Multi-Reference Video with Seedance 2 Mini
Seedance 2 Mini Reference-to-Video generates consistent videos from up to 9 reference images, 3 reference videos, and 3 audio tracks. Reference subjects directly in your prompt as 'image 1', 'video 1', etc. for character consistency and motion transfer — at ByteDance's fast, affordable Mini pricing.
What makes Seedance 2 Mini Reference-to-Video different
Up to 15 pieces of reference media
Feed the model up to 9 reference images, 3 reference videos (15 seconds combined), and 3 audio tracks in one generation. Images lock characters, products, and styles; videos transfer motion and pacing; audio can drive lip-sync and timing. That is full Seedance 2 multimodal referencing at the family's lowest price.
Character consistency you can afford to iterate on
Reference-driven generation usually takes several attempts to dial in. At about $0.06-$0.12 per second, Mini makes those attempts cheap: a 5-second 720p test costs about $0.61, so you can refine how the model uses your references without watching the budget drain — then keep the recipe.
Address references directly in the prompt
Your prompt names the media it should use — 'the woman from image 1 walks through the scene from image 2, moving like video 1'. That explicit addressing keeps multi-character scenes untangled and makes generations reproducible: swap image 1 for a new face and the rest of the shot holds.
A budget on-ramp to reference workflows
Mini is the tier to learn reference-to-video on. Once a reference set works, the same board can route it to standard Seedance 2 Reference to Video for 1080p output, or to Seedance 2.5, which extends the ceiling to 30 images, 10 videos, and 30-second durations — no re-uploading, since your references already live on the Scenetra canvas.
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Open PlaygroundParameters
| Parameter | Type | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prompt | text | Reference your media in the prompt as 'image 1', 'video 1', 'audio 1', etc. | — |
| Reference Images | image upload | Up to 9 reference images for character consistency, style, and composition. | — |
| Reference Videos | video upload | Up to 3 reference videos (≤15s total) for motion transfer and style. | — |
| Reference Audio | audio upload | Up to 3 audio files for audio-driven generation and lip-sync. | — |
| Duration | select | Length of the generated video in seconds.4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 | 5 |
| Resolution | select | Output video resolution.480p · 720p | 720p |
| Aspect Ratio | select | Video aspect ratio (defaults to matching the primary reference media).auto · 21:9 · 16:9 · 4:3 · 1:1 · 3:4 · 9:16 | auto |
| Generate Audio | select | Generate synchronized audio with the video.false · true | true |
Pricing
From $0.06 per second
Pay per generation — only pay for what you use.
480p
$0.06/s
per second
720p
$0.12/s
per second
What a video costs
| Duration | 480p | 720p |
|---|---|---|
| 5 seconds | $0.29 | $0.61 |
| 10 seconds | $0.57 | $1.22 |
Use cases
Characters & AI influencers
- Consistent character series
- Outfit and scene swaps
- Multi-character skits
- Persona tests at low cost
Brand & product
- On-model product videos
- Brand style transfer
- Mascot animations
- Campaign variant batches
Motion & choreography
- Motion transfer from clips
- Dance and action pacing
- Camera-move mimicry
- Music-driven timing tests
Audio-driven clips
- Lip-sync from a voice track
- Beat-matched edits
- Narrated scene tests
- Dialogue continuity checks
Related models
Seedance 2 Reference-to-Video
Generate videos from up to 9 reference images, 3 reference videos, and 3 audio tracks with Seedance 2.0 by ByteDance. Mention references in your prompt — 'image 1', 'video 1' — for character consistency, motion transfer, and audio-driven lip-sync, at resolutions up to 1080p.
View model →Seedance 2.5 Reference-to-Video
Generate videos from up to 30 reference images, 10 reference videos, and 10 audio tracks with Seedance 2.5 by ByteDance. Cite references directly in your prompt as @Image1, @Video1, @Audio1. Unique to 2.5: audio-only referencing — a single music or voice track can drive visual pacing, beat matching, and lip-sync.
View model →Happy Horse Reference-to-Video
Alibaba's Happy Horse reference-to-video generates videos from 1-9 reference images. Reference each subject in your prompt as character1, character2, ... character9 (order matches your uploaded images) for consistent multi-character scenes. 720p or 1080p output, 3-15 second durations.
View model →Grok Reference-to-Video
Generate videos with consistent subject appearance from up to 7 reference images using xAI's Grok Imagine Video. Reference each image in your prompt as @Image1, @Image2, etc. for style and content guidance.
View model →Frequently asked questions
What is Seedance 2 Mini Reference to Video?+
It is the reference-driven mode of ByteDance's Seedance 2 Mini: instead of (or alongside) a text prompt, you supply up to 9 reference images, 3 reference videos, and 3 audio tracks, and the model generates a new 4-15 second video that keeps your characters, styles, motion, or audio timing consistent. On Scenetra it runs as a node in the visual workflow editor.
How many reference images and videos can I use?+
Up to 9 reference images, up to 3 reference videos totaling 15 seconds or less, and up to 3 audio files — all in a single generation. Refer to them in the prompt as 'image 1', 'video 2', 'audio 1' and so on, so the model knows which reference plays which role.
Can I try it for free?+
Yes — Scenetra gives new accounts free welcome credits and a 7-day trial, and Mini's pricing makes them go far: a 5-second 720p reference generation is about $0.61. After that it is pay-per-generation from your credit balance, with no subscription gate.
How much does Seedance 2 Mini reference to video cost?+
The same rate as Mini's other modes: about $0.06 per second at 480p and $0.12 per second at 720p, regardless of how many references you attach. A 10-second 720p generation is about $1.22.
How is Mini's reference mode different from Seedance 2.5 Reference to Video?+
Capacity and price. Mini accepts up to 9 images, 3 videos, and 3 audio tracks, with durations of 4-15 seconds at up to 720p. Seedance 2.5 raises that to 30 images, 10 videos, and 10 audio tracks with durations up to 30 seconds — at roughly two and a half times Mini's per-second rate. Prototype on Mini, scale up on 2.5 when the shot demands it.
Can audio drive the video?+
Yes — attach up to 3 audio files and reference them in the prompt, and the model can use a voice track for lip-sync or a music track for pacing. The generated video also ships with its own synchronized audio by default, which you can toggle off.
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