Seedance v1 Lite is a Text-to-Video model for coherent multi-shot 1080p videos with smooth, stable motion and faithful prompt adherence. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
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$0.45per run·~22 / $10
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The scene begins with a robot’s footsteps over rubble. The camera moves to its head — a close-up of scanning optical lenses. Switch to its POV: a digital overlay scanning the city's outline. Final frame: graffiti on a wall reading “HUMANITY?” freezes in view.
Early morning. A young boy rides a bicycle through an old European town. The shot begins with a close-up of his wheels on cobblestone, then cuts to a low-angle view from the sidewalk pedestrians, followed by a third-person aerial shot of him weaving through alleyways. The final frame shows him riding into a sunlit square.
Race cars roar down a track in front of the pyramids, kicking up golden sand beneath their wheels. The camera hugs the ground as the cars speed through sharp turns, dust swirling behind. Multiple cars overtake each other on the winding desert track. [Aerial drone shot] reveals the full layout of the course — a dynamic composition of vehicle trails crisscrossing under a glowing sunset.
A skier glides downhill, carving turns that kick up clouds of snow. The camera follows steadily as he picks up speed along the slope.
Inside a vast sci-fi hangar or docking bay, a futuristic skyline is visible beyond — spires piercing the sky, bathed in cold sunlight. The metallic floor reflects fine architectural details. The camera begins from the shadowed inner depths, low and centered, gazing outward. It slowly pushes forward, revealing more of the brilliant skyline framed by the open bay doors. Gentle blue reflections shimmer across the ground. Monumental, abstract towers loom in the distance, their silhouette shifting subtly — suggesting something is arriving, or about to depart. The scene ends as the camera nears the platform edge, the city still distant yet pulsing with potential.
A model in a backless black gown walks gracefully down a vivid red runway. Lighting highlights the fluidity of the fabric. Audience members' gazes track her progress. The lights dim to close.
[Low-angle tracking shot] A small fox bounds nimbly through a forest. Sunlight spills through gaps in the foliage. The fox pauses, ears perked in alert. [Cut to new shot] It senses danger, quickly turns, and dashes away, weaving through the dense woods as the camera gives chase.
A detective enters a dimly lit room. Multiple shots: he inspects clues on a table, picks up an object thoughtfully. The camera cuts to a close-up of his contemplative expression.
A lone female traveler walks through a sand-swept desert. A wide shot shows her faltering steps, scarf fluttering. A side view captures wind brushing her garments. Finally, a close-up reveals her determined eyes.
A European bride stands alone before a vanity mirror moments before her wedding. The camera starts with a close-up of her smiling, adjusting her hair. It cuts to scattered makeup and perfume bottles on the table. The groom opens the door — his reflection gradually sharpens from blurred to clear.
A golden retriever puppy joyfully running on a sun-dappled forest path in the early morning. The camera smoothly tracks the puppy from a low angle as it jumps over tree roots and splashes through puddles. Dew glistens on the grass, leaves gently fall, and sunlight streams through the forest canopy. The puppy occasionally looks back at the camera, panting with excitement. The camera gently orbits around it as it pauses in a clearing, excitedly catching its breath.
A majestic herd of wild horses galloping across a vast prairie, kicking up dust. The golden hour light bathes the scene, with wide-angle shots capturing their dynamism and freedom.
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Seedance V1 Lite Text-to-Video 1080p
Create stunning 1080p Full HD videos from text with Seedance V1 Lite. This powerful text-to-video model excels at cinematic storytelling, dynamic camera work, and complex scene transitions — perfect for professional video content from pure imagination.
Why It Looks Great
- 1080p Full HD: Professional-grade resolution for high-quality output.
- Flexible duration: Generate 2 to 12 seconds of video.
- Cinematic storytelling: Excels at multi-shot sequences and scene transitions.
- Dynamic camera work: Supports POV shots, close-ups, and camera movements.
- Text rendering: Can incorporate on-screen text and graphics.
- Prompt Enhancer: Built-in tool to refine your descriptions automatically.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prompt | Yes | Text description of the scene, action, and camera work. |
| aspect_ratio | No | Output format: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, etc. Default: 16:9. |
| duration | No | Video length: 2-12 seconds. Default: 5. |
How to Use
- Write your prompt — describe scenes, camera movements, and transitions in detail.
- Use Prompt Enhancer (optional) — click to automatically enrich your description.
- Set aspect ratio — choose the format that fits your needs.
- Set duration — select 2-12 seconds based on your scene complexity.
- Run — click the button to generate.
- Download — preview and save your video.
Pricing
Per 5-second billing based on duration.
| Duration | Calculation | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2 seconds | 2 ÷ 5 × $0.45 | $0.18 |
| 5 seconds | 5 ÷ 5 × $0.45 | $0.45 |
| 10 seconds | 10 ÷ 5 × $0.45 | $0.90 |
| 12 seconds | 12 ÷ 5 × $0.45 | $1.08 |
Best Use Cases
- Cinematic Storytelling — Create multi-shot sequences with scene transitions.
