What are the best settings for B-roll generation in Seedance 2?

For B-roll, use 5-10 second duration at 16:9 aspect ratio (1280x720 or 1920x1080). Seedance 2.0 model produces the highest quality. Keep camera movements simple and steady (slow pan, gentle dolly, static with ambient motion). B-roll typically works best with slower, smoother camera work rather than dynamic action shots.

Can I use Seedance B-roll commercially?

Yes, if you have a Dreamina Standard or Enterprise plan. The Standard plan (~$9.60/month) includes commercial licensing for all generated content, including B-roll. Free tier output has watermarks and is for personal use only. For stock footage libraries and client work, a paid plan is required.

How do Seedance B-roll prompts differ from regular prompts?

B-roll prompts focus on establishing atmosphere rather than telling a story. They typically feature: no specific characters or faces, smooth and subtle camera movements, ambient environmental detail, generic/universal scenes, and consistent lighting. B-roll prompts avoid dialogue, complex narratives, or rapid action sequences.

Seedance 2 B-Roll Prompts — 50+ Copy-Paste Templates for Stock Footage [2026]

B-ROLL ESSENTIALS

Tips for AI B-Roll Generation

B-roll differs from hero footage. It supports your narrative without being the focus. These principles will help you generate professional-quality filler footage.

Keep Cameras Smooth

B-roll thrives on slow, steady camera movements. "Gentle dolly forward," "slow pan left," "static wide shot." Avoid fast cuts or complex multi-axis movements — these distract from their supporting role.

Avoid Specific Faces

Stock B-roll should be generic and reusable. Focus on hands, silhouettes, crowds from a distance, or environments without identifiable people. This maximizes commercial reuse across projects.

Describe Atmosphere

Lighting and mood matter more than action in B-roll. Specify "golden hour warmth," "overcast diffused light," "neon-lit rainy street." The atmosphere carries the visual weight.

Use 16:9 at 5-10s

Most B-roll is used in horizontal video (YouTube, presentations). Generate at 16:9 aspect ratio, 5-10 second duration. This is the standard B-roll clip length used in professional editing.

CATEGORY 01

Nature & Landscapes

Sweeping vistas, intimate natural details, and atmospheric environmental shots. The most universally needed B-roll category.

MOUNTAIN MIST

Aerial drone shot slowly gliding over a vast mountain range at dawn, low-hanging clouds weaving between peaks, the first golden rays of sunlight painting the ridgelines amber and rose, pine forests below half-hidden in mist, cinematic wide composition, natural color grading with rich earth tones

OCEAN WAVES

Close-up of turquoise ocean waves rolling onto a pristine sandy beach, foam patterns spreading and retreating in slow motion, sunlight sparkling on the water surface creating diamond-like reflections, static low-angle shot, warm coastal light, soft sound of surf implied in the visual rhythm

FOREST CANOPY

Slow upward tilt through a dense old-growth forest, camera looking straight up through layered canopy as sunlight filters through leaves creating god rays, dust particles floating in the beams of light, lush green foliage, peaceful and meditative atmosphere, natural diffused lighting

DESERT DUNES

Wide establishing shot of endless sand dunes at golden hour, wind gently lifting fine sand particles from the ridge lines creating a translucent haze, smooth curved shadows from the setting sun defining each dune, slow lateral pan, warm amber and deep orange tones, vast and timeless

AUTUMN LEAVES

A winding country path lined with maple trees in full autumn color, red and gold leaves gently falling and drifting in a light breeze, camera slowly dollies forward along the path, dappled sunlight through the canopy, warm film color grading, peaceful rural atmosphere, no people visible

WATERFALL

Majestic waterfall cascading over moss-covered rocks into a crystal-clear pool, mist rising from the impact zone catching rainbow refractions in the afternoon light, lush tropical ferns framing the shot, static medium shot, long exposure motion blur effect on the water, vivid natural greens

STARRY SKY

Timelapse of the Milky Way galaxy rotating slowly across a dark sky above a silhouetted mountain landscape, millions of stars visible, a faint meteor streak crossing the frame, no light pollution, deep blues and purples in the sky, static wide-angle composition, astrophotography aesthetic

RAIN ON WINDOW

Extreme close-up of rain droplets sliding down a window glass, the background blurred into soft bokeh of city lights or greenery, each droplet catching and distorting light as it merges with others and trails downward, moody ambient lighting, shallow depth of field, contemplative mood

WILDFLOWER MEADOW

Low-angle shot through a wildflower meadow with colorful blooms swaying gently in a warm breeze, a honeybee landing on a purple flower in the foreground, rolling green hills visible in the soft background, golden afternoon light, camera slowly pans right, pastoral and serene

FROZEN LAKE

Aerial top-down view of a frozen lake with intricate natural crack patterns in the ice, surrounded by snow-dusted pine trees, the ice surface reflecting pale winter light, drone slowly ascending to reveal the full lake shape, muted cool color palette, serene winter stillness

CATEGORY 02

Urban & City

Cityscapes, street scenes, and architectural details. Essential B-roll for tech, business, and lifestyle content.

