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- Guide · Prompting
Seedance 2.0 prompt guide: how to write shots that work
A good Seedance 2.0 prompt describes one shot in this order: who or what is in it, what they do, where it happens, how the camera moves and what it should look like. Keep it to one continuous action per clip, name the camera move in plain film language (dolly in, orbit, crane down, handheld), and use references for anything that must look exact. Clips run 4 to 15 seconds; a 5-second clip costs 15 credits at 720p.
- Guide · Prompts
Seedance prompt library
26 Seedance prompts with a proven structure, grouped by use case: product ads, UGC and talking heads, cinematic camera moves, consistent characters with @handles, motion and art styles. Each one comes with a line on why it works, the suggested model, length and resolution, and what it costs. A 5-second 720p clip costs 15 credits on Seedance 2.0 and 12 on Seedance 2.0 Fast.
- Guide · Seedance models
Seedance 2.0 vs Fast vs Mini vs 2.5: which model to use
Use Seedance 2.0 for final renders and anything with references (up to 9 images, 3 clips and 3 audio clips), and Seedance 2.0 Fast for quick drafts. Seedance 2.0 Mini is the pick for high-volume tests and the cheapest 1080p. Seedance 2.5 is for longer clips of up to 30 seconds. On KreatorFlow a 5-second clip at 720p costs 15 credits with Seedance 2.0 and 12 with Fast, and 5 with Mini.
- Guide · API pricing
Seedance 2.0 API pricing in 2026: how the providers compare
Every Seedance API bills by the second of video, at a rate that rises with resolution. On the KreatorFlow API a 5-second Seedance 2.0 clip at 720p costs $0.55 ($0.110 per second, 11 tokens); the next lowest listed price for the same clip is $0.76 on Segmind. To price any clip, multiply the rate by the length, then check each provider for promotions, account discounts, rounding and whether a video input is billed on top.
- Guide · Product ads
How to make an AI product ad with Seedance 2.0
Upload a photo of your product as a reference, describe the surface, the light and the camera move, and generate with Seedance 2.0 or the Product Reveal template. Make a vertical cut (9:16) for Reels and TikTok and a landscape cut (16:9) for YouTube. A 5-second clip costs 15 credits at 720p and 25 at 1080p.
- Guide · UGC ads
How to make a UGC-style TikTok ad with AI
Write a hook for the first second, generate the clip in vertical (9:16) with the UGC Hook template and use a saved character so the same creator appears in every ad. A 5-second Seedance 2.0 clip costs 15 credits at 720p, and 12 with Fast for testing hooks.
- Guide · References
Seedance 2.0 references explained: images, video and audio
Seedance 2.0 takes up to 9 image, 3 video and 3 audio references in one generation. Images set the look, clips the motion and audio the rhythm or voice. With a reference clip, you're billed for the clip's seconds plus the output's: a 5-second video with one 5-second clip costs 19 credits at 720p, against 15 without a clip.
- Guide · Face Swap
AI face swap: how it works and how to use it well
Face Swap replaces the face of one person in your image with the face from another photo, and keeps everything else as it was: hair, clothes, background and lighting. Add the image to change and a clear photo of the new face, pick which face to change and press Swap face. Each swap costs 4 credits, and failed swaps are refunded automatically. Only use faces you have the right or permission to use.
- Guide · Seedance 2.5
Seedance 2.5 guide: what's new, how to prompt it, what it costs
Seedance 2.5 is ByteDance's newest video model on KreatorFlow. The headline change is length: one shot of 4 to 30 seconds, where Seedance 2.0 stops at 15. Resolutions (480p, 720p, 1080p and 4K), aspect ratios and references (up to 9 images, 3 clips and 3 audio files) stay the same. A 5-second 720p clip costs 20 credits (15 on Seedance 2.0), so pick it when a shot has to run longer than 15 seconds.
