Seedance Prompt Templates: Ready-to-Use Prompts for Every Video Style
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Writing the perfect Seedance prompt from scratch takes time. What if you had a library of proven, ready-to-use templates you could copy, customize, and generate in minutes?
That’s exactly what this guide delivers. Below you’ll find Seedance prompt templates organized by video style — from product commercials to cinematic storytelling — each designed to produce professional-quality results. Simply pick a template, swap in your own details, and start creating.
Why Use Prompt Templates?
Templates aren’t about being lazy — they’re about being smart. Here’s why they work:
- Proven structure: Each template follows a format that Seedance models respond well to
- Time savings: Skip the trial-and-error phase
- Consistency: Use the same template structure across a series for visual cohesion
- Learning tool: Studying templates teaches you prompt engineering principles
The VideosPrompt community is built on this idea — creators sharing, rating, and remixing prompts so everyone can create better content.
Product Commercial Templates
Premium Product Reveal
A cinematic [duration] commercial for [product name/category]. The [product] sits on a [surface material] pedestal in a [studio description]. [Action — spotlight turns on / product emerges from shadow / hand reaches in]. Camera [movement — orbits / dollies in / cranes up]. [Lighting — dramatic rim light / soft key light / neon accents]. [Color palette]. Premium, high-end advertising feel. 4K, 24fps, shallow depth of field.
Example using template:
A cinematic 12-second commercial for a luxury wristwatch. The watch sits on a black marble pedestal in a dark studio with reflective floors. A spotlight slowly fades up, revealing the gold case catching light. Camera orbits 180 degrees around the product. Dramatic rim lighting with warm gold highlights against deep shadows. Rich, warm color palette with dark backgrounds. Premium, high-end advertising feel. 4K, 24fps, shallow depth of field.
See how this premium commercial product prompt applies similar principles for stunning results.
Footwear/Shoe Commercial
A [adjective] [duration] commercial for [shoe type]. The shoe [lands / drops / steps] onto a [surface — reflective / textured / wet] surface. [Camera action — slow orbit / tracking shot / dramatic angle]. [Environmental details — splashing water / floating particles / dust clouds]. [Lighting setup]. [Color grading — vibrant / moody / minimal]. Athletic, dynamic energy. High-speed camera feel.
Check out this Air Max footwear prompt and this shoe landing prompt for real-world examples of this template in action.
Beverage Commercial
A refreshing [duration] commercial for [beverage type]. [Hero moment — bottle opens / liquid pours / ice drops into glass]. [Sensory details — condensation droplets / fizzing bubbles / citrus slices]. Camera [movement]. [Setting — outdoor / studio / kitchen]. [Lighting — bright and clean / warm and cozy]. [Color palette — vibrant / cool / natural]. Clean, thirst-quenching feel. High production value.
For inspiration, explore this Coca-Cola advertisement, this Sprite commercial, and this Pocari Sweat commercial.
Food & Beverage Templates
Macro Food Photography
Extreme close-up macro shot of [food item] [action — being cut / dripping / melting / assembling]. [Surface/background]. [Texture details — juice droplets / steam / frost / crumbs]. [Lighting — moody side light / bright overhead / warm natural]. Shallow depth of field, only [specific element] in sharp focus. Ultra-realistic, magazine-quality food photography. ASMR-style visual appeal.
Example:
Extreme close-up macro shot of a ripe mango being sliced, golden juice dripping from the blade. Dark slate surface with scattered mango seeds. Visible fiber texture and glistening moisture on the flesh. Moody side lighting with a single softbox. Shallow depth of field, only the cutting plane in sharp focus. Ultra-realistic, magazine-quality food photography. ASMR-style visual appeal.
This template mirrors the approach used in this dragon fruit macro cut prompt.
Food Commercial (Short-Form)
A [duration] vertical [9:16] premium food commercial for [food item/brand]. [Opening shot — close-up of the food / ingredient assembly]. [Hero moment — the money shot of the dish]. [Finishing touches — garnish / sauce drizzle / steam]. [Camera movement]. [Lighting — warm kitchen / studio clean / moody restaurant]. Appetizing, craveable, social-media-ready. Professional food styling.
Explore this 10-second vertical food commercial for a real example of this format.
3D Cinematic Menu
A [customer / hand] opens a [menu / cookbook / tablet]. The [food items] magically [emerge / pop out / float up] as 3D [holographic / miniature / realistic] projections. Each dish [rotates / sizzles / steams] in mid-air. [Ambient lighting — warm restaurant / bright café / dark upscale]. Camera [slowly zooms in / tracks the dishes]. Whimsical, premium, interactive feel.
See this 3D cinematic menu prompt for a proven implementation.
Coffee/Latte Content
A warm, inviting [duration] [commercial / social media clip] for [coffee type]. [Barista's hands / automatic machine] [pours / brews / froths]. [Latte art / crema / steam details]. Camera [movement — rises from cup / slow push-in / overhead]. Natural [morning / afternoon] window light. [Warm / clean / moody] color temperature. Cozy, artisanal, premium feel.
