Seedance 2.0 Mini is ByteDance's budget tier in the Seedance 2.0 family — same text-to-video, image-to-video, and multimodal reference workflow as Standard, at roughly half the credit cost and common 480P/720P output. On KreadoAI it is built for prompt testing, hook matrices, and storyboard previews — not for forcing final 1080P masters.
This guide shows how to write prompts that work on Mini: a five-section ad structure, I2V-first templates, generator settings, and a clear handoff to Seedance 2.0 Standard when direction is locked.
Why Prompt Structure Matters More on Mini
Mini rewards volume. Teams run 8–12 variants per SKU because credits are lower. Without structure, that volume becomes noise — similar-looking clips that fail mute preview.
Mini prompts should optimize for:
- Hook in the first 1–2 seconds (splash, drop, snap open, pour)
- One product or subject locked to the reference frame (I2V)
- Short motion sentences — not paragraph world-building
- Explicit DO NOT lines (no logos, no morphing, no burned-in text)
- A planned upgrade path — winning prompt text copies to Standard unchanged
Mini vs Standard: Same Prompt, Different Job
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | Seedance 2.0 Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Job | Draft, A/B hooks, storyboard | Final hero, 1080P trafficking |
| Output | 480P / 720P typical | Up to 1080P / 4K |
| Credits | Lower per clip | Higher per clip |
| Prompt | Identical structure | Same text, higher fidelity render |
Rule: write once on Mini, export winners, re-render on Standard — do not rewrite prompts per tier unless you need finer motion language for the final pass.
Five-Section Prompt Framework (Copy-Paste Ready)
Use this English block for every Mini brief. Each section is one job — the model parses it reliably on Doubao-seedance-2.
AD CONCEPT → scroll-stop reason + what feeling you sell PRODUCT → shape/material locked to uploaded first frame (I2V) VISUAL → scene, light, color, ad reference vibe SHOT SEQUENCE→ timed Hook → Payoff → Hero Hold (note overlay zone) AUDIO + DO NOT → native sound + hard limits
Example skeleton (10s · 16:9 · 720P):
[Category] ad. 16:9, 10 seconds, 720P — [one-line scene], not catalog slideshow.
AD CONCEPT — [Hook action in 1–2s]; [campaign use case]. PRODUCT — [SKU description], locked to uploaded first frame. VISUAL — [light + environment + mood]. SHOT SEQUENCE — 0–2s [HOOK]; 2–7s [payoff motion]; 7–10s hero hold [overlay zone]. AUDIO: [native sounds]; no VO unless specified. DO NOT: morphing product, logos, burned-in price, UI, watermark.
I2V First: PAC Lock for Product Clips
For ecommerce and paid social, start from Image to Video with a clean pack shot — not text-only T2V.
PAC Lock:
- P — Product: state “matches uploaded image exactly” or “geometry locked to first frame”
- A — Action: one camera move + one product motion only
- C — Constraints: ratio, duration, safe zone for headline overlay, no text on screen
Weak: “A nice skincare bottle on a table, cinematic.”
Strong: “10s 9:16 hook. Amber dropper bottle matches uploaded frame exactly. Single drop falls, slow push-in, gloss shimmer — bottle shape unchanged. Top 15% clear for headline. No on-screen text. Stable motion.”
KreadoAI Generator Settings (Mini)
| Setting | Recommended for drafts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Seedance 2.0 Mini (Doubao-seedance-2) | Select in model picker |
| Resolution | 720P | Best balance for Mini previews |
| Ratio | 9:16 hooks · 16:9 hero · 1:1 catalog | Match placement |
| Duration | 8–10s paid social · 4–6s ultra-short hooks | Shorter = fewer drift frames |
| generateAudio | true for ASMR/UGC · false if sensitive-audio retry | Native sound boosts mute preview |
| enhancePrompt | true | Keeps motion readable |
Entry: Seedance 2.0 Mini generator
Ready-to-Use Templates (4 Ad Types)
Copy, swap product nouns, attach your I2V frame.
Template 1 — Beauty serum macro (Spark / Satisfying)
Beauty serum macro ad. 16:9, 10 seconds, 720P — amber dropper on marble, locked to first frame.
