Identity
Face, wardrobe, character continuity
Reference image board
How to use reference images in Seedance 3.0 prompts
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
Give every image one job
This page should look like a creative director's board, not a normal text guide.
Product
Shape, material, logo placement
Scene
Location, mood, depth, color
Style
Lighting, texture, art direction
Reference prompt formula
Name the reference and the job in the same sentence
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
Seedance 3.0 reference image workflow questions
Short answers written for the exact search intent of this page.
How do I use reference images in Seedance 3.0?
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.
How many reference images should I use?
Use the fewest references that explain the shot. Too many references without clear roles can create conflict, especially when identity, style, and environment compete.
Can reference images improve character consistency?
Yes, when the same identity and wardrobe references are reused across scenes and the prompt says exactly what should remain stable.
Internal links
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Workflow
How-to workflow
A production-oriented setup path from access check to first test.
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Prompt cookbook
Prompt frames for references, audio intent, style, and iteration.
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Audio and lyrics
Voice, beat, lyric, and music-video planning without overclaiming.
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Longer video planner
Scene boards, continuity, and extension strategy for longer clips.
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Website hero video
Loop structure, crop safety, and performance-aware hero videos.
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Examples gallery
Labeled Seedance-style examples with prompt and use-case notes.
Open pageReferences are only half the prompt
Add audio intent, camera movement, and scene timing when the shot needs rhythm or voice.