Runway

What is Runway?

Runway is an applied AI research company building the next generation of creative tools. It offers a comprehensive web-based platform that leverages multimodal AI models (like Gen-3 Alpha and the newly introduced Gen-4.5) to enable users to generate and edit content using text, images, or video clips.

Core Features

• Gen-4.5: The latest frontier in video generation, pushing the boundaries of realism and temporal consistency.

• Video-to-Video & Text-to-Video: Transform existing footage into new styles or generate entirely new scenes from scratch.

• Advanced Editing Tools:

• Remove from Video: Brush out objects or people instantly.

• Relight Scene: Change the lighting environment of a shot after it has been filmed.

• Change Backdrop: Replace backgrounds with a simple prompt.

• Add Dialogue: Lip-sync characters to audio or text.

• Custom Workflows: A node-based system to chain multiple AI models together for granular creative control.

• General World Models (GWM): Research-driven models designed to understand and simulate the physical world.

Use Cases

• Advertising & Marketing: Quickly creating high-fidelity visual assets and "virtual try-ons" for products.
• Film & Visual Effects (VFX): Storyboarding, animatics, and complex tasks like rotoscoping or background removal.
• Gaming: Generating character performances and environment textures.
• Design Explorations: Creating mood boards and rapid architectural or interior design visualizations.

FAQ (Summary)

• Who is it for? Everyone from independent creators and artists to major studios and enterprises (e.g., Lionsgate, Under Armour).
• How do I start? Users can Try Runway for free or choose subscription plans for higher resolution and commercial rights.
• Is there an API? Yes, Runway offers an API for developers to integrate their generative models into other applications.
• What is Gen:48? A recurring AI film competition hosted by Runway to showcase community creativity.