Set up the first draft
Use the same character reference across shots. Treat these three briefs as story beats, with no promise of automatic continuity.
A possible starting point is Seedance 2.5. This is an editorial workflow suggestion, not a measured quality ranking. Confirm model availability, plan access and the current quote.
Three copyable shot briefs
Public-source guide. Briefs are original and untested; paid generation, render-time and authenticated MCP tests are not included.
ORIGINAL BRIEF / 01
Setup: the empty dock
Intended composition: Establish the character, place and the object it notices.
ORIGINAL BRIEF / 02
Discovery: the launch
Intended composition: Make the change in the story easy to see.
ORIGINAL BRIEF / 03
Payoff: the wave
Intended composition: Finish on a readable gesture rather than adding another event.
Change one thing next
| Observed problem | Next change to try |
|---|---|
| The robot changes between shots | Reuse the same approved still and simplify descriptive variations. |
| The boat vanishes | Keep it large enough in frame and remove unrelated actions. |
| The story feels rushed | Hold the final shot longer in editing before generating more scenes. |
Before publishing
- Each shot communicates one story beat.
- Direction of travel and lighting remain consistent.
- The assembled story makes sense with sound muted.
Keep the first run and every rejected run in your notes. Record the model, selected settings, reference files, quoted credits and the reason an output failed. If there are no acceptable outputs, leave cost per usable clip undefined.
Sources and next steps
Primary sources reviewed November 6, 2026. Specifications and prices are provider statements; confirm your own live quote.