Seedance V1 Lite is a 480p Text-to-Video model for coherent multi-shot videos with smooth, stable motion and precise prompt following. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
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$0.08per run·~12 / $1
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A knight stands on a cliff overlooking a medieval city as sunrise breaks, banners flutter in the wind, camera slowly dolly-in, golden fog fills the valley. (epic fantasy tone, soft sunrise lighting)
A futuristic library with floating books and endless spiral staircases. A young woman in a white cloak climbs upward. shows the vastness and scale, as she reaches a glowing door at the top.
Illustrated extreme biking scene through a forest trail; shifting camera angles — GoPro-style first person, side glides, and bird’s-eye views of sharp turns and midair jumps.
Felt-style winter market, where people made of soft felt walk among colorful stalls; close-ups of textures, medium shots of interaction, and a wide establishing shot with falling snow.
Cyberpunk motorcycle race in a neon-lit underworld; fast-paced edits between cockpit views, low-angle shots under the bikes, and drone-style top shots through alleyways.
Needle-felted rabbit gardening in a tiny mushroom village, soft bokeh, whimsical. Rabbit's watering can sprouts glowing vines engulfing cottages in timelapse
Classical-style royal ballroom with marble columns and candlelight; camera pans from intricate architecture to close-ups of dancing gloved hands and spinning skirts.
Clay animation battle between tiny monsters in a child’s bedroom; stop-motion effect with quick cuts from macro shots of detailed figures to a wide shot showing the chaotic diorama.
Fantasy dragon chase through a stormy canyon; the camera loops around flying characters, zooms into the dragon’s glowing eyes, then cuts to wide environmental views with lightning.
Felt-style kitchen, where a small fox puppet bakes cookies; stop-motion camera moves, close-ups of soft ingredients, and a final wide shot of a cozy finished scene.
Anime-style high school fencing duel, full of dynamic energy; camera follows blades mid-swing, dramatic over-the-shoulder angles, and sweat-filled close-ups of determined faces.
In a pixel-art forest filled with bright greens and glowing mushrooms, a cheerful young girl with pink hair leaps into the air playfully. Her oversized hoodie bounces with her motion, and the background scrolls subtly as if in a retro game. The colors are vibrant and saturated, creating a fun and nostalgic mood. Camera remains centered, with a soft tracking motion.
From behind, a young woman in a vintage dress walks slowly across a sunlit meadow. The warm light of the setting sun casts long shadows, and the scene flickers gently like old film stock. Her silhouette is soft and dreamy, and the camera gently sways to follow her footsteps. The atmosphere feels nostalgic, peaceful, and cinematic.
A brave female knight rides a white horse through glowing fields under a vividly colored sky. Her armor shines with golden reflections, and her cape flutters dramatically in the wind. The camera tracks beside her, capturing a sense of movement and purpose. The color palette is saturated and dreamlike, evoking the world of fantasy tales and magical lands.
A pixel-style boy character hops and runs across a scrolling 2D landscape made of colorful blocks and floating platforms. His movement is bouncy and rhythmic, reminiscent of classic video games. The background scrolls horizontally with parallax layers of clouds and trees. The mood is lighthearted, energetic, and nostalgic.
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Seedance v1 Lite T2V 480p — /seedance-v1-lite-t2v-480p
Seedance v1 Lite T2V 480p generates short videos directly from a text prompt at a lightweight 480p output, optimized for fast iteration and low-cost experimentation. Describe the subject, action, scene, and camera intent, and the model produces a coherent clip suitable for quick story beats, concept drafts, and social prototypes. Enable camera_fixed when you want motion in-scene without camera movement.
Key capabilities
- Text-to-video generation (480p) optimized for speed and affordability
- Good motion when prompts include clear actions and camera direction
- Optional camera_fixed mode for stable framing
- Supports common aspect ratios (e.g., 16:9)
Use cases
- Rapid pre-visualization and storyboarding drafts
- Quick concept testing before upgrading to higher resolution runs
- Social prototypes and lightweight animated clips
- Generating multiple variations via seed for ideation
Pricing
| Duration | Price per video |
|---|---|
| 5s | $0.08 |
| 10s | $0.16 |
| 15s | $0.24 |
| 20s | $0.32 |
Parameters
- prompt (required): Describe what happens in the video (subject, action, scene, mood)
- aspect_ratio: Output aspect ratio (e.g., 16:9, 9:16, 1:1)
- duration (required): Video length in seconds
- camera_fixed: Whether to fix the camera position
- seed: Random seed (-1 for random; fixed value for reproducible results)
Prompting guide (T2V)
Write prompts like a director’s brief:
- Subject: who/what is on screen
- Action: what changes over time (fluttering, turning, walking, reacting)
- Scene: where it happens + time of day
- Lighting: sunrise, neon, soft volumetrics, etc.
