model guide
Seedance 2.0 Mini: Fast AI Video Generation
Seedance 2.0 Mini guide with supported modes, parameters, Kansova credit costs, prompts, limitations, and alternatives.
TL;DR
A fast Seedance option for short social, product, and concept clips.
Who this is for
- Ecommerce teams testing product-ad concepts before a full campaign render.
- Social creators producing short vertical clips on a controlled credit budget.
- Designers who need motion studies from a prompt or a still image.
Best for / Not best for
Best for
- Fast concept validation
- Five-to-fifteen-second social clips
- Lower-cost image-to-video tests
- High-volume prompt iteration
Not best for
- Long-form narrative video
- Frame-perfect typography
- Guaranteed character consistency across many scenes
- Projects that require local, offline generation
Parameters
| Parameter | Supported value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 5, 10, or 15 seconds | Selected before generation. |
| Resolution | 480p or 720p | Availability may vary with provider load. |
| Input | Text or reference image | Reference image is required for image-to-video. |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 9:16, or 1:1 | Choose for the target channel. |
| Processing | Asynchronous | Kansova polls task status until completion. |
Pricing
Kansova bills generations in credits. Pro is $19/month for 750 credits; Studio is $39/month for 1,700 credits.
| Generation | Kansova credits | Cost methodology |
|---|---|---|
| 5-second clip, 480p | 15 credits | About $0.14 provider cost |
| 5-second clip, 720p | 25 credits | About $0.28 provider cost |
| Per requested second | 3 credits (480p) / 5 credits (720p) | Shown before generation |
Comparison
| Dimension | Seedance 2.0 Mini | Seedance 2.0 | Kling Turbo | Runway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary strength | Fast iteration | Higher fidelity | Dynamic motion | Creative control |
| Kansova access | Available | Available | Not currently public | Not currently public |
| Input modes | Text, image | Text, image | Varies | Varies |
| Kansova cost | 3-5 credits/sec | 5-10 credits/sec | Not priced | Not priced |
| Best workflow | Drafts and social | Finished creative | Action shots | Advanced editing |
Prompt examples
- 01
A glass skincare bottle rises through clear blue water, slow push-in, suspended droplets, premium studio highlights, 9:16. - 02
Slow forward movement toward a modern concrete villa at blue hour, warm interior lights reflected in the pool. - 03
A white sneaker rotates on a matte plinth, soft directional light moves across the material, clean ecommerce campaign. - 04
Macro shot of a watch mechanism starting to move, shallow depth of field, restrained luxury advertising style. - 05
A folded paper sculpture opens into a geometric flower, fixed camera, soft shadows, minimal design film.
Known limitations
- Motion continuity can weaken when a prompt asks for several actions at once.
- Small text, logos, and packaging labels may deform between frames.
- Queue time and available output options depend on the upstream provider.
- Generated provider links are temporary, so Kansova must persist completed assets.
Alternatives
Frequently asked questions
How many credits does Seedance 2.0 Mini use?
Kansova currently charges 3 credits per requested second at 480p and 5 credits per second at 720p.
Can I animate a still image?
Yes. Select image-to-video and provide a supported reference image.
Is generation instant?
No. Video generation is asynchronous and completion time depends on queue and provider conditions.
Last updated
2026-08-05
Sources and methodology
Parameters were checked against the provider API material supplied to Kansova and the live Kansova controls on 2026-07-06. Reference API costs are planning figures from the supplied provider catalog, not a separate charge billed by Kansova.
- EvoLink API documentation index
Provider documentation used to verify Seedance modes and parameters.
- Kansova product facts
Canonical list of supported workflows and current limitations.
- Kansova pricing
Current subscription and monthly credit allowances.