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Seedance 2.0 Documentary-Style Prompts (Realistic, Imperfect, Believable)
Make Seedance 2.0 outputs feel like real documentary footage: handheld camera language, natural light, and grounded prompt templates.
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If you want believability, stop over-stylizing. Documentary style is a controlled kind of imperfection: natural light, imperfect framing, and human pacing.
What to specify for documentary realism
- handheld (subtle, not shaky)
- natural light motivated by the scene
- imperfect composition (a bit off-center, a shoulder in frame)
- mundane details (signs of life: clutter, scuffs, smudges)
Template: street documentary
Documentary footage of [subject] in [real location], daytime.
SHOT: medium shot, 35mm, deep depth of field.
CAMERA: handheld follow, subtle micro-jitter, continuous motion, no cuts.
LIGHT: natural daylight, realistic shadows, no dramatic neon.
FINISH: minimal grading, slightly desaturated, realistic exposure.
Avoid: cinematic lens flares, overdone film grain, hyper-stylized colors.
Template: interview B-roll
B-roll of hands, notes, environment details in [location].
Camera: gentle handheld, slow moves, focus breathing subtle.
Lighting: practicals and window light, realistic.
Template: wildlife / nature observation
Nature documentary shot of [animal] in [habitat].
Camera: telephoto look, slight handheld sway, natural light, no dramatic stylization.
Motion: calm, observational, steady pacing.
To study realistic prompt patterns, look for prompts that mention handheld, natural light, and minimal grading: browse prompts.