Seedance 2.0 Standard — Reference To Video

Create Seedance 2.0 Standard — Reference To Video

curl --request POST \
  --url https://api.apisale.ai/v1/run/bytedance/seedance-2.0/reference-to-video \
  --header 'Authorization: <api-key>' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '
{
  "input": {
    "prompt": "Using the reference look, create a dramatic tracking shot through misty mountain ridges at sunrise, volumetric light, epic scale, photoreal cinematic motion @Image1",
    "duration": "5",
    "resolution": "720p",
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "generate_audio": false,
    "image_urls": [
      "https://assets.apisale.ai/temp/2026/07/18/d1f0674f-1f79-48d2-ad1b-4ef53f623fc0.png"
    ]
  }
}
'

import requests

url = "https://api.apisale.ai/v1/run/bytedance/seedance-2.0/reference-to-video"

payload = { "input": {
        "prompt": "Using the reference look, create a dramatic tracking shot through misty mountain ridges at sunrise, volumetric light, epic scale, photoreal cinematic motion @Image1",
        "duration": "5",
        "resolution": "720p",
        "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
        "generate_audio": False,
        "image_urls": ["https://assets.apisale.ai/temp/2026/07/18/d1f0674f-1f79-48d2-ad1b-4ef53f623fc0.png"]
    } }
headers = {
    "Authorization": "<api-key>",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

response = requests.post(url, json=payload, headers=headers)

print(response.text)

const options = {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {Authorization: '<api-key>', 'Content-Type': 'application/json'},
  body: JSON.stringify({
    input: {
      prompt: 'Using the reference look, create a dramatic tracking shot through misty mountain ridges at sunrise, volumetric light, epic scale, photoreal cinematic motion @Image1',
      duration: '5',
      resolution: '720p',
      aspect_ratio: '16:9',
      generate_audio: false,
      image_urls: [
        'https://assets.apisale.ai/temp/2026/07/18/d1f0674f-1f79-48d2-ad1b-4ef53f623fc0.png'
      ]
    }
  })
};

fetch('https://api.apisale.ai/v1/run/bytedance/seedance-2.0/reference-to-video', options)
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(res => console.log(res))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

{
  "run_id": "<string>",
  "endpoint": "<string>",
  "model": "<string>",
  "capability": "<string>",
  "mode": "<string>",
  "status": "queued",
  "created_at": "2023-11-07T05:31:56Z",
  "output": {},
  "error": {
    "type": "<string>",
    "code": 123,
    "message": "<string>"
  },
  "billing": {
    "amount": "<string>",
    "currency": "usd"
  },
  "started_at": "2023-11-07T05:31:56Z",
  "completed_at": "2023-11-07T05:31:56Z",
  "elapsed_ms": 123
}

POST

run

bytedance

seedance-2.0

reference-to-video

Create Seedance 2.0 Standard — Reference To Video

curl --request POST \
  --url https://api.apisale.ai/v1/run/bytedance/seedance-2.0/reference-to-video \
  --header 'Authorization: <api-key>' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '
{
  "input": {
    "prompt": "Using the reference look, create a dramatic tracking shot through misty mountain ridges at sunrise, volumetric light, epic scale, photoreal cinematic motion @Image1",
    "duration": "5",
    "resolution": "720p",
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "generate_audio": false,
    "image_urls": [
      "https://assets.apisale.ai/temp/2026/07/18/d1f0674f-1f79-48d2-ad1b-4ef53f623fc0.png"
    ]
  }
}
'

import requests

url = "https://api.apisale.ai/v1/run/bytedance/seedance-2.0/reference-to-video"

payload = { "input": {
        "prompt": "Using the reference look, create a dramatic tracking shot through misty mountain ridges at sunrise, volumetric light, epic scale, photoreal cinematic motion @Image1",
        "duration": "5",
        "resolution": "720p",
        "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
        "generate_audio": False,
        "image_urls": ["https://assets.apisale.ai/temp/2026/07/18/d1f0674f-1f79-48d2-ad1b-4ef53f623fc0.png"]
    } }
headers = {
    "Authorization": "<api-key>",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

response = requests.post(url, json=payload, headers=headers)

print(response.text)

const options = {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {Authorization: '<api-key>', 'Content-Type': 'application/json'},
  body: JSON.stringify({
    input: {
      prompt: 'Using the reference look, create a dramatic tracking shot through misty mountain ridges at sunrise, volumetric light, epic scale, photoreal cinematic motion @Image1',
      duration: '5',
      resolution: '720p',
      aspect_ratio: '16:9',
      generate_audio: false,
      image_urls: [
        'https://assets.apisale.ai/temp/2026/07/18/d1f0674f-1f79-48d2-ad1b-4ef53f623fc0.png'
      ]
    }
  })
};

fetch('https://api.apisale.ai/v1/run/bytedance/seedance-2.0/reference-to-video', options)
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(res => console.log(res))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

