Have a killer illustration, product render, or storyboard panel that deserves movement? Dreamina’s Image-to-Video (I2V) mode, powered by Seedance 1.0, turns a single frame into a living, cinematic clip—without breaking style or composition. This guide focuses exclusively on I2V so you can master uploads, motion prompts, and advanced parameters without overlapping our Text-to-Video or Avatar tutorials.
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How Seedance Image-to-Video Works
From Static Pixels to Dynamic Frames
Seedance’s unified transformer treats your still frame as the first “ground-truth” shot. A binary mask tells the model which portions are fixed and which need motion, letting the Diffusion Transformer craft believable movement while the VAE decoder preserves original detail.
Motion Consistency via Decoupled Temporal Layers
Because Seedance separates spatial structure from temporal flow, the generated frames keep every texture, color grade, and character design intact—even during complex camera moves or physics-heavy action.
Getting Started on Dreamina
Upload & Configure in Four Steps
- Log in and hit “Create Video” → “Seedance 1.0”.
- Choose Image-to-Video and upload a PNG or JPG (max 4096 × 4096).
- Pick Lite for speed tests or Pro for flawless 1080p output.
- Enter a motion prompt, set length (3–10 s), choose aspect ratio, and hit Generate.
Essential Parameter Cheat-Sheet
| Setting | Recommended | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Prompt Length | 20–40 words | Enough detail without overfitting |
| Seed | 99 | Locks style for iterative tweaks |
| Steps (Lite) | 20 | Fast preview, moderate quality |
| Steps (Pro) | 32 | Smoother gradients, fewer artifacts |
| Guidance Scale | 6.5–8 | Higher = stricter prompt control |
| FPS | 24 | Film-standard fluidity |
Crafting Motion-Ready Prompts
Describe Action, Not Layout
Your image already nails composition; focus the prompt on how elements move:
“Gentle breeze ripples the knight’s cape as camera slowly orbits.”
Leverage Camera Directions
Seedance interprets cues like pan left, dolly in, or tilt upward. Combine with speed adjectives—slow-motion, hyperlapse—for precise pacing.
Keep Physics Plausible
Seedance’s world model handles gravity and momentum, but surreal motions (e.g., buildings folding) may need extra context: “Dream-like paper-fold effect” avoids unintended distortions.
When to Choose Lite vs Pro
- Lite: storyboard tests, social teasers, or rapid A/B experiments under 720p.
- Pro: final deliverables, brand campaigns, or any clip demanding rock-solid detail at 1080p.
Advanced Tricks for Flawless I2V
Seed Lock & Prompt Iteration
Lock the seed to preserve style; tweak verbs (flutter, billow, whip) to refine motion without losing continuity.
Aspect Ratios for Different Platforms
1:1 fits feeds; 16:9 suits YouTube; 9:16 dominates Reels. Seedance maintains edge fidelity across ratios, but extreme crops may trim non-central elements—frame accordingly before upload.
Watermark Control
Toggle off (Pro tier) for client-ready assets; keep on for quick sharing drafts to signal AI generation.
Common Pitfalls and Fixes
- Motion Blur Overkill – Reduce steps or guidance scale if edges smear.
- Character Drift – Break long motions into multiple shorter clips stitched in post.
- Lighting Shifts – Explicitly state “consistent golden-hour lighting” to lock exposure.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
QUESTION: Does Image-to-Video change my original art style?
ANSWER: No—Seedance treats the uploaded image as the canonical reference. It only adds motion, preserving palette, line weight, and texture unless your prompt requests stylistic shifts.
QUESTION: How long can my I2V clip be?
ANSWER: Up to 10 seconds at 24 FPS. For longer sequences, generate multi-shot clips and assemble them in an editor.
QUESTION: Why is my output lower resolution than my upload?
ANSWER: Dreamina downsamples oversized inputs to the chosen output resolution to speed diffusion. For 1080p exports, start with art at or above 1920 × 1080.
QUESTION: Can I refine just a portion of the frame?
ANSWER: Seedance currently applies motion globally. A region-mask editor is on Dreamina’s roadmap for granular control.
QUESTION: Are commercial rights included?
ANSWER: Yes—Pro renders without watermarks carry full commercial licensing, subject to Dreamina’s usage terms.
Conclusion:
Dreamina’s Seedance Image-to-Video mode gives your stills a second life—perfect for product spin-ups, animated storyboards, or eye-catching social assets. Upload, prompt, tweak, and watch your artwork move in minutes.