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Runway ML
Complete Setup Guide & Tutorial
AI video editing and generation suite with Gen-4 text-to-video technology.
1 min read
Setup: 5-10 minutes
3 Steps
Quick Info
Pricing
Free: 125 credits, 720p. Standard: $12/month (625 credits). Pro: $28/month (2,250 credits). Unlimited: $76/month.
Requirements
- Email address
- Web browser
- API key for programmatic access
Overview
Runway ML offers advanced AI video creation with Gen-4 and Gen-4 Turbo models. Features text-to-video, image-to-video, video-to-video transformations, Motion Brush for animation control, and Act-One for character performance without motion capture.
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
1
Create Account
Sign up at runwayml.com
- Visit runwayml.com
- Click Sign Up
- Create account
- Verify email
2
Choose Generation Mode
Select input type
- Text-to-Video for prompts
- Image-to-Video for stills
- Video-to-Video for transformations
3
Generate and Edit
Create your video
- Enter prompt or upload media
- Configure settings (duration, style)
- Generate video
- Use Motion Brush for refinement
Core Features & Capabilities
Gen-4/Gen-4 Turbo
Latest AI video generation models
How to use: Enter text prompt, select model, generate
Use cases:
Creative videosVFXConcept visualization
Motion Brush
Control animation in specific areas
How to use: Paint areas to animate, set direction and intensity
Use cases:
Selective animationCinemagraphsEffect control
Act-One
Character performance from single image
How to use: Upload character image, drive with video/audio
Use cases:
Character animationLip-syncVirtual presenters
Best Use Cases
Film pre-visualization
Marketing videos
Social content
VFX replacement
Character animation
Pro Tips & Best Practices
- Use Gen-3 Alpha Turbo for faster, cheaper generation
- Motion Brush gives precise control
- Reference images improve consistency
- Start with simple prompts then add detail
- Use camera movement in prompts for cinematic results
Integrations & Compatibility
Runway ML works seamlessly with these tools and platforms:
Adobe PremiereDaVinci ResolveCanvaAPINode.js SDK
Limitations & Considerations
- Credit-based system
- Generation can be slow
- Complex prompts need iteration
- API requires minimum deposit