Generate cinematic videos from text with Seedance 2.1. Improved scene coherence, richer motion, and sharper prompt adherence at up to 1080p. Try free — pay per generation, no subscription.
About this model
Seedance 2.1 Text-to-Video generates high-quality cinematic video clips directly from text descriptions. Building on the strengths of v1.5, this model delivers significantly improved scene coherence, richer atmospheric motion, and more precise interpretation of complex prompts. Whether you need sweeping cinematic sequences, dynamic action shots, or detailed environmental animations, Seedance 2.1 T2V produces compelling results at up to 1080p with native audio synthesis support.
Cost analysis
| Provider | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| muapi | $0.40 per generation | Pay per generation. No subscription required. |
| Fal.ai | Not available | Seedance 2.1 is not yet available on Fal.ai. |
| Replicate | Not available | Seedance 2.1 is not yet available on Replicate. |
Pay per generation. No subscription required.
Seedance 2.1 is not yet available on Fal.ai.
Seedance 2.1 is not yet available on Replicate.
* Competitor pricing is estimated based on similar model architectures and usage tiers.
Configuration schema
| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prompt | string | Text prompt describing the video scene and motion. | A colossal floating city drifts above luminous clouds at dusk, golden energy streams flowing between its towers, cinematic wide shot with subtle camera push, epic atmospheric lighting. |
| Aspect Ratio | Enum (6 options) | Aspect ratio of the output video. | 16:9 |
| Duration | int | The duration of the generated video in seconds. | 5 |
| Resolution | Enum (3 options) | Output video resolution. | 720p |
| Generate Audio | boolean | Whether to generate audio for the video. | true |
| Camera Fixed | boolean | Whether to fix the camera position. | false |
Text prompt describing the video scene and motion.
A colossal floating city drifts above luminous clouds at dusk, golden energy streams flowing between its towers, cinematic wide shot with subtle camera push, epic atmospheric lighting.Aspect ratio of the output video.
16:9The duration of the generated video in seconds.
5Output video resolution.
720pWhether to generate audio for the video.
trueWhether to fix the camera position.
falseDeveloper documentation
Write a Detailed Prompt
Configure Video Parameters
aspect_ratio (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, or 21:9).resolution to 480p, 720p, or 1080p.duration between 4 and 12 seconds.Optional Settings
generate_audio for ambient audio.camera_fixed to true for a static camera perspective.Submit and Retrieve
seedance-2.1-t2v and poll until status is completed.Frequently asked
Seedance 2.1 T2V excels at cinematic environments — sweeping landscapes, sci-fi settings, fantasy worlds, and atmospheric interiors. It performs well with complex lighting descriptions and multi-element scenes.
Videos can range from 4 to 12 seconds in duration, set via the `duration` parameter.
Yes. Set `generate_audio` to true and the model will produce scene-appropriate ambient audio alongside the video.
Seedance 2.1 T2V supports 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, and 21:9 aspect ratios.