Relight video scenes in Runway

Demo summary
This clip demonstrates the 'Relight' tool, showing how to apply different lighting presets like 'dramatic backlight' and 'silhouette' to an existing video.
Step-by-step
- Drop in the video you want to edit
- Enter a textual prompt or select from the available presets
- Apply the desired lighting effect such as dramatic backlight or silhouette
Options
- Spotlight
- Warm light
- Blue light
- Paparazzi
- Rainbow
- Backlight
- Police
- Lens flare
- Blinds
- Silhouette
Watch out for
- Ensure you have a video created in good resolution before applying lighting effects
Tips
- Use this tool to achieve lighting results that are typically difficult to capture during a live recording
Highlights
“this is absolutely very convenient, very time-saving”
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