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Getting Started with Seedance 2.0: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Everything you need to know to create your first AI video with Seedance 2.0 — from accessing the platform to generating your first clip.

By Seedance ClubFeb 17, 20265 views

What is Seedance 2.0?

Seedance 2.0 is a cutting-edge AI video generation model developed by ByteDance. It can create stunning, cinematic-quality video clips from text prompts or input images. Whether you're a content creator, filmmaker, or just curious about AI video, Seedance 2 offers powerful tools for bringing your ideas to life.

How to Access Seedance 2.0

There are several ways to access Seedance 2.0:

1. Jimeng (Dreamina) — Official Platform

The primary access point through ByteDance's creative platform. Requires a ByteDance account.

  • Pro tier: ~$9.60 USD/month with 2K output quality
  • Supports text-to-video and image-to-video

2. Third-Party Aggregators

Several platforms offer Western-friendly access without requiring a Chinese phone number:

  • GlobalGPT
  • Various API providers

3. API Access

For developers, Seedance 2.0 is available through API endpoints that allow integration into your own workflows.

Your First Video

Step 1: Choose Your Mode

  • Text-to-Video: Generate video purely from a text description
  • Image-to-Video: Upload a reference image and describe the motion you want

Step 2: Write Your Prompt

A good Seedance 2.0 prompt follows this structure:

[Subject] + [Action] + [Setting] + [Style] + [Camera] + [Lighting]

Example: "A golden retriever running through autumn leaves in a sunlit forest. Cinematic style, slow motion, shallow depth of field, warm golden hour lighting."

Step 3: Set Parameters

  • Aspect Ratio: Choose 16:9 (landscape), 9:16 (portrait/mobile), or 1:1 (square)
  • Duration: 5-10 seconds for best quality
  • Quality: Higher settings produce better results but take longer

Step 4: Generate and Iterate

Click generate and wait for your result. Don't expect perfection on the first try — iteration is key!

Tips for Beginners

  1. Start simple — Begin with one subject and one action
  2. Be specific — "A woman walking" is vague; "A woman in a red dress walking along a rain-soaked Tokyo street at night" is specific
  3. Use style keywords — Adding "cinematic," "4K," or "film grain" significantly improves output
  4. Iterate — Change one variable at a time to understand what works
  5. Study examples — Browse our Explore page to see what others are creating

What's Next?