Use this coffee latte commercial prompt as a reference for this template.
Skincare & Personal Care Templates
Skincare Texture Commercial
A clean, fresh [duration] commercial for [skincare product]. [Texture application — gel spreads on skin / cream dollop / serum drop]. [Sensory details — dewy glow / moisture droplets / silky texture]. [Ingredient visuals — aloe leaves / water splash / botanical elements]. Camera [macro close-up / slow push-in]. [Lighting — clean clinical / warm natural / soft diffused]. Fresh, hydrating, premium skincare aesthetic.
Reference this Vaseline Intensive Care prompt and this Head & Shoulders prompt for proven skincare prompt structures.
Hair Care Commercial
A luxurious [duration] hair care commercial. [Subject] [flips / runs fingers through / shakes] their [hair description — long, shiny, flowing]. [Movement details — each strand catches light / silk-like motion / slow-motion cascade]. Camera [orbits / tracks / dollies in]. [Studio — clean white / soft gradient]. [Lighting — rim light / backlight for shine]. Ultra-slow motion, silky, premium beauty commercial feel.
Cinematic Storytelling Templates
Surreal/Magical Realism
A [mood] cinematic scene. [Subject] [performs impossible/magical action — steps out of a painting / walks on water / time reverses]. [Transition effect — reality shifts / environment transforms / boundaries dissolve]. Camera [follows / reveals / orbits]. [Lighting evolves — from dark to bright / warm to cool]. [Color grading — ethereal / dramatic / dreamlike]. Cinematic, surreal, visually stunning.
This template draws from this “stepped out of the screen” prompt for its approach to impossible visuals.
First-Person POV
One continuous [static / moving] first-person POV shot. Camera [remains fixed while environment changes / moves through the scene]. [Environment description — starts in X, transitions to Y]. [Sensory details — what the viewer would feel / hear / see]. [Atmospheric elements — weather / lighting / particles]. Seamless, immersive, no cuts. Photorealistic rendering.
See this continuous first-person POV prompt for a tested example.
Miniature/Diorama Scene
A [tilt-shift / miniature] scene of [subject — tiny chef / miniature city / small figures]. [Action — cooking / building / exploring] on a [surface — wooden table / bookshelf / desk]. [Scale contrast — giant food / oversized objects / massive environment]. [Lighting — warm overhead / natural window / spotlit]. Shallow depth of field, toylike atmosphere. Whimsical, charming, detailed.
Check out this miniature soup dumpling prompt for a delightful example.
Fashion & Lifestyle Templates
Fashion Editorial
A [style — high fashion / streetwear / minimalist] editorial video. A [model description] walks / poses / turns in a [location — urban street / white studio / industrial space]. [Clothing details — flowing fabric / structured silhouette / layered textures]. Camera [tracking shot / slow-motion capture / editorial angles]. [Lighting — golden hour / studio strobe / natural]. [Mood — powerful / elegant / edgy]. Magazine-quality, editorial feel.
Lifestyle/Social Media
A [duration] [vertical/square] social media clip. [Subject — young professional / influencer / couple] [engages in activity — morning routine / workout / cooking]. [Setting — modern apartment / outdoor café / gym]. [Energy — relaxed / energetic / aspirational]. Natural lighting, warm tones. [Platform aesthetic — Instagram / TikTok / YouTube Shorts]. Authentic, relatable, aspirational.
Beverage & Alcohol Templates
Craft Beer/Spirits
A moody, atmospheric [duration] commercial for [beverage]. [Pour action — golden liquid fills glass / ice clinks in tumbler / foam rises]. [Sensory details — condensation / bubbles / color gradient]. [Setting — dimly lit bar / rustic brewery / rooftop at sunset]. Camera [slow push-in / overhead pour shot / close-up of glass]. Warm amber lighting with deep shadows. Sophisticated, adult, premium.
How to Customize Templates
Each template above has bracketed placeholders [like this]. Here’s how to fill them in:
- Duration: 5, 8, 10, 15, or 20 seconds
- Subject details: Be as specific as possible — age, clothing, features
- Action: Use vivid, dynamic verbs
- Setting: Include surface materials, architecture, time of day
- Lighting: Describe direction, warmth, and intensity
- Style references: Name specific films, directors, or aesthetics
- Technical specs: Resolution, frame rate, aspect ratio
Where to Find More Templates
The templates above cover the most popular video categories, but the creative possibilities are endless. For thousands more community-tested templates, visit VideosPrompt — where creators share, rate, and remix prompts for Seedance and other leading AI video models.
You can also explore advanced prompting techniques through the Seedance 2.0 prompting guide and find curated free Seedance prompts for additional inspiration.
Start Creating Now
Pick the template that matches your project, customize it with your details, and generate your first video. Then iterate — adjust the wording, swap the lighting, change the camera angle — until you get exactly what you want.
Ready to explore more? Browse the full library of community-rated prompt templates at videosprompt.org and discover what’s possible with Seedance AI video generation.
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