CITY SKYLINE SUNSET

Wide establishing shot of a modern city skyline during golden hour, skyscrapers reflecting warm sunset light on their glass facades, slow gentle pan from left to right, the sky transitioning from orange to deep purple, distant traffic visible as tiny moving lights, cinematic color grading

RAIN-SOAKED STREET

Low-angle shot of a rain-soaked city street at night, neon signs and streetlights reflected in puddles on the asphalt, blurred silhouettes of pedestrians with umbrellas passing in the background, shallow depth of field, moody cyberpunk atmosphere, teal and orange color grading

BUSY INTERSECTION

Timelapse of a busy urban intersection from an elevated angle, streams of pedestrians crossing in all directions during a green light, vehicles stopping and flowing in rhythmic patterns, afternoon light casting long shadows, smooth and hypnotic flow of city life, clean modern architecture

SUBWAY PLATFORM

A subway train arriving at a modern underground platform, fluorescent lights reflecting off the polished floor, the train doors opening as blurred passengers step out and in, slight camera shake from the train's arrival, cool fluorescent lighting with warm accent tiles, urban transit atmosphere

ROOFTOP VIEW

Slow dolly forward toward the edge of a high-rise rooftop, revealing an expansive cityscape below, morning fog clinging to lower buildings, the distant horizon glowing with soft pink dawn light, camera movement creates a sense of vertigo and scale, atmospheric and contemplative

CAFE WINDOW

Through a foggy cafe window looking out at a busy European-style cobblestone street, condensation droplets on the glass, warm interior light reflecting faintly, pedestrians and bicycles passing outside in soft focus, a cup of steaming coffee visible in the bottom corner, cozy autumn atmosphere

CONSTRUCTION CRANE

A massive construction crane silhouetted against a vivid sunset sky, slowly rotating as it moves a steel beam, the half-finished building structure visible below, birds flying past in the distance, dramatic contrast between the dark steel and fiery sky, wide industrial composition

STREET MARKET

Slow dolly through a colorful open-air street market, stalls piled with fresh produce and flowers, warm string lights overhead, camera at waist height moving through the crowd, no identifiable faces, rich saturated colors, golden afternoon light filtering through fabric awnings

CATEGORY 03

Technology & Business

Clean, modern shots for SaaS landing pages, corporate presentations, and tech content.

TYPING ON LAPTOP

Close-up of hands typing on a sleek modern laptop keyboard, the screen casting a soft glow on the fingers, a minimalist white desk with a small succulent plant beside the laptop, shallow depth of field, clean and professional, warm neutral tones, slow slight zoom in

SERVER ROOM

Slow tracking shot through a modern data center, rows of server racks with blinking blue and green LED indicators, cold blue lighting with warm accent strips, cables neatly organized, slight fog or cooling mist in the air, futuristic and high-tech atmosphere, symmetrical composition

CODE ON SCREEN

Extreme close-up of a computer monitor displaying lines of code scrolling smoothly, syntax highlighting in green, blue, and orange against a dark background, the screen's light reflecting on a pair of glasses resting beside the keyboard, moody programmer aesthetic, shallow depth of field

GLASS OFFICE

Wide shot of a modern glass-walled office space, morning sunlight streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows, blurred silhouettes of people moving in the background, clean minimal furniture, indoor plants adding organic texture, slow pan across the workspace, corporate but warm atmosphere

CIRCUIT BOARD MACRO

Extreme macro shot slowly dollying across a printed circuit board surface, tiny gold traces and colorful components filling the frame like a miniature city, shallow depth of field creating beautiful bokeh on distant components, cool blue accent lighting from below, hyperdetailed and futuristic

WHITEBOARD BRAINSTORM

Close-up of a hand drawing a flowchart on a whiteboard with a blue marker, neat boxes and arrows taking shape, the writing hand moves purposefully, soft background blur of a modern meeting room, warm overhead lighting, creative business planning atmosphere, no faces visible

ROBOT ARM

Industrial robot arm performing precise assembly movements in a clean factory environment, sparks of light reflecting off its polished surface, smooth mechanical rotation and extension, blue safety lighting, clinical white background, slow motion capture of the articulated joints, precision engineering aesthetic

STARTUP WORKSPACE

Overhead bird's-eye shot of a creative startup workspace, multiple desks with monitors, notebooks, coffee cups, and sticky notes arranged organically, warm natural light from large windows, potted plants scattered throughout, camera slowly rises revealing the full open-plan layout, productive energy

CATEGORY 04

Food & Cooking

Appetizing food shots and cooking processes. Perfect for restaurant marketing, food blogs, and recipe content.

