Runway · Specialized
Runway Gen-3
Runway's latest AI video generation model producing high-fidelity, controllable video from text and image inputs for professional creative workflows.
Overview
Runway Gen-3 Alpha is one of the leading AI video generation models, capable of creating high-quality video clips from text prompts, images, or combinations of both. Building on Runway's pioneering work in AI creative tools (they co-created Stable Diffusion), Gen-3 offers significantly improved temporal consistency, motion quality, and visual fidelity compared to previous generations. The model is integrated into Runway's creative suite alongside tools for video editing, background removal, and motion tracking, positioning it as a comprehensive AI toolkit for professional video production workflows.
Model
Gen-3 Alpha / Alpha Turbo
Duration
Up to 10 seconds per generation
Resolution
Up to 1080p
Frame Rate
24 fps
Input
Text, image, text+image
API
REST API available for developers
Capabilities
Text-to-video generation with high temporal consistency
Image-to-video animation from still images
Motion brush for directing movement in generated video
Camera control for cinematic movement specification
Style reference for consistent visual aesthetics
Lip sync and character animation capabilities
Use Cases
Creating concept videos and visual prototypes for creative briefs
Generating B-roll footage for video production
Animating product images for marketing and advertising
Producing short-form video content for social media campaigns
Pros
- +Among the highest quality AI video generation available
- +Comprehensive creative control with motion brush and camera tools
- +Integrated into a full creative suite for professional workflows
- +API access enables integration into production pipelines
Cons
- -Short maximum duration (10 seconds) limits use cases
- -Credit-based pricing becomes expensive for extensive use
- -Generated video still shows artifacts on complex scenes
- -Cannot produce long-form or narrative video content
Pricing
Standard: $12/month (625 credits). Pro: $28/month (2,250 credits). Unlimited: $76/month (unlimited relaxed generations). Enterprise: custom pricing. Gen-3 costs 10 credits/second.