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PRODUCT WORKFLOW

Turn a Product Photo into a Video Ad — Workflow

Turn one product image into a video shot, then use the on-site AMBER template for a five-second 9:16 silent ad with editable brand copy and CTA. Text revisions reuse the original. The historical case below preserves the separate external edit with sound, its original clip and downloadable project.

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Make this layout in the AMBER template

Upload one image, generate an original clip, then add brand copy and a CTA to a five-second 9:16 silent ad. Text changes reuse the same original with no additional generation credits. The 1080 × 1920 canvas does not increase the native detail of the 480p source.

Open the AMBER template

Template render · Revised wording, same source · Render settings and file hashes

The historical AMBER example below was finished in an external editor. The new on-site template is a separate silent workflow. New source generation requires existing credits; purchases are not yet available.

Choose what the video should show

Decide which feature matters most: the surface texture, the shape, a reflective finish or a particular detail. Keep the camera and movement focused on that feature.

List the details that must match the source image, such as proportions, colors, packaging and label placement. These become your checklist when reviewing the result.

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Prepare the image and shot

Use one sharp image with a clear product and enough space around its edges. Image mode starts from this picture and uses Match image for the aspect ratio. Keep an original copy for comparison and use only material you have permission to process.

Plan one continuous move: establish the product, reveal a feature and settle into a clean composition. Add exact slogans, prices and legal text during editing for precise typography.

Match the shot to the detail you want to show
DetailMovementCheck
Surface textureA small sideways camera move with side lightThe texture does not crawl or change material.
SilhouetteA restrained reveal with the whole product visibleThe shape and cap keep their proportions.
Label or packagingKeep the product steady and the camera simpleLetters, logo placement and colors remain acceptable.
Upload your product imagePrepare an image for a vertical shot

Watch the finished five-second AMBER concept ad

AMBER is an AI concept perfume ad made from our existing Seedance 2.5 clip. The editor adds the vertical canvas, typography, SuperSeedance logo, See the making call to action and a locally synthesized soundtrack. The full original image stays visible inside the canvas.

The selected original used 70 studio credits; this edit reused it without a new generation. The last second is a held frame, not extra generated movement. The earlier two-mode comparison used 140 credits across two requests. This concept example does not measure real-product text fidelity or advertising performance.

Finished external edit: five seconds with added typography, SuperSeedance logo, See the making CTA and locally synthesized sound. The complete landscape source sits inside a vertical canvas.
Unchanged generated original: 97 frames, 4.041667 seconds, 794 × 530 and no audio. The five-second duration, layout, titles and soundtrack belong to the external edit above.
What Seedance generated and what the editor added
CheckSeedance originalFinished external edit
Duration and frames4.041667 seconds · 97 frames · 24 fps5 seconds · 120 frames · 24 fps; source frames 0–95, then a one-second hold of frame 95.
Image dimensions794 × 5301080 × 1920 canvas; full source scaled without cropping or stretching. This is an export size, not native 1080p or 9:16 generation.
Sound and graphicsNo audio streamAdded AAC soundtrack, typography, logo and call to action; AMBER is a concept title, not a real product brand.
Follow the edit timelineDownload the original, finished ad, edit project and evidence files

Reproduce the edit: footage, text and sound

We assembled the HTML composition outside SuperSeedance with HyperFrames 0.8.191. Import the unchanged source, create a five-second 1080 × 1920 canvas at 24 fps, and fit the whole source proportionally inside it. Keep text and logo layers separate from the generated picture; they do not repair or validate packaging details in that picture.

Frame numbers below are zero-based. The source runs at its original speed for four seconds; a held image supplies the final second. AMBER, the site logo and the AI concept label are editorial overlays. The call to action invites viewers to see this making-of record, rather than to buy a fictional perfume.

The added five-second soundtrack is a locally synthesized three-note composition, mixed during external editing. The original has no audio track; this is not Seedance native audio or a third-party recording. The project ZIP, editing recipe, timeline JSON and manifest are linked under Sources so the finishing steps can be inspected separately from generation.

