Right, let's talk about something that's been winding me up. You know what's more frustrating than a broken AI video generator? A working one that treats you like a toddler with scissors.
I'm talking about the state of AI video in 2025. These platforms have become so bloody paranoid about offending anyone that they've forgotten their actual job - making decent videos. But there's this new thing called Seedance Pro that's basically giving the finger to all that nonsense, and it's brilliant.
Why Major AI Video Platforms Are Failing Creators
Picture this: You want to make a simple video of Donald Trump dressed as Barbie. Harmless bit of fun, right? Try that on Midjourney and you'll get shut down faster than a pub at closing time. Want two people kissing? Banned. A zombie with a bit of gore? Absolutely not, you sick bastard.
It's mental. These companies have become so obsessed with being "safe" that they've forgotten how to be useful. It's like buying a Ferrari and then putting a speed limiter on it that keeps you under 20 mph. What's the bloody point?
Google's VEO3, Midjourney Video - they're all at it. They've confused "responsible" with "useless," and creators are getting screwed over in the process. You can't make anything interesting because someone, somewhere, might get their knickers in a twist.
Seedance Pro: The Game-Changing Alternative
Enter Seedance Pro, made by ByteDance - the same lot behind TikTok. Now, before you start moaning about Chinese companies, just hear me out. This thing isn't just less censored than the competition; it's actually better at the basic job of making videos.
And here's the kicker - according to the Artificial Analysis Video Arena leaderboard, it's beating VEO3, Kling, and even Sora in blind tests. People are choosing it as the best AI video model without even knowing what it is.
So let me get this straight: They've made something that's both more permissive AND higher quality? It's like someone finally realized you don't have to choose between having your cake and eating it. Revolutionary stuff, that.
Multi-Shot Prompting: Actually Quite Clever
The thing everyone's getting excited about is multi-shot prompting. You can generate different camera angles of the same scene with one prompt. Wide shot, close-up, medium shot - all keeping the same characters and settings consistent.
I've tried it myself, and it's genuinely impressive. You can film a piano performance from multiple angles, or follow someone through different shots of the same scene. The consistency is remarkable - something that's been the holy grail of AI video.
Now, is it revolutionary? Maybe. Is it overhyped? Probably a bit. But it's a proper useful feature that actually helps you tell stories better, which is more than I can say for most AI gimmicks.
Getting Started: It's Actually Simple
You can get to Seedance Pro through FAL.AI. The process is dead simple:
Upload your starting image
Write your prompt (or don't - it'll figure something out)
Wait about 40 seconds
Get your 1080p video
No messing about with credits that expire, no complicated signup nonsense. Just straightforward video generation. Refreshing, really.
The Censorship Tests: What You Can Actually Make
Here's where it gets interesting. I've tested stuff that would get you banned from other platforms faster than you can say "content policy violation":
Celebrity stuff (like that Trump Barbie thing)
People being affectionate (imagine that)
Violence and gore (within reason)
Basically anything that might make someone clutch their pearls
The difference? Seedance Pro seems to think you're a grown-up who can handle making their own decisions. Mad concept, I know.
But it's not a free-for-all. There are still boundaries, just sensible ones. They seem focused on stopping genuinely harmful content rather than anything that might possibly offend someone's great aunt Mildred.
Quality Comparison: It's Actually Good
Let's talk numbers, because that's what matters. On the Artificial Analysis Video Arena, Seedance Pro is consistently ranking above VEO3, Kling 2.1, and all the other big names. Real people are choosing it as the best in blind tests.
And the quality? It's genuinely impressive:
Consistency: Things don't randomly change between frames
Physics: Stuff moves like it should in real life
Detail: Sharp, high-resolution output
Smoothness: No weird morphing or glitches
I've seen videos of complex scenes - horses galloping, people skiing, bikes being ridden - all with proper movement and no obvious computer-generated weirdness.
Pricing: Not Taking the Piss
At 18 cents per 5-second, 1080p video, it's reasonably priced. Compare that to the premium platforms where you're paying through the nose for arguably worse results.
There are two options:
Seedance Lite: About 16 cents per video
Seedance Pro: About 30 cents per video
The Pro version is smoother, more detailed, and generally better. For most people, it's worth the extra few pennies.
Multi-Shot Prompting: How to Not Mess It Up
Writing good multi-shot prompts is like writing good comedy - it's all about timing and structure. Here's what works:
Plan your shots: "Wide shot, then push in, then close-up"
Use clear transitions: "Cut to" or "camera switches to" - keep it simple
Stay consistent: Don't change your character descriptions halfway through
Be specific: "Medium front shot" beats "medium shot" every time
Example: "Man talks to camera, medium front shot. Cut to over-the-shoulder from behind. Cut to dramatic close-up of his eyes."
See? Not rocket science.
The Dark Side: Yes, There Are Risks
Look, I'm not going to pretend this is all sunshine and rainbows. Less censorship means more potential for misuse. Some people will use this to make dodgy content because, well, people are idiots.
The risks are real:
Deepfakes of real people
Disturbing content
Misinformation
Privacy violations
But here's my take: Banning everyone because some people might misbehave is like banning cars because some people speed. The solution isn't to remove the tool - it's to educate people about using it responsibly and have proper consequences for abuse.
What This Means for Everyone Else
Seedance Pro is basically forcing everyone else to up their game. It's proving you don't have to choose between quality and creative freedom, which is going to make the other platforms look pretty silly.
We're probably going to see:
Other platforms becoming less restrictive
Better quality across the board
More sophisticated ways to detect actual problems
Clearer rules about what's actually acceptable
The cat's out of the bag now. The question isn't whether uncensored AI video will exist - it's how everyone else is going to respond.
The Bottom Line
Look, Seedance Pro isn't perfect. No AI tool is. But it's a breath of fresh air in a space that's been suffocating under layers of unnecessary restriction. It treats users like adults while delivering genuinely good results.
The AI video space needed this wake-up call. Maybe now the other platforms will remember that their job is to help people create things, not to be the fun police.
At 18 cents per video, with better quality than the competition and the freedom to actually make something interesting, it's hard to argue against. Just don't blame me if you make something that gets you in trouble - I'm not your mother.
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Based on real testing and analysis of Seedance Pro. Use responsibly, don't be an idiot, and remember that with great power comes great responsibility - or something like that.