- Guide · Model comparison
Seedance 2.0 vs Kling 3.0: how the models compare
Both are leading video models with clips of up to about fifteen seconds, 1080p and 4K output and generated audio. On KreatorFlow, Seedance 2.0 makes clips of 4 to 15 seconds at 480p, 720p, 1080p and 4K, in 6 aspect ratios, with up to 9 images, 3 clips and 3 audio files as references in one generation. Kling's official docs (checked 6 October 2026) describe Kling 3.0 as making 3 to 15 seconds at 720p, 1080p and 4K, in 16:9, 9:16 and 1:1, with automatic multi-shot and dialogue in five languages. Seedance is strongest when a shot depends on many references; Kling when you want several shots from one generation.
- Guide · Model comparison
Seedance 2.0 vs Veo 3.1: how the models compare
On KreatorFlow, Seedance 2.0 makes clips of 4 to 15 seconds in one generation, at 480p, 720p, 1080p and 4K, in 6 aspect ratios, with up to 9 images, 3 clips and 3 audio files as references. Google's official docs (checked 6 October 2026) describe Veo 3.1 as making 4, 6 or 8-second clips at 720p, 1080p and 4K, in 16:9 and 9:16, at 24 fps, with native audio always on, and as able to extend a clip in 7-second steps. Seedance gives you more length and formats per generation and more references; Veo stands out for native audio and scene extension.
- Guide · Images with Seedream
Seedream prompt guide: product shots, portraits and characters
Write the prompt in this order: subject, setting, light, framing and style. Add up to 14 reference images for the product or the face, and save a character to call it by its @handle. Each Seedream 4.5 image costs 2 credits at 1K, 2K, 4K.
- Guide · Image model comparison
Seedream 5.0 vs Midjourney V8.2: how the image models compare
Both make high-quality stills from text, but they suit different jobs. On KreatorFlow, Seedream 5.0 Pro renders at 1.5K and 2K with up to 10 reference images, and Seedream 4.5 goes up to 4K with up to 14 references and 4 images per run, in 8 aspect ratios. Midjourney's official docs (checked 6 October 2026) describe V8.2, the default version since July 24, 2026, as focused on aesthetics, image quality and personalization: four images per prompt, square images at 1024 x 1024 px (SD) or 2048 x 2048 px (HD), and an Edit Model that takes up to 4 reference images. Midjourney is strongest for exploring a look; Seedream for keeping a face or product the same across many images and taking them into video.
- Guide · Image model comparison
Seedream 5.0 vs GPT Image 2.5: how the image models compare
They are built for different workflows. On KreatorFlow, Seedream 5.0 Pro renders at 1.5K and 2K with up to 10 reference images, and Seedream 4.5 goes up to 4K with up to 14 references and 4 images per run, with no code. OpenAI's official API docs (checked 6 October 2026) describe GPT Image 2.5 as two models released on September 8, 2026: Sunburst, for workflows where editing precision matters most, and Flare, for fast everyday images. By default they make 1024 x 1024, 1536 x 1024 or 1024 x 1536 images, with custom sizes up to 3840 px per edge, up to 10 images per request and edits from up to 16 input images. GPT Image is strongest as an API building block for precise, mask-guided edits; Seedream for consistent characters, reference-heavy sets and images that go straight into video.
- Guide · Head-to-head comparison
Higgsfield Genjutsu vs KreatorFlow Kitsune: head-to-head
Both turn one existing clip into a new one with motion transfer or object swap, from a single reference video (Genjutsu: 4 to 30 seconds; Kitsune: 4 to 30). Genjutsu takes more references, up to 30 images against Kitsune's 8, and offers 30+ presets. Kitsune renders up to 4K, keeps your clip's own sound, has 21 art styles and 8 colour filters, and charges by your clip's length. At 720p and 1080p, one Kitsune clip costs less than Higgsfield's published Genjutsu price. Genjutsu facts come from Higgsfield's own pages, checked on 7 October 2026.
- Guide · Earth zoom
How to make an Earth zoom video with AI
Open the Earth Zoom template in the KreatorFlow video studio, name the region, the city and the subject the camera should land on, and generate. The template scripts the whole descent from space to close-up as one continuous shot of 15 seconds, so you do not need to describe the camera move yourself. The default 15-second 1080p render costs 77 credits (47 at 720p), including the template fee, and the studio shows the cost before you generate.
