I can attest that Seedance 2 in 4k is insane.
It’s also expensive - $47 for this 15 second clip 😬
You can ask an LLM to edit this prompt for a different scenario.
I asked for a girl at a U.S. high school in the early 2000s, taken with a flickery camcorder ⬇️
Prompt:
Main subject: teenage American girl, high school student, natural everyday appearance, age-appropriate early-2000s outfit: layered fitted baby tee over a long-sleeve shirt, bootcut low-rise jeans, canvas sneakers, small backpack, simple choker necklace, hair in a messy ponytail with face-framing pieces and a few butterfly clips. Realistic skin texture, minimal makeup, warm and slightly shy personality. Maintain consistent identity, clothing, hairstyle, and appearance throughout the entire video.
Location: Authentic American suburban public high school in the early 2000s during a calm school morning. Fluorescent-lit hallways, rows of metal lockers, bulletin boards with flyers, trophy cases, classroom doors, analog wall clocks, tiled floors, cafeteria tables, courtyard benches, yellow school buses outside, students passing in the background. No smartphones, AirPods, modern laptops, QR codes, smartboards, LED screens, or modern fashion.
Visual Style: Ultra-realistic documentary realism. Genuine candid behavior. Natural body language. Unscripted slice-of-life feeling. Strong period authenticity. Rich real-world details and believable human motion.
Camera Style: Early-2000s consumer DV camcorder aesthetic. Friend casually recording everyday school moments. Heavy handheld shake, imperfect framing, frequent autofocus hunting, lens breathing, exposure pumping under fluorescent lights and outdoor sun, occasional motion blur, mild digital compression artifacts, faded colors, soft contrast, slight sensor noise. No stabilization. No cinematic camera moves. No modern color grading.
00:00–00:02
Outside the school entrance. She steps off a yellow school bus, adjusts one backpack strap, and brushes hair out of her face. Morning light hits the sidewalk while the camera struggles to hold focus.
00:02–00:04
The camera follows her through a busy hallway lined with lockers. She stops at her locker, spins the combination dial, and pulls out a notebook. Framing drifts slightly off-center as students pass between her and the camera.
00:04–00:06
She notices a friend off-camera, smiles, and waves casually. Someone says “Hey!” from behind the camera. She laughs softly while the autofocus shifts between her face and the lockers.
00:06–00:08
In a classroom before the bell. She sits at a desk, doodles in the margin of a spiral notebook, and glances toward the window. Fluorescent lights flicker slightly. The camera zooms in awkwardly, then backs out.
00:08–00:10
At a cafeteria table with a tray, notebook, and juice box. She talks casually with friends just out of frame, occasionally tucking hair behind her ear. Loose handheld side angle with natural camera drift.
00:10–00:12
Outside in the school courtyard. She walks slowly across the quad holding textbooks against her chest. The bell rings in the distance. She notices the camera, gives a small genuine smile, then looks away.
00:12–00:15
Walking down the hallway after class. Lockers slam, sneakers squeak on tile, and students move around her. She turns back once, waves, and continues walking. Recording cuts abruptly to black mid-motion as if the camcorder was switched off.
Audio: Natural ambient sound only — hallway chatter, locker doors closing, school bell, footsteps on tile, distant announcements over the PA system, cafeteria noise, buses idling outside, light wind in the courtyard. No music. No sound design. No narration.
Goal: Authentic early-2000s American high school life captured like a forgotten home video — candid, imperfect, realistic, warm, nostalgic, and deeply believable.
Seedance 2.0 on OpenArt AI
Prompt: Main subject: young Korean woman, early 20s, natural everyday appearance, faded charcoal-grey sleeveless crop top, loose high-waisted light-wash jeans, black canvas sneakers, black cord necklace, black wavy hair in a messy side ponytail with wispy bangs. Realistic skin texture, minimal makeup, warm and approachable personality. Maintain consistent identity, clothing, hairstyle, and appearance throughout the entire video. Location: Authentic Korean residential neighborhood during a calm late morning. Narrow concrete alleys, low-rise homes, small terraces, potted plants, laundry lines, bicycles, utility poles, overhead wires, mature trees casting moving shadows, quiet residential atmosphere. No stores, advertisements, cafés, crowds, or commercial activity. Visual Style: Ultra-realistic documentary realism. Genuine candid behavior. Natural body language. Unscripted slice-of-life feeling. Strong environmental authenticity. Rich real-world details and believable human motion. Camera Style: Early-2000s consumer DV camcorder aesthetic. Friend casually recording everyday moments. Heavy handheld shake, imperfect framing, frequent autofocus hunting, lens breathing, exposure pumping when moving between sun and shade, occasional motion blur, subtle rolling shutter, mild digital compression artifacts, faded colors, soft contrast, slight sensor noise. No stabilization. No cinematic camera moves. No modern color grading. 00:00–00:02 Outside a small house entrance. She sits on a low concrete wall adjusting her ponytail with both hands raised. A light breeze moves loose strands of hair. She smiles naturally while the camera struggles to hold focus. 00:02–00:04 The camera follows her into a narrow alley lined with potted plants and concrete walls. She notices a stray cat approaching and crouches down. Framing drifts off-center as the operator tries to keep up. 00:04–00:06 She gently pets and feeds the cat. Autofocus repeatedly shifts between her face and the animal. Morning sunlight flickers through leaves overhead. 00:06–00:08 Small front yard beside her house. She hangs laundry on a clothesline while fabrics sway in the breeze. Exposure changes as clouds briefly pass overhead. 00:08–00:10 On a quiet terrace with a ceramic coffee cup. She sits comfortably watching the neighborhood, occasionally brushing hair behind her ear. Loose handheld side angle with natural camera drift. 00:10–00:12 Close side profile. Someone off-camera greets her. She turns, raises her hand, smiles warmly, and casually says, “Annyeong.” The camera catches the moment slightly late. 00:12–00:15 Walking slowly down a tree-lined residential lane holding her coffee cup. She notices the camera, gives a small genuine smile, then looks away and continues walking. Recording cuts abruptly to black mid-motion as if the camcorder was switched off.
Audio: Natural ambient sound only — morning birds, distant motorcycles, light wind, leaves rustling, faint neighborhood chatter, cat sounds, footsteps on concrete, fabric moving on clotheslines, subtle residential ambience. No music. No sound design. No narration.
Goal: Authentic Korean neighborhood life captured like a forgotten home video from the early 2000s — candid, imperfect, realistic, warm, and deeply believable.