- Camera: only describe movement if camera_fixed is off
Example prompts
- A knight stands on a cliff overlooking a medieval city as sunrise breaks, banners flutter in the wind, camera slowly dolly-in, golden fog fills the valley, epic fantasy tone, soft sunrise lighting.
- A cozy café interior at night, rain on windows, warm tungsten lighting, subtle camera drift, calm mood, gentle motion.
- A sci-fi hallway with blinking lights and drifting mist, a character slowly turns toward the camera, dramatic rim light, cinematic tension.
Seedance v1 Lite T2v 480p API — Quick start
Grab a WaveSpeedAI API key, then call POST https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/bytedance/seedance-v1-lite-t2v-480p with your input as JSON. The endpoint returns a prediction id; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to completed, then read the output URL from data.outputs[0]. Examples for Seedance v1 Lite T2v 480p below.
HTTP example
# Submit the prediction
curl -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/bytedance/seedance-v1-lite-t2v-480p" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY" \
-d '{
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": 5,
"camera_fixed": false,
"seed": -1
}'
# Response includes a prediction id. Poll for the result:
curl -X GET "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/{request_id}/result" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $WAVESPEED_API_KEY"
# When status is "completed", read the output from data.outputs[0].Node.js example
// npm install wavespeed
const WaveSpeed = require('wavespeed');
const client = new WaveSpeed(); // reads WAVESPEED_API_KEY from env
const result = await client.run("bytedance/seedance-v1-lite-t2v-480p", {
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": 5,
"camera_fixed": false,
"seed": -1
});
console.log(result.outputs[0]); // → URL of the generated outputPython example
# pip install wavespeed
import wavespeed
output = wavespeed.run(
"bytedance/seedance-v1-lite-t2v-480p",
{
"prompt": "A cinematic shot of a city at sunset, soft golden light",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"duration": 5,
"camera_fixed": false,
"seed": -1
}
)
print(output["outputs"][0]) # → URL of the generated outputSeedance v1 Lite T2v 480p API — Frequently asked questions
What is the Seedance v1 Lite T2v 480p API?
Seedance v1 Lite T2v 480p is a ByteDance model for video generation, exposed as a REST API on WaveSpeedAI. Seedance V1 Lite is a 480p Text-to-Video model for coherent multi-shot videos with smooth, stable motion and precise prompt following. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing. You can call it programmatically or try it from the playground above.
How do I call the Seedance v1 Lite T2v 480p API?
POST your input parameters to the model's REST endpoint (shown in the API tab of this playground) with your WaveSpeedAI API key in the Authorization header. Submission returns a prediction ID; poll the prediction endpoint until status flips to "completed", then read the output URL from the result. The playground generates a ready-to-paste code sample in Python, JavaScript, or cURL for whatever inputs you've set. Full request/response shape is documented at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/bytedance/bytedance-seedance-v1-lite-t2v-480p.
How much does Seedance v1 Lite T2v 480p cost per run?
Seedance v1 Lite T2v 480p starts at $0.080 per run. That figure is the base price — the final charge scales with the parameters you set in the form (output size, length, count, references, or whatever knobs this model exposes), so a higher-quality or larger output costs more than a minimal one. The exact cost for your current input is shown live next to the Generate button before you submit, and the actual per-call charge is recorded on the prediction afterwards.
What inputs does Seedance v1 Lite T2v 480p accept?
Key inputs: `prompt`, `aspect_ratio`, `duration`, `seed`, `camera_fixed`. The full JSON schema (types, defaults, allowed values) is rendered above the Generate button and mirrored in the API reference at https://wavespeed.ai/docs/docs-api/bytedance/bytedance-seedance-v1-lite-t2v-480p.
How long does Seedance v1 Lite T2v 480p take to generate?
Average end-to-end generation time on WaveSpeedAI is around 202 seconds per request — measured across recent runs. Queue time scales with global demand; live status is visible in the prediction record.
Can I use Seedance v1 Lite T2v 480p outputs commercially?
Commercial usage rights depend on the model's license, set by its provider (ByteDance). The license summary appears on the model card above; see WaveSpeedAI's Terms of Service for platform-level conditions.