Reference generation, not frame editing
Use a clip’s motion and camera work as a reference to generate a new video, rather than editing each source frame. Results can stay close to the original and vary by model.
Video to video
Video to Video AI Generator
Use a clip’s motion and camera work as a reference to generate a new video. Results can stay close to the original and vary by model; actual source seconds are billed separately, with an exact quote before submission.
How to generate a video from a reference clip
Choose a Seedance model
Seedance 2.5, 2.0, Fast and Mini all support one MP4 reference. Check model availability in the studio first.
Upload one MP4 reference
Sources are up to 50 MB. 2.0 / Fast / Mini support 2-15 seconds with a 480-720px short side; 2.5 supports 2-30 seconds. 720p is recommended.
Describe the new video and review credits
Output credits depend on model × duration × resolution, with actual source seconds billed separately. Review the exact quote in the studio before submitting manually.
Video-to-video prompt example
Upload a short street clip and try “Use the reference’s forward camera movement to generate a new rainy night street scene with warm shop lights.” Results can stay close to the original and vary by model.
Before you generate
Keep the source within limits
Upload one MP4 up to 50 MB. 2.0 / Fast / Mini: 2-15 seconds, 480-720px short side. 2.5: 2-30 seconds. 720p is recommended.
Review the full quote first
Output credits follow the model, duration and resolution; actual source seconds are billed separately. The studio displays an exact quote before submission.
Video to Video FAQ
What does video to video do?
It uses a clip’s motion and camera work as a reference to generate a new video, rather than editing each source frame. Results can stay close to the original and vary by model.
Which models support this mode?
All four APIMart Seedance models: Seedance 2.5, 2.0, Fast and Mini: accept one MP4 reference. Audio references are not yet available.
What source video can I upload?
One MP4 up to 50 MB. 2.0 / Fast / Mini: 2-15 seconds with a 480-720px short side. 2.5: 2-30 seconds; 720p is recommended. Follow the selected model’s limits in the studio.
How are video reference credits calculated?
Output credits depend on the selected model, output duration and resolution. Actual source seconds are billed separately. The studio shows an exact quote before submission; confirmed failures are refunded.
How do I ask for similar action or camera movement?
Name what to follow and what to change. For action, ask for a similar two-step turn in a different setting. For camera work, ask for the same kind of slow push-in while describing a new subject. The reference guides a new clip, so review the timing and framing before using it.
Start a new creation from a reference clip
Use a clip’s motion and camera work as a reference for a new video. Results can stay close to the original and vary by model. Review the source limits and exact credit quote before submitting.
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