COFFEE POUR

Close-up of hot espresso being poured into a white ceramic cup, rich dark crema forming on the surface, steam rising in delicate wisps, warm overhead cafe lighting, shallow depth of field with bokeh background of a wooden counter, slow motion capture, warm brown and cream tones

SIZZLING PAN

Close-up of fresh vegetables being tossed in a hot cast iron pan, oil sizzling and small flames briefly licking up, vibrant colors of red peppers, green broccoli, and yellow onions, steam and aroma practically visible, dynamic cooking action, warm kitchen lighting, chef's hand just visible at frame edge

CHOCOLATE DRIP

Extreme slow motion of melted dark chocolate being drizzled over a layered cake, the glossy chocolate flowing over the edges in thick satisfying streams, catching the light as it moves, pure black background, dramatic side lighting creating rich reflections, food photography perfection, indulgent mood

BREAD BREAKING

Two hands slowly pulling apart a freshly baked artisan sourdough loaf, revealing the airy interior crumb structure, steam rising from the warm bread, flour dusted crust, rustic wooden cutting board beneath, soft natural window light from the side, warm bakery atmosphere, extremely tactile and appetizing

FARMERS MARKET PRODUCE

Slow lateral tracking shot across a display of fresh organic produce at a farmers market, vibrant tomatoes, purple eggplants, green herbs, and golden peaches arranged in rustic wooden crates, morning dew still visible on the surfaces, natural outdoor light, abundant and colorful, no people in frame

WINE POUR

Slow motion of deep red wine being poured into a crystal glass, the liquid swirling and catching candlelight, warm amber glow from candles in the soft background, dark moody restaurant atmosphere, the wine settling as tiny bubbles rise to the surface, elegant and luxurious, shallow depth of field

CATEGORY 05

People & Lifestyle

Lifestyle B-roll featuring silhouettes, hands, and anonymous human elements. Focused on mood over identity.

MORNING YOGA

Silhouette of a person practicing yoga in a tree pose against a large window at sunrise, warm golden light flooding in from behind, peaceful studio space with wooden floors, camera slowly pulls back to reveal the full serene scene, long shadows stretching across the floor, mindfulness and wellness atmosphere

HANDS WITH CLAY

Close-up of hands shaping wet clay on a pottery wheel, the clay spinning smoothly as fingers gently sculpt the form, muddy water and clay fragments on the hands, soft overhead workshop lighting, shallow depth of field, therapeutic and creative, no face visible, warm earthy brown tones

WALKING IN PARK

Wide shot from behind of a solitary figure walking slowly along a tree-lined park path, autumn leaves scattered on the ground, soft diffused overcast light, the figure becomes smaller as they walk deeper into the scene, contemplative and peaceful, muted warm color palette, gentle ambient atmosphere

WRITING IN JOURNAL

Close-up of a hand writing in a leather-bound journal with a fountain pen, ink flowing smoothly as cursive letters form on cream-colored paper, a cup of tea and a small vase of dried flowers beside the journal, warm morning light from a window, intimate and reflective mood, shallow focus

RUNNING AT DAWN

Slow motion side-tracking shot of a runner's feet hitting a misty forest trail at dawn, each footfall kicking up tiny droplets, athletic shoes in sharp focus with the background softly blurred, golden light filtering through the trees, motivational and energetic, fitness lifestyle aesthetic

HANDS PLANTING

Close-up of weathered hands gently placing a small green seedling into dark rich soil, pressing the earth carefully around the base, sunlight warming the scene from behind, a wooden garden tray with more seedlings visible in soft focus, nurturing and hopeful, sustainable living aesthetic, earthy tones

READING BY WINDOW

Over-the-shoulder shot of a person reading an open book beside a rain-streaked window, pages slightly fluttering from a draft, warm lamp light illuminating the pages while the world outside is gray and wet, cozy blanket draped over the chair, hygge atmosphere, muted warm color palette

CROWD SILHOUETTES

Wide shot of anonymous crowd silhouettes walking through a brightly lit modern corridor or transit hall, backlit by large windows or light panels, the figures are abstract dark shapes against brilliant white light, slow motion, architectural geometry, urban human flow, cinematic and impersonal

CATEGORY 06

Abstract & Textures

Mesmerizing abstract visuals and macro textures. Ideal for intros, transitions, and background loops.

