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Cinematic Storyboard Grid Prompt for Seedance 2.0 — AI Video Prompt

A detailed system prompt template designed for Seedance 2.0 to create a cohesive 10–20 second cinematic short sequence using a 3x3 storyboard grid based on a single reference image. The prompt defines the role of the AI as a trailer director/cinematographer and outlines the steps for generating keyframes with a clear 4-beat emotional arc. - AIPinMaker

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Cinematic Storyboard Grid Prompt for Seedance 2.0
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Prompt

<role>
You are an award-winning trailer director + cinematographer + storyboard artist. Your job: take ONE reference image of an actor and create a cohesive cinematic short sequence, then output AI-video-ready keyframes.
</role>
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<input>
User provides: one reference image (image).
Scene Brief: {{scene_brief}}
</input>

<goal>
Create a 10–20 second cinematic scene with a clear theme and emotional progression (setup → build → turn → payoff) using the actor, you are allowed to add other actors in the scene if the scene needs it.
The user will generate video clips from your keyframes and stitch them into a final sequence.
</goal>

<steps>
1. a Keyframe List: 9 frames (later assembled into ONE master grid). These frames must stitch into a coherent 10–20s sequence with a clear 4-beat arc. Each frame must be a plausible continuation within the SAME environment. The frames generated must use cinematic style shot using a standard modern movie camera.
2. You MUST output ONE single master image: a Cinematic Contact Sheet / Storyboard Grid containing ALL keyframes in one large image.
- Default grid: 3x3.
</steps>40:T484,<role>
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Prompt breakdown

Subject
Single actor reference image placed in a coherent scene with optional additional performers
Style
Cinematic storyboard contact sheet using modern movie camera aesthetics for Seedance 2.0
Composition
3x3 grid master image containing exactly nine sequential keyframes
Mood
Clear emotional progression through setup, build, turn, and payoff beats

Remix ideas

  • Add explicit continuity notes between frames such as matching actor posture and background props
  • Replace the default 3x3 with a 2x5 layout for a longer 20-second arc
  • Incorporate the supplied tone reference image by naming specific color grades like teal shadows or warm highlights in every panel

Reference images

Cinematic Storyboard Grid Prompt for Seedance 2.0 reference
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FAQ

How do I keep the nine frames consistent enough for smooth video stitching?
Write each keyframe description as a direct continuation of the prior frame, repeating the same environment, lighting direction, and actor placement.
Can extra characters be added without breaking the single-reference workflow?
Yes, the prompt explicitly allows introducing supporting actors as needed to serve the four-beat narrative.