- Guide · FPV drone
FPV drone shot prompts for AI video
To get an FPV drone shot without a drone, use the FPV Drone template: describe the building or landmark, the gap the camera banks through and the time of day, and the template handles the dive, the turn and the low glide. The default 8-second 1080p render costs 42 credits (26 at 720p), including the template fee, and the studio shows the cost before you generate. For a shot that flies in through a window, use the Through the Window Drone template instead.
- Guide · Classic camera effects
How to make a dolly zoom and bullet time with AI
Both are one-click templates in the KreatorFlow video studio. The Dolly Zoom template keeps your subject the same size while the background stretches (the Vertigo effect); describe a subject in a deep setting like a long corridor. The Bullet Time template freezes a moment and orbits the camera 360 degrees; describe the frozen pose and what hangs in the air. Dolly Zoom costs 22 credits by default and Bullet Time 27.
- Guide · Image to video
Image to video with AI: how to get consistent results
Start from a sharp, well-lit image, then describe only what should move and how the camera behaves; do not re-describe what is already in the picture. With Seedance 2.0 you can add up to 9 reference images (for example a character, a product and a location) to one generation. For people you want to reuse, save them as a character first. A 5-second clip costs 15 credits at 720p.
- Guide · Characters
How to keep the same AI character across every shot
Create the character once in the character studio, save it, and mention its @handle in any image or video prompt, including the camera templates. The saved reference keeps the same identity across shots, so you stop re-describing the face every time. A finished character costs 4 credits; it is a one-off cost.
- Guide · No watermark
How to make AI videos without a watermark
On KreatorFlow every paid plan downloads clean files: each video request is sent to the model with its watermark option switched off, and no logo, badge or end card is added. There is no watermark tier. Free accounts can make video on Seedance 2 Fast and Seedance 2.0 Mini at 480p. Free clips are clean too; what changes between plans is credits, top resolution (Pro, Max and Business add 1080p and 4K) and storage.
- Guide · Resolution
1080p vs 4K AI video: which should you render?
Render drafts at 720p and finals at 1080p; choose 4K only when the clip will be shown on a big screen, cropped or re-framed in an edit. On Seedance 2.0 a 5-second clip costs 15 credits at 720p, 25 at 1080p and 70 at 4K. The Creator plan renders up to 720p; Pro, Max and Business also render 1080p and 4K.
- Guide · Models
Choosing an AI video model for your shot
Use Seedance 2.0 for final shots and anything with references (up to 9 images, 3 clips and 3 audio clips), Seedance 2.0 Fast for cheap drafts, and Seedance 1.5 when one image must be the opening frame. Seedance 2.5 makes longer clips of up to 30 seconds. On KreatorFlow a 5-second clip at 720p costs 15 credits with Seedance 2.0 and 12 with Fast.
- Guide · Audio
How to add a voiceover to an AI video
Generate the clip with Seedance 2.0 / Seedance 2.5 in the video studio, write a script that fits its length, turn it into a voiceover in Text to Speech (2 credits per 1,000 characters) and lay it under the clip in your editor, or attach it as an audio reference. Native Seedance 2.x audio adds no extra credits; the voiceover is the scripted part.
- Guide · Audio
How to clone your voice safely with AI
Record 10 to 30 seconds of your own voice, clean and free of noise, confirm consent and clone it in Voice Replication for 60 credits. Only clone your own voice or one you have explicit written permission for; never public figures, minors or impersonation.
- Guide · Audio
How to write timestamped audio prompts
In Audio Generation, describe the voice and scene on the first line, then put each spoken line on its own row with a time cue like [2s:5s] (start second : end second). The / command inserts one for you. Prompts take up to 3,000 characters in 24 languages and cost 1 credit per started 10 seconds of audio (minimum 2 credits).
- Guide · Audio
Two-speaker AI dialogue: step by step
In Text to Speech, switch to "Two speakers", pick a voice for Speaker A and one for Speaker B, write up to 12 turns of up to 600 characters, generate, and "Play all" plays it in order. Each turn is billed as its own clip at 2 credits per 1,000 characters.
