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Seedance 2.0 Real Human Video: How to Generate Realistic Person Videos via API
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Seedance 2.0 Real Human Video: How to Generate Realistic Person Videos via API

EvoLink Team
EvoLink Team
Product Team
April 15, 2026
7 min read
If you need to generate realistic videos of real people using AI, Seedance 2.0 is now one of the strongest options available — and it is fully accessible through EvoLink's API.

Seedance 2.0 real human video generation is available on EvoLink, accessible through the same unified API used for all video models on the platform.

This guide covers what Seedance 2.0's real human video capabilities actually are, how to use them via API, and how they compare to alternatives like OmniHuman 1.5, HeyGen, and Kling 3.0.

What Is Seedance 2.0 Real Human Video?

Seedance 2.0's real human video capability means the model can accept real human face photographs as reference inputs and generate video output featuring those people with high fidelity. This is not a separate model or mode — it is the core Seedance 2.0 model with content moderation restrictions lifted.

When real human video is enabled, Seedance 2.0 can:

  • Preserve facial features from a reference photo throughout the video, including during head turns and lighting changes
  • Generate natural micro-expressions with cinematic quality
  • Produce full-body motion — dance choreography, athletics, gestures — one of the stronger options among current AI video models
  • Maintain character consistency across multi-scene sequences
  • Generate multi-language lip-synced dialogue from reference photos with native audio
  • Accept up to 9 reference images tagged in prompts for character, wardrobe, and set persistence

EvoLink gives you access to Seedance 2.0 with real human video through the same unified gateway:

  • Seedance 2.0 with real human video: Available on EvoLink after standard signup and verification
  • Simpler onboarding: No separate vendor accounts or enterprise-tier agreements needed to get started
  • Unified multi-model API: One API key for Seedance 2.0, Kling 3.0, Sora 2, Veo 3.1, and more
  • Per-second billing, no minimums: Flexible pay-as-you-go from testing to production scale

On EvoLink, Seedance 2.0 real human video is fully available. Once you sign up for an EvoLink account and complete verification, you can access it through the same API endpoint with per-second billing.

Quick Start

curl -X POST https://api.evolink.ai/v1/videos/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "seedance-2.0-image-to-video",
    "prompt": "A professional woman in a business suit walks confidently into a modern office, turns to camera, and delivers a brief greeting with a warm smile",
    "image_url": "https://your-cdn.com/portrait-photo.jpg",
    "duration": 8,
    "quality": "720p"
  }'

Supported Workflows

WorkflowInputBest for
Portrait-to-video1 portrait photo + text promptSpokesperson videos, face-led ads
Multi-reference portraitUp to 9 reference images + promptConsistent character across shots
Portrait + audio referencePortrait photo + audio trackLip-synced dialogue, music videos
Portrait + video referencePortrait photo + reference videoMotion transfer from reference footage

What Makes Seedance 2.0 Different for Human Video

vs OmniHuman 1.5

OmniHuman 1.5 (also from ByteDance) is focused on audio-driven human animation — animating a single portrait with audio input. Seedance 2.0 is a full cinematic video generation model that happens to support real human faces.
CapabilitySeedance 2.0OmniHuman 1.5
Primary use caseFull scene video generationAudio-driven portrait animation
Scene controlFull (camera, lighting, environment)Limited (portrait focus)
Multi-character scenesYes (up to 9 references)No
Audio generationNative (generates audio)Requires audio input
Max duration15 secondsVaries
Best forAds, storytelling, creative videoTalking head, lip-sync
Use OmniHuman when you need a talking head from audio. Use Seedance 2.0 when you need a real person in a full cinematic scene.

vs HeyGen

HeyGen positions itself as the "only platform where Seedance 2.0 works with real human faces" through its identity verification layer. EvoLink also supports real human face uploads through its own verification process.

CapabilitySeedance 2.0 on EvoLinkHeyGen + Seedance
Model sourceAvailable on EvoLinkAvailable through HeyGen
Real face uploadSupported (after verification)Requires HeyGen verification
API accessDirect REST APIHeyGen platform only
Per-second billingYesHeyGen subscription plans
Full Seedance 2.0 featuresAll variants (T2V, I2V, V2V, reference)Limited to HeyGen workflows
Multi-model routingYes (switch to Kling, Sora, etc.)Seedance only

vs Kling 3.0 and Sora 2

Neither Kling 3.0 nor Sora 2 offers the same level of real human video support as Seedance 2.0.
FeatureSeedance 2.0Kling 3.0Sora 2
Real human face referenceFull supportLimitedLimited
Human motion qualityBest (dance, athletics)GoodGood
Multi-language lip-syncNativeNoLimited
Reference countUp to 9 images + 3 videos + 3 audio1 image1 image

Use Cases

1. Face-Led Advertising

Upload a model or spokesperson's photo and generate product ad videos with natural expressions and body language. Seedance 2.0's multi-reference system lets you control wardrobe, background, and camera angle separately.

2. Spokesperson & Talking Head Content

Generate spokesperson videos with lip-synced dialogue in multiple languages from a single portrait photo. Combine with audio references for precise timing and rhythm control.

3. Influencer-Style Creative

Create social-first video content featuring real people without a full production shoot. Ideal for testing creative variants at scale before committing to live production.

4. E-commerce Product + Model Videos

Combine product images with model portrait references to generate product demo videos where a real person interacts with the product — at a fraction of traditional production cost.

5. Localized Marketing at Scale

Take one spokesperson portrait and generate lip-synced videos in multiple languages, maintaining the same face, expressions, and production quality across all locales.

Pricing

Real human video generation uses the same Seedance 2.0 pricing on EvoLink — no premium tier required:

QualityStandardFast
480p$0.092/s$0.074/s
720p$0.199/s$0.161/s

Duration range: 4-15 seconds. Audio generation included at no extra charge.

For detailed pricing across all variants, see the Seedance 2.0 pricing page.

Getting Started

  1. Sign up on EvoLink and get your API key
  2. Choose your workflow: portrait-to-video (I2V) for most use cases, or reference-to-video for multi-reference scenes
  3. Upload your portrait reference and craft your text prompt
  4. Submit via API and retrieve the result
For full API documentation, see the Seedance 2.0 API reference.
Try Seedance 2.0 Real Human Video on EvoLink

FAQ

Yes. Seedance 2.0 on EvoLink supports real human face photo uploads as reference inputs. Sign up for an EvoLink account and complete verification to get started.

Is there an extra cost for real human video generation?

No. Real human video uses the same per-second pricing as all other Seedance 2.0 generation modes on EvoLink.

How does Seedance 2.0 real human video compare to deepfake tools?

Seedance 2.0 is a generative AI video model, not a face-swap or deepfake tool. It generates entirely new video from text prompts and reference images, rather than replacing faces in existing footage. All outputs include invisible watermarks for provenance tracking.

Content policies apply. Seedance 2.0 blocks celebrity and copyrighted character likenesses. You should only use photos of individuals who have given consent for AI video generation.

What is the best input format for portrait photos?

High-resolution, well-lit portrait photos with a clear face work best. Front-facing or slight-angle photos produce the most consistent results. The model accepts JPEG and PNG formats up to 30MB per image.

How long can real human videos be?

Seedance 2.0 supports 4-15 seconds per generation. For longer content, you can generate multiple clips and use the multi-shot reference system to maintain character consistency across segments.

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