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Seedance 1 Pro

ByteDance's Seedance 1.0 Pro generates high-quality 1080p video with multi-shot direction at low cost, for b-roll and social, inside Masonry alongside 50+ models.

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Overview

About Seedance 1 Pro

Seedance 1.0 Pro is the model that put ByteDance's Seedance line on the map. When it launched, it ranked at or near the top of independent video-generation leaderboards such as Artificial Analysis for both text-to-video and image-to-video, on the strength of its motion quality and prompt adherence. Its standout trait for creative work is multi-shot direction: a single prompt can contain shot directives like a low-angle shot followed by an overhead shot, and the model renders them as one continuous, coherent clip rather than a single locked take. It generates at up to 1080p (and defaults to 1080p) at 24 fps, with clips from 2 to 12 seconds across six aspect ratios.

Seedance 1.0 Pro does not generate audio, so it outputs clean, silent video. In practice that fits a large share of business video work where you are adding your own music, voiceover, or sound design anyway, and where the priority is high-quality visuals at low cost. A 1080p five-second clip runs about sixty-two cents on fal, which makes it one of the more economical ways to produce polished b-roll, product motion, and social visuals at scale. It also exposes precise frame-count control for exact timing, and supports image-to-video with start and end frames. In Masonry, Seedance 1.0 Pro sits alongside image models and the audio-capable Seedance versions, so you can choose silent-and-cheap or sound-on depending on the shot, all inside one workspace.

Why teams choose Seedance 1 Pro

Choose Seedance 1.0 Pro when you want high-quality 1080p video at a low cost and you will handle audio yourself or do not need it. It is one of the most economical ways to generate polished, multi-shot visuals, and its launch-leading motion quality still makes it a dependable workhorse for b-roll, product motion, and social. Step up to Seedance 1.5 Pro when you want native audio and lip-sync at a modest cost increase, move to Seedance 2.0 when you want multi-shot editing and longer clips in one generation, and consider Veo 3.1 if you need 4K or synchronized audio for finished spots. The 1.0 Pro advantage is clean, cheap, high-resolution visuals with real multi-shot direction.

Capabilities

What Seedance 1 Pro can do

The capabilities that set Seedance 1 Pro apart and earn its place in a brief

Multi-Shot Direction from One Prompt

Embed shot directives in the prompt (for example a low-angle shot then an overhead shot) and the model renders them as one coherent clip, so you can direct several camera setups without stitching separate generations.

1080p Quality by Default

Generates at 480p, 720p, and 1080p, and defaults to 1080p, so client-ready quality is the starting point rather than an upgrade, with lower tiers available for faster, cheaper iteration.

Cost-Efficient High-Quality Video

A 1080p five-second clip costs roughly sixty-two cents on fal, which makes Seedance 1.0 Pro one of the more economical ways to produce polished b-roll and product motion at volume.

Precise Frame-Count Control

Beyond the duration presets, you can set an exact number of frames (from 29 to 289), which gives fine control over timing and pacing when a clip needs to hit a specific length.

Start and End Frame Image-to-Video

Animate a still image as the opening frame, and optionally set an ending frame so the clip transitions along a defined path, useful for bringing product photography or brand stills into motion.

Strong Motion and Prompt Adherence

Leading motion quality and close prompt following were what topped the launch leaderboards, so described action, pacing, and camera moves land closely, reducing re-generation cycles for directed commercial shots.

Use cases

Where teams reach for Seedance 1 Pro

  • High-quality silent b-roll where you add your own music, voiceover, or sound design
  • Multi-shot product motion that moves between camera setups in a single clip
  • Social and ad visuals at scale where low cost per clip matters across many iterations
  • Animating product photography or brand stills into 1080p motion with start-and-end-frame control
  • Background and atmospheric footage for edits, presentations, and websites
  • Concept-to-motion workflows pairing an image model with Seedance 1.0 Pro inside one workspace
  • Precisely timed clips that need to hit an exact frame count for an edit
  • Cost-sensitive production where 1080p quality is required but native audio is not
Signature strengths

What sets Seedance 1 Pro apart

The strengths teams reach for, shown on real renders.

Direct Several Shots in One Clip

Embed shot directives in a single prompt, like a low-angle shot followed by an overhead pull-up, and Seedance 1.0 Pro renders them as one coherent clip, so you can direct multiple camera setups without stitching separate generations together.

1080p Quality at Low Cost

Output defaults to 1080p and a five-second clip runs around sixty-two cents, making it one of the most economical ways to produce client-ready b-roll and product motion at the volume real campaigns need.

Launch-Leading Motion Quality

Seedance 1.0 launched at or near the top of independent leaderboards such as Artificial Analysis, and that motion quality and prompt adherence make described action, pacing, and camera moves land closely on the first try.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What teams need to know about creating with Seedance 1 Pro in Masonry

Does Seedance 1.0 Pro generate audio?

No. Seedance 1.0 Pro outputs silent video. If you need synchronized sound, including dialogue, sound effects, and ambient audio with lip-sync, use Seedance 1.5 Pro or Seedance 2.0, which generate native audio. Many business workflows add their own music, voiceover, or sound design in editing anyway, and for those the silent, lower-cost 1.0 Pro is a strong fit.

