What Runway does
Runway is a creative suite for generating, editing, transforming, and compositing video with text, images, and motion controls.
How Runway works
You provide text, an image, existing video, or a combination. Runway generates frames over time while its controls guide motion, camera behavior, and visual consistency.
Define one controllable shot
Start with a concise shot description or a strong reference image. Specify the subject, action, camera movement, environment, lighting, and duration rather than trying to generate an entire story in one request.
Create motion over time
Runway predicts a sequence of frames from text, images, existing video, or a combination. Model and control settings influence motion, visual adherence, camera behavior, and the amount of creative variation.
Refine the strongest take
Compare short generations, identify the best first frame and motion, then adjust one issue at a time. Use editing, extension, transformation, or compositing tools when a good shot needs a targeted change.
Assemble and finish
Export approved clips into a conventional editor for timing, sound, color, titles, continuity, and delivery. Check every frame for identity drift, warped objects, unwanted text, and rights-sensitive material.
How to set up Runway
Create a workspace
Sign up and choose a workspace and credit plan for your production volume.
Prepare a reference
Start with a clear image or a concise shot description including camera movement.
Generate short shots
Create focused clips, refine the best take, then assemble them in your main editor.
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Listing reviewed July 15, 2026. Product details and pricing can change; verify important terms on the provider's website.
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