- Guide · Video tutorial
How to make a viral AI character like Jean-Phil
To make an AI character like Jean-Phil, design one original character with a look nobody forgets, make every shot look like it was filmed on a phone, and keep that same look in every video. In KreatorFlow you write one prompt and save the result as a character (4 credits), then use Kitsune to put your character into a clip you filmed yourself: motion transfer copies the moves, camera and timing, and object swap replaces one subject and keeps the rest of the shot. A 5-second Kitsune clip at 720p costs 27 credits. The video above walks through every step.
- Guide · Kartoonz
How to start a faceless YouTube cartoon channel with AI
Pick a narrow niche and one recurring character, write a new story for every upload, and post on a rhythm you can keep, for example one landscape (16:9) episode of 3 minutes and 3 portrait (9:16) Shorts a week. Kartoonz turns each idea into a finished, captioned cartoon in 720p, and that week costs 1,134 credits on Pro or 378 credits on Lite, shown before you start. YouTube only pays channels whose videos are original and authentic, so the stories have to be yours.
- Guide · Kartoonz
How to make an AI cartoon series with recurring characters
Create your cast once and save it in your assets, then lock four things for the whole season: the style, the shape, the quality tier and the caption look. Write each episode as a short idea with a one-line recap, edit the story before it is made so it follows on from the last episode, and keep a series bible so nothing drifts. On Pro an episode of 3 minutes costs 567 credits, so a season of 6 costs 3,402 credits and a season of 10 costs 5,670 credits, charged one episode at a time.
- Guide · Price per second
Seedance 2.0 price per second across providers (Oct 2026)
Seedance 2.0 is billed by the second of video, and the rate rises with resolution. On the KreatorFlow API, Seedance 2.0 at 720p costs $0.110 per second ($0.55 for a 5 s clip). The table lists the other providers' published per-second prices only where KreatorFlow costs less, each with its source and the day it was checked (latest 7 October 2026). At some settings another provider is cheaper; those are named below without prices.
- Guide · Comparison
Best AI video generators in 2026: an honest comparison
There is no single best AI video generator: it depends on the model you want, how long your clips are and how you like to pay. KreatorFlow suits creators who want ByteDance's Seedance models with reference-led video, consistent characters, camera templates and an API. Veo suits people in Google's tools, Kling suits multi-shot clips from one generation, and Sora is no longer available. Every fact about another tool comes from its own site, checked between 29 September 2026 and 11 October 2026.
Seedance API price comparison
Building on the API? See what Seedance costs per provider
On the KreatorFlow API a 5-second Seedance 2.0 clip at 720p costs $0.55 ($0.110 per second); the next lowest listed price is $0.76 on Segmind. The comparison shows every setting, read on each provider's own page and dated.
Free tools
Model pages
Prompts by use case
Making a video for a listing, a menu, a song or a launch? The AI video use cases give three tested prompts per use case, from real estate tours and music videos to perfume ads, with the settings to pick and the credits each clip costs.
Use the guides from your AI assistant
Every prompt in these guides also works from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code. Connect the KreatorFlow MCP server, paste a prompt into the chat and the assistant generates the Seedance clip or Seedream image with your plan credits.
Frequently asked questions
Who are these guides for?
Creators, brands and teams making AI video who want reliable results: how to write the prompt, which template to use and what each render costs before you generate it.
Where do the credit numbers come from?
From the same code the studio uses to charge, so they match what you see before you generate. When a price changes, the guide changes with it.
Can I follow the guides for free?
New accounts get 75 starter credits for images and video, so you can try the image and character guides. Free accounts can make video on Seedance 2 Fast and Seedance 2.0 Mini at 480p. Free video is queued and rate limited. A plan adds every video model, including Seedance 2.0 and 2.5, 720p (1080p and 4K on Pro and above), no queue and more credits.
Try it in the studio
New accounts get 75 starter credits for images and video. Free accounts can make video on Seedance 2 Fast and Seedance 2.0 Mini at 480p, queued and rate limited. A plan adds every video model, 720p and above, and no queue. The cost is shown before every generation.