# Seedance prompts for cinematic AI video

> This Seedance prompt library collects 30 video prompts in six groups: camera moves, nature, product ads, characters, animation and vertical social clips. Good Seedance prompts describe one subject, one action, the setting and light, and the camera move, in one to three sentences; with Seedance 2.5, add the sounds you expect. Prompts that mention “this photo” need a starting image.

A curated library of video prompts for Seedance 2.5, 2.0 and 2.0 Fast. Copy one, or open it in the generator and change the details.

## At a glance

- **Prompts:** 30, in 6 groups
- **Works with:** Seedance 2.5, 2.0 and 2.0 Fast
- **Price per try:** From 400 credits for 5 seconds
- **Structure:** Subject, action, setting, light, camera, sound

- 30 prompts
- One click to try
- Free to copy

[Try a prompt](https://getseedance.app/create)

## What makes these prompts work

- **One shot each**: Every prompt describes a single, filmable moment with a clear camera move.
- **Organized by goal**: Find prompts for b-roll, ads, characters, animation or vertical social clips.
- **Easy to adapt**: Swap the subject, place or light and keep the structure that makes the shot work.

## How to use a prompt from the library

1. **Pick a prompt**: Copy it, or press Try it to open it in the generator.
2. **Set format and length**: Match the aspect ratio to the platform; 5 seconds is enough for most shots.
3. **Draft, then finalize**: Test with Seedance 2.0 Fast, then render the winner with Seedance 2.5.

## Anatomy of a good Seedance prompt

Seedance responds best to prompts that read like a line from a shot list: concrete, visual and focused on one moment.

- Subject: who or what is on screen
- Action: the one thing that happens
- Setting: place, weather and time of day
- Light: golden hour, neon, soft window light
- Camera: dolly-in, orbit, tracking, drone, handheld
- Sound, with Seedance 2.5: ambience, effects or music

## Prompts for image to video

When you start from an image, the picture already defines the subject, style and light. Keep the prompt to the motion and the camera: “The steam rises and the camera slowly pushes in.” Gentle, physical motion keeps the clip faithful to the image.


## The Seedance prompt library

Prompts that mention “this photo” need a starting image. Copy any prompt, or press Try it to open it in the generator.

### Camera moves

- **Slow dolly-in:** A slow dolly-in on an old bookshop at night, warm light spilling from the windows onto the wet street, light rain.
- **Orbit shot:** A 360-degree orbit around a lone tree on a hill at sunset, long grass moving in the wind.
- **Drone reveal:** A drone rising from a forest canopy to reveal a mountain lake at sunrise, mist over the water.
- **Tracking shot:** A tracking shot following a cyclist through a narrow European street, morning light, shallow depth of field.
- **Handheld walk:** Handheld camera walking through a busy night market, steam rising from food stalls, colorful lanterns, lively chatter.

### Nature and landscapes

- **Ocean waves:** Waves crashing against black volcanic rocks at sunrise, slow-motion spray, aerial view, the roar of the surf.
- **Northern lights:** Northern lights dancing over a snowy mountain cabin, stars visible, smooth time-lapse feel.
- **Forest rain:** Close-up of rain falling on green leaves in a forest, droplets bouncing, soft diffused light, gentle rain sounds.
- **Desert dunes:** Wind blowing sand across desert dunes at golden hour, long shadows, wide shot.
- **Jungle waterfall:** A tall waterfall in a tropical jungle, the camera slowly tilting up from the pool to the top, mist in the air.

### Products and ads

- **Watch turntable:** A luxury wristwatch rotating on a black pedestal, rim light, slow push-in, commercial style.
- **Drink splash:** A can of sparkling lemonade bursting through a splash of water and lemon slices, slow motion, bright background, fizzing sound.
- **Sneaker hero:** A sneaker floating and rotating in mid-air with colorful smoke behind it, studio lighting.
- **Morning light sweep:** A skincare jar on a bathroom shelf as morning sunlight slowly moves across the scene.
- **Coffee pour:** Close-up of coffee poured into a glass cup, milk swirling, steam rising, cozy café light.

### Characters and people

- **Turn and smile:** A woman in a red coat turns toward the camera and smiles, snow falling, shallow depth of field.
- **Dancer:** A contemporary dancer spinning in an empty warehouse, dust floating in beams of light, slow motion, soft piano music.
- **Chef at the wok:** A chef tossing vegetables in a flaming wok, close-up, sparks and steam, 50mm lens, loud sizzling.
- **Astronaut:** An astronaut walking slowly across a red desert planet, dust rising with each step, wide cinematic shot.
- **Old photo alive:** Bring this old family photo to life: the people blink and smile gently, with subtle natural movement.

### Animation and styles

- **Paper boat:** A paper boat drifting down a rainy neon street at night, slow dolly shot, shallow depth of field.
- **Claymation:** A claymation fox baking bread in a tiny kitchen, stop-motion style, warm light.
- **Anime city:** An anime-style city at dusk with trains passing and windows lighting up, gentle camera pan.
- **Living watercolor:** A watercolor painting of a harbor coming to life, boats bobbing and gulls flying, soft paper texture.
- **Pixel-art knight:** A pixel-art knight walking through a forest with fireflies, side-scrolling game style, chiptune music.

### Vertical social clips

- **Matcha routine:** Vertical shot of hands making a matcha latte on a marble counter, soft morning light, top-down.
- **Outfit reveal:** Vertical shot of a person spinning to reveal a new outfit on a sunny street, confident and upbeat.
- **Travel teaser:** Vertical drone shot rising over turquoise water and a white-sand beach, fast and energetic.
- **Pet moment:** Vertical close-up of a golden retriever catching a ball in slow motion in a park.
- **Croissant close-up:** Vertical close-up of a knife slicing a crispy croissant, flakes falling, slow motion.


## Put the prompts to work

- [Text to video](https://getseedance.app/text-to-video): Generate from any prompt.
- [Image to video](https://getseedance.app/image-to-video): Use the motion prompts on your photos.
- [Seedance 2.5](https://getseedance.app/seedance-2-5): Add sound to the prompts with sound cues.

## Simple pricing for Seedance videos

- Starter: $19.99 / month, 2,000 credits
- Pro: $49.99 / month, 5,500 credits
- Studio: $99.99 / month, 12,000 credits
- Small: $9.99, 1,000 credits
- Medium: $29.99, 3,200 credits
- Large: $79.99, 9,000 credits

## Seedance prompt FAQ

### What makes a good Seedance prompt?

One subject, one action, a clear setting and light, and a named camera move, in one to three sentences. With Seedance 2.5, add the sounds you expect.

### Do these prompts work with every Seedance model?

Yes. Every prompt works with Seedance 2.5, 2.0 and 2.0 Fast. Test with Fast to save credits, then render the version you like with Seedance 2.5.

### Which camera moves does Seedance understand?

Common film terms work well: dolly-in and dolly-out, pan, tilt, orbit, tracking, crane, drone and handheld.

### Why does my video look different from the prompt?

Too many actions in one clip is the most common cause. Keep one action per clip, move the most important detail to the front, and try again.

## Pick a prompt and roll camera

Sign up free and try a prompt in the generator.

_Last updated 2026-10-05_