Seedance 2 Prompt Guide: Examples for Every Use Case
The quality of your Seedance 2 output depends almost entirely on your prompt. A vague prompt produces generic results. A well-structured prompt produces cinematic, intentional video that matches your vision.
This guide gives you the exact formula, keyword reference, and 20+ real examples to write effective Seedance 2 prompts from day one.
The Seedance 2 Prompt Formula
Every strong Seedance 2 prompt follows this structure:
[Subject] + [Action] + [Environment] + [Camera] + [Style/Mood]
You don't need all five elements every time, but including at least three produces significantly better results than a single-line description.
Weak: a woman walking
Strong: A woman in a beige trench coat walking through a rain-soaked Tokyo street at night, slow tracking shot from behind, neon reflections on wet pavement, cinematic color grade
The difference is specificity. Seedance 2 fills in gaps with its own interpretation — the more you specify, the more control you have.
Camera Movement Keywords
Camera instructions are one of Seedance 2's strongest capabilities. Use these terms directly in your prompts:
| Keyword | Effect |
|---|---|
slow push in | Gradual zoom toward subject |
pull back | Camera moves away, revealing more scene |
tracking shot | Camera follows the moving subject |
pan left / pan right | Horizontal camera sweep |
tilt up / tilt down | Vertical camera movement |
aerial drone shot | Bird's eye perspective looking down |
low angle | Camera below subject, looking up |
overhead shot | Directly above the subject |
handheld | Slight natural camera shake, documentary feel |
static wide shot | Fixed camera, full scene visible |
dolly zoom | Zoom in while moving back (Vertigo effect) |
Prompt Examples by Category
Portrait & Character
A young woman with short dark hair sitting by a café window, rain outside, soft natural light, slow push in toward her face, cinematic warm tones, shallow depth of field
An elderly man reading a newspaper on a park bench in autumn, leaves falling around him, static wide shot, golden hour light, documentary style
A dancer in a white dress spinning in an empty warehouse, overhead shot slowly rotating, dramatic side lighting, slow motion
Product & Commercial
A black leather watch on a dark marble surface, slow 360-degree rotation, studio lighting with subtle rim light, clean commercial aesthetic, macro lens
A glass perfume bottle with golden liquid, light refracting through it, slow push in, luxury aesthetic, dark background with soft bokeh
A pair of white sneakers on a concrete surface, camera circles slowly at low angle, clean daylight, product reveal style
Landscape & Nature
Timelapse of storm clouds rolling over snow-capped mountains at sunset, wide establishing shot, dramatic sky, epic cinematic feel
A lone lighthouse on rocky cliffs at dusk, waves crashing below, slow pan right, moody blue tones, long exposure style
Cherry blossom petals falling in a Japanese garden, slow motion, soft diffused light, gentle breeze, peaceful and serene
Social Media & Short-Form
A barista pouring latte art in a cozy café, close-up overhead shot, warm ambient light, slow motion, cinematic color grade — optimized for 9:16 vertical
Street food vendor in a night market, steam rising from the wok, handheld close-up, vibrant neon colors, energetic atmosphere
Aesthetic morning routine — coffee cup on a wooden table, sunlight streaming through window, slow push in, warm tones, calm and minimal
Abstract & Motion Graphics
Flowing liquid metal in silver and gold, morphing and swirling, dark background, slow motion, luxury aesthetic
Abstract geometric shapes assembling into a logo, clean white background, smooth motion, modern corporate style
Ink dropping into water in slow motion, macro lens, black ink on white background, high contrast, artistic
Common Prompt Mistakes
Describing appearance instead of motion (for image to video) When using image to video, your prompt should describe movement only — the image already defines appearance. Don't repeat what's visible in the photo.
Too many conflicting instructions
handheld documentary style with perfectly smooth cinematic camera movement — these contradict each other. Pick one direction.
No camera instruction
Omitting camera movement leaves a major creative decision to the model. Even a simple static shot or slow push in improves consistency.
Overloading with adjectives
extremely beautiful stunning gorgeous amazing cinematic adds noise without adding information. Use specific, concrete descriptors instead.
Bookmark this guide and use the prompt formula as your starting point for every Seedance 2 generation. The more you experiment with camera keywords and style descriptors, the more predictable and cinematic your results become.