Introducing ByteDance Seedance V1.5 Pro Image-to-Video on WaveSpeedAI

Bringing Still Images to Life: ByteDance Seedance 1.5 Pro Image-to-Video Arrives on WaveSpeedAI

The gap between a static image and a cinematic video has never been narrower. ByteDance’s Seedance 1.5 Pro Image-to-Video model represents a significant leap forward in AI-powered video generation, transforming single images into expressive, professionally-animated clips with unprecedented control and quality. Today, we’re excited to announce that this powerful model is now available on WaveSpeedAI.

What is Seedance 1.5 Pro Image-to-Video?

Seedance 1.5 Pro is ByteDance’s next-generation video generation model, built on a Dual-Branch Diffusion Transformer (DB-DiT) architecture with 4.5 billion parameters. The Image-to-Video variant takes a reference image and transforms it into a cohesive video clip while preserving the original composition, subject identity, and visual anchor.

What sets this model apart is its native audio-visual joint generation capability. Unlike traditional approaches that generate video first and add audio separately, Seedance 1.5 Pro creates both simultaneously with millisecond-precision synchronization. This results in the most natural lip sync and audio-visual alignment available in any AI video model today.

The model excels at understanding the “language of film,” enabling sophisticated camera movements from subtle handheld feels to complex Hitchcock zooms and high-speed tracking shots.

Key Features

Image-Conditioned Motion Generation

Animates still images into coherent video clips while maintaining subject and scene layout
Introduces natural, expressive movement that respects the original composition
Preserves first-frame fidelity for seamless visual anchoring

Prompt-Controlled Camera and Action

Full control over camera behavior: dolly-ins, orbits, tilts, handheld effects, and locked tripod shots
Describe the motion you want in natural language, and the model interprets it accurately
Camera-fixed mode available for stable, professional-looking footage

Flexible Duration and Resolution

Support for 4-12 second video clips with Smart Duration control
Multiple resolution options: 480p for rapid iteration, 720p for balanced quality, 1080p for final production
Adaptive aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 21:9) that automatically follow input image dimensions

Native Audio Generation

Optional synchronized audio generation in a single pass
Phoneme-level lip sync accuracy for 8+ languages including English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, and Indonesian
Support for regional dialects including Cantonese, Sichuanese, and Shanghainese

Reproducible Results

Seed-based generation for consistent, repeatable outputs
Iterate confidently by comparing prompt variations with fixed seeds

Real-World Use Cases

Advertising and Marketing

Transform product photography into dynamic video ads. A single hero shot becomes a cinematic reveal with smooth camera movements and professional aesthetics—perfect for social media campaigns, banner ads, and e-commerce listings.

Short-Form Video Content

Content creators can turn portrait photos into engaging video clips with natural facial expressions and subtle movements. Generate vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts directly from existing photography.

Film and Animation Pre-Production

Concept artists and directors can animate storyboard frames to visualize shots before production. Test camera angles, movement pacing, and scene composition without expensive shoots.

Digital Avatars and Virtual Presenters

Create talking head videos from a single portrait image with precise lip synchronization. The multilingual support makes it ideal for localized content across global markets.

E-Commerce Product Videos

Static product shots become dynamic showcase videos with smooth rotations, zoom-ins, and lifestyle context. Drive higher engagement and conversion rates with motion that captures attention.

Getting Started on WaveSpeedAI

Using Seedance 1.5 Pro Image-to-Video on WaveSpeedAI is straightforward:

Upload your reference image — Use a clear, high-quality JPG or PNG that establishes your desired composition and subject
Write your prompt — Describe the action, camera movement, and visual style you want. Structure it as: subject and setting, action verbs, camera behavior, and aesthetic look
Configure parameters — Set your preferred duration (start short for iteration), resolution, aspect ratio, and whether to generate audio
Generate and iterate — Start with 480p for quick previews, then scale up once motion and framing are dialed in

Example prompt:

“Close-up portrait in soft window light. The subject slowly turns toward camera and smiles. Subtle handheld feel, shallow depth of field, cinematic color grade, film grain.”

Pricing

WaveSpeedAI offers transparent, parameter-based pricing that scales with your needs:

Resolution	Duration	Audio	Cost
480p	5s	No	$0.06
480p	5s	Yes	$0.12
720p	5s	No	$0.13
720p	5s	Yes	$0.26
720p	10s	Yes	$0.52

Iterate cheaply at lower resolutions, then scale up for final output.

Why WaveSpeedAI?

When you run Seedance 1.5 Pro on WaveSpeedAI, you benefit from:

No cold starts — Your generations begin immediately without waiting for model initialization
Fast inference — Optimized infrastructure delivers results quickly so you can iterate rapidly
Affordable pricing — Pay only for what you use with transparent, predictable costs
API access — Integrate directly into your production workflows and applications

Conclusion

Seedance 1.5 Pro Image-to-Video represents a new standard for AI-powered video generation. Its combination of image-conditioned motion, native audio synchronization, and precise prompt control makes it an essential tool for creators, marketers, and developers who need to transform static visuals into dynamic video content.

Whether you’re creating ad campaigns, social content, product videos, or exploring new creative possibilities, Seedance 1.5 Pro delivers professional-quality results with unprecedented control.

Ready to bring your images to life? Try Seedance 1.5 Pro Image-to-Video now on WaveSpeedAI: https://wavespeed.ai/models/bytedance/seedance-v1.5-pro/image-to-video