Seedance 2 Tutorial: Create Professional AI Videos in 5 Simple Steps
Step-by-step tutorial for beginners to create stunning AI-generated videos with Seedance 2. Includes prompt templates, best practices, and pro tips.
Introduction
Creating professional AI-generated videos with Seedance 2 is easier than you think. In this comprehensive tutorial, we'll walk you through every step—from setting up your account to exporting your final masterpiece.
By the end of this guide, you'll be able to create stunning videos that look like they were produced by a professional team, all from a simple text prompt or reference image.
⏱️ Time Required
• Account setup: 2 minutes
• First video generation: 5 minutes
• Mastering advanced techniques: 1-2 hours
Step 1: Create Your Dreamina Account
Seedance 2 is accessed through Dreamina, ByteDance's creative AI platform.
Visit dreamina.ai
Navigate to the official Dreamina website or access it through CapCut
Sign up for free
Use your email, Google, or TikTok account. No credit card required for the free tier.
Verify your account
Check your email for a verification link and click it to activate your account
💡 Pro Tip: If you already have a CapCut account, you can log in with the same credentials—your generation credits are shared across both platforms.
Step 2: Navigate to Seedance 2.0
Once logged in, you'll need to access the Seedance 2.0 video generation tool.
Open the dashboard
Click "Create" or "Tools" in the top navigation bar
Select "Video Generation"
Look for the "AI Video" or "Video Generation" section
Choose "Seedance 2.0"
Make sure to select Seedance 2.0 (not 1.0) for the best quality
Step 3: Choose Your Generation Method
Seedance 2 offers three primary generation methods. Choose the one that fits your project:
📝 Text-to-Video (T2V)
Create videos from written descriptions alone
Best For:
- • Brainstorming ideas
- • Quick prototypes
- • Abstract concepts
🖼️ Image-to-Video (I2V)
Animate static images with motion and camera movement
Best For:
- • Character consistency
- • Product demos
- • Style control
🎵 Audio-to-Video
Generate visuals that match audio tracks
Best For:
- • Music videos
- • Podcast visuals
- • Audio narration
💡 For Beginners: Start with Text-to-Video. It's the simplest method and helps you understand how Seedance 2 interprets prompts.
Step 4: Craft Your Prompt (The Most Important Step!)
Your prompt is the blueprint for your video. A well-crafted prompt makes all the difference.
The Anatomy of a Great Prompt
1. Subject (What/Who)
Example: "A young woman in her 20s", "A futuristic sports car", "A golden retriever puppy"
2. Action (What's Happening)
Example: "walking through a forest", "drifting around a corner", "playing with a ball"
3. Environment (Where)
Example: "in autumn with golden leaves", "on a neon-lit Tokyo street at night", "in a sunlit park"
4. Style/Mood (How)
Example: "cinematic, shot on ARRI Alexa", "anime-style", "documentary-style, handheld camera"
5. Camera Movement (Optional but Powerful)
Example: "tracking shot following the subject", "slow dolly zoom", "360-degree orbit around the subject"
Example Prompts (Copy & Customize!)
"Close-up portrait of a woman in her 30s with long dark hair, looking directly at the camera with a mysterious smile. Soft natural window light from the left, shallow depth of field. Cinematic, shot on ARRI Alexa 65, anamorphic lens. Slow push-in camera movement."
Why it works: Specific subject, clear lighting, professional camera reference, defined movement
"Sleek wireless headphones rotating on a minimalist white pedestal, with dynamic RGB lighting changing from purple to blue. Clean studio environment, professional product photography style. 360-degree turntable rotation."
Why it works: Clear product focus, specific colors, professional style, defined rotation
"A majestic waterfall cascading into a crystal-clear pool surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. Morning mist rising from the water, golden sunlight filtering through the canopy. Epic landscape cinematography, aerial drone shot descending towards the waterfall."
Why it works: Vivid scene description, specific time of day, movement details, dramatic camera work
Step 5: Generate & Refine
Generate Your Video
- 1.Click the "Generate" button
- 2.Wait 30-90 seconds for processing (longer for complex prompts)
- 3.Seedance 2 will generate 1-4 variations (depending on your settings)
Evaluate Your Results
Ask yourself these questions:
- ✅ Does the subject match my prompt?
- ✅ Is the camera movement smooth and intentional?
- ✅ Are there any visual artifacts (distortions, warping)?
- ✅ Does the style/mood match what I envisioned?
- ✅ Is the motion realistic and coherent?
Refine If Needed
If the result isn't perfect, don't worry! Here's how to improve:
Adjust Your Prompt
- • Be more specific about details
- • Add camera movement instructions
- • Include style references
- • Simplify complex scenes
Use Reference Images
- • Upload a style reference
- • Use character reference sheets
- • Provide composition examples
- • Add mood board images
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Overly Vague Prompts
Bad: "A person walking"
✅ Good: "A young professional man in a navy suit walking confidently through a modern glass office building, morning sunlight streaming through windows, shot from behind with a slow tracking shot"
❌ Too Many Competing Elements
Bad: "A dragon fighting a robot while a volcano erupts and aliens land in flying saucers during a thunderstorm"
✅ Good: Focus on one main action: "A mechanical dragon breathing fire against a stormy sky, cinematic close-up"
❌ Ignoring Camera Movement
Camera movement instructions dramatically improve results! Always specify static shot, tracking, dolly, orbit, etc.
Advanced Pro Tips
🎯 Use Cinema Terminology
Reference professional equipment and techniques: "shot on ARRI Alexa", "anamorphic bokeh", "Steadicam tracking shot", "shallow depth of field at f/2.8"
⏰ Specify Time of Day
Lighting changes everything: "golden hour sunset", "harsh midday sun", "blue hour twilight", "moody overcast morning"
🔄 Iterate on Winners
When you get a great result, save the prompt and make small, controlled tweaks to explore variations. Build a library of your best prompts!
📐 Control Aspect Ratio
Match your output to your platform: 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for TikTok/Instagram Reels, 1:1 for Instagram feed posts
You're Ready to Create!
Congratulations! You now have everything you need to start creating professional-quality AI videos with Seedance 2. Remember, the key to mastery is experimentation—don't be afraid to try wild ideas and learn from each generation.
The more you practice prompt engineering, the better your results will become. Start simple, iterate often, and soon you'll be creating videos that amaze even yourself.
Ready to Get Started?
Browse our battle-tested prompt templates for instant inspiration, or dive into our comprehensive guide for advanced techniques.