Seedance AnswersUpdated Mar 9, 2026
How do I create YouTube Shorts with AI?
Short answer
Write a tight scene description under 60 seconds, generate in 9:16 at 1080x1920, and add a keyword-rich title and hashtags for discoverability.
Recommended mode: LabScenario: YouTube creators supplementing long-form content with daily or weekly Shorts.
Execution Steps
- 1Identify a trending topic or repurpose a moment from your long-form content.
- 2Write a concise visual prompt describing the scene, mood, and camera movement.
- 3Generate the clip in vertical 9:16 format at 30fps or higher.
- 4Upload with an optimized title, description with keywords, and relevant hashtag set.
Prompt Template
Generate a 45-second vertical video showing a dramatic time-lapse of a city skyline transitioning from day to night, with smooth camera tilt upward and ambient music feel.
Common Failure Points
- Exceeding 60 seconds, which disqualifies the video from Shorts shelf placement
- Using horizontal footage that gets awkwardly cropped in the Shorts player
- Neglecting metadata optimization that drives algorithmic distribution
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