Skip to content

Seedance v1.0 Pro

Seedance v1.0 Pro is ByteDance's Pro-tier Seedance 1.0 video generation model, producing 1080p clips up to 12 seconds with advanced cinematic controls for both text-to-video and image-to-video workflows.

Video Gen
index.ts
import { experimental_generateVideo as generateVideo } from 'ai';


const result = await generateVideo({
  model: 'bytedance/seedance-v1.0-pro',
  prompt: 'A serene mountain lake at sunrise.'
});

What To Consider When Choosing a Provider

  • Configuration: For production pipelines at Pro-tier quality, verify provider concurrency limits meet your throughput requirements for time-sensitive delivery schedules. Compare rates (N/A; N/A).
  • Zero Data Retention: AI Gateway does not currently support Zero Data Retention for this model. See the documentation for models that support ZDR.
  • Authentication: AI Gateway authenticates requests using an API key or OIDC token. You do not need to manage provider credentials directly.

When to Use Seedance v1.0 Pro

Best For

  • Final-delivery video assets: Advertising, film, or broadcast work that requires 1080p output and Pro-tier motion fidelity
  • Image-to-video workflows: Precise compositional control with first-and-last-frame conditioning
  • Multi-shot sequences: Native scene transitions between wide, medium, and close-up compositions flow without manual editing
  • Genre-specific cinematography: Film conventions, lighting, shot grammar, and pacing matter for the edit

Consider Alternatives When

  • Budget or iteration speed: Seedance 1.0 Lite offers lower-cost prototyping at comparable resolution
  • Faster generation: Seedance 1.0 Pro Fast delivers approximately 3x faster generation at approximately 72% lower cost
  • Audio-synchronized video: Seedance 1.5 Pro adds native audio-visual joint generation with dialogue and sound effects

Conclusion

Seedance v1.0 Pro is the quality ceiling of the Seedance 1.0 line. It delivers production-ready 1080p output with motion modeling and cinematic controls for professional video workflows. Choose it when you need Pro-tier fidelity and controls, not Lite or Pro Fast tradeoffs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is first-and-last-frame control in Seedance v1.0 Pro?

    You specify both the opening and closing frames of the generated clip. This gives precise control over the video's visual bookends and enables consistent transitions in multi-clip sequences.

  • How does Seedance v1.0 Pro differ from the Pro Fast variant?

    Pro Fast generates video approximately 3x faster at approximately 72% lower cost. Choose Pro when throughput isn't time-constrained and maximum quality is the priority.

  • What aspect ratios does Seedance v1.0 Pro support?

    Seven ratios: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9, and 9:21, spanning landscape, portrait, square, and ultra-wide formats.

  • Does Seedance v1.0 Pro support image-to-video in addition to text-to-video?

    Yes. Both input modalities are supported within the same model, along with optional first-and-last-frame image control.

  • How was the Seedance 1.0 quality level validated?

    The Seedance 1.0 tech report cites first-place rankings on Artificial Analysis T2V and I2V leaderboards.