Runway ML is the preferred AI suite for professional filmmakers and VFX artists. While others focus on simple text-to-video, Runway builds controllable "General World Models" that allow for precise directing. With the release of Gen-4 and Act-One, it has bridged the gap between AI generation and traditional animation workflows.
If you need granular control over your video—like directing specific camera movements, adjusting the speed of time, or controlling exactly which parts of an image move—Runway is unmatched. It is currently the only platform offering Act-One, a revolutionary tool that lets you record a video of yourself acting and instantly transfer your facial expressions to an AI character.
Gen-4 & Gen-4.5: The latest family of video models delivering photorealistic fidelity, longer clip durations, and complex physics simulation that rivals studio rendering.
Act-One: A game-changing "Performance Capture" tool. Upload a video of an actor (or yourself), and Act-One will apply that exact performance—emotions, eye movements, and timing—onto an AI-generated character, removing the need for expensive mocap suits.
Motion Brush: Gives you "Director" control by allowing you to paint over specific areas of an image (like a cloud or a car) and tell the AI exactly which direction and speed that object should move.
Aleph & Video Editing: Beyond generation, Runway creates the Aleph engine for high-end video editing/inpainting, allowing you to remove objects from video or extend backgrounds seamlessly.
Runway ML is a powerful solution designed to help users with their needs. Explore the features below to see how it can benefit your workflow.
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Gen-4, Gen-3 Alpha, Aleph
Act-One (Character Performance)
Motion Brush & Director Mode
Free (Trial), Standard ($12/mo)
Up to 4K (Upscaled)
Lionsgate (Official Studio Partner)
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