GPT Image 2 + Seedance 2.0: How to Create AI Videos with This Combo

Making AI videos comes down to two things: do the characters look right, and do they move well? Get one wrong and the whole thing falls apart. That's why the GPT Image 2 + Seedance 2.0 combo works so well - GPT Image 2 handles the visual precision (consistent characters, accurate scenes, text that actually renders), and Seedance 2.0 turns those images into smooth, natural video.

In this guide, I'll show you how to create videos with GPT Image 2 + Seedance 2.0 using two workflows: a quick storyboard-to-video method and a more controlled frame-by-frame approach. You'll see real prompts for both.

Why This Combo Works

GPT Image 2 is one of the most prompt-obedient image models available right now. Tell it to draw a character in a specific pose, wearing a specific outfit, in a specific environment - and it delivers. Text rendering, fine details, consistent faces across multiple generations - it handles all of that reliably.

Seedance 2.0 picks up where the image ends. It's a video generation model that excels at image-to-video, producing clips with natural motion, smooth camera movement, and cinematic feel. Feed it a well-crafted first frame and a clear prompt, and the output looks polished without heavy editing.

Together: Image 2 solves "does it look right?" and Seedance 2.0 solves "does it move right?" This cuts generation costs and gives you precise control over every frame of your video.

What You Need Before You Start

• A SeaArt AI account - you'll use both GPT Image 2 and Seedance 2.0 here
• A ChatGPT account - for writing your story script and crafting prompts
• A video editor like CapCut for final assembly

If you have ChatGPT Plus, you can also generate images with GPT Image 2 directly inside ChatGPT. But if not, no worries - SeaArt has you covered.

Workflow 1 - Storyboard Reference to Video

This method is fast. You generate one storyboard image containing all your scenes, then feed the whole thing to Seedance 2.0 as a reference. It works well for short, punchy content where pace matters more than per-frame precision.

Write Your Script with ChatGPT

You can go as detailed or as simple as you want here. If you want fine-grained control, use ChatGPT to break your story into individual panels with specific descriptions for action, pose, and camera angle.

But you don't have to - both GPT Image 2 and Seedance 2.0 are smart enough to work with short, simple prompts. The example prompts I'm sharing below are pretty minimal, and they work great.

Create a Storyboard with GPT Image 2

Head to the GPT Image 2 generator on SeaArt. Use a prompt that generates a multi-panel storyboard in a single image.

Here's an example prompt:

Create a storyboard in a 3×3 grid format. anime style. A dark-themed anime fighting girl, holding a large sword and fighting against a cyborg robot.

GPT Image 2 will produce a 3×3 grid where each panel shows a different stage of the action. The style stays consistent because it's all generated in one pass.

Turn the Storyboard into Video

Now take that storyboard image to Seedance 2.0 video generator.

Upload it as a reference and write a video prompt describing the motion:

Transform this 3x3 storyboard image into a 15-second fast-paced cinematic video. A female warrior battles a giant cyborg through sequential fight stages, dust swirls in ruined city, dark energy crackles around them.

Seedance reads the storyboard panels as a sequence and generates a video that follows the narrative arc. This approach is ideal for action-heavy clips, montages, or social media teasers where visual impact matters more than frame-level accuracy.

Workflow 2 - Reference Images + Single Prompt

This method takes a different approach. Instead of feeding one storyboard image as a whole, you generate individual first frame reference images for each scene, upload them all to Seedance 2.0's Reference to Video mode, and describe every scene's motion in a single prompt using @image tags. You get more control over each scene's composition and motion, but it takes more setup time than the storyboard method.

Generate Reference Images with GPT Image 2

If you don't have reference images ready, ChatGPT can help with that too - describe your scenes and have it write the image prompts for you. I'd suggest generating them as a storyboard grid, putting multiple panels in one image. That way everything gets created in one pass, which helps keep the character's face, outfit, and environment more consistent across scenes.

Go to the GPT Image 2 generator on SeaArt and use a grid prompt like this:

2x2 storyboard grid, continuous narrative sequence, same character and same environment across all panels, no variation in appearance,

Panel 1: transparent glass kettle placed on a table, modern clean open kitchen background, no person visible yet, calm atmosphere

Panel 2: same scene, a young Asian woman enters from the left side, looking at the kettle, mid-step, natural movement

Panel 3: same scene, woman stands near table, both hands gently picking up the transparent glass kettle, focused gaze on the kettle

Panel 4: same scene, woman holding the kettle with both hands, presenting it slightly toward camera, her eyes shifting from kettle to camera

young Asian woman, late 20s, tied-back dark hair, natural makeup, beige minimal home outfit, slim build, calm expression,

modern open kitchen, white marble countertop, neutral tones, soft daylight from window,

cinematic photography, 50mm lens, shallow depth of field, ultra-realistic, high detail, clean aesthetic,

consistent character design, consistent lighting, consistent composition, no character change, no outfit change, no scene change

Once you have the grid, crop each panel into a separate image.

Generate the Video With Seedance 2.0

Open Seedance 2.0 and switch to Reference to Video mode. Upload all your cropped reference images,

then write a single prompt describing the motion for each scene using @image tags:

@image1 transparent glass kettle on table in a clean kitchen, soft natural light reflection on glass, calm atmosphere @image2 woman enters from the left side, she walks slowly toward the kettle, eyes fixed on it, natural movement, slight camera follow @image3 woman gently picks up the kettle with both hands, slow smooth motion, careful handling, subtle reflections shifting on glass @image4 woman presents the kettle toward the camera, she extends it forward, gaze shifts from kettle to camera

One prompt, all four scenes. Seedance matches each @image tag to its reference and generates a video that flows through the sequence.

Polish in Your Editor

The output from Seedance is already a connected sequence, but you can still bring it into CapCut or your preferred editor for fine-tuning - trim pacing, add transitions, layer in music or voiceover, and drop in subtitles.

Tips for Better Results

• Emphasize character consistency in image prompts. GPT Image 2 responds well to explicit instructions like "same character," "no variation in appearance," and "consistent character design." Don't assume it'll stay consistent on its own.
• Pick the workflow that fits your project. Storyboard-to-video is fast and works well for action-heavy content. Reference images give you more per-scene control - better for product demos or narrative storytelling where each shot matters.
• Test with shorter clips first. Generate one or two frames and their corresponding videos before committing to a full sequence. This lets you catch style mismatches early.
• Describe motion clearly in video prompts. "She walks slowly toward the kettle, eyes fixed on it" gives Seedance much better direction than "woman approaches object."

What This Combo is Best For

The GPT Image 2 x Seedance 2.0 workflow fits a wide range of projects:

• Short films and animated stories - character consistency across scenes makes narrative content possible
• Product showcase videos - controlled scenes with precise object placement and smooth camera moves
• Social media content - fast turnaround from concept to finished video
• Explainer videos - frame-by-frame control lets you guide the viewer through a sequence step by step

If you want to explore even more video models and styles, check out what's available on the AI video generator page - you'll find options beyond Seedance for different types of projects.

Conclusion

That's the full GPT Image 2 + Seedance 2.0 guide - two workflows, real prompts, and a process you can start using right now. Image 2 gives you the visual accuracy and character consistency that most image models struggle with, and Seedance 2.0 turns those images into video that actually moves well. The storyboard method gets you from idea to video fast; the reference image method gives you tighter control over each scene. Pick whichever fits your project.

The best part: both tools live on SeaArt AI, so there's no juggling between platforms. Open a tab, start generating, and see where the combo takes you.