Video template
Earth Zoom AI Video Effect
The Earth zoom starts in space looking at the planet and pushes all the way down, through the atmosphere, into a city, a street, a building and finally a single subject in close-up. This template scripts every stage of that descent as one continuous move.
- Seedance 2.0
- 15 seconds
- 16:9 default
- 122 credits at 1080p
- Audio included
How it works
Built on BytePlus ModelArk, ByteDance's official AI platform. This template renders with Seedance 2.0 through BytePlus.
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Open Earth Zoom in the studio
The video studio opens with the template applied: Seedance 2.0, 15-second timing and 16:9 framing are set for you.
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Describe your shot
Name the region, the city and what the camera should land on at the end. The more specific the final subject, the stronger the ending. You can also add a photo or a saved character as a reference.
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Generate and download
The studio shows the credit cost before you start. The default 1080p render is 122 credits (82 at 720p).
What the Earth Zoom template does
The template breaks the 15-second shot into stages: deep space, the atmosphere and your region, the city, the neighbourhood, a building, a room, and then the final subject. You choose what each stage shows, and the template keeps it as one unbroken push with no cuts.
It is a strong opener because it tells the viewer exactly where the story happens. Travel creators use it to land on a destination, brands use it to land on a shop or a product, and storytellers use it to land on a character.
Example prompt: Zoom from space into Tokyo, down to a small ramen shop, ending on a chef plating noodles.
Great for
- Openers and location reveals for travel and city content
- Brand intros that land on a shop, office or product
- Story openers that introduce a character in their world
Questions
How long is the Earth zoom video?
The template renders a 15-second clip so each stage of the descent has time to read. The duration is part of the template recipe, so it stays fixed while the template is applied.
How many credits does the Earth Zoom template cost?
122 credits for the default 15-second 1080p render, or 82 credits at 720p. That includes the 2-credit template fee. The studio shows the exact cost before you generate, and higher resolutions cost more.
Do I need to upload a photo?
No. You can describe the subject in words. If you want a specific person, add a photo or one of your saved characters as a reference in the studio.
Which AI model makes the Earth Zoom video?
Seedance 2.0. While the template is applied it keeps the model, source mode, audio setting and timing matched so the shot renders as designed. You can still change quality and aspect ratio (the default is 16:9). Clips include generated audio by default.
Do I need a subscription?
Templates run on credits, so you can use them with a monthly plan or with a one-off credit pack. On the Creator plan video renders at up to 720p; Pro, Max and Business can also render 1080p and 4K.
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Make your own Earth Zoom video
Open the template in the video studio, describe your shot and generate. New accounts get 10 starter credits.