Start With One Clear Idea
Choose the moment you want to generate. A prompt works best when it describes one main subject, one setting, and one clear action.
- Avoid multiple competing subjects
- Keep the action specific and sequential
- Use a reference image when the visual must stay consistent
Build the Prompt in Layers
Add details in a consistent order. Subject first, then setting, action, camera, lighting, and style. This structure makes prompts easier to test and refine.
Layered Prompt Example
A young botanist studies a glowing plant in a greenhouse at night. She slowly leans closer as the camera pushes in. Soft blue moonlight, shallow depth of field, cinematic realism.
Use Specific Visual Language
Specific words help the model understand the intended image. Instead of beautiful lighting, say warm golden-hour light, soft window light, or cool moonlight.
- Use concrete color, material, and texture cues
- Describe motion speed and smoothness
- Name camera movement and shot direction
- Keep the style label relevant to the scene
Refine Without Restarting From Scratch
When a result is close but not right, change one part of the prompt instead of rewriting everything. This makes it easier to identify what is affecting the output.
- Change the camera move
- Simplify the action
- Add or remove one style detail
- Clarify the main subject
- Adjust the setting or lighting
Prompt Guide FAQ
What should a Seedance prompt include?
A useful prompt includes a subject, setting, action, camera direction, lighting, and visual style. Add more detail only when it helps the intended result.
How do I write a prompt for multiple shots?
Describe each shot in order and mark changes with phrases such as cut to or then. Keep the subject and setting consistent across the sequence.
Where can I find Seedance prompt examples?
The prompt hub includes categorized examples for cinematic, character, product, anime, realistic, camera, image-to-video, and social media prompts.