Entry draft
$1.03
audio incl.
New · Up to 30 seconds · 720p · Native audio
Seedance 2.5
Create 4–30-second videos from text, start and end images, multimodal references or source video, with 480p/720p output and optional generated audio.
Build from text, start and end frames, or multimodal references. You can also edit source video, extend clips and decide whether the final render includes generated audio.
720p16:9
Real Seedance 2.5 render
A longer cinematic sequence created with MaxVideoAI
4–30-second video
Choose the duration your story needs and render in 480p or 720p at 24 FPS.
Start and end frame control
Animate a start image and add an optional end image to guide the transition.
Multimodal references
Guide subject identity, motion, pacing or sound with image, video and audio references.
Edit, extend and add audio
Transform source video, extend clips and include generated audio when it suits the deliverable.
Seedance 2.5 pricing for your render
Choose duration, resolution, inputs and audio, then review the calculated price before you render.
Common production check
$8.68
Most popular15s · 720p
Storyboard pass
$13.88
audio incl.
Max duration
30s
Up to 720p
The price is shown before rendering and updates with the settings you select.
Real Seedance 2.5 outputs
Review accepted MaxVideoAI renders that test longer storytelling, controlled camera movement, physical coherence and natural human performance.
Scene continuity
Inspect how people, wardrobe and setting carry across longer sequences.
Camera control
Follow framing and camera movement from one story beat to the next.
Physical coherence
Observe motion, contact and environmental reactions through the scene.
Human performance
Evaluate gestures, expressions and short spoken moments where present.
Curated evaluation
Every example shown here is a real MaxVideoAI render.
Create from text
Describe the scene, action, camera and sound to turn a written concept into a complete video.
Control the first and final frames
Use start and end images when a transition needs to land on a planned composition.
Edit or extend video
Restyle a source clip or continue one to three clips while keeping the direction in one workflow.
Prompt Lab — Seedance 2.5
Build a longer scene in three passes: define the concept, direct timed beats, then lock the constraints that protect continuity.
Give each time range one visible action and one camera instruction.
A text-first workflow for longer scenes
Text and frame control
Start from text, or guide the shot with a start image and an optional end image.
Multimodal references
Use image, video and audio references to carry visual identity, motion, pacing or sound into the result.
Video editing and extension
Edit one source video or extend one to three clips into a longer continuation.
Optional generated audio
Generate ambience, effects or brief speech with the video, or leave audio off for post-production.
Define the scene arc
Establish who is present, what changes and where the scene must end.
Subject and setting: [Who appears, where they are, and the defining visual details] Story change: [What happens from the opening moment to the final beat] Ending frame: [The final action, expression or composition] Visual language: [Lighting, palette, texture and lens character]
EXAMPLE
Visual language: [Lighting, palette, texture and lens character]
Global principles
- Describe a complete scene arc before adding shot-level detail.
- Use time ranges to sequence actions instead of requesting everything at once.
- Keep camera language deliberate and physically compatible with the scene.
- Tie gestures, expressions and brief dialogue to visible story beats.
Engine quirks / what to watch for
- Longer scene planning gives setup, development and payoff enough room to read.
- Timed direction makes camera movement and performance easier to evaluate beat by beat.
- Explicit physical rules help preserve believable motion and reactions across the sequence.
Seedance 2.5 timeline demonstration
Text-first scene planSubject: One grounded human story in a city setting • Action: A sequence of timed actions with a clear ending
Camera: Establishing move, controlled transition and settled final frame • Style: Cinematic naturalism with stable lighting and wardrobe
720p render: Longer 16:9 scene with media-derived audio status
View full prompt
A grounded city sequence unfolds through clear timed beats. Begin with a wide establishing move, follow one readable human action, transition to a closer performance moment, then settle on a composed ending frame. Keep wardrobe, lighting, direction of movement and environmental reactions consistent throughout.
24s16:9Audio off
24s16:9
View full renderTips and boundaries
Best practices, common fixes, and important limitations to help you get the strongest results with Seedance 2.5.
What works best
- Write one clear story arc with a beginning, transition and ending.
- Assign one camera move to each timed beat instead of stacking directions.
- Describe visible causes and reactions to keep physical motion readable.
- Keep dialogue brief and pair each line with a specific action or expression.
Common problems → fast fixes
- Feels random / inconsistent → simplify to: subject + action + camera + lighting. Re-run 2–3 takes.
- Motion looks weird → reduce movement: one camera move, slower action, fewer props.
- Subject drifts off-brand → start from a reference image and lock palette + lighting.
- Text looks wrong → avoid readable signage, tiny UI, micro labels. Keep text off-screen.
Hard limits to keep in mind
- Output is short-form (4-30s). For longer edits, stitch multiple clips.
- Resolution tops out at 480p / 720p for this tier.
- No fixed seeds — iteration = re-run + refine.
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The limits that shape your renders.
Price / second
480p $0.26/s720p $0.58/s
Text-to-Video
Supported
Image-to-Video
Supported
Video-to-Video
Supported (video editing)
First/Last frame
Supported (start image + optional end image)
Start / reference image
Up to 30 image references
Reference video
Up to 10 video references
Max resolution
480p / 720p
Max duration
4-30s
Aspect ratios
16:9
FPS options
24 fps
Output format
MP4
Audio output
Optional generated audio
Native audio generation
Optional
Watermark
No visible MaxVideoAI watermark
Seedance 2.5 overview
Details
Seedance 2.5 overview
- Duration: 4–30 seconds
- Output: 480p or 720p · 16:9 · 24 FPS
- Creation inputs: Text prompts, start and optional end images, and multimodal references
- Video workflows: Edit a source video or extend one to three clips
- Audio: Optional generated audio in the same workflow
Safety & people / likeness
Built-in safeguards and best practices for responsible creation with Seedance 2.5.
- Use original characters and owned references.
- Avoid real people, celebrities and protected characters.
- Do not use someone's likeness without consent.
- Avoid copyrighted franchises, logos and protected IP.
FAQ
What does this Seedance 2.5 page show?
It shows how Seedance 2.5 turns text, frames, multimodal references and source video into longer cinematic outputs with optional generated audio.
How long are the scenes shown here?
The featured material includes a 24-second hero render and demonstrates scene planning for videos up to 30 seconds.
How should I prompt a longer scene?
Define the concept first, assign actions and camera direction to timed beats, then state the continuity and safety constraints that must remain stable.
Can I generate with Seedance 2.5 from this page?
Seedance 2.5 generation is available to MaxVideoAI users, with the price calculated and shown before each render.