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bytedance-seedance-2.0-text-to-video

SEEDANCE-2.0

ByteDance’s most advanced video generation model delivers cinematic output with native audio, realistic physics, and director-level camera control, supporting text, image, audio, and video inputs.

Avg Run Time: 150.000s

Model Slug: bytedance-seedance-2-0-text-to-video

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720p resolution (default): $0.3034 per second of output video

API & SDK

Create a Prediction

Send a POST request to create a new prediction. This will return a prediction ID that you'll use to check the result. The request should include your model inputs and API key.

Get Prediction Result

Poll the prediction endpoint with the prediction ID until the result is ready. The API uses long-polling, so you'll need to repeatedly check until you receive a success status.

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Table of Contents
Overview
Technical Specifications
Key Considerations
Tips & Tricks
Capabilities
What Can I Use It For?
Things to Be Aware Of
Limitations

Overview

Bytedance | Seedance 2.0 | Text to Video Overview

Bytedance | Seedance 2.0 | Text to Video is ByteDance's flagship AI model that transforms text prompts, images, videos, and audio into cinematic videos with native synchronized sound, solving the challenge of creating director-level content without extensive crews or editing suites. Part of the Seedance family, this model stands out with its unified multimodal architecture, enabling up to 9 image references, 3 video clips, and 3 audio files in a single workflow for precise control over consistency, motion, and audio sync. Creators gain realistic physics, character locking, and beat-aware generation, making it ideal for professional video production on platforms like each::labs. Available via the Bytedance | Seedance 2.0 | Text to Video API, it empowers users to produce high-quality clips efficiently.

Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications
  • Resolution: Up to 1080p (Full HD), with support for lower resolutions like 480p in optimized variants.
  • Duration: 4-15 seconds standard; extended up to 60 seconds in flagship configurations.
  • Aspect Ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9, 1:1.
  • Inputs: Text prompts, up to 9 images, 3 video clips, 3 audio files; referenced via [Image1], [Video1], etc.
  • Outputs: Video with native synchronized audio; MP4 format typical.
  • Processing Time: Faster in optimized versions (e.g., Seedance 2.0 Fast); standard inference varies by complexity.
  • Architecture: Quad-modal diffusion system processing text, image, video, audio in shared latent space.

These specs make Bytedance | Seedance 2.0 | Text to Video versatile for each::labs users seeking cinematic results.

Key Considerations

Key Considerations

Before using Bytedance | Seedance 2.0 | Text to Video, ensure access via APIs on platforms like each::labs, as regional restrictions may apply in some areas. It excels in scenarios needing multimodal control, such as character-consistent marketing videos, over simpler text-only models. Processing costs scale with duration and resolution—opt for 480p fast variants for quick iterations at lower expense. Prerequisites include detailed prompts with @-binding for references and awareness of invisible watermarks on outputs for compliance. Best for creators prioritizing physics realism and audio sync versus basic animations.

Tips & Tricks

Tips and Tricks

Master Bytedance | Seedance 2.0 | Text to Video by using role-based tagging like "@character [Image1]" to lock identities via reference clusters. Reference assets with [Image1], [Video1], or [Audio1] in prompts for multimodal binding, enhancing motion transfer and lip-sync. For camera control, specify "slow pan left, zoom in" with timeline cues like "0-5s: static shot." Optimize by starting with 5-second clips at 480p for rapid testing before scaling to 1080p.

Example prompts:

  • "A chef chopping vegetables in a modern kitchen, @chef [Image1], beat-sync to upbeat music [Audio1], realistic physics on knife motion."
  • "Dancer performing hip-hop, identity lock @dancer [Image2], motion from reference [Video1], 9:16 vertical format."
  • "Product overview: smartphone rotating 360 degrees, start frame [Image3], end with close-up, native voiceover 'Innovative design'."

These techniques leverage the model's director-level precision on each::labs.

Capabilities

Capabilities
  • Generates cinematic videos from text with native audio, including lip-sync for quoted dialogue.
  • Animates images to video, preserving style while adding natural motion and optional end frames.
  • Handles multimodal inputs: up to 9 images, 3 videos, 3 audios for reference-guided generation.
  • Delivers realistic physics for interactions like sports, dancing, collisions.
  • Supports identity locking and motion transfer via reference clusters for character consistency.
  • Enables director controls: multi-shot editing, camera movements, beat-aware audio sync.
  • Produces multi-aspect ratio outputs up to 1080p with synchronized sound in one pass.
  • Includes invisible watermarks for generated content traceability.

What Can I Use It For?

Use Cases for Bytedance | Seedance 2.0 | Text to Video

Content Creators: Produce fitness tutorials with motion transfer—prompt: "Trainer demonstrating yoga pose sequence, @trainer [Image1], fluid transitions synced to breathing audio [Audio1]." Leverages physics realism for authentic movements.

Marketers: Create brand-consistent product videos using identity locking: "Logo-animated smartphone reveal, reference design [Image2], 360 spin with voiceover 'Discover excellence', 16:9." Ensures visual fidelity across campaigns.

Developers: Prototype app demos via image-to-video: "UI screen morphing into interactive demo, start [Image3], end swipe gesture [Video1], native narration." Speeds iteration with multimodal API on each::labs.

Designers: Storyboard cooking recipes: "Step-by-step salad prep, ingredients [Image4], dynamic cuts with sizzle sounds [Audio2]." Combines references for professional polish.

Things to Be Aware Of

Things to Be Aware Of

Bytedance | Seedance 2.0 | Text to Video may struggle with highly complex multi-subject scenes without precise reference binding, leading to minor inconsistencies. Edge cases like extreme deformations or abstract art can reduce fidelity—stick to photorealistic inputs. Users often overlook @-tagging, causing ignored references; always label assets clearly. High-resolution long clips demand more resources, so test on lower settings first. Regional beta limits or API costs can affect access; check each::labs for availability. Common mistake: vague camera prompts yield static shots—specify paths explicitly.

Limitations

Limitations

Bytedance | Seedance 2.0 | Text to Video caps standard clips at 15 seconds, though some configs reach 60 seconds. It faces regional access restrictions and high API costs for heavy use. Complex abstract or non-photorealistic prompts may lack precision. Cannot exceed 1080p or handle unlimited references beyond 9 images/3 videos/3 audios. Outputs include mandatory invisible watermarks, unsuitable for unmarked needs. Optimized fast variants trade minor quality for speed.

Pricing

Pricing Type: Dynamic

720p resolution (default): $0.3034 per second of output video

Current Pricing

720p resolution (default): $0.3034 per second of output video

Pricing Rules

ConditionPricing
resolution matches "480p"480p resolution: $0.135 per second of output video
Rule 2(Active)720p resolution (default): $0.3034 per second of output video