How to prompt Seedance 2 for consistent characters and cinematic results.

When your character's identity is locked, your prompts shift from describing who they are to directing what they do. Learn the formula and master camera commands for cinematic output.

Character App handles identity — your prompts handle the action, camera, and drama.

How to prompt for your characters step by step

When your character's identity is locked, your prompt strategy changes. Here is the approach that gets the best results.

  1. Let the reference handle identity

    Do not re-describe appearance when a reference is attached. Focus on action.

  2. Direct the camera around your character

    Orbit, track, crane, dolly. Use motion adverbs: slowly, urgently, gracefully.

  3. Set the scene, keep the character

    Specify environment, time of day, and visual style. Identity stays locked from the reference.

When your character is attached: Action + Camera + Scene + Style

Skip the subject description — the reference handles identity. Start with what the character does, then direct the camera, then set the scene.

Example — With reference: "Walking slowly through a neon-lit rainy street at night. Camera tracks from behind, then orbits to reveal their face. Moody noir color grade, film grain."

Example — Without reference: "A wuxia-style male hero in black martial outfit, fighting enemies in a rainy bamboo forest. Fast sword combos with visible light trails. Fast follow camera, crane shots."

  • With reference: skip appearance, focus on action and camera
  • Without reference: include full subject description
  • Action: what the character does, with motion adverbs (slowly, urgently, gracefully)
  • Camera + Scene + Style: movement, environment, lighting, color grade

Direct the camera around your character

Seedance 2 responds well to explicit camera language for cinematic movement.

  • Orbit — circles around your character
  • Aerial — overhead perspective
  • Zoom — push in for drama, pull out for reveal
  • Tracking shot — follows the character in motion
  • Slow motion — emphasize movement
  • Bullet time — frozen subject with orbiting camera
  • Crane — sweeping vertical reveal
  • Dolly — smooth glide toward or away

How to prompt for character consistency across scenes

Never contradict your reference — if it shows a red jacket, do not describe a blue one. Keep shots focused on one or two characters; three or more causes identity confusion.

Do not re-describe appearance when a reference is attached. Sweet spot for prompt length: 30 to 200 words. First 20-30 words carry the most weight.

FAQ

How do I prompt for character consistency in Seedance 2?
Attach your character reference and skip appearance descriptions. Focus on action, camera, and scene. Character App handles reference attachment automatically.
Should I describe my character in the prompt when using Character App?
No. The reference tells the model who they are. Use your prompt budget for action, camera, and scene setting.
How long should a Seedance prompt be?
30 to 200 words. The first 20-30 words carry the most weight. With a reference attached, all that space goes toward direction instead of appearance.
Where can I find more Seedance 2 prompt examples?
The awesome-seedance repository on GitHub — a community-maintained collection of prompts, techniques, and example outputs.