10s9:16ZH10s9:16ZHSeedance 2.0 character prompts
1,412 examples. Filter below, open one, copy its prompt. Character prompts are built around a locked subject: 96.4% state a consistency lock, so the face, wardrobe, or identity is pinned before anything moves.
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About character prompts
Character prompts are built around a locked subject: 96.4% state a consistency lock, so the face, wardrobe, or identity is pinned before anything moves. The camera signature is unusually still — static/fixed framing appears at 1.3x the library rate — and the light is deliberately flattering, with soft light at 1.4x. Close-ups (615) and tracking (393) carry the rest.
What makes character prompts distinctive
Each row compares how often a technique appears in character prompts with how often it appears across all 5,926 analysed prompts. Above 1.0x means over-represented here.
| Technique | In character prompts | Library average | Lift |
|---|---|---|---|
| static/fixed | 11% | 8% | 1.3x |
| soft light | 25% | 18% | 1.4x |
Only categories with at least 30 cases report lift — below that a single prompt produces a meaningless ratio.
How character prompts are specified
| Field | Prompts stating it | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | 1,169 | 82.8% |
| Lighting | 1,043 | 73.9% |
| Duration | 718 | 50.8% |
| Consistency lock | 1,361 | 96.4% |
Among character prompts that state a duration, 15s is the most common, used by 485 prompts.
character prompts: common questions
How do I keep a character looking the same across shots?
Use an explicit consistency lock. Nearly every character prompt here — 96.4% — includes one, pinning identity, wardrobe, or facial features so the subject survives cuts and camera moves. Name the specific traits to lock rather than assuming the model holds them.
What camera angles work best for character videos?
Close-ups dominate at 615 mentions, with tracking second at 393. Static/fixed framing is also over-represented at 1.3x the library rate, so locked-off shots that hold on the face are a reliable default alongside handheld (326) and wide shots (291).
What lighting should I specify for character prompts?
Soft light is the standout, appearing at 1.4x the library rate, and natural light follows at 382 mentions. Warm tone (260), low-key (185), and golden hour (185) round out the palette, so lean toward gentle, directional sources rather than hard contrast.