Practical Prompting Tips for Seedance
ring_hyacinth · x · 2026-07-12
This is a hands-on usage guide for Seedance, where the author shares highly effective prompting workflows based on intensive project experience.
The core takeaway: prompts don't need to be fancy; they should be as simple and clear as possible. The author suggests structuring video prompts into four parts: subject, scene, music, and camera. Subject and scene are best handled using reference images, music should generate only sound effects (no BGM), and camera movements need just brief descriptions. Many viral "influencer prompts" are deemed impractical and a waste of time.
Additional practical insights include:
- Avoid forcing storyboard elements; omitting them sometimes yields more stable results.
- Longer prompts aren't better; excessive modifiers reduce readability without improving outcomes.
- Skip timestamps for individual shots, as the model may not allocate time accordingly.
- The 720p version currently works best, while 1080p can be less stable. Use Topaz to upscale to 4K for the final cut.
The overall philosophy shifts focus from "prompt stacking" back to genuine storyboard and story design.
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