Creator guide
AI Video Generator: create short clips from text prompts
The Auto Seedance AI Video Generator is built for turning a described scene into a short video clip. It is useful when you need a visual shot for a story, advertisement, explainer, social post, product concept, or larger edited video.
1. Describe the shot
Write what should happen in the scene, including the main subject, movement, environment, time of day, camera motion, and visual style. Think of the prompt as directions for a cinematographer.
2. Choose duration and framing
Select the available duration, resolution, and aspect ratio for the destination. Vertical framing is useful for Shorts and Reels, while landscape is commonly used for YouTube and presentations.
3. Add references when appropriate
Reference images or other supported inputs can help establish appearance, composition, or creative direction. Only upload material you have the right to use.
4. Inspect the generated clip
AI video can introduce continuity errors, unwanted motion, incorrect objects, or audio issues. Review every clip before using it in a public or commercial project.
Practical use cases
Useful applications include social video shots, product demonstrations, advertising concepts, cinematic transitions, educational visuals, story scenes, background footage, and creative prototypes. Generated media should be reviewed for accuracy and rights issues before publication.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a good text-to-video prompt?
Describe the subject and action first, then add the environment, camera movement, lighting, visual style, and important constraints. Specific scene direction generally produces more controllable results.
Which aspect ratio should I choose?
Use vertical video for Shorts, TikTok, and Reels; landscape for standard YouTube and many presentations; and square when the destination specifically benefits from a 1:1 composition.
Can AI video be used for commercial work?
Commercial use depends on your plan, the selected model provider's terms, the rights to any references you provide, and applicable law. Review those terms before publishing paid or branded work.