Two people · One routine

Shan Shen Bu Duo

The duo version doubles the joke: two people dodge in perfect sync, then look at the camera as if the choreography were a normal part of the meeting.

It is also the version where identity matters most. Two faces have to survive the same clip, so the photos and the framing need to be chosen with care.

Images on this page are AI-generated illustrations, not records of a real event.

Updated 23 October 2026

Two dancers side by side mid side-step in a stone courtyard, both feet wide, arms low
Length
10–15 seconds
Resolution
480p · 720p · 1080p
Aspect ratio
9:16 · 16:9 · 1:1
Watermark
None on paid renders
Model
Seedance 2.0
Moderation
SeeAPI, fail-closed

Use two clear photos

One photo per person, both full-body and evenly lit. A single group photo also works if both faces are visible and neither person is cropped.

Same scene, same camera

Both people need to be in the same room and the same shot. A split-screen look is harder to sell.

Sync is the joke

The routine reads as a duet when the beats land together. A fixed camera and a simple background make the sync easier to see.

How it works

  1. 1

    Choose the photos

    Two separate full-body photos are easiest. If you have one group photo, make sure both faces and both sets of feet are visible.

  2. 2

    Pick the courtyard scene

    The courtyard preset has room for two people and a background that does not compete with the movement.

  3. 3

    Confirm the cost

    A 10-second 720p clip is 30 credits regardless of how many people are in it. Fifteen seconds costs more.

  4. 4

    Check both faces

    Review the clip twice: once for the sync, once for each face. If one person drifts, swap that photo for a sharper one.

Start from a tested prompt

Each prompt is complete: subject, scene, camera and what must not change. Copy it or open the studio with it pre-filled.

Two friends finishing a head sway in a sunlit courtyard, deadpan faces, vertical frame

Blue practice hall

The original studio look: four beats, one fixed camera, deadpan face.

Prompt (English)

Bright blue mirrored dance studio with a wooden floor and a ballet barre along one wall. The subject performs the shan shen bu (闪身步) flash-step routine in four clear beats: first a sudden sideways dodge, stepping the feet wide apart and dropping low before springing back to centre; second a langzi kick, lifting one knee and kicking the foot out to the side while the opposite arm swings across; third a bear shake, both arms flinging up and outward while the shoulders and whole body shake; fourth a deadpan head sway that ends with a direct look into the camera. If a reference photo is attached, keep the exact face, hair, body, outfit and background; do not add a second person. Fixed phone camera at chest height, one continuous take, vertical 9:16, no text, no watermark.

Use in studio

Office escape

Dodge out of work in an open-plan corridor, then finish the routine.

Prompt (English)

A plain open-plan office corridor with desks, monitors and a colleague walking past in the background. The subject performs the shan shen bu routine in four beats: a sideways flash step, a knee-lift side kick with an arm swing, a full-body shake with both arms up, then a deadpan head sway and a look into the camera. If a reference photo is attached, keep the exact face, hair, body and outfit. Fixed phone camera at chest height, one continuous take, vertical 9:16, no text, no watermark.

Use in studio

Pet living room

A cat or dog does a playful version on its hind legs at home.

Prompt (English)

A cosy living room with a sofa, a rug and warm afternoon window light. The cat or dog from the reference photo stands on its hind legs and does a playful four-beat shan shen bu: a quick side-step, a little kick, a full-body shake of the fur, then a head sway to the camera. Keep the animal's exact breed, fur colour and markings; do not turn it into a person and do not add a second animal. Fixed low camera, one continuous take, vertical 9:16, no text, no watermark.

Use in studio

Photo pairing that works

The two photos should have similar light and a similar camera height. If one is a bright outdoor shot and the other is a dark indoor selfie, the model has to reconcile two different worlds and one person will look pasted in.

The outfits do not need to match. In fact, different outfits make it easier to tell the two people apart. What matters is that both faces are sharp and both bodies are fully visible.

Writing the duo prompt

Name both people and their positions: “the two people from the reference photos, standing side by side, the person on the left in a blue shirt and the person on the right in a white tee”. Then give the four beats once, with “both” in front of each action.

Add the identity rule twice, once for each person. Do not ask the model to swap faces or merge the two people into one. If the reference is a single group photo, say “keep both identities exactly as photographed”.

What to do when one person drifts

The most common failure is one face turning generic while the other stays sharp. The fix is usually the input: choose a photo where that person’s face is larger and better lit. Shortening the clip also helps, because there are fewer frames for the model to invent.

If the sync is the problem rather than the faces, simplify the background and keep the camera fixed. A busy scene pulls attention and makes small timing differences more obvious.

Questions people ask

Can I use one group photo for two people?

Yes, if both faces and both bodies are visible. Two separate photos usually give a better likeness.

Do both people need to do the same moves?

Yes. The duo format is a synchronised routine; different moves read as two separate clips.

How much does a duo clip cost?

The same as a solo clip: 30 credits for 10 seconds at 720p; 35 for a 12-second standard video.

Can I add a third person?

The prompt is written for two. Three or more people are possible but much less reliable.

Do I need permission from the other person?

Yes. Only upload photos of people who have agreed to appear in the clip.

Can the two people be in different rooms?

The clip places them in one scene. A split-screen or remote duet is a different edit, not this preset.

Turn your photo into a clip

Start with the preset on this page, or write your own shot. Credits are shown before you generate, and failed renders are refunded.