🎞️ RUNWAY

Runway - is a modern AI-powered tool for creating and editing videos. It allows you to animate images, generate video scenes from text prompts, and edit existing videos.

The model focuses on motion generation: you can control character actions, camera movement, scene dynamics, and the overall atmosphere simply by describing the desired result in natural language.

The tool is available for PRO plans and above.

⚡️ In our chatbot, Runway supports prompts in any language, even though its primary language is English.

❗️The maximum prompt length is 500 characters.

🎛 Navigation:
💥 Step-by-Step Guide to Using Runway “Text to Video”
💥 Step-by-Step Guide to Using Runway “Image to Video”
💥 Step-by-Step Guide to Using Runway “Two Images to Video”
🖇 Keywords for Prompts

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💥 Step-by-Step Guide to Using Runway “Text to Video”

When creating a video from a text prompt, the first step is to configure the generation settings correctly.

Model settings

Model

You can choose one of the following two models:

Runway Gen-4 - an advanced model with improved understanding of composition, motion, and scene logic. It delivers realistic animation, consistent characters, and accurate prompt adherence. Best suited for complex scenes and full-length video generation.

Runway Gen-4.5 - the latest and most powerful model in Runway. It offers enhanced detail, more natural motion physics, and a cinematic visual style. Recommended for final renders, advertising, and creative projects with high-quality requirements.

Duration

You can choose a video duration of 5, 10, or 15 seconds.

Seed

The Seed parameter allows you to generate identical or highly similar results when running the same prompt multiple times.

If you like a generated video and want to create a similar version while changing or adding specific details, the Seed setting is especially useful.

You can copy the Seed value from the description of a generated video and use it to recreate the result with your desired modifications. Simply paste the copied Seed into the Model Settings section.

If you don’t need to recreate a similar video, enable the Random Seed option. In this case, each generation will use a new seed and produce a different result.

Aspect Ratio

You can choose one of the following six aspect ratios:

After configuring all the settings, click “Save and Close”. Next, proceed to creating your text prompt.

Creating a Text Prompt

The key to a successful generation is a well-structured prompt that helps the model accurately understand your idea.

Your text prompt should clearly describe what you want to see in the final result.

A well-structured prompt should include:

Main Subject and Action

This is the foundation of every prompt. Clearly specify who or what appears in the scene and what action the subject is performing. Keep your description clear and unambiguous, avoiding unnecessary details and pronouns so the model can interpret the scene correctly.

Camera Movement

In Runway, the camera is an important creative tool. It can behave like a real camera, smoothly zooming in, following the subject, panning, or orbiting around the scene.

Style, Lighting, and Camera Angle (if needed)

If necessary, specify the visual style, lighting, and camera angle. This helps establish the desired mood, emphasize the subject, and achieve a more cinematic and predictable result.

Example:

“Realistic vegetables fall onto a table in slow motion, hitting the surface and slightly bouncing on impact. The camera is fixed and pointed directly at the table without shifting or sudden movements, allowing full focus on the moment the objects land. Realistic style. Soft studio lighting highlights the vibrant colors of the vegetables and the texture of the tabletop. Front-facing camera angle at table level with cinematic slow-motion movement.”

Result

Runway Gen-4:

Runway Gen-4.5:

💥 Step-by-Step Guide to Using Runway “Image to Video”

When working with an image reference, the first step is to upload an image that meets the required specifications.

Image upload

Technical requirements for image:

You can upload images in JPEG or PNG format.
The maximum file size is 20 MB.

Example:

After uploading the image, click “Configure and Generate” to adjust the settings and write a prompt for the upcoming generation.

Model Settings

Creating a Text Prompt

When using images, you should enter your text prompt in the settings window.

Your prompt should describe what you want to see in the final video.

A well-structured prompt should include:

1. Main Subject and Action

2. Camera Movement

In Runway, the camera is an important creative tool. It can behave like a real camera, smoothly zooming in, following the subject, panning, or orbiting around the scene.

3. Style, Lighting, and Camera Angle (if needed)

If necessary, specify the visual style, lighting, and camera angle. This helps establish the desired mood, emphasize the subject, and achieve a more cinematic and predictable result.

Example:

“A woman walks confidently down a runway with smooth, graceful steps, slightly turning her body and posing as she moves. The camera gently follows her, then smoothly circles around her, emphasizing the movement and energy of the runway. Camera motion remains stable and cinematic, without sudden shifts. Fashion style. Professional runway lighting with soft highlights accentuates the silhouette and texture of the outfit. Slightly low camera angle creates a stronger sense of presence and visual impact.”

Presets

Presets are pre-made prompt templates designed for specific types of actions, allowing you to achieve great results quickly and easily.

Example:

Cinematic Drone - “First person view shot of a [subject]. hyper-speed fly, dynamic motion, dynamic blur, timelapse, 30x speed. In the style of [describe style; ex. cinematic, muted color palette]. ”

When you select a preset, it is automatically inserted into the prompt field, and the generation is based on that text.

❣️ Important: If you have already entered your own prompt and then select a preset, your existing prompt will be replaced. If you want to customize a preset, it is recommended to select it first and then edit or expand the prompt manually.

Frame As

You can choose how the uploaded image will be used in the generated video:

First Frame - the image will be used as the opening frame.

Last Frame - the image will be used as the ending frame.

Choose the option that best matches the role you want the image to play in the composition and flow of the video.

Generation Mode

You can choose from five generation modes:

Runway Gen-3 Normal - the standard video generation model that provides stable and predictable results. Suitable for simple scenes, test generations, and exploring Runway’s capabilities. Performs well with basic motion and straightforward visual tasks.

Runway Gen-3 Turbo - a faster version of Gen-3 optimized for maximum generation speed. Produces results in significantly less time while sacrificing some visual detail. Ideal for quickly testing ideas.

Runway Gen-4 - an advanced model with improved understanding of composition, motion, and scene logic. It delivers more realistic animation, consistent characters, and accurate prompt adherence. Best suited for complex scenes and full-length videos.

Runway Gen-4 Turbo - an optimized version of Gen-4 that combines high image quality with faster rendering. It retains the key advantages of Gen-4 while reducing generation time. An excellent choice for production workflows where both quality and speed matter.