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Runway: Video generation with Gen-4 Turbo

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Demo summary

The video shows the process of generating a 5-second cinematic video of a running horse using an image reference and a detailed text prompt in Runway's Gen-4 Turbo model.

Step-by-step

  1. Select a reference image from the Assets folder or generate one using Create Image.
  2. Crop the reference image if necessary.
  3. Describe the subject, motion, camera movement, background, and style in the prompt box.
  4. Set the video aspect ratio on the right side of the interface.
  5. Choose the total video length at the bottom.
  6. Click Generate to create the video.

Options

  • Use the last image created by clicking Input for Video in the bottom left corner.
  • Choose between styles such as cinematic, realistic, cartoon, or 3D animation.
  • Set video length to 5 seconds or other available durations.

Watch out for

  • This generation model requires an image to use as a reference.
  • The final video result will be in 720p resolution.

Tips

  • Use Gen-4 Turbo for live actions, VFX, and motion clips.
  • Describe the main subject and its actions before defining the scene or background.
  • Include specific camera movements like 'camera tracks the horse' to follow subject motion.
  • Check the official Runway documentation for more detailed prompt guidance.

Highlights

especially useful if you need to animate simple images, or you don't need to create very complex videos

All demos from “Runway AI - Tutorial for Beginners in 17 MINUTES ! [ FULL GUIDE ]

  1. 1:150:51Generate and restyle images in Runway Chat ModeThe user demonstrates how to use Runway's Chat Mode to generate an image of a horse from a text prompt and then uses a follow-up suggestion to restyle it into a cartoon.RunwayText to Image
  2. 2:482:06Video generation with Gen-4 TurboCurrentThe video shows the process of generating a 5-second cinematic video of a running horse using an image reference and a detailed text prompt in Runway's Gen-4 Turbo model.RunwayImage to Video
  3. 6:350:57Edit video with Runway AlephThe demonstrator uses the Aleph tool to modify a generated video by replacing a horse with a 'fire horse' using simple text instructions.RunwayVideo to Video
  4. 7:320:59Portrait video generation with Gen-3 Alpha TurboThe user demonstrates uploading a portrait image and using a text prompt to generate a 10-second vertical video using the Gen-3 Alpha Turbo model.RunwayImage to Video
  5. 8:451:02Control video motion with KeyframesThe tutorial shows how to define multiple image keyframes and use camera controls (panning/tilting) to guide the motion of a generated video.RunwayAI Animation Generator
  6. 9:530:25Change video aspect ratio with ExpandThe demonstrator uses the Expand Video feature to convert a portrait layout video into a landscape orientation.RunwayAI Video Editor
  7. 11:081:35Multi-reference image generation with @ symbolsThe user demonstrates generating a complex image by uploading multiple references (lion, jaguar pattern, volcano) and using @ symbols in the prompt to assign specific roles to each reference.RunwayAI Image Generator
  8. 14:240:51Motion transfer with Runway Act TwoThe video shows how to use a webcam recording or uploaded video to transfer facial and body gestures onto a character image (a lion) using the Act Two feature.RunwayAI Animation Generator
  9. 15:280:32Lip Sync Video with Generative AudioThe user demonstrates the Lip Sync tool by importing a character video and providing text-to-speech input to animate the character's mouth.RunwayAI Lip Sync Generator
  10. 16:000:46Sketch-to-Image generationThe demonstrator draws a 'cracked ground' sketch over a tree image reference to guide the AI in generating a specific environmental modification.RunwayImage to Image
  11. 16:510:30Direct image editing with Sketch and LabelsThe user draws an arrow and adds a label to a reference image to instruct the AI to 'pull down a branch' in the final generation.RunwayAI Inpainting
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Image to Video

  1. 0:120:57Animate static images with Runway Gen-4.5The video demonstrates Runway Gen-4.5 converting various image types—including sketches, renders, and photos—into high-fidelity video sequences with complex camera movements and character consistency.Runway
  2. 3:110:56Animate a real-world object in a new environment with Runway Gen-4The user takes a photo of a physical wooden toy and uses Runway Gen-4 to composite it into a photo of New York City, then applies motion to animate people walking in front of the toy.Runway
  3. 0:140:19Animate images with Gen-3 Alpha Image to VideoThe video demonstrates uploading an image to the Runway dashboard and using Gen-3 Alpha to generate a video without additional prompt guidance.Runway
  4. 0:330:26Guide video generation with text prompts and camera movementThe user demonstrates adding text prompts and camera movement instructions to an image upload in Runway Gen-3 Alpha to control the resulting video animation.Runway
  5. 2:482:06Video generation with Gen-4 TurboCurrentThe video shows the process of generating a 5-second cinematic video of a running horse using an image reference and a detailed text prompt in Runway's Gen-4 Turbo model.Skills Factory
  6. 7:320:59Portrait video generation with Gen-3 Alpha TurboThe user demonstrates uploading a portrait image and using a text prompt to generate a 10-second vertical video using the Gen-3 Alpha Turbo model.Skills Factory
  7. 3:230:40Animate images with Runway MLThe user demonstrates generating a horizontal image and then using Runway Gen-2 (referred to as video 1.5) with motion prompts and the prompt enhancer to animate it.Malva AI
  8. 6:230:48Composite 3D objects into video with Runway AlephThe tool is shown taking a static image of a UFO and realistically compositing it into a video clip, including complex lighting interactions with foreground plants.Joris Hermans
  9. 1:131:20Animate images with Runway Gen-3 Alpha TurboThe creator demonstrates how to upload an image of a man running, select the Gen-3 Alpha Turbo model (misidentified as 4.5), set aspect ratios, and configure generation length up to 10 seconds.Curious Refuge
  10. 2:190:53Create dynamic zoom-in videos from character stillsThe demo shows how to use video keyframe nodes in Runway to transition between a wide shot and a close-up image to create a seamless expressive video.Runway
  11. 25:191:31Generating 1080p AI video in RunwayThe host demonstrates selecting the 1080p resolution setting in Runway's credit mode to generate high-definition video from a Midjourney reference image.Curious Refuge
  12. 3:550:22Create transition frames with RunwayThe user shows how to upload a generated frame to Runway's image model and use a prompt to create a specific transition shot of a hand holding a glass.Laodis at Argil