Advanced Techniques
Master camera movements, lighting, motion control, and visual styles to create professional-quality videos.
Camera Movements
Seedance supports various camera movements when specified in prompts:
Pan
The camera pans slowly from left to right
Tilt
The camera tilts up from the ground to the sky
Push In
The camera pushes in toward the subject
Pull Out
The camera pulls back to reveal the scene
Tracking
The camera tracks alongside the moving car
Crane
The camera cranes up above the cityscape
Orbit
The camera orbits around the central object
Example with Multiple Movements:
A medieval castle on a hilltop. The camera starts low, then cranes up while slowly orbiting around the castle. Golden hour lighting. Cinematic.
Lighting Techniques
Specify lighting for professional results:
Natural Lighting:
- Morning sunlight streaming through windows
- Golden hour warm glow
- Overcast soft diffused light
- Moonlight with blue tones
Studio Lighting:
- Soft studio lighting from the left
- Dramatic side lighting with shadows
- Three-point lighting setup
- Rim lighting from behind
Atmospheric Lighting:
- God rays filtering through trees
- Neon lights reflecting off wet surfaces
- Candlelight creating warm ambiance
- Volumetric fog with backlight
Motion Control
Control the speed and style of motion:
Slow Motion
Slow motion effect, water droplets falling
Fast Motion
Time-lapse of clouds moving across the sky
Smooth Motion
Smooth fluid camera movement
Dynamic Motion
Dynamic fast-paced action
Visual Styles
Apply specific visual styles:
Cinematic
Cinematic style with anamorphic lens flares
Documentary
Documentary style, handheld camera
Commercial
High-end commercial product video style
Music Video
Music video aesthetic with color grading
Vintage
Vintage film look with grain and vignette
Best Practices
Prompt Writing Tips
1. Be Specific and Descriptive
Vague:
A person walking
Specific:
A young woman in a blue jacket walks confidently down a city street at sunset
2. Structure Your Prompt
Use this formula:
[Subject] + [Action] + [Environment] + [Lighting] + [Camera] + [Style]
Example:
A red sports car (subject) drives along a coastal highway (action + environment) during golden hour (lighting). The camera tracks from the side (camera). Cinematic style (style).
3. Specify Camera Work
Always mention camera movement or angle:
- The camera slowly zooms in
- Shot from a low angle
- Aerial view looking down
- First-person perspective
4. Include Lighting Details
Lighting dramatically affects mood:
Time of day:
sunrise, noon, golden hour, night
Quality:
soft, harsh, dramatic, natural
Direction:
from above, from the side, backlit
5. Use Professional Terms
- Shallow depth of field
- Bokeh background
- Anamorphic lens
- Cinematic color grading
- Professional product photography
Iteration Strategy
Start with Lite Mode
- Test your prompt with Lite mode and 720p
- Refine based on results
- Generate final version with Pro mode and 1080p
Prompt Refinement Process
1. First attempt:
Basic prompt
2. Second attempt:
Add camera movement
3. Third attempt:
Add lighting details
4. Fourth attempt:
Add style and mood
5. Final version:
Optimized complete prompt
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Too vague:
A beautiful scene
Better:
A serene lake at sunset with mountains reflected in still water
Too complex:
A woman walks down a street while juggling, a dog runs by, cars pass, birds fly overhead, and a plane crosses the sky
Better:
A woman walks down a busy city street. Cars pass in the background. Urban environment.
No camera info:
A forest
Better:
A dense forest. The camera moves forward through the trees. Dappled sunlight.
Conflicting elements:
Bright sunny day with stars visible in the sky
Better:
Bright sunny day with clear blue sky
Quality vs. Cost Balance
| Use Case | Recommended Settings | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Testing/Drafts | Lite, 480p, 5s | 5 |
| Social Media | Lite, 720p, 5s | 7 |
| Professional Content | Pro, 1080p, 5s | 15 |
| Extended Scenes | Pro, 1080p, 10s | 30 |
| Quick Iterations | Lite, 720p, 5s | 7 |
