Generate video from text with Runway Gen 4.5
Runway
Demo summary
The user demonstrates how to select the Gen 4.5 model in the Runway dashboard, paste a detailed prompt, and generate a 10-second video.
Step-by-step
- Navigate to Generate Video from the Dashboard or select Video within an existing session
- Select Gen 4.5 from the model options at the bottom
- Paste your textual prompt into the input field
- Select the video duration (5, 8, or 10 seconds)
- Click Generate
Options
- Start from one of the provided examples at the bottom instead of a custom prompt
- Use an external AI like ChatGPT to expand a general idea into a detailed prompt
Watch out for
- Always review the generated result from external AI tools before pasting it into Runway
Tips
- Use highly detailed prompts rather than general concepts for the best results with Gen 4.5
Highlights
“Outstanding, isn't it?”
All demos from “Runway Gen 4.5 - Tutorial & How to Use in 5 MINUTES! [ 2026 ]”
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