INK IN WATER

Slow motion of deep blue and gold ink drops falling into clear water, the pigments exploding into organic fractal patterns, swirling and mixing in mesmerizing fluid dynamics, shot against a pure black background, dramatic macro photography, ethereal and hypnotic, rich color saturation

LIGHT PRISM

A beam of white light slowly passing through a crystal prism, splitting into a vivid rainbow spectrum that fans across a dark surface, the light band rotating as the prism tilts, caustic reflections dancing on nearby surfaces, pure physics beauty, clean and minimal composition, black background

BUBBLES MACRO

Extreme macro shot of soap bubbles floating against a dark background, iridescent rainbow colors swirling across each bubble's surface in constantly shifting patterns, one bubble slowly merging with another, light refractions creating miniature worlds on each surface, dreamy and delicate, slow motion

MARBLE TEXTURE

Slow lateral pan across a slab of white Calacatta marble, dramatic gray and gold veining filling the frame, the surface catching light at different angles revealing depth and translucency in the stone, clean luxury aesthetic, extremely close macro perspective, material design background, minimalist

SMOKE TENDRILS

Wispy tendrils of white smoke rising and curling against a solid black background, lit from the side creating depth and dimension, the smoke patterns morphing into organic flowing shapes, slow motion, high contrast, meditative and abstract, perfect for overlay compositing, clean and elegant

LIQUID METAL

Close-up of mercury-like liquid metal pooling and flowing on a dark surface, perfectly reflective surface showing distorted reflections of the environment, the metal splitting and reforming in slow motion, cool blue studio lighting, futuristic and alien, hyperrealistic material rendering

CATEGORY 07

Travel & Adventure

Wanderlust-inducing shots of destinations, transportation, and exploration. Great for travel vlogs and tourism content.

TRAIN WINDOW

Point-of-view through a train window, the landscape rushing past outside showing rolling green countryside, telegraph poles flickering by rhythmically, gentle vibration conveyed through slight camera movement, afternoon sun creating warm flares on the glass, reflections faintly visible, journey and motion aesthetic

AIRPLANE WING

View from an airplane window showing the wing against a sea of fluffy white clouds below, the sun creating a brilliant golden halo on the cloud layer, the wing tip cutting through the atmosphere, deep blue sky above transitioning to warm light at the horizon, peaceful cruising altitude, travel anticipation

ANCIENT TEMPLE

Slow dolly forward through the entrance of an ancient stone temple, columns and carved walls visible on either side, shafts of light piercing through gaps in the ceiling, dust particles floating in the beams, vines partially reclaiming the structure, mysterious and awe-inspiring, archaeological discovery mood

COASTAL ROAD

Aerial drone shot following a winding coastal road carved into cliffsides, turquoise ocean crashing against rocks far below, a single car moving along the road, Mediterranean-style vegetation, bright afternoon sunlight, the road curving dramatically around each headland, freedom and adventure, vivid colors

CAMPFIRE

Close-up of a crackling campfire at night, orange flames dancing and sparks rising into the dark sky, logs shifting and embers glowing, the warm firelight illuminating the surrounding area in a golden radius, starry sky visible above, wilderness camping atmosphere, primal and comforting

HOT AIR BALLOONS

Wide shot of dozens of colorful hot air balloons floating over a dramatic landscape of rocky formations at sunrise, the sky painted in pastel pinks and oranges, balloons at various heights creating depth, slow gentle drift, magical and dreamlike, warm color grading, Cappadocia-style terrain below

FAQ

B-Roll Generation Questions

Use Seedance 2.0 model, 5-10 second duration, 16:9 aspect ratio (1280x720 for drafts, 1920x1080 for finals). Keep camera movements smooth and slow — slow pans, gentle dollies, or static shots with ambient motion. B-roll works best with minimal camera complexity.

Yes, with a paid Dreamina plan. The Standard plan (~$9.60/month) includes commercial licensing for all generated content. Free tier output has watermarks and is personal-use only. For stock footage libraries and client work, the Standard or Enterprise plan is required. See our pricing page for details.

B-roll prompts focus on atmosphere over narrative. They typically avoid specific characters or faces, use smooth/subtle camera movements, emphasize environmental and ambient detail, describe generic/universal scenes, and specify consistent lighting. The goal is reusable support footage, not standalone hero shots.

B-roll costs the same as any Seedance generation: ~30-35 credits for a 5s clip, ~60 credits for 10s. Since B-roll is often short (5s is standard), you get more clips per credit budget. The cost optimization tip: generate all B-roll at 5s 720p first, then only upgrade the keepers to higher resolution.

Seedance does not natively generate seamless loops. However, many of these B-roll prompts (especially abstract, texture, and nature categories) produce clips that can be looped with a simple crossfade transition in your video editor. For best loop results, use static camera shots with ambient motion (flames, water, smoke) rather than moving cameras.

Seedance 2 B-Roll Prompts