The completed five-second timeline at 24 fps
Time / output framesPictureGraphics and sound
0–4 s / frames 0–95Play source frames 0–95 at normal speed, preserving the entire image area.The title, site logo and AI concept disclosure sit outside the generated picture. The locally synthesized soundtrack runs on a separate track.
2.4–2.8 sThe source continues playing without a new cut or generated motion.Fade in See the making; hold the readable CTA through the end.
4–5 s / frames 96–119Hold source frame 95 for 24 output frames. Do not loop or stretch the motion.Keep the CTA and concept disclosure visible while the soundtrack finishes.
At 5 s / 120 frames totalEnd the composition and export H.264 MP4 at 1080 × 1920 and 24 fps.Include the added AAC audio track. Inspect the exported file separately from the untouched source.
Open the edit project, timeline, recipe and manifest downloads

See the same perfume image in two input modes

Our 24 October 2026 example used one AI-generated amber perfume image, the same prompt and one request per mode: Seedance 2.5, four seconds, 480p, adaptive aspect ratio, native audio off and draft off. The prompt asked for a stationary bottle, a slow sideways camera move and the entire bottle to remain visible.

The reviewed frames from the first-frame output show the complete bottle and cap. The reference output has a tighter composition and crops the cap top at the beginning, middle and end. Its actual ratio also changed. This is a useful framing check for a product shot; it is not evidence that either mode preserves a commercial logo or exact packaging text.

Both original videos, the exact shared prompt and the prefilled setups are in the comparison below. Review covered 16 sampled frames plus the first, middle and last frames of each clip. Different returned seeds and dimensions, and just one request per mode, prevent a causal or repeatability claim.

Recorded perfume pair: inspect the framing before judging the shot
CheckFirst frameImage reference
Delivered file794 × 530; about 3:2854 × 480; 16:9
Bottle in reviewed framesWhole cap visible with space aboveCap top outside the frame
Recorded studio cost70 credits70 credits
Watch both perfume outputs and inspect the sourceGet the exact tested prompt and settings

A motion prompt to adapt

Attach your product image and adapt this template. It is a suggested starting point, not the exact prompt used for the perfume pair above. Keep the movement modest, especially when labels, reflections or small packaging details matter.

Use the uploaded bottle as the product reference. A slow, subtle camera move reveals the curved glass. Soft side lighting, restrained reflections and a clean dark background. Keep the original bottle proportions, cap shape, label position and printed text. Do not add objects or lettering.
Use with your image

Check the finished video

Shape and text: compare the silhouette, cap, proportions and label with the source image. Look for changing letters, drifting labels or distorted edges.

Movement and materials: watch the entire clip. Check that the camera reveals the intended feature and that glass, metal or paper keeps its appearance throughout.

Delivery: check the file format, dimensions, duration and audio. Keep required identification marks and leave time for editing before publishing.

Finish the ad in an external editor

After a task completes, download its MP4 from the workspace or My Creations. Import that file into your video editor. The two-mode perfume comparison contains two four-second generated shots; the separate five-second AMBER case above shows how we finished one of them through external editing.

For a fixed silent layout, use the on-site AMBER template linked above. The steps below document the historical external edit and more flexible finishing; SuperSeedance does not provide a general timeline editor. Native audio affects a new generation; it does not add a chosen music track to an existing downloaded clip.

