Quick Start

Use this page when you want to go from zero to a working Seedance system without overthinking the setup.

What You Need

• one clear use case
• one output format such as 9:16, 1:1, or 16:9
• one reference set for subject, product, or scene
• one definition of success: hook testing, PDP demo, creator ad, or narrative scene

The Minimum Setup

1. Pick one production goal, not three.
2. Choose the correct generation mode before writing the prompt.
3. Lock continuity inputs first: subject, product, first frame, last frame, or audio.
4. Generate a small batch with one fixed structure.
5. Save the winning version as a reusable template instead of starting over.

Recommended First Workflows

• For continuity across a transition: First and Last Frame Workflow
• For story beats and sequence control: Multi-Shot Storytelling Workflow
• For ads and repeatable campaign production: Production Pipeline Playbook

Good First Project Types

• a product demo with one SKU and one CTA
• a UGC batch with three hooks and one offer
• a short brand scene with fixed character references

Avoid These Mistakes

• changing style, motion, and offer in the same batch
• rewriting the whole prompt every run
• treating a winning output as an endpoint instead of a template
• judging results without a control version

Next Steps

• Read the Prompt Guide
• Move into the Seedance 2.0 Workflow
• Use the corresponding tool page for execution: /tools/ai-video-generator