Seedance v1 Pro/LitePixio video systemBuilt for directed motion
Seedance v1 Pro/Lite
ByteDance: text, image, reference to video; Fast variants.
Pixio read
This model gets stronger as the shot becomes more explicit. Give it a subject, a move, a frame, and a mood so the output feels directed instead of guessed.
Seedance v1 Pro/Lite is ByteDance's earlier Seedance video model on Pixio. Text-to-video and image/reference-to-video with two tiers: Lite (faster, 720p, 5–10s, lower cost) for iteration and mood tests, and Pro (1080p, physics-aware motion, sharper detail) for client-ready clips. Lite supports multi-reference (e.g. up to 4 images) for consistency across shots; Pro delivers stronger motion and temporal coherence. Use Lite to explore, then switch to Pro for finals—or use Seedance 2 Pro for the highest cinema-grade quality, extend, and longer single clips.
Seedance v1 Pro/Lite
Seedance v1 Pro/Lite is ByteDance's earlier Seedance video model on Pixio. Text-to-video and image/reference-to-video with two tiers: Lite (faster, 720p, 5–10s, lower cost) for iteration and mood tests, and Pro (1080p, physics-aware motion, sharper detail) for client-ready clips. Lite supports multi-reference (e.g. up to 4 images) for consistency across shots; Pro delivers stronger motion and temporal coherence. Use Lite to explore, then switch to Pro for finals—or use Seedance 2 Pro for the highest cinema-grade quality, extend, and longer single clips.
Use this when
You need text-to-video or image/reference-to-video with a fast (Lite) or higher-fidelity (Pro) option.
You want multi-reference (e.g. up to 4 reference images) for consistency across shots in the same style.
You're iterating on ideas and want Lite for speed (e.g. 40–60s for 5–10s video) and Pro for final quality.
You need narrative coherence, temporal consistency, and camera control without stepping up to Seedance 2 Pro.
5s, 10s (Lite); up to ~12–20s (Pro, where supported)
Start short for drafts; Pro supports longer single clips
Aspect ratio
16:9, 9:16, 1:1
Match your deliverable
Credits
Credits depend on (Lite vs Pro), , and . Lite costs less per second than Pro; 1080p Pro uses more than 720p Lite. Check the model card in Pixio for current rates (e.g. Lite ~5–10s at lower cost, Pro 5–10s at higher cost per second).
A runner turns into a rain-soaked alley, camera tracking low beside them, reflected neon in the puddles, late-night city atmosphere, cinematic contrast, tense and propulsive pacing.
A strong video prompt gives the scene a subject, a move, camera behavior, and a mood to hold onto.
Modes and controls
Direct the whole scene
Prompt to Motion
Start from language and push for camera intent, pacing, atmosphere, and shot design in one move.
tier
duration
resolution
Image/Reference to Video: multi-reference consistency
Seedance v1's reference-to-video mode lets you supply multiple reference images (e.g. up to 4)—character sheets, style frames, or keyframes—so the model keeps look and style consistent across shots. Use it when you're building a sequence or a character-driven piece: one reference for the character, another for the environment or lighting, and the prompt for motion and camera. Pro tier improves temporal consistency and physics-aware motion; for the strongest multi-shot cinema and extend support, use Seedance 2 Pro.
Be specific about the scene, motion, and look. Seedance v1 handles complex actions and multiple styles (photoreal, cyberpunk, illustration, animation). One clear motion direction per prompt works best.
Example prompts
Text-to-video, cinematic:
"Wide shot of a lone astronaut walking across a red Martian landscape at golden hour. Dust kicks up with each step. Camera slowly dollies backward, keeping the figure small in frame. Cinematic, anamorphic feel, shallow depth of field, no dialogue."
Text-to-video, product:
"A luxury watch rests on a black velvet surface. Soft key light from the left, subtle rim light on the metal. Camera orbits 90 degrees around the watch, smooth and slow. High-end product commercial, 24p, clean reflections."
Reference-to-video (motion only):
"Character walks forward three steps, then turns to look at camera. Camera holds steady, slight push-in at the end. Urban street, overcast, natural lighting."
Text-to-video, stylized:
"Cyberpunk street at night, neon signs reflecting on wet pavement. A figure in a long coat walks through the frame from left to right. Camera pans to follow. Rain, blue and pink neon, high contrast, cinematic."
When to use Seedance v1 Pro/Lite vs other models
Scenario
Best choice
Fast iteration then Pro final (ByteDance)
Seedance v1 Pro/Lite
Cinema-grade, multi-shot, 5–15s, extend
Seedance 2 Pro
Quick draft, low cost
Kling or Gen-4 Turbo
Video-to-video restyle
Gen-4 Aleph or Grok Imagine
4K upscale
Gen-4 Upscale
Tips
Start with Lite at 5s for concept and motion; move to Pro at 10s+ for the final.
Use reference images when you have keyframes—multi-reference improves consistency across shots.
One clear motion direction per prompt for best results.
Upgrade to Seedance 2 Pro when you need extend, 15s, or the highest quality tier.
Open Generate
1
Start with a strong first frame when consistency matters more than surprise.
2
Keep each prompt focused on one primary motion direction.
3
Use shorter runs for iteration, then scale up for finals.
4
For narratives, structure the idea as Shot 1 / Shot 2 / Shot 3 instead of one flat blob.
Lock the look first
Image to Video
Start from a frame or reference when consistency matters more than improvisation.
Keep the motion usable
Final Pass
Continue or refine the clip without throwing away the visual language you already established.
Prompt
Direction-first input
Image
Reference-ready control
Motion
Workflow behavior
Short-form
Production fit
Best use cases
1
Seedance v1 Pro/Lite works well when the prompt needs motion, framing, and visual direction, not just subject matter.
2
Use it for sequences that need a strong first frame, continuity, or a clearly controlled camera idea.
3
Treat each generation like a shot brief instead of a loose caption to get more cinematic outputs.
Pixio workflow
Step 01
Anchor the shot
Start with either a directed text brief or a strong frame, depending on how locked the look already is.
Step 02
Direct the move
Write the motion like a director: subject, action, camera behavior, environment, lighting, and tone.
Step 03
Scale to finals
Iterate fast on shorter runs, then move to stronger finals once the rhythm feels right.
Best paired with
Nano Banana Pro
Use it to build a stronger first frame, then hand that frame to the video model for motion and continuity.
Pixio utilities
Pair it with frame extraction, merge tools, or image prep so the motion workflow stays clean end to end.
