Overview
Seedance is built by ByteDance’s Seed team. Three generations so far:
- Seedance 1.0: 1080p multi-shot videos from text or an image, with smooth motion and good prompt adherence.
- Seedance 2.0 (officially launched in February 2026): a unified audio-video model taking four input types (text, image, audio, video) and producing multi-shot clips with synced stereo sound.
- Seedance 2.5 (summer 2026): single shots of up to 30 seconds, up to 50 references (images, videos, audio) and localised editing of part of the frame.
Its launch made a lot of noise, to the point of drawing reactions from Hollywood studios worried about its ability to reproduce well-known characters and styles.
Pros
- Native multi-shot storytelling: characters and mood stay consistent across shots.
- Multiple references: steer the result with your own images, audio and video.
- Built-in sound since 2.0.
- Strong value for money on the platforms that offer it.
Cons
- Official access mostly runs through ByteDance apps (Dreamina, Doubao) or third-party platforms.
- No single official price: the cost depends on the provider.
- Open questions about rights and training data: be careful with commercial use.
- Specs (maximum resolution, length) vary from one platform to another.
Studio Elias’s recommendation
Seedance is one of the most impressive models right now for telling a short story across several shots. For brands, we keep it for mock-ups, concept tests and short-lived social content, avoiding any reference to protected characters, logos or styles. For official releases, keep a record of the references you used and have the rights checked.
FAQ
Is Seedance free?
Free credits are offered on Dreamina and some third-party platforms, but regular use is paid.
What is the difference between Seedance 2.0 and 2.5?
2.5 makes longer clips (up to 30 seconds in a single shot), accepts many more references and lets you edit a specific area of the frame.
How can I use Seedance?
Through Dreamina (CapCut) or platforms that embed the model, such as fal or invideo.