AD CONCEPT — serum drop falls in 1s; satisfying macro hook for mute preview. PRODUCT — Amber glass dropper bottle, golden dropper, locked geometry. VISUAL — Soft window light, white marble, premium skincare DTC. SHOT SEQUENCE — 0–1s drop fall HOOK; 1–7s slow push-in gloss; 7–10s hero hold lower-right, left negative space. AUDIO: glass clink, liquid drip; no VO. DO NOT: morphing bottle, logos, burned-in text, UI.
Template 2 — Performance footwear (Kinetic hook)
Performance footwear ad. 16:9, 10 seconds, 720P — trail shoe mud splash, locked to first frame.
AD CONCEPT — foot stamps puddle, mud splashes in 1s; performance hook. PRODUCT — Dark grey trail shoe, volt green accents, locked geometry. VISUAL — Overcast outdoor trail, wet mud reflections. SHOT SEQUENCE — 0–1s splash HOOK; 1–7s smooth 45° orbit; 7–10s hero hold. AUDIO: splash, wet impact; no VO. DO NOT: brand logos, morphing shoe, UI.
Template 3 — Coffee pour ASMR (Sensory)
Coffee ASMR ad. 16:9, 10 seconds, 720P — iced pour bloom, locked to first frame.
AD CONCEPT — pour hits ice in 1s; ASMR scroll-stop. PRODUCT — Clear glass iced coffee on wood table, locked frame. VISUAL — Morning side window light, warm wood reflections. SHOT SEQUENCE — 0–1s pour bloom HOOK; 1–7s bubble dolly-in; 7–10s hero hold. AUDIO: pour stream, ice crackle; no VO. DO NOT: logos, text overlays, morphing cup.
Template 4 — Earbuds UGC unboxing (Creator POV)
UGC unboxing ad. 16:9, 10 seconds, 720P — white case snap-open toward camera.
AD CONCEPT — hands snap case open in 2s; TikTok UGC hook. PRODUCT — Matte white earbuds charging case, locked to first frame. VISUAL — Home desk afternoon window light, creator POV. SHOT SEQUENCE — 0–2s snap-open HOOK; 2–7s reveal earbuds; 7–10s center hero hold. AUDIO: case click, desk ambience; no human speech. DO NOT: Apple logo, readable text, deformed hands, UI.
Multimodal Reference on Mini
Mini supports image + video + audio references (limits follow in-product options). Use references to steer — not to overload the prompt.
| Reference | Prompt line | Use when |
|---|---|---|
| Product image | “Locked to uploaded first frame / @image1 geometry unchanged” | Every I2V SKU clip |
| Motion video | “Camera path follows @video1 — do not copy subject from reference” | Orbit / dolly match |
| Audio | “Rhythm and cut pacing follow @audio1” | Lip-sync or beat-sync drafts |
Keep reference count minimal on Mini drafts — one hero image + optional motion clip beats five mood boards.
When to Upgrade Prompts to Standard
Move the same prompt to Seedance 2.0 Standard when:
- Client or platform requires 1080P+ trafficking masters
- Motion drift on hands, liquid, or logo-adjacent zones is unacceptable
- A winning hook cleared A/B — you need polish, not more variants
Do not upgrade mid-exploration. Mini exists so you fail cheap before you spend Standard credits.
Pre-Generate Checklist
Before batching Mini variants:
- I2V pack shot attached (centered, 1000px+ clean edges)
- Hook action named in first line of SHOT SEQUENCE
- Locked to first frame” in PRODUCT block
- Ratio + duration in opening line
- DO NOT block includes logos, morphing, burned-in text
- Overlay safe zone noted if trafficking to Meta/TikTok
- Plan which 1–2 winners escalate to Standard
Related Guides
- Seedance 2.0 ad prompt guide — deeper ecommerce framework on Standard
- Seedance 2.0 Mini launch on KreadoAI — model overview and sample clips
Structured prompts turn Mini from “cheap generations” into a draft factory. Batch hooks this week; ship Standard finals next.
