Runway: Create dynamic zoom-in videos from character stills

Demo summary
The 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.
Step-by-step
- Generate character expressions in both wide shots and close-ups using text prompt nodes
- Add a video keyframe node beneath the image nodes
- Set the wide full-body shot as frame one
- Set the close-up image as the last frame
- Enter a prompt to drive the transition between frames
Options
- Use more detailed prompts for the video keyframe nodes instead of generic ones
Tips
- Use a text prompt like 'zoom in and frame this exact character in a close-up' to maintain consistency
- Use the same text prompt node for all close-up variations to ensure character stability
Highlights
“The video naturally and seamlessly transitions from the first frame to the last frame without cuts, transitions, or inconsistencies.”
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