
Identity
Face, wardrobe, character continuity
Reference image board
A visual workflow for users searching how to use reference image in Seedance. The key is assigning one job to every image instead of uploading a pile of inspiration.
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Each image gets one role
Reference roles
This page should look like a creative director's board, not a normal text guide.

Face, wardrobe, character continuity

Shape, material, logo placement

Location, mood, depth, color

Lighting, texture, art direction
Reference prompt formula
The prompt should say what each image controls and what it should not override.
@Image1 keeps the character identity and wardrobe. @Image2 sets the street environment. The character walks toward camera with a slow handheld push-in. Keep face and jacket consistent; do not copy the lighting from @Image1.
FAQ
Short answers written for the exact search intent of this page.
Assign one role to each image. A reference can define identity, wardrobe, product shape, environment, camera framing, style, or continuity, but it should not be asked to do everything.
Use the fewest references that explain the shot. Too many references without clear roles can create conflict, especially when identity, style, and environment compete.
Yes, when the same identity and wardrobe references are reused across scenes and the prompt says exactly what should remain stable.
Internal links
Each support page owns a different search intent, so users and crawlers can move without seeing the same article repeated.
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