Video prompt library
Image-to-video prompts that tell a still image what should move.
Image-to-video prompting is less about rebuilding the image and more about directing movement. Use these examples to describe subject motion, environmental motion, camera behavior, and pacing.
- Start with
- A reference image
- Direct
- Motion, camera, atmosphere, and pacing
- Best practice
- Preserve the visible subject first
A practical image-to-video prompt structure
The source image already defines most of the scene. A useful motion prompt focuses on what changes over time without contradicting the visual information that is already present.
- 1
Describe the main motion first
State the subject movement in a clear direction and pace, such as a slow turn, a gentle sway, or a product rotating toward the camera.
- 2
Add environmental movement
Use background motion sparingly to give the scene depth, for example drifting fabric, changing reflections, moving shadows, or soft particles.
- 3
Set the camera behavior
Name the camera action and keep it compatible with the source framing: static, slow push-in, tracking move, or a restrained orbit.
Image-to-video prompt examples
These video prompt examples come from the current Seedance catalog. Open a detail page to inspect the source prompt and start a compatible video workflow.
Crane Shot Descending Through Fog | Seedance Prompt
High crane shot descending through fog
Use video promptCinematic 16:9 Video Sequence | Seedance Prompt
Cinematic 16:9 video sequence
Use video promptVertical UGC Fashion Video | Seedance Prompt
Vertical ultra-realistic UGC fashion video
Use video promptNighttime Urban Cinematic Sequence | Seedance Prompt
Photorealistic nighttime urban film
Use video promptCinematic Story Setup | Seedance Prompt
Cinematic story setup
Use video promptFlorist Arranging Pink Roses | Seedance Prompt
A florist arranges fresh pink roses
Use video promptFrozen Cliff Human Fortress | Seedance Prompt
Human fortress built into frozen cliffs
Use video promptGolden Hour Cinematic Scene | Seedance Prompt
Heartwarming golden-hour cinematic video
Use video promptKorean Fashion Portrait Video | Seedance Prompt
Character-focused Korean fashion portrait video
Use video promptFirst-Person Bicycle Journey in Japan | Seedance Prompt
First-person animated bicycle journey in Japan
Use video promptDetailed Cinematic Animation | Seedance Prompt
Detailed cinematic animated video
Use video promptFantasy Character Design Sheet Animation | Seedance Prompt
Fantasy character design sheet animation
Use video promptImage-to-video prompts FAQ
- Should I describe everything in the source image again?
- No. Focus on the movement and camera behavior you want to add. Repeating or contradicting the source image can make the intended motion less clear.
- What makes an image-to-video prompt easier to control?
- Use one main motion, a small amount of background movement, and a specific camera instruction. Keep the direction concise enough that the visual priority is clear.
- Can I use a product image as the source?
- Yes. Use an approved source image, describe only the product motion and camera behavior you need, then review the result before using it publicly.
Video prompt library
Image-to-video prompting: motion, camera, and pacing
Use a simple four-part direction to tell a still image what should move, how the camera should behave, and what to review before sharing.
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