15s9:1615s9:16Seedance 2.0 UGC prompts
236 examples. Filter below, open one, copy its prompt. Handheld camera work is the defining signature of these prompts, appearing at 3.22x the rate of the wider library, with POV framing close behind at 3.02x.
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About UGC prompts
Handheld camera work is the defining signature of these prompts, appearing at 3.22x the rate of the wider library, with POV framing close behind at 3.02x. That combination implies footage shot from a person's own eyeline — reactive, unsteady, immediate — rather than a composed setup. Natural light (2.26x) and soft light (1.88x) reinforce the same instinct: keep the scene lit as it already is, and let the camera move through it.
What makes UGC prompts distinctive
Each row compares how often a technique appears in UGC prompts with how often it appears across all 5,926 analysed prompts. Above 1.0x means over-represented here.
| Technique | In UGC prompts | Library average | Lift |
|---|---|---|---|
| handheld | 78% | 24% | 3.22x |
| POV | 21% | 7% | 3.02x |
| zoom | 17% | 9% | 1.99x |
| close-up | 64% | 40% | 1.6x |
| natural light | 64% | 28% | 2.26x |
| soft light | 33% | 18% | 1.88x |
| practical lights | 23% | 12% | 1.81x |
| warm tone | 29% | 17% | 1.7x |
Only categories with at least 30 cases report lift — below that a single prompt produces a meaningless ratio.
How UGC prompts are specified
| Field | Prompts stating it | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | 227 | 96.2% |
| Lighting | 211 | 89.4% |
| Duration | 141 | 59.7% |
| Consistency lock | 230 | 97.5% |
Among UGC prompts that state a duration, 15s is the most common, used by 98 prompts.
UGC prompts: common questions
What camera style do UGC prompts usually specify?
Handheld dominates, appearing in 184 of 236 prompts and at 3.22x the rate seen elsewhere. Close-ups follow at 150 prompts, with POV shots at 50. The overall effect is footage that reads as shot by a person holding a phone, not a crew.
How long are UGC video prompts typically?
Fifteen seconds is by far the most common duration, specified in 98 of the 141 prompts that state a length. Ten seconds appears 12 times, and 30 seconds only 5. Short, single-beat clips are clearly the norm here.
What lighting do UGC prompts call for?
Natural light leads, used in 152 prompts and at 2.26x the rate of the wider library. Soft light (78) and warm tones (69) follow, with practical lights in 53. The intent is ambient, believable illumination rather than studio setups.