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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

  1. Drop in the video you want to edit
  2. Enter a textual prompt or select from the available presets
  3. 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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