Seedance 1.0 Pro overview
Seedance 1.0 Pro by ByteDance
Seedance 1.0 Pro generates high-fidelity 5–10 second videos with smooth motion, multi-shot sequencing, and strong prompt adherence.
Seedance 1.0 Pro specs
- Model ID
bytedance/seedance-1-0-pro- Developer
- ByteDance
- Input
- Text, Image
- Output
- Video
- Endpoint
POST https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations
Seedance 1.0 Pro Description
ByteDance’s Seedance 1.0 Pro is a high-end generative video model built for cinematic content creation. With native support for both text-to-video and image-to-video, it outputs 5–10s videos in 1080p with smooth motion, coherent shot transitions, and precise camera behavior. The model is optimized for multi-subject scenes and aesthetic consistency, ideal for marketing, entertainment, and social content. It features multi-shot sequencing, configurable motion dynamics (cameraFixed), and deterministic video generation via seed control.
Performance Benchmarks
- Supported Frame Rates: 24 FPS (standard), 30 FPS (some I2V outputs)
- Aspect Ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 21:9
- Inference Latency: ~40–45 seconds for 5s 1080p video on NVIDIA L20 (arXiv 2506.09113)
- Rate Limit (RPM): 600 requests/minute/account
Key Capabilities
- Multi-Shot Video Composition – Built-in support for structured shot progression with subject consistency.
- High-Fidelity Motion – Dynamic movements including facial expression, background tracking, and depth shift.
- Semantic Precision – Strong prompt adherence and frame-to-frame logical progression.
- Camera Language Control – Supports cinematic camera dynamics and compositional style.
- Aspect Ratio Agnosticism – Native support for vertical, square, and cinematic formats.
- Watermark Toggle – User can opt-in/out of AI-generated watermark.
Comparison with Other Models
Sora offers unmatched realism, complex physics simulation, and long-form video generation (up to 60s). However, Seedance 1.0 Pro remains competitive for structured video tasks with higher controllability, consistent multi-shot logic, and prompt determinism, making it more suitable for commercial workflows that require precision over emergent behavior.
Veo 3 supports native audio, up to 8s generation, and rich cinematic style. Seedance Pro lacks audio but offers superior shot planning, semantic adherence, and fine camera control, giving creators more compositional control in brand-sensitive video content.
vs. Kling 2.1 Master (Kuaishou)
Kling 2.1 emphasizes visual fluidity and speed. Seedance 1.0 Pro surpasses it in prompt fidelity, cross-shot subject stability, and precise cinematic camera language, making it better for storytelling and creative production.
Limitations
- Fixed Duration – Only supports 5s or 10s clips.
- No Audio Support – Outputs are video-only.
- Latency – Generation time ~40s per 5s HD video.
- No inpainting/editing tools – All video is from scratch.
- No multimodal conditioning (yet) – No speech, audio, or segmentation input.
API Integration
Accessible via AI/ML API. Documentation: available here.
Use cases
- E-Commerce Marketing – Cinematic product showcases with narrative staging.
- Storyboarding & Previz – Scene visualization with shot continuity and camera motion.
- Social Media Ads – Create formatted, 1080p content with consistent brand aesthetics.
- Virtual Influencer & Avatar Content – Generate character-driven video content with stable style.
Seedance 1.0 Pro API pricing
| Usage | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Video generation | $3.25 | per generation |
Prices from the AI/ML API price list, checked on Nov 4, 2026.
Seedance 1.0 Pro vs other video models: prices
AI/ML API rates for 5 models, per generation.
| Model | Per generation |
|---|---|
 Seedance 1.0 Pro | $3.25 |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | $0.04 |
.svg){kind=small} Magic Image to Video | $0.5 |
| Magic Text to Video | $0.5 |
| Seedance 1.0 Pro Fast | $1.3 |
How to use the Seedance 1.0 Pro API
View docs
Build with your agent
Give your agent the model details, code and documentation.
1Get your API key
Create API keyexport AIMLAPI_KEY="8f2b4c7d9a1e6b3f…"2Make your first request
curl 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations' \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AIMLAPI_KEY" \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"model": "bytedance/seedance-1-0-pro",
"prompt": "A slow dolly shot through a sunlit greenhouse full of ferns, light dust in the air, natural camera motion"
}'import os
import requests
headers = {
"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['AIMLAPI_KEY']}",
"Content-Type": "application/json",
}
payload = {
"model": "bytedance/seedance-1-0-pro",
"prompt": "A slow dolly shot through a sunlit greenhouse full of ferns, light dust in the air, natural camera motion"
}
response = requests.post("https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations", headers=headers, json=payload, timeout=120)
response.raise_for_status()
print(response.json())const response = await fetch("https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations", {
method: "POST",
headers: {
Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.AIMLAPI_KEY}`,
"Content-Type": "application/json",
},
body: JSON.stringify({
"model": "bytedance/seedance-1-0-pro",
"prompt": "A slow dolly shot through a sunlit greenhouse full of ferns, light dust in the air, natural camera motion"
}),
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`HTTP ${response.status}`);
console.log(await response.json());The request returns a generation id. Poll GET https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations?generation_id=<id> until the status is completed.
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Seedance 1.0 Pro FAQ
What inputs and outputs does Seedance 1.0 Pro support?
Seedance 1.0 Pro takes image, text, video as input and returns video.
How much does Seedance 1.0 Pro cost?
Seedance 1.0 Pro is priced at $3.25 / 1M tokens.
How is Seedance 1.0 Pro billed?
Seedance 1.0 Pro is billed per generation, a fixed charge per output rather than by prompt length.
Can Seedance 1.0 Pro take an existing image as input?
Yes, Seedance 1.0 Pro accepts image input as well as a text prompt.
Who created Seedance 1.0 Pro?
Seedance 1.0 Pro was built by ByteDance.
How do I call Seedance 1.0 Pro on AI/ML API?
Send a request to v2/generate/video/bytedance/generation with bytedance/seedance-1-0-pro as the model id.
Is Seedance 1.0 Pro available through a single API key?
Yes. Seedance 1.0 Pro is served through AI/ML API, so the same key and endpoint format used for other models applies.
What is Seedance 1.0 Pro designed for?
It generates high-quality videos from text prompts, with an emphasis on detail and consistency.
What category of model is Seedance 1.0 Pro?
It is a video generation model that produces video output from image, text, and video inputs.
What is the Seedance 1.0 Pro model ID?
Use bytedance/seedance-1-0-pro as the model parameter. Requests go to https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations with your AI/ML API key.