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Use case · Birthday
AI birthday video maker for greetings people actually watch
A birthday clip needs to be quick, warm and personal. Seedance makes the party scene, your dog in a paper hat or a cartoon character holding balloons, and you add the name and the message in your editor so it is spelled right.
- 3 tested prompts
- From 10 credits a clip
- Seedance 2.0
- Seedance 2 Fast
What you can make
- A candles-and-confetti clip for the family chat
- Your pet as the party guest, from one photo
- A cartoon greeting for kids' parties
- A countdown clip for a party invitation
Prompts that work, with their settings
Paste a prompt into the video studio, set the options listed under it and add the references in the order shown. The first upload is “the first image” in the prompt.
Candles and confetti
A chocolate birthday cake with sparkling candles on a wooden table, the candles flicker, golden confetti falls slowly, warm party lights blurred in the background, the camera pushes in toward the flames, the sound of a small crowd cheering.
- Model
- Seedance 2.0
- Aspect ratio
- 1:1
- Length
- 5 seconds
- Resolution
- 720p
- References
- None (text to video)
- Generate audio
- On (adds no credits)
- Cost
- 15 credits, about $0.94 on Creator
Square plays well in any chat, and the cheering is generated with the clip at no extra cost.
Pet party guest
The dog from the first image wears a tiny striped paper party hat and sits in front of a cupcake with one candle, tail wagging, balloons floating behind, bright cheerful light, the camera slowly circles.
- Model
- Seedance 2 Fast
- Aspect ratio
- 9:16
- Length
- 6 seconds
- Resolution
- 720p
- References
- 1. A clear photo of your pet, facing the camera
- Generate audio
- Off
- Cost
- 15 credits, about $0.94 on Creator
One pet photo is enough, and the faster model keeps a fun one-off clip cheap.
Cartoon balloon greeting
A cheerful cartoon bear in a red bow tie holds a bunch of balloons and waves at the camera in a sunny park, the balloons bobbing, bright flat colours, children's picture-book look.
- Model
- Seedance 2 Fast
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
- Length
- 5 seconds
- Resolution
- 480p
- References
- None (text to video)
- Generate audio
- Off
- Cost
- 10 credits, about $0.63 on Creator
Cartoon greetings look fine at 480p on a phone or TV, and it is the cheapest setting the studio has.
What these clips cost
| Shot | Model | Format | Credits | Price per clip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candles and confetti | Seedance 2.0 | 1:1, 5 s, 720p | 15 | $0.94 on Creator |
| Pet party guest | Seedance 2 Fast | 9:16, 6 s, 720p | 15 | $0.94 on Creator |
| Cartoon balloon greeting | Seedance 2 Fast | 16:9, 5 s, 480p | 10 | $0.63 on Creator |
One take of all 3 shots is 40 credits, about $2.50 on the Creator plan. Prices per clip use each plan's monthly price and its guaranteed monthly credits (Creator: $25 for 400 credits; Pro: $49 for 800), and image references add no credits.
Free accounts can make video on Seedance 2 Fast and Seedance 2.0 Mini at 480p. 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. Creator renders up to 720p; 1080p is on the Pro, Max and Business plans. The studio shows the exact cost before you generate, and credits for a failed clip come back automatically. For a whole campaign, the AI video cost calculator adds it up.
Step by step
- 1
Pick the star
A cake, a pet or a cartoon character. For a child's birthday, use a cartoon character or the family pet rather than photos of the child.
- 2
Choose the shape
Square for chats, 9:16 for stories, 16:9 for a TV at the party.
- 3
Generate with sound
Turn on Generate audio for cheering, a party horn or birthday ambience. It adds no credits on Seedance 2.x.
- 4
Add the name
Write "Happy birthday, Maya" in your editor or phone app, so the name is spelled right.
Tips for better results
- Describe the cake: flavour, candles and colour make it look like their cake, not a stock one.
- Pick the Cartoon or 3D animation style for a kids' party look without uploading any photos.
- For a pet, use a photo where the face is sharp and the animal fills most of the frame.
- Make a 4-second version for stories and a longer one for the party screen.
Mistakes to avoid
- Asking the model to write the name: letters can come out wrong.
- Uploading photos of children: keep children out of references and use a character instead.
- Crowded scenes with many people: one subject reads better in a short greeting.
Camera templates that fit
One-click camera moves from the template library. A template adds 2 credits to the clip's price; the card shows the total.
Questions
What is the cheapest birthday video I can make?
A 5-second Seedance 2 Fast clip at 480p is 10 credits. A 5-second Seedance 2.0 clip at 720p is 15.
Can I put my dog or cat in the video?
Yes. Add a clear photo of your pet as the first image and describe what it does: wearing a party hat, blowing out a candle, chasing balloons.
Can the birthday video have music?
Generate audio adds sound and ambience to the clip. For a specific song, add it in your editor, using music you have the right to share.
Make your first birthday clip
Copy a prompt above, open the video studio and generate. The cheapest shot on this page is 10 credits.