From a generated product shot to a five-second ad
StepAction in your editorCheck before continuing
1. Import the MP4Download the completed clip and place it in a project with the intended delivery ratio.Inspect the actual dimensions, duration, product shape and packaging; a crop must not remove required details.
2. Add exact graphics and textAdd your authorized logo, price and currency, advertising copy and offer conditions as separate layers.Check spelling, amounts, contrast and legibility on a small screen. Text overlays do not repair distorted packaging in the generated image.
3. Set the soundtrackAdd music you can use, then balance it with any original dialogue or effects. Mute or replace the original track if needed.Listen to the entire edit and check the start, ending and volume.
4. Set the duration and call to actionTrim the timeline to the required five seconds and add a readable call to action, such as Shop now, before the ending.Keep the product visible and allow enough time to read the message. Check the final timeline rather than relying on the requested generation duration.
5. Export and previewExport an MP4 with the ratio, dimensions and other settings required by your destination channel.Play the exported file, inspect its duration and audio, and preview it in the destination app. Check captions against app controls and retain required AI-generation labels.
Plan a vertical composition and delivery checks

Choose the next change before generating again

If the cap or base is outside the frame, check the chosen input role, output dimensions and source margins first. If the opening composition is essential, prepare it in the image and use first-frame mode. If the product changes shape or the label drifts, simplify the subject and camera movement; the next result still needs review.

Write down the issue and one change to try. If the current task is still running or its status is unclear, check that task before submitting another. Completed attempts count toward the budget even when you choose not to use them.

Diagnose image, crop and motion problemsCheck costs, retries and failed-task credit returns

Questions and answers

How many product images can I upload for one video?+

SuperSeedance currently accepts one image per image-to-video request. It becomes the starting frame. Prepare that image with the composition and space your movement needs.

Can I choose 9:16 for an uploaded image?+

Seedance 2.5 image mode uses Match image. Prepare a vertical source image for a vertical composition; check the finished file before publishing.

Will the logo and packaging text stay exact?+

They can change during generation. Inspect every part of the clip against the original, and add precise slogans, prices and legal text in an editor.

Does a completed task guarantee a usable product advertisement?+

No. Completion means a video was produced. You still need to check the product, text, motion and delivery requirements; completed attempts use credits even if you do not publish them.

Can I add a price, logo, music and a call to action inside SuperSeedance?+

The AMBER template renders a five-second 9:16 silent ad with brand text, copy and a CTA. Changing those fields reuses the same original without new generation credits. Logo uploads, music and a general timeline still require an external editor. Native audio is a generation setting, not a soundtrack editor.

What should I check before starting a paid generation?+

Check current service and purchase availability on the pricing page and in the workspace. Generation requires a verified account, sufficient credits and an available service. A displayed quote does not mean checkout is open. Opening a preset does not submit a generation.

Did Seedance generate the finished five-second vertical AMBER ad?+

The model generated a 794 × 530, 4.041667-second silent original. We reused its first 96 frames, held frame 95 for the last second, and added the vertical layout, text, site logo, call to action and local synthesized soundtrack in an external editor. The 1080 × 1920 export is not native 1080p or native vertical model output. AMBER is a concept title, not a real product brand.

Should I use first-frame or reference mode for a product photo?+

Choose image-to-video when the prepared picture should establish the opening composition. Choose reference-to-video when it should guide a newly composed shot. In our perfume pair the first-frame result kept the cap visible in the reviewed frames, while the reference result cropped its top. This one pair does not establish a generally better mode.

Why can the bottle cap be cropped even when the prompt asks for the whole bottle?+

A framing instruction is a request, not a guarantee. In the recorded reference output, Automatic aspect ratio returned 854 × 480 from a 1536 × 1024 source and the cap top was outside the frame. Review the input role, actual output ratio and available headroom before changing one thing for a new attempt. Different returned seeds and ratios prevent attributing the result to the mode alone.

Does fixing a cropped or distorted product video cost more credits?+

Editing a downloaded clip outside the studio does not create a new generation. Submitting another studio task is a new attempt: review its current quote first. Our two completed four-second, 480p, audio-off, draft-off examples used 70 credits each. A completed result that misses the creative brief is not automatically a failed job or a credit refund.

Sources

The AMBER case documents one external edit of an existing Seedance 2.5 clip, using an AI-generated concept image. The original file, finished export, editing recipe, timeline and manifest are separate downloads. It is not a test of real-product text fidelity, generation success rates or advertising performance.

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