Generating 1080p AI video in Runway

Demo summary
The host demonstrates selecting the 1080p resolution setting in Runway's credit mode to generate high-definition video from a Midjourney reference image.
Step-by-step
- Drag and drop your image reference into Runway
- Enter your text prompt in the prompt field
- Switch from Unlimited mode to Credits mode
- Select 1080p from the resolution settings
- Adjust the duration to your preference
- Click to generate the video
Options
- Generate in 720p resolution
- Generate in 480p resolution
- Use Unlimited mode for 720p outputs
Watch out for
- 1080p resolution is only available in Credits mode, not Unlimited mode
- Generating 1080p outputs is significantly more expensive in terms of credits
Tips
- Stick with 720p depending on your budget and project requirements
- Compare quality between formats as 720p file sizes are nearly identical to 1080p, suggesting potential AI up-resing
Highlights
“Pretty dang impressive.”
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