Upload and analyze a script
Script analysis turns text into the genre, synopsis, characters and episode structure used by later asset and storyboard stages. Clear input reduces correction work downstream.
Prepare the file
Supported formats: DOC, DOCX, TXT, PDF and MD, up to 20 MB and 100,000 Chinese characters. This workflow expects a script rather than an unadapted novel. Convert prose into scenes, visible actions and dialogue first.
Include episode and scene numbers, interior/exterior, location, time, present characters, filmable actions and named speakers. Keep names consistent: “Father,” “Mr Zhou” and “Old Zhou” might otherwise be treated as separate assets.
Episode 1
Scene 1 / Interior / Bookshop / Night
Characters: Lin Wan, Gu Yan
Lin Wan stands on the left of the counter holding an unopened letter.
Gu Yan enters from screen right and stops at the counter.
Lin Wan (quietly): Did you send this letter?
Gu Yan looks at the envelope without answering immediately.This is a recommended writing example, not a mandatory import syntax.
Upload and configure
- Create a project in Agent mode.
- Upload the script and confirm that it is readable.
- Choose an aspect ratio and overall style: realistic, 2D, 3D or an available custom style.
- Select a model and shot-planning cap. Seedance 2.5 offers 15, 20 or 30 seconds.
- Choose the drama or narration-led workflow where available. Configure a narrator voice for narration-led creation.
- Submit analysis, wait for completion and review the result.
Review the analysis
| Area | What to check |
|---|---|
| Genre and synopsis | The main conflict, ending and event order match the script |
| Character biographies | Names, identity, age and relationships are interpreted correctly |
| Episodes and scenes | No missing episodes, incorrect merges or excessive fragmentation |
| Actions and dialogue | Correct speakers, important pauses and reactions retained |
| Assets | Characters, locations and important props are present |
Edit and analyze again
The studio supports script editing. Before continuing after a change, read the interface notice to understand what will be replaced. Existing prompts or videos are not a backup. Export approved footage and record important asset and voice choices first.
For recurring shot-planning problems, use custom storyboard parsing. Test your rules on one episode, then have an administrator publish them for the team rather than fixing the same splitting issue shot by shot.
Common issues
Duplicate characters: standardize names and check asset merge relationships.
Compressed dialogue: revise splitting rules, add listener reactions or use multiple shots. Do not demand a long speech inside an unrealistically short duration.
Analysis is taking a long time: inspect task status and errors, and keep the error ID. Avoid submitting duplicates just because a page is waiting. The guide estimates around 15 minutes for a custom parsing test; this is not a guaranteed completion time.
Continue a script in the same project
The script workflow supports uploading additional script content within the existing project. Keep episode numbers, character names and outfit names consistent. Check the added episodes and analysis before preparing their assets and shots. Read the operation scope shown in the current interface; a continuation upload is not a substitute for rewriting approved shots.
This differs from remastering: new source episodes cannot be appended after original-video analysis. Continuing a script, editing its text and reanalyzing existing episodes are separate operations.
The global visual style chosen at the start carries through to subsequent shots. Keep style instructions consistent when editing individual prompts.