What is multi-shot direction in Seedance 1.0 Pro?

You can embed shot directives directly in the prompt, such as a low-angle shot followed by an overhead shot, and the model renders them as one continuous, coherent clip that moves between those camera setups. This lets a single generation behave like a short directed sequence rather than one locked take, which is unusual for a model in its cost class.

What resolutions and aspect ratios does Seedance 1.0 Pro support?

It generates at 480p, 720p, and 1080p and defaults to 1080p, so client-ready quality is the starting point. Supported aspect ratios are 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, and 9:16, covering ultrawide cinematic, standard landscape, square, and vertical social formats. Use lower resolutions for faster, cheaper iteration before generating a 1080p final.

How long can a Seedance 1.0 Pro clip be?

A single generation runs from 2 to 12 seconds, with 5 seconds as the default. You can also set an exact number of frames, from 29 to 289, when you need precise timing rather than the second-based presets. For longer content, generate multiple clips and assemble them, or use Seedance 2.0, which supports clips up to 15 seconds.

How much does Seedance 1.0 Pro cost?

On fal, a 1080p five-second clip costs roughly sixty-two cents. Pricing is token-based on the output dimensions, so lower resolutions and shorter durations cost less. Per-clip and per-token rates change over time, so check current fal pricing for exact figures. Inside Masonry, generation is metered through your workspace.

Is Seedance 1.0 Pro still worth using compared to newer versions?

Yes, for the right job. It remains one of the most cost-efficient ways to get high-quality 1080p video with multi-shot direction, and its motion quality is still strong. Choose it when you want clean silent visuals at low cost. Move to Seedance 1.5 Pro for native audio, or Seedance 2.0 for multi-shot editing and longer clips, when those capabilities are worth the higher cost.

Can Seedance 1.0 Pro animate an existing image?

Yes. It supports image-to-video, animating a still image as the opening frame, and you can optionally provide an ending frame so the clip transitions from the start image to the end image. This makes it useful for turning product photography, brand stills, or concept art into 1080p motion on a controlled path.

What does the frame-count control do?

Alongside the duration presets, Seedance 1.0 Pro lets you specify an exact number of frames, from 29 to 289, which overrides the duration setting. This gives precise control over the clip's length and pacing, which is handy when a shot needs to match a specific edit point or hit an exact runtime rather than a rounded number of seconds.

How well does Seedance 1.0 Pro follow prompts?

Prompt adherence is one of its strengths and was part of why it topped video leaderboards at launch. Described action, pacing, camera angle, and shot direction generally land closely in the output, which reduces the number of re-generations needed for directed commercial shots. Being specific about the scene, motion, and camera moves yields the most predictable results.

Can I control the camera in Seedance 1.0 Pro?

Yes. You can describe camera moves in the prompt and combine them with shot directives for multi-shot sequences, and a fixed-camera toggle locks the shot to a static frame when you want no camera movement. Naming the camera move (push-in, pull-up, tracking) in the prompt is the most reliable way to direct it.

Can Seedance 1.0 Pro outputs be used commercially?

Seedance 1.0 Pro is intended for commercial creative work such as ads, social content, and product video, and Masonry routes generation through fal under its API terms. As with any AI video model, review the current provider terms for your specific use case, particularly for regulated categories or content depicting real people's likenesses.

What is the best way to prompt Seedance 1.0 Pro?

Describe the scene, the motion, and the camera, and for multi-shot output write the shot directives inline (for example a low-angle shot, then an overhead shot). Because the model does not generate audio, you do not need to describe sound. Being explicit about each camera setup and the action in it produces the most coherent multi-shot clips.

What is Seedance 1 Pro?

Seedance 1 Pro is an AI video generation model from ByteDance, available inside Masonry, the AI creative agent teams use to produce marketing, product, and brand videos.

How does my team use Seedance 1 Pro in Masonry?

Open a Masonry canvas, pick Seedance 1 Pro from the model selector, and describe the video you need: a product shot, an ad creative, a social post. Masonry generates it, then you refine, edit, and combine Seedance 1 Pro with other models in one workspace.

Is Seedance 1 Pro free to try?

Yes, you can start generating videos with Seedance 1 Pro on Masonry's free tier, then scale up with higher limits and priority processing as your team grows.

How do I write good prompts for Seedance 1 Pro?

Write shot directives inline (for example a low-angle shot, then an overhead pull-up) to direct a multi-shot clip, and describe the action and camera move in each. Seedance 1.0 Pro renders silent video, so focus the prompt on visuals and motion rather than sound. See the prompt gallery on this page for real Seedance 1 Pro prompts you can copy and adapt.

Who makes Seedance 1 Pro?

Seedance 1 Pro is built by ByteDance. Inside Masonry it runs alongside 50+ image and video models, so your team can pick the right one for each brief without switching tools.

Can I see examples made with Seedance 1 Pro?

Yes, the prompt gallery on this page shows real videos teams have generated with Seedance 1 Pro in Masonry, each paired with the exact prompt you can copy and adapt for your own brand.

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Guides for Seedance 1 Pro

Prompt walkthroughs and examples from the Masonry blog

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