imageby ByteDanceAvailable in Cinemagiq
Seedream 5.0
ByteDance's Seedream 5.0 in Pro, Lite and Flash, at exact ratios
An image costs from about $0.04
What is Seedream 5.0?
Seedream 5.0 is ByteDance's image generation family, from the same company behind the Seedance video models. Cinemagiq runs three versions on the Generation Studio's Image tab: Seedream 5.0 Pro, Seedream 5.0 Lite and Seedream 5.0 Flash, the fastest of the three. Each takes a prompt plus optional reference images and returns up to four images per run, rendered at the exact aspect ratio you choose.
The versions differ in size and references. Seedream 5.0 Pro delivers 1K or 2K and takes up to 10 reference images. Seedream 5.0 Lite delivers 2K or 4K and takes up to 14. Seedream 5.0 Flash delivers 1K or 2K, takes up to 10 references and renders any ratio from 1:16 to 16:1. A 4K request on Pro or Flash delivers 2K. You can cite references as @image1, @image2. Camera Angle Control is not available.
Use Seedream 5.0 when the shape of the frame matters: ultra-wide establishing shots, vertical cuts for social, product and food shots for commercials, and location plates. Pick Seedream 5.0 Lite for 4K and for realistic characters you plan to animate with Seedance 2.5, and Seedream 5.0 Flash for fast drafts. Set a still as the First Frame on the Video tab to animate it. Every result lands in the Asset Hub under All Generations.
Seedream 5.0 examples
Made in Cinemagiq with Seedream 5.0. The exact prompt is under each one.
16:9
PromptPhotorealistic cinematic still: a lone samurai standing in a field of tall grass at sunset, wind moving the grass, distant blue mountains, backlit, shallow depth of field, classic Japanese cinema composition.
16:9
PromptAerial photograph of a winding mountain road through an autumn forest, a single small car, fog lying in the valleys, soft morning light, drone shot.
21:9
PromptUltra-wide cinematic frame: a spaceship hangar where a small crew repairs a battered cargo ship, sparks from welding, volumetric light pouring through the open hangar door, anamorphic look.
16:9
PromptPhotorealistic macro photo: a hummingbird hovering beside a red hibiscus flower, water droplets on the petals, soft green bokeh background.
What Seedream 5.0 can do in Cinemagiq
Straight from the model list Cinemagiq runs today.
| Variant | Resolution | Reference images | Camera Angle Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seedream 5.0 Pro | 0.5K, 1K, 2K, 4K | Up to 10 | No |
| Seedream 5.0 Lite | 0.5K, 1K, 2K, 4K | Up to 14 | No |
| Seedream 5.0 Flash | 0.5K, 1K, 2K, 4K | Up to 10 | No |
Strengths
- Exact-ratio output on all three versions, panoramic formats included
- Up to 14 reference images on Seedream 5.0 Lite
- 4K delivery on Seedream 5.0 Lite
- Seedream 5.0 Flash renders any ratio from 1:16 to 16:1
- References cited by position as @image1, @image2
Best for
- Ultra-wide establishing frames and vertical cuts
- Product and food shots for commercials
- 4K location plates with Seedream 5.0 Lite
- Characters for Seedance 2.5 with Seedream 5.0 Lite
Watch-outs
- ·Seedream 5.0 Pro and Seedream 5.0 Flash top out at 2K; a 4K request delivers 2K.
- ·For realistic characters you plan to animate with Seedance 2.5, use Seedream 5.0 Lite; Seedream 5.0 Flash images of people are not accepted as photoreal-person inputs there.
- ·No Camera Angle Control, so describe the camera in the prompt.
Prompt tips for Seedream 5.0
- Write it like a photo caption: subject, setting, light, lens and composition, for example 'backlit, shallow depth of field, drone shot'.
- Pick the aspect ratio for the shot and match the words to it: 21:9 with 'ultra-wide cinematic frame', 9:16 with 'vertical film still'.
- Cite references early in the prompt as @image1, @image2 and say what each one supplies: face, costume or location.
- Draft on Seedream 5.0 Flash, then render the approved frame on Seedream 5.0 Pro, or on Seedream 5.0 Lite when you need 4K.
How to use Seedream 5.0 in Cinemagiq
- Open the Generation Studio in your project and switch to the Image tab.
- Pick Seedream 5.0 in the AI Model picker. Each card says what drives the result and its limits.
- Write the prompt, set the aspect ratio and resolution, and attach reference images if you have them.
- Generate. The button shows the token cost before you start.
- Find every take in the Asset Hub under All Generations, and add the one you keep to its shot on the Production Board.
Seedream 5.0 FAQ
What is the difference between Seedream 5.0 Pro, Lite and Flash?
Seedream 5.0 Pro delivers 1K or 2K with up to 10 references. Seedream 5.0 Lite delivers 2K or 4K with up to 14. Seedream 5.0 Flash is the fastest, delivers 1K or 2K, takes up to 10 references and renders any ratio from 1:16 to 16:1.
Who makes Seedream 5.0?
ByteDance makes Seedream 5.0 through its Seed team, the same company behind the Seedance video models. In Cinemagiq you can make a still with Seedream and animate it with Seedance 2.5 by setting it as the First Frame. For realistic characters, use Seedream 5.0 Lite, the version Cinemagiq marks for Seedance characters.
Can I get 4K images from Seedream 5.0?
Yes, with Seedream 5.0 Lite, which delivers 2K or 4K. Seedream 5.0 Pro and Seedream 5.0 Flash deliver up to 2K, so a 4K request on them comes back at 2K. For 4K with Camera Angle Control, use Nano Banana 2.1 instead.
Does Seedream 5.0 follow the exact aspect ratio?
Yes. All three versions return the exact ratio you choose, and Seedream 5.0 Flash accepts any ratio from 1:16 to 16:1. That makes Seedream useful for ultra-wide 21:9 establishing frames and tall 9:16 vertical cuts. Write the prompt for that shape too.
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Use Seedream 5.0 inside Cinemagiq
Generate with Seedream 5.0 and the other models Cinemagiq runs in one AI-native workspace, and pick the right one per shot.