in-one reference system with @ tags

    Define creative direction using @Image and @Video references. Lock in your characters, guide camera movements, and easily build multi-shot sequences just by tagging your references.

  • Work across text, image, video, audio

    Create from text prompts, images, or existing clips — with optional audio references. Move between workflows seamlessly and build scenes the way your project demands.

  • Seamless scene extensions

    Continue scenes naturally with consistent characters, environments, and motion flow. Extend up to 15-second generations while maintaining seamless cinematic direction and pacing.

  • Consistent scenes from start to finish

    Generate one-take tracking shots or structured sequences that preserve character identity and environmental details across scene cuts.

  • High-definition video output

    Create videos in crisp 1080p resolution with Seedance 2.0 Standard, ensuring your content looks sharp, detailed, and ready for professional use across platforms.

  • Switch between model versions

    Seedance 2.0 offers two model variants to match your workflow. Use Standard for maximum quality and precise prompt adherence. Or switch to Fast for quicker iterations with faster results.

Seedance 2.0 Fast for rapid video creation

Seedance 2.0 Fast is built for speed, helping you generate, test, and refine video ideas quickly. It’s ideal for early-stage creation and fast iteration.

  • Generate videos at high speed

    Create video sequences in less time with Seedance 2.0 Fast. Designed for rapid generation, it lets you move quickly from idea to output, making it easier to explore concepts and build scenes without long wait times.

  • Iterate, draft, and refine faster

    Quickly test prompts, references, and creative directions while also blocking out scenes and shot sequences. Seedance 2.0 Fast helps you validate ideas early and build the structure of your video before refining details in higher-quality outputs.

  • Seamless workflow with Standard mode

    Switch between Seedance 2.0's two model variants as your project evolves. Start with Fast for rapid iterations in Artlist's AI Toolkit. Then move to Standard for higher-quality generation when you're ready to finalize your scenes.

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Frequently asked questions

Seedance 2.0 by ByteDance AI is an AI video generator that creates commercial-ready video content using text-to-video, image-to-video, video-to-video, and audio-to-video guided workflows with structured reference tagging.

Seedance 2.0 AI excels in cinematic continuity, advanced video-to-video generation, multi-shot storytelling, and structured control using a unified @-tagging reference system. The model generates videos up to 15 seconds long and supports English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language inputs.

Compared to earlier versions like Seedance 1.0 Pro Fast and Seedance 1.5 Pro, Seedance 2.0 gives you full HD output in 1080p in Standard mode, along with stronger scene consistency, better multi-shot control, and a simpler way to guide videos using @ tags across text, images, clips, and audio. It also introduces a Fast mode, designed for rapid generation and iteration, allowing creators to test ideas quickly before refining them in higher-quality outputs.

Reference-to-video in Seedance 2.0 lets you guide video generation using existing clips, images, or audio inputs. By using @Video tags, you can transfer motion, camera movement, and visual style from a reference clip while maintaining character consistency and scene continuity. This makes it easier to create controlled, multi-shot cinematic sequences or replicate specific editing rhythms and transitions. Learn how Seedance 2.0 works step by step in this Help Center article.

Yes. Seedance 2.0 supports advanced video editing capabilities, including extending scenes, inserting shots between clips, replacing subjects, modifying objects, and maintaining continuity across edits within the Artlist AI Toolkit. 

Laws around copyrightability and ownership of AI-generated content vary by territory. Where permitted by law, you retain the rights to the AI-generated videos you create with Seedance 2.0. Artlist does not claim ownership of your generated content and does not restrict commercial use, provided your use complies with our Terms of Use, including the prohibited uses outlined there.

Seedance 2.0 is available in two generation modes: Standard and Fast. Standard is optimized for maximum quality and precision, while Fast is designed for rapid generation and iteration. Both modes share the same core capabilities, with different trade-offs in speed and output quality.

Audio-only inputs are not yet supported and must be paired with image or video references. Each reference video must be between 2-15 seconds, with a total reference limit of 15 seconds per generation. It is also recommended to keep prompts to 3-5 shots for optimal quality.

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