Seedance 1.0 recently added support for multi-shot video generation, and the results are honestly stunning.

With only a single image, it can now create dynamic videos with multiple cuts and camera angles, all while keeping characters and backgrounds stable and coherent.

I tried it with a variety of image styles to see how well it performs and how natural the output feels. To guide Seedance in separating each shot, I used the tag [cut] between scene descriptions in the prompt. This helped the model understand where one shot ends and the next begins.

Curious how it worked? Let’s find out! (Spoiler: it’s better than I expected.)

Made with: wavespeed.ai

Behind the process:

1. Anime

Prompt:

A young girl stands still on a cobblestone road, suddenly turning her head in surprise.

[cut] Wide shot from behind her — in the far distance, dark smoke rises above the trees beyond the village rooftops.

[cut] Close-up of the girl — she gasps, covering her mouth with one hand, her eyes filled with shock and fear.

2. Anime

Prompt:

A girl in a school uniform runs through the street at sunset, tears streaming down her cheeks.

[cut] She yells desperately toward someone ahead — her voice cracks with emotion.

[cut] Not far ahead, a boy in a school uniform slows his steps and glances back at her, his expression unreadable in the golden light.

[cut] Close-up of the crying girl — she screams the other boy’s name again, her voice echoing in the empty street.

3. Retro-futuristic graphic novel

Prompt:

An astronaut and a space cat sit quietly on a bench under a starry sky, each holding a cup.

[cut] The astronaut turns slightly toward the cat and raises his cup.

[cut] The cat lifts its cup with a paw, mirroring the gesture.

[cut] Close-up shot of the two cups clinking together — a crisp “cheers” sound echoes in the still Martian air.

4. Salvador Dali-inspired art

Prompt:

A ballerina in white spins gracefully atop a giant lily pad floating on a still lake under a golden sky.

[cut] She lifts one arm as if beckoning the wind — the ripples shimmer gently around her.

[cut] The camera pans upward to reveal a lion resting on a cloud, its gaze calm and watchful.

[cut] The ballerina pauses mid-pose and slowly looks toward the lion. The sky swirls like a dream.

5. Vector cartoon

Prompt:

A cheerful panda in a colorful tracksuit strikes a cool pose in the middle of a sunny skatepark.

[cut] The panda spins into a one-handed handstand, legs kicking out with flair.

[cut] Close-up of the panda’s smiling face — it winks playfully at the camera mid-spin.

[cut] It lands on both feet and throws both arms up in a “ta-da!” pose as the background crowd cheers.

6. Realistic

Prompt:

A boy in a white shirt and blue jeans walks down a city street, hands in pockets.

[cut] He slows down as he passes a bicycle shop — a vintage-style bike in the window catches his eye.

[cut] Close-up of his face — he stops, staring. The city noise fades slightly.

[cut] The screen shifts subtly to black-and-white. A memory flickers: a younger version of the boy, laughing as he rides a similar bike down a sunny suburban street.

[cut] Back to the present. The boy blinks, then gives a small smile — soft light hits the window as he turns to keep walking.

7. Anime

Prompt:

People pass by a small puppy sitting quietly in a cardboard box on the sidewalk — no one notices.

[cut] An elderly woman slows down, surprised as she spots the puppy.

[cut] The puppy’s eyes light up — it wags its tail and perks up, recognizing her.

[cut] Close-up of the woman’s face — her surprised expression softens into a gentle smile.

✅ Takeaways

  • You can now create multi-shot videos with just one image using Seedance 1.0.
  • Adding [cut] in the prompt helps Seedance understand when to change shots.
  • The model keeps characters and backgrounds stable across different angles.
  • Output quality holds up across different visual styles, even with just a single image.

🌱 Final Thoughts

What impressed me most was how naturally the transitions worked, even without multiple source images.

With just one frame and a clear idea, I could build something that felt dynamic and intentional.

The idea that I can now create videos or animations on my own (quickly and with minimal tools) feels like a turning point.

As this kind of technology improves, I can only imagine how much more accessible and powerful creative storytelling will become.

If you’re curious, it’s worth trying for yourself.