What Seedance is
Seedance is a family of generative video models developed by ByteDance — the company behind TikTok and Douyin. The models turn a text description or a starting image into a short video, aiming for realistic and smooth motion, good consistency between the frames and high visual detail.
Seedance is aimed at content creators, marketing teams, designers and anyone who wants to bring an idea or an image to life without filming gear and a crew. Alongside other leading video models, Seedance has established itself as a strong choice for quickly making short clips with a cinematic feel.
On genkiki.com Seedance is available in several versions and modes, so you can choose the balance between speed and quality that fits the task at hand.
Versions and options on generiram
On the platform Seedance comes in three generations — 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 — each with its own variants. The lighter ones (“Lite”, “Fast”) go for speed, while the fuller ones (“Pro”, “Standard”) go for higher quality. On top of that, generation 2.0 adds a special mode with references.
| Variant |
Modes |
What it is for |
| Seedance 1.0 Lite |
Text to video, Image to video |
A light and fast variant for first attempts and quick drafts |
| Seedance 1.5 Pro |
Text to video, Image to video |
Higher quality and better detail |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast |
Text to video, Image to video |
The fast variant of the new generation |
| Seedance 2.0 Standard |
Text to video, Image to video |
The balanced variant of generation 2.0 |
| Seedance 2.0 Reference / Reference (Fast) |
Reference → video |
Guides the generation by the reference images you supply |
Text to video
You describe the scene in words — character, setting, action, mood, camera movement — and Seedance creates a video from the description. This mode suits you when you are starting from an idea rather than from finished visual material.
Image to video
You supply a starting image and Seedance brings it to life in motion. That way you keep the composition and the look of the photo, and the model adds the dynamics — movement of the objects, the camera and the environment.
Reference → video
The Seedance 2.0 Reference and Reference (Fast) variants use reference images as a guide for the generation. This helps to keep a particular look or style in the output. The “Fast” version gives a quicker result when speed is the priority.
Strengths
- Smooth and natural motion with good consistency between the frames.
- High visual detail and a cinematic feel.
- Good following of the description — the result comes close to what you asked for.
- A flexible choice between speed and quality through the different variants.
- Several starting points: text, a starting image or a reference.
What it is good for
- Short videos for social media — TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts.
- Ad and promo clips and product visuals.
- Bringing existing photos, illustrations or shots to life.
- Quick concepts, storyboards and visual ideas before the real production.
- Creative and experimental projects with no need for filming gear.
How to start
Open the genkiki.com AI Studio, pick the Seedance variant that suits your task and the mode — text to video, image to video or reference → video. Describe the scene or upload a source image and start the generation. If you are not sure where to begin, start with a lighter variant as a test and then move to a higher-quality one for the final result.
The Seedance models — in detail
Which one is good for what, where it falls short and what it shouldn't be used for.
Seedance 1.5 Pro
photo→video
Aspect ratios: 1:1, 9:16, 16:9
Lengths: 5 sec, 10 sec
Price: 52 credits
Strong at
- Steady photo animation from the previous generation
- It keeps the look of what you give it
- Cheaper than the new generation
Weak at
- Shorter clips
- Weak sound
- Less detail
Don't use it for
- Don't pick it when the new generation is available
- Don't use it for a long clip
Typical tasks
- Bringing a photo to life
- A clip at a mid-range price
Seedance 1.5 Pro
text→video
Aspect ratios: 1:1, 9:16, 16:9
Lengths: 5 sec, 10 sec
Price: 52 credits
Strong at
- The previous professional generation — good detail and tried behaviour
- Predictable: the same description gives a similar result
- Cheaper than the new generation
Weak at
- It's behind the new generation on length and on sound
- Fewer reference samples at once
- It sticks to the description less closely
Don't use it for
- Don't pick it when the new generation is available
- Don't use it for a long clip
Typical tasks
- A clip of steady quality at a mid-range price
- A fallback when things are busy
Seedance 2.0 Fast
photo→video
Aspect ratios: 1:1, 9:16, 16:9
Lengths: 5 sec, 10 sec
Price: 487 credits
Strong at
- The fastest animation in the family
- Cheap for many attempts
