CapCut starts Seedance. 2.0: AI software that can make videos that look very real
The creators of TikTok recently announced the launch of an AI technology capable of creating videos within the CapCut app . Just weeks after the Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fight video went viral, Seedance 2.0 became officially available in their video editor. ByteDance announced the release of its new model, capitalizing on the opportunity presented by Sora's death.
In its press release, the company stated that Seedance 2.0 combines video and audio generation into a single system. This means users can write a description and get a video with synchronized image and sound without needing any additional tools. According to ByteDance, the model works efficiently even without reference images, although the final result will always be better with broader context.
In terms of performance, many have seen what Seedance 2.0 can achieve. The Chinese company states that its AI technology handles complex motion scenes, especially those where other models struggle. Its features include fine details, realistic physics, angle changes, and consistent lighting throughout the clip.
This last point makes it particularly useful for action, sports, and science videos, where movements need to appear realistic. At the same time, its ability to integrate text and graphics into videos allows for more practical uses, such as cooking tutorials, exercise programs, or product presentations for small businesses.
Seedance 2.0 videos can be up to 15 seconds long and are available in six different aspect ratios for sharing on TikTok and other platforms. While the initial focus is on content creation, the model will be integrated with other platform features, such as AI Video and Video Studio, in the coming weeks.
The launch of Seedance 2.0 came at a perfect time for ByteDance. Although the company had released its prototype just weeks earlier, videos featuring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise caused a major stir, prompting action from major Hollywood studios. In less than 24 hours, ByteDance received legal notices for the unauthorized use of intellectual property, leading to the suspension of its AI software launch.
The company used this time to refine its filters and prevent the creation of content that could infringe on intellectual property rights. The launch of Seedance 2.0 comes just days after OpenAI announced it was halting development of Sora and abandoning any attempt to enter the AI video market. Sam Altman preferred to utilize the computing resources of Codex rather than allow users to create more videos that would strain its data centers.
Although Seedance 2.0 is now available, ByteDance has imposed some restrictions to avoid legal issues. In this initial phase, user accounts were prohibited from creating videos from photos or recordings containing real faces. Seeking to avoid further controversy, the company decided to ban deepfake technology, at least for the time being.
Another addition is the use of an invisible watermark integrated into AI-generated videos. Unlike the watermarks in the CapCut app, this version remains visible even after the content is edited or published outside of TikTok. Seedance 2.0 also uses C2PA credentials, a standard that allows other platforms to verify whether a video was created using AI.
ByteDance announced that Seedance 2.0 will be available starting today for registered users in Mexico, Brazil, and other Southeast Asian countries. The rollout will be phased in, allowing for adjustments to security measures as the application expands.