{
  "run_id": "<string>",
  "endpoint": "<string>",
  "model": "<string>",
  "capability": "<string>",
  "mode": "<string>",
  "status": "queued",
  "created_at": "2023-11-07T05:31:56Z",
  "output": {},
  "error": {
    "type": "<string>",
    "code": 123,
    "message": "<string>"
  },
  "billing": {
    "amount": "<string>",
    "currency": "usd"
  },
  "started_at": "2023-11-07T05:31:56Z",
  "completed_at": "2023-11-07T05:31:56Z",
  "elapsed_ms": 123
}

Overview

ByteDance Seedance 2.0 multimodal cinematic video; Standard/Fast tiers. Optimized for reference to video via apisale.

Docs = API contract + Try it (snapshot). Explore = browser playground. Model page = product examples.

Endpoint

POST https://api.apisale.ai/v1/run/bytedance/seedance-2.0/reference-to-video


Model slug	`bytedance/seedance-2.0/reference-to-video`
Category	Reference to Video (`reference-to-video`)
Lab	Bytedance
Tier	Standard
Mode	async

Pricing

From $0.029/sec apisale price is 30% below the vendor’s official list price.

Tier	Unit	Official price	apisale price
Seedance 2.0 Ref 480p without video input	second	$0.068	$0.048
Seedance 2.0 Ref 720p without video input	second	$0.146	$0.102
Seedance 2.0 Ref 1080p without video input	second	$0.364	$0.255
Seedance 2.0 Ref 480p with video input, 0.6x multiplier	second	$0.041	$0.029
Seedance 2.0 Ref 720p with video input, official discounted price	second	$0.089	$0.062
Seedance 2.0 Ref 1080p with video input, 0.6x multiplier	second	$0.222	$0.155

Official price = vendor list price. apisale price = what you pay through apisale.

Volume tiers

Seedance 2.0 Ref 480p without video input —

5000+ →

0.043 Seedance 2.0 Ref 720p without video input —

5000+ →

0.092 Seedance 2.0 Ref 1080p without video input —

5000+ →

0.230 Seedance 2.0 Ref 480p with video input, 0.6x multiplier —

5000+ →

0.026 Seedance 2.0 Ref 720p with video input, official discounted price —

5000+ →

0.056 Seedance 2.0 Ref 1080p with video input, 0.6x multiplier —

5000+ →

0.140

Request

{‌
  "input": {‌
    "prompt": "Using the reference look, create a dramatic tracking shot through misty mountain ridges at sunrise, volumetric light, epic scale, photoreal cinematic motion @Image1",
    "duration": "5",
    "resolution": "720p",
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "generate_audio": false,
    "image_urls": [
      "https://assets.apisale.ai/temp/2026/07/18/d1f0674f-1f79-48d2-ad1b-4ef53f623fc0.png"
    ]
  }
}

Parameters

Fields marked * are required. Use Authorization: Key YOUR_API_KEY for REST.

number

Optional random seed for reproducibility.

string

required

Text prompt for video generation. Maximum 2000 characters.

string

Default: 4 Values: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

array

Reference audio (up to 3 tracks, combined duration <=15s).

array

Reference images; cite as @Image1 in prompt (1-9).

string

Default: 720p Values: 480p, 720p, 1080p

array

Reference videos (up to 3 clips, combined 2-15s).

string

Optional end-user identifier for abuse tracking.

string

Default: auto Values: auto, 21:9, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 3:4, 9:16

boolean

Default: true

string

Optional HTTPS webhook when the run reaches a terminal state.

boolean

Block until completion (same Run response shape).