- Keeps the look of the supplied image
Weak at
- Rougher result
- Short clip
- Fine detail flickers
Don't use it for
- Don't use it for a final shot
- Don't use it when detail matters
Typical tasks
- Quick test from a photo
- Check whether the photo works for animating
Seedance 2.0 Fast
text→video
Aspect ratios: 1:1, 9:16, 16:9
Lengths: 5 sec, 10 sec
Price: 487 credits
Strong at
- The fastest and cheapest in the family — for tests and for volume
- Stable motion without distortions
- Good enough for social media
Weak at
- The detail falls short of the standard tier
- Short clips
- Weak sound
Don't use it for
- Don't use it for a final shot
- Don't use it for a big screen
Typical tasks
- Quick test of movement
- Many variants of an idea
Seedance 2.0 Standard
photo→video
Aspect ratios: 1:1, 9:16, 16:9
Lengths: 5 sec, 10 sec
Price: 608 credits
Strong at
- LETS THROUGH real people where the newer generation refuses — verified live on our side
- Good motion at an affordable price
- Stable when animating a photo
- Fast compared to the new generation
Weak at
- Shorter clips than the new generation
- The sound is noticeably weaker
- Fewer references at once
- Sticks to the prompt less closely
Don't use it for
- Don't use it for a long story
- Don't use it when sound matters
- Don't use it for a final shot on a big screen
Typical tasks
- Bringing a photo of a real person to life
- A short clip at an affordable price
- A test before the new generation
Seedance 2.0 Fast
reference→video
Aspect ratios: 1:1, 9:16, 16:9
Lengths: 5 sec, 10 sec
Price: 487 credits
Strong at
- A fast reference at a low price
- Good for checking whether the reference sample works
- It quickly shows whether the model picks the reference sample up
Weak at
- It sticks to the reference less closely
- A rough result
- A short clip
Don't use it for
- Don't use it for a long text — above sixty or so characters it falls apart
- Don't use it when you need an editable logo — vector is there for that
- Don't use it for a close-up portrait
Typical tasks
- A quick test from a reference
- Checking a reference sample before the expensive generation
- A draft clip from a reference
Seedance 2.0 Standard
reference→video
Aspect ratios: 1:1, 9:16, 16:9
Lengths: 5 sec, 10 sec
Price: 610 credits
Strong at
- It LETS real faces through — tested live against the new generation, which refuses them
- Video from reference photos at an affordable price
- It keeps the look of the character you give it
Weak at
- Shorter clips than the new generation
- Fewer reference samples at once
- Weak sound
Don't use it for
- Don't feed it a collage of several views of one face
- Don't use it for a long clip
Typical tasks
- A clip with a real person from a reference
- A series with the same character at an affordable price
Seedance 2.0 Standard
text→video
Aspect ratios: 1:1, 9:16, 16:9
Lengths: 5 sec, 10 sec
Price: 604 credits
Strong at
- The workhorse of the family — a balance of price and quality
- Predictable and stable
- Fast enough for everyday work
Weak at
- Lacks the strengths of the top tiers
- Short clip
- Weak audio
Don't use it for
- Don't use it for a long story with sound
- Don't use it for a big screen
Typical tasks
- An everyday clip from a prompt
- Video for social media
Frequently asked questions about Seedance
How much does one generation with Seedance cost?
You pay with credits and the price depends on the model: Seedance 1.5 Pro — 52 credits; Seedance 1.5 Pro — 52 credits; Seedance 2.0 Fast — 487 credits; Seedance 2.0 Fast — 487 credits; Seedance 2.0 Standard — 608 credits; Seedance 2.0 Fast — 487 credits; Seedance 2.0 Standard — 610 credits; Seedance 2.0 Standard — 604 credits. The exact price is shown before you start the generation.
What are the limitations of Seedance?
Here is what each model supports: Seedance 1.5 Pro — aspect ratios 1:1, 9:16, 16:9, lengths 5 sec, 10 sec; Seedance 1.5 Pro — aspect ratios 1:1, 9:16, 16:9, lengths 5 sec, 10 sec; Seedance 2.0 Fast — aspect ratios 1:1, 9:16, 16:9, lengths 5 sec, 10 sec; Seedance 2.0 Fast — aspect ratios 1:1, 9:16, 16:9, lengths 5 sec, 10 sec; Seedance 2.0 Standard — aspect ratios 1:1, 9:16, 16:9, lengths 5 sec, 10 sec; Seedance 2.0 Fast — aspect ratios 1:1, 9:16, 16:9, lengths 5 sec, 10 sec; Seedance 2.0 Standard — aspect ratios 1:1, 9:16, 16:9, lengths 5 sec, 10 sec; Seedance 2.0 Standard — aspect ratios 1:1, 9:16, 16:9, lengths 5 sec, 10 sec.
What is Seedance best for?
Strengths by model: Seedance 1.5 Pro — Steady photo animation from the previous generation, It keeps the look of what you give it, Cheaper than the new generation; Seedance 1.5 Pro — The previous professional generation — good detail and tried behaviour, Predictable: the same description gives a similar result, Cheaper than the new generation; Seedance 2.0 Fast — The fastest animation in the family, Cheap for many attempts, Keeps the look of the supplied image.