- Sci-Fi & Futuristic Content — Generate robots, digital overlays, and tech visuals.
- Music Videos — Produce visually complex sequences for audio content.
- Marketing & Ads — Create professional 1080p video for campaigns.
- Concept Visualization — Bring complex storyboards to life.
Example Prompts
- "The scene begins with a robot's footsteps over rubble. The camera moves to its head — a close-up of scanning optical lenses. Switch to its POV: a digital overlay scanning the city's outline. Final frame: graffiti on a wall reading 'HUMANITY?' freezes in view."
- "Drone shot ascending over a futuristic city at night, neon lights reflecting on wet streets, then diving between skyscrapers"
- "A hand opens an ancient book, pages flip magically, golden light emerges, camera pushes into the glowing text"
- "Time-lapse of flowers blooming in a garden, morning dew evaporating, butterflies arriving, soft golden hour light"
- "First-person view walking through a haunted mansion, flickering candles, shadows moving, door creaking open ahead"
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Seedance excels at multi-shot storytelling — describe scene transitions explicitly.
- Use cinematic language: "camera moves to", "switch to POV", "final frame".
- Include specific visual details: "scanning optical lenses", "digital overlay".
- Longer durations (8-12s) work best for complex multi-scene sequences.
- Describe text or graphics you want on screen in quotes.
- 16:9 aspect ratio is ideal for cinematic content; 9:16 for social media.
Notes
- Duration can be precisely set from 2 to 12 seconds.
- 1080p resolution provides professional broadcast-quality output.
- Complex multi-shot prompts work best with longer durations.
- Processing time scales with duration and scene complexity.
Seedance v1 Lite T2v 1080p API — Quick start
Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/bytedance/seedance-v1-lite-t2v-1080p with your input as JSON. The endpoint returns a prediction id; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to completed, then read the output URL from data.outputs[0]. Examples for Seedance v1 Lite T2v 1080p below.
HTTP example
# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/bytedance/seedance-v1-lite-t2v-1080p" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": 5,
"camera_fixed": false,
"seed": -1
}'
# Response includes a prediction id. Poll for the result:
curl -X GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{request_id}/result" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY"
# When status is "completed", read the output from data.outputs[0].Node.js example
// npm install wavespeed
const WaveSpeed = require('wavespeed');
const client = new WaveSpeed(); // reads WAVESPEED_API_KEY from env
const result = await client.run("bytedance/seedance-v1-lite-t2v-1080p", {
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": 5,
"camera_fixed": false,
"seed": -1
});
console.log(result.outputs[0]); // → URL of the generated outputPython example
# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed
output = wavespeed.run(
"bytedance/seedance-v1-lite-t2v-1080p",
{
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": 5,
"camera_fixed": false,
"seed": -1
}
)
print(output["outputs"][0]) # → URL of the generated outputSeedance v1 Lite T2v 1080p API — Frequently asked questions
What is the Seedance v1 Lite T2v 1080p API?
Seedance v1 Lite T2v 1080p is a ByteDance model for video generation, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. Seedance v1 Lite is a Text-to-Video model for coherent multi-shot 1080p videos with smooth, stable motion and faithful prompt adherence. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.
How do I call the Seedance v1 Lite T2v 1080p API?
POST your input parameters to the model's REST endpoint (shown in the API tab of this playground) with your WaveSpeedAI API key in the Authorization header. Submission returns a prediction ID; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to "completed", then read the output URL from the result. The playground generates a ready-to-paste code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for whatever inputs you've set. Full request/response shape is documented at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/bytedance/bytedance-seedance-v1-lite-t2v-1080p.
How much does Seedance v1 Lite T2v 1080p cost per run?
Seedance v1 Lite T2v 1080p starts at $0.45 per run. That figure is the base price — the final charge scales with the parameters you set in the form (output size, length, count, references, or whatever knobs this model exposes), so a higher-quality or larger output costs more than a minimal one. The exact cost for your current input is shown live next to the Generate button before you submit, and the actual per-call charge is recorded on the prediction afterwards.
What inputs does Seedance v1 Lite T2v 1080p accept?
Key inputs: `prompt`, `aspect_ratio`, `duration`, `seed`, `camera_fixed`. The full JSON schema (types, defaults, allowed values) is rendered above the Generate button and mirrored in the API reference at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/bytedance/bytedance-seedance-v1-lite-t2v-1080p.
How long does Seedance v1 Lite T2v 1080p take to generate?
Average end-to-end generation time on WaveSpeedAI is around 88 seconds per request — measured across recent runs. Queue time scales with global demand; live status is visible in the prediction record.
Can I use Seedance v1 Lite T2v 1080p outputs commercially?
Commercial usage rights depend on the model's license, set by its provider (ByteDance). The license summary appears on the model card above; see WaveSpeedAI's Terms of Service for platform-level conditions.