Input schema

{‌
  "params": {‌
    "seed": {‌
      "type": "int",
      "description": "Optional random seed for reproducibility."
    },
    "prompt": {‌
      "type": "string",
      "required": true,
      "max_length": 2000,
      "description": "Text prompt for video generation. Maximum 2000 characters."
    },
    "duration": {‌
      "type": "enum",
      "values": [
        "4",
        "5",
        "6",
        "7",
        "8",
        "9",
        "10",
        "11",
        "12",
        "13",
        "14",
        "15"
      ],
      "default": "4"
    },
    "audio_urls": {‌
      "type": "array<media>",
      "max_items": 3,
      "description": "Reference audio (up to 3 tracks, combined duration <=15s)."
    },
    "image_urls": {‌
      "type": "array<media>",
      "max_items": 9,
      "min_items": 1,
      "description": "Reference images; cite as @Image1 in prompt (1-9)."
    },
    "resolution": {‌
      "type": "enum",
      "values": [
        "480p",
        "720p",
        "1080p"
      ],
      "default": "720p"
    },
    "video_urls": {‌
      "type": "array<media>",
      "max_items": 3,
      "description": "Reference videos (up to 3 clips, combined 2-15s)."
    },
    "end_user_id": {‌
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Optional end-user identifier for abuse tracking."
    },
    "aspect_ratio": {‌
      "type": "enum",
      "values": [
        "auto",
        "21:9",
        "16:9",
        "4:3",
        "1:1",
        "3:4",
        "9:16"
      ],
      "default": "auto"
    },
    "generate_audio": {‌
      "type": "bool",
      "default": true
    }
  }
}

Submit response

Returns a Run with run_id. Poll with GET /v1/runs/{run_id} or use Try it above.

string

required

Unique run ID — save for polling and webhooks.

string

required

queued (async) or terminal state for sync runs.

object

Result when status is succeeded — see Output schema below.

Example (async submit)

{
  "run_id": "run_550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
  "endpoint": "bytedance/seedance-2.0/reference-to-video",
  "model": "reference-to-video",
  "capability": "video",
  "mode": "reference-to-video",
  "status": "queued",
  "output": null,
  "error": null,
  "billing": null,
  "created_at": "2026-06-27T12:00:00.000Z",
  "started_at": null,
  "completed_at": null,
  "elapsed_ms": null
}

Full lifecycle: Runs lifecycle.

Output

When status is succeeded, output follows this schema:

Output schema

{‌
  "type": "object",
  "example": {‌
    "videos": [
      {‌
        "url": "https://cdn.mountsea.ai/tasks/ms-example/0.mp4"
      }
    ]
  },
  "required": [
    "videos"
  ],
  "properties": {‌
    "videos": {‌
      "type": "array",
      "items": {‌
        "type": "object",
        "required": [
          "url"
        ],
        "properties": {‌
          "url": {‌
            "type": "string",
            "format": "uri"
          }
        }
      }
    }
  },
  "description": "Succeeded task output: single video URL."
}

Example

curl -X POST "https://api.apisale.ai/v1/run/bytedance/seedance-2.0/reference-to-video" \
  -H "Authorization: Key YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "input": {
    "prompt": "Using the reference look, create a dramatic tracking shot through misty mountain ridges at sunrise, volumetric light, epic scale, photoreal cinematic motion @Image1",
    "duration": "5",
    "resolution": "720p",
    "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
    "generate_audio": false,
    "image_urls": [
      "https://assets.apisale.ai/temp/2026/07/18/d1f0674f-1f79-48d2-ad1b-4ef53f623fc0.png"
    ]
  }
}'

Authorizations

Authorization

string

header

required

Key sk-... (native REST) or Bearer sk-... (vendor SDKs)

Body

application/json

input

object

required

Show child attributes

Example:

{
  "prompt": "Using the reference look, create a dramatic tracking shot through misty mountain ridges at sunrise, volumetric light, epic scale, photoreal cinematic motion @Image1",
  "duration": "5",
  "resolution": "720p",
  "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
  "generate_audio": false,
  "image_urls": [
    "https://assets.apisale.ai/temp/2026/07/18/d1f0674f-1f79-48d2-ad1b-4ef53f623fc0.png"
  ]
}

webhook_url

string<uri>

sync

boolean

default:false

Response

201 - application/json

Run accepted

run_id

string

required

Unique run identifier

endpoint

string

required

Model slug

model

string

required

capability

string

required

mode

string

required

status

enum<string>

required

Available options:

queued,

processing,

succeeded,

failed,

timeout,

cancelled

created_at

string<date-time>

required

output

object | null

error

object | null

Show child attributes

billing

object | null

Show child attributes

started_at

string<date-time> | null

completed_at

string<date-time> | null

elapsed_ms

number | null

Get Started

Overview

Image

Video

Audio

Model APIs

Official SDK compatibility

Platform API Reference

Seedance 2.0 Standard — Reference To Video

Overview

Endpoint

Pricing

Volume tiers

Request

Parameters

Submit response

Example (async submit)

Output

Example

Authorizations

Body

Response

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​Parameters

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​Example (async submit)

​Output

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Request

Parameters

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Example (async submit)

Output

Example

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