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Seedance 2.0: create AI animation from text and references

Create 4–15-second AI animation shots with Seedance 2.0. Use 720p output and character and motion references to test dialogue, action and product shots, then arrange them in Toonkit’s storyboard. Explore related workflows: AI storyboard and text to video.

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What is Seedance 2.0 and how do you use it in Toonkit?

Seedance 2.0 is ByteDance’s joint video-and-audio generation model with text, image, video and audio inputs. In Toonkit it generates 4–15 seconds at 720p, with up to 9 image, 3 video and 3 audio references. Official ByteDance model information

In the playground, choose Text to video, Image to video, first/last frames or reference-based generation. Check the options shown for your model and input mode, then continue with the generated shots in the storyboard and canvas. Connect text, reference images and generation nodes in Toonkit Canvas, and continue your creative workflow through conversation in AI tools connected to Toonkit MCP.

AI animation series

Choose character sheets and backgrounds and reuse them across scenes. Keep the same references while changing actions and camera direction to create an AI animation series. Compare each result to check continuity. Explore related workflows: AI storyboard and text to video.

AI animation series

Action sequence tests

Test action shots by describing the start and end of the action, movement direction and camera motion. Use video references or previz exported from 3D Dummy. Split complex actions into short shots to identify what needs revision. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.

Short-form content

Prepare product and brand references for short-form videos and ads. Choose an aspect ratio for your channel and compare different directions by changing the prompt. Review dialogue, music and effects and finish them in editing. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.

Define scenes with image, video and audio references

Use images for characters and style, video for action and camera direction, and audio for sound references. Describe each reference’s role in your prompt. Check individual-file and combined-duration limits in the upload interface. Up to 9 images, 3 videos and 3 audio clips are supported. Video/audio references run 2–15 seconds each, with separate total limits of 15 seconds for video and audio. Check the selected model’s upload interface. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.

Input interface with character, animal and background reference images

Seedance 2.0 — AI video creation steps

STEP 1

Choose a model and input mode

Select Seedance 2.0 in playground video generation. Start from text or choose an image, first and last frames, or multiple references. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.

Choose a model and input mode
STEP 2

Set the prompt, references and generation options

Describe subject, setting, action and camera, then add references. For first/last-frame generation, set both endpoint images. Review duration, resolution, ratio, audio and the displayed credits before generating. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.

Set the prompt, references and generation options
STEP 3

Generate scenes and compare results

Check character appearance, motion, camera and sound. Adjust the prompt or references and regenerate when needed. Test individual shots to reduce rework across the full project. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.

Generate scenes and compare results
STEP 4

Finish with storyboard and canvas

Arrange shots in the storyboard or connect references and generation nodes on the canvas. Select footage, edit duration and transitions, then export the final video.

Finish with storyboard and canvas

Why use Toonkit for Seedance 2.0 AI animation?

Connect character preparation, generation, shot review and editing. Test ideas in the playground, then continue across scenes in the storyboard and canvas.

Character sheet with front, side, back and facial views

Character consistency that holds

Choose character sheets and backgrounds and reuse them across scenes. Keep the same references while changing actions and camera direction to create an AI animation series. Compare each result to check continuity. Explore related workflows: AI storyboard and text to video.

Menu for choosing a video generation model

Define scenes with image, video and audio references

Use images for characters and style, video for action and camera direction, and audio for sound references. Describe each reference’s role in your prompt. Check individual-file and combined-duration limits in the upload interface. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.

Canvas connecting reference images and generation nodes

Finish with storyboard and canvas

Arrange shots in the storyboard or connect references and generation nodes on the canvas. Select footage, edit duration and transitions, then export the final video.

Connect Toonkit MCP

Connect references and generation nodes with MCP

Ask a connected AI agent to arrange references and generation nodes on your canvas. MCP can retrieve model inputs and credit prices and connect references for Seedance 2.0 shots. Connect Toonkit MCP

FAQ

Is Seedance 2.0 available now?

Yes. It is currently selectable in Toonkit’s playground, canvas and shot generation.

What is Seedance 2.0 and how do you use it in Toonkit?

Seedance 2.0 is ByteDance’s joint video-and-audio generation model with text, image, video and audio inputs. In Toonkit it generates 4–15 seconds at 720p, with up to 9 image, 3 video and 3 audio references. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.

Which durations and resolutions does Toonkit support?

Current Seedance 2.0 settings offer 4–15 seconds at 720p. Text/reference generation supports 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16 and 21:9; image and first/last-frame modes derive the ratio from the input. Check the selector before generating. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.

How many references can I use?

Up to 9 images, 3 videos and 3 audio clips are supported. Video/audio references run 2–15 seconds each, with separate total limits of 15 seconds for video and audio. Check the selected model’s upload interface. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.

How do Seedance 2.0 and 2.5 differ?

In Toonkit, 2.0 offers 4–15 seconds at 720p; 2.5 offers 4–30 seconds at 480p/720p/1080p. Reference limits increase from 9 images, 3 videos and 3 audios to 30, 10 and 10. Compare duration, references and estimated credits. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.

How do I check the generation cost?

Credits depend on model, resolution, duration and video references. Check the estimate shown on the generation button rather than assuming a fixed per-second price or unlimited use. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.

Are all official editing and extension features in Toonkit?

Official model capabilities and Toonkit’s available controls differ. Use the modes and reference inputs currently shown. You can use images or videos exported from 3D Dummy as references; this does not imply raw 3D-file input or dedicated segment-editing and automatic-extension controls. Explore related workflows: image to video and AI character creator.

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