Configure and plan a cinematic video with Runway Agent

Step-by-step

1. Select the tone, aspect ratio, length, resolution, and audio style from the basic controls.
2. Enter a simple prompt covering the core story, mood, and format.
3. Review the generated project title, summary, and visual references.
4. Examine the story beats generated by the Agent.
5. Manually adjust the summary or story beats if changes are needed.
6. Click to start the generation.

Options

• Choose between different aspect ratios like 16:9 for YouTube.
• Select audio styles such as 'music plus voiceover' or 'dialogue'.
• Adjust the draft resolution (e.g., 720p).
• Manually add emotional elements or characters to the prompt after the initial structure is built.

Tips

• Choose 'cinematic' as the tone for atmospheric, story-driven results rather than visual tests.
• Use music and narration instead of dialogue for short cinematic videos to improve the feel.
• Keep the initial prompt intentionally simple to leave room for the Agent to develop pacing and structure.
• Refine the story by adding specific details, like a companion animal, to make the narrative feel more grounded.

Highlights

“Agent adapts to the direction of the prompt. That makes the workflow feel much more flexible.”