Social hooks and variants
Try several openings, framings and pacing choices before deciding which vertical clip deserves a final pass.
Seedance 2.0 Mini
A lighter Seedance workflow for fast drafts, social clips and high-frequency creative testing.
Seedance / Mini cut
Shoot more directions before choosing the final cut
Seedance 2.0 Mini is the lighter Seedance 2.0 option for high-frequency creation and lower-cost tests. It keeps prompt, image, video and audio reference workflows so creators can compare several short moving directions before deciding what deserves an upgrade.
Fast iterationMultimodal referencesCamera directionAudio-aware clips
Best first cuts
Four jobs that benefit from a faster first cut
Mini is strongest when the format is short, the audience is mobile and the creative direction still needs comparison.
Product motion tests
Animate a product still with light, camera movement and a clear reveal for ecommerce or campaign previews.
Story and character beats
Turn a storyboard moment into a short moving scene while using references to keep the character and mood recognizable.
Rhythm-led creative
Use a reference clip or audio cue to explore dance, music, action timing and edit-friendly transitions.
Reference direction
Give every reference one clear job
Think of multimodal references as a director assigning departments: images own the look, video owns movement, audio owns rhythm and the prompt joins them into one shot.
Lock who and what
Use character, product or location images to lock identity, material, wardrobe and color without asking one image to control everything.
Show how it should move
Let a video guide camera path, action rhythm or transitions, while the prompt clarifies that motion—not the subject—is being borrowed.
Give motion a timeline
Use music, dialogue or ambience to set pacing and mood, then state which action should land on which sound.
Prompt boards
Prompt templates you can actually reuse
Replace the brackets with your own subject, setting and platform. Each template describes something a camera could capture.
01Vertical social clip
Five-second social hook
Create a short vertical opening for [topic]. Start on [surprising visual], then track toward [main subject] as [clear action] happens. Use [lighting and color mood], crisp natural motion and a clean final frame with room for a headline.
02Ecommerce or ad test
Product reveal from a still
Use the uploaded [product image] as the visual reference. Keep the product shape, material, logo and colors unchanged. Begin with [close-up detail], slowly orbit to reveal the full product, add [light or atmosphere], and end on a steady front-facing product shot.
03Story or music concept
Character scene with rhythm
Keep the character from [reference image] recognizable. In [setting], the character [specific action] while the camera follows with [camera move]. Match the pacing to [audio reference or rhythm], include [ambient sound], and keep clothing, face and color style consistent across the cuts.
From test to usable direction
Iteration loop
Move from cheap learning to a confident final direction
Use a short clip to test one creative decision: keep the subject and goal fixed, change only the opening, camera or rhythm, then reuse the winning prompt and references for the polished pass.
- Start with one decisionTest the hook, camera move or character action first instead of asking one clip to solve the whole campaign.
- Compare a few variationsKeep the subject and goal fixed, then change one variable at a time so the better direction is obvious.
- Promote the winning shotReuse the strongest prompt and references for a cleaner Mini version or move the approved direction to a higher-fidelity model.
Based on official ByteDance Seed, Volcano Engine and Dreamina materials, translated into a practical workflow for everyday creators.
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Seedance 2.0 Mini FAQ
What is Seedance 2.0 Mini?
Seedance 2.0 Mini is the lightweight model in the Seedance 2.0 family for frequent creation and fast video tests. It turns prompts, images and reference media into short clips, making it useful for comparing several directions before refining the strongest one.
How is Seedance 2.0 Mini different from Seedance 2.0?
Seedance 2.0 Mini prioritizes lower-cost testing, fast drafts and short-form iteration for social variants and creative exploration. Seedance 2.0 is the better choice when a selected shot needs higher fidelity and a more finished result; a practical workflow is to test with Mini, then upgrade the winner.
Can I use Seedance 2.0 Mini without filming or editing experience?
Yes. Describe the subject, action, setting and camera direction in everyday language, or upload an image as the starting point. A simple short shot is usually easier to control than asking for a complete ad in one generation.
What kinds of videos is Seedance 2.0 Mini good for?
It works well for social hooks, product motion, ad drafts, story beats, character shots and rhythm-led short videos. Its strength is turning a static idea into moving versions you can watch and compare.
Does Seedance 2.0 Mini support text-to-video and image-to-video?
Yes. You can generate a scene from text alone, or upload a product image, character image or opening frame and animate from that visual starting point.
How should I use image, video and audio references?
Give each reference one job: images define people, products or locations; video guides action and camera movement; audio guides rhythm and mood. Then use the prompt to combine those roles into one shot.
Can I turn one product image into a product video?
Yes. Upload the product image, state which visual details must stay unchanged, then describe the push-in, orbit, lighting change and final frame. This works well for product showcases, ad drafts and social product clips.
Is Seedance 2.0 Mini good for vertical social videos?
Yes. It supports common vertical, horizontal and square formats for short-form hooks, Stories, Reels, ad variants and product demos. Choose the publishing platform and aspect ratio before generating.
How can I keep the same person or product stable in a video?
Use one clear, fixed reference and repeat the appearance, clothing, material and color details that must stay the same. Shorter shots with fewer simultaneous changes are generally easier to keep consistent.
How should I write a Seedance 2.0 Mini prompt?
Write the subject, action, setting, camera movement, lighting, and sound or ending in that order. Describe visible, filmable details instead of relying only on abstract mood words.
How long and how clear can Seedance 2.0 Mini videos be?
The current Flux Art workspace supports 4–15 second videos at 480p or 720p. Short clips are useful for validating an idea before choosing the right quality and model for the next pass.
Can Seedance 2.0 Mini generate audio?
Yes. You can generate ambience, sound effects or background music, or turn audio generation off. An audio reference can also help actions and visual changes follow a specific rhythm.
What should I do if the first result is not right?
Keep the subject and goal fixed, then change only one element at a time—such as the opening, action, camera or lighting—and compare a few versions. Once the direction is clear, refine it or move the shot to Seedance 2.0.
Is Seedance 2.0 Mini free, and can I use the videos commercially?
New users can start with Flux Art sign-up credits; current plans and quota are shown on the pricing page. Commercial use, watermark status and licensing scope should follow the current Flux Art terms and the applicable model-provider terms.