ByteDance Seedance V1.5 Pro — Video Extend
Seedance V1.5 Pro (Video Extend) extends an existing video into a longer clip while preserving motion continuity, subject identity, and scene coherence. Use a prompt to guide what happens next, set duration and resolution, and optionally enable audio generation for the extended segment.
Why it stands out
- Smooth continuation that matches the original clip’s rhythm and aesthetics
- Prompt-guided extension to steer action, mood, and camera behavior
- Resolution options with transparent multipliers (480p / 720p)
- Optional audio generation with clear pricing impact
Key Capabilities
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Natural motion continuation
Extends movement with consistent pacing and visual logic.
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Scene coherence preservation
Maintains lighting, framing, and subject consistency across the extension.
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Prompt-guided direction
Describe the next action and constraints without rebuilding the scene.
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Optional audio generation
Enable or disable audio generation depending on your workflow needs.
Parametrs
| Parameter | Description |
|---|
| video* | Input video (public URL or uploaded file reference, depending on client). |
| prompt* | Describe what should happen next and what must remain consistent. |
| duration | Output duration in seconds (commonly used values: 4–12s; exact allowed values depend on endpoint validation). |
| resolution | Output resolution: 720p or 480p. |
| generate_audio | Whether to generate audio for the output video (true/false). |
| camera_fixed | Whether to fix the camera position (true/false). |
| seed | Random seed (-1 for random; set a fixed integer for reproducible results). |
Prompt Tips
Write prompts like a continuation brief:
- Describe what happens next (action + timing)
- Add motion intensity (subtle / smooth / dynamic)
- Specify camera behavior if needed (fixed / slow pan / gentle zoom)
- Add constraints: “keep the same character, outfit, lighting, framing”
Example prompts:
- Continue the scene with the subject holding the glowing ball, the light intensifies near the end, keep the same camera angle and lighting style.
- Extend with subtle hand movement and a slow push-in, keep the subject centered and the environment unchanged.
Pricing
Reference pricing (generate_audio = true)
| Resolution | Price per second | Example (5s) | Example (10s) |
|---|
| 720p | $0.052 | $0.26 | $0.52 |
| 480p | $0.024 | $0.12 | $0.24 |
Reference pricing (generate_audio = false)
| Resolution | Price per second | Example (5s) | Example (10s) |
|---|
| 720p | $0.026 | $0.13 | $0.26 |
| 480p | $0.012 | $0.06 | $0.12 |
Best Practices
- Use clean input videos (clear subject, stable exposure, minimal compression artifacts).
- Keep prompts specific but short, and explicitly state what must stay the same.
- Start with 5 seconds to validate motion and framing before extending longer.
- Use a fixed seed when iterating to compare small prompt changes.
Use Cases
- Ad creative extension (turn short shots into longer deliverables)
- Social content variations (longer cuts from a base clip)
- Storytelling continuity (extend key moments with controlled motion)
- Marketing edits (extend hero scenes with stable aesthetics)
Notes
- The input video must be accessible to the runtime (public URL or valid uploaded reference).
- If motion drifts or the scene changes too much, add stronger constraints: “keep camera fixed”, “same outfit and lighting”, “do not change background”.
- Supported durations and modes can vary by deployment; rely on the endpoint UI/validator for exact allowed values.
Related Models
- Seedance V1.5 Pro Video Extend Fast — Faster processing with higher-resolution options for rapid iteration and production outputs.
- Seedance V1.5 Pro (Text-to-Video) — Generate new videos from text prompts for end-to-end creation.
- Seedance V1.5 Pro (Image-to-Video) — Animate still images into videos with guided motion and stable aesthetics.