Video
Runway
by Runway
"The video editor that also generates."
Gen-4 video model plus a full pro editing suite — motion brush, camera control, green-screen, lip-sync, all in one browser tab.
Overview
Runway is a full AI video studio: generate clips, change backgrounds, remove objects and extend shots. Strong control for creators who edit a lot.
How to use it
· 4 steps- 1
Sign in at runwayml.com and choose a video model.
- 2
Upload a reference image or video.
- 3
Describe the motion and camera movement.
- 4
Use the editing tools to remove objects or change backgrounds.
Best-practice prompts
Prompt 1
Background swap
Keep the person and product exactly the same; replace the background with a modern boutique store with warm lights.
Why it works · Clean edits without re-shooting.
Best for
- Motion-brush precise animation
- AI VFX (rotoscope, inpaint)
- Lip-sync to any audio
- Camera-controlled shots
Not for
- —Free-tier heavy use (credits burn fast)
- —Native audio (add in post)
Pricing
| Free | $0 | 125 credits, watermarked |
| Standard | $15/mo | 625 credits, no watermark |
| Pro | $35/mo | 2,250 credits, 4K, private |
Pro tips
- →Motion Brush > text prompts for precise movement.
- →Use Frames as your image-to-video keyframes for consistency.
- →Act-One clones any actor's expressions onto your character.