# ByteDance SeeDream 3

## Overview

SeeDream 3 is ByteDance's advanced image generation model known for its creative capabilities and artistic flexibility. It excels at producing diverse styles ranging from photorealistic to highly stylized artwork.

## Model Details

- **Provider**: ByteDance
- **Replicate ID**: `bytedance/seedream-3`
- **Version**: `3c96fbed56fa0e9c6c06bb014f8be529821f5ea8e37e887fb20d3fb2fe10e1e8`

## Key Features

- **Creative Versatility**: Excellent at both realistic and artistic styles
- **Style Mixing**: Can blend multiple artistic styles effectively
- **Detail Richness**: Produces images with intricate details
- **Cultural Diversity**: Strong understanding of diverse cultural contexts

## Default Parameters

- **Resolution**: 1024x1024
- **Steps**: 30
- **Guidance Scale**: 7.5
- **Supports Negative Prompts**: Yes
- **Supports Seed**: Yes

## Supported Aspect Ratios

**9 aspect ratios including custom**:

- **Square**: 1:1
- **Landscape**: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 21:9
- **Portrait**: 3:4, 2:3, 9:16
- **Custom**: Any ratio within resolution limits

## Supported Resolutions

- **Minimum**: 512x512
- **Maximum**: 2048x2048
- **Size Presets**:
  - Big: Longest dimension 2048px
  - Regular: 1 megapixel (balanced)
  - Small: Shortest dimension 512px

## Best Use Cases

- Digital artwork and illustrations
- Character design and concept art
- Fantasy and sci-fi scenes
- Cultural and traditional art styles
- Creative advertising visuals

## Example Prompts

1. "A cyberpunk street market in Tokyo at night, neon lights reflecting on wet pavement"
2. "Traditional Chinese ink painting of mountains with modern city skyline in background"
3. "A whimsical illustration of a tea party in an enchanted forest, Studio Ghibli style"

## Tips for Best Results

- Experiment with style combinations (e.g., "watercolor and digital art")
- Include atmospheric descriptions for mood
- Specify color palettes for consistent aesthetics
- Use cultural references for authentic representations
- Combine realistic elements with fantastical concepts

## Strengths

- Excellent style transfer and mixing
- Strong at creating atmospheric scenes
- Good understanding of artistic movements
- Handles complex compositions well

## Limitations

- Generation time slightly longer than some alternatives (12 seconds)
- May need refinement for ultra-photorealistic results

## Cost

Estimated at $0.025 per generation
