Runway Gen-4: Consistent & Controllable AI Video Generation
Runway Gen-4 is the latest video generation model from Runway ML, designed to turn images into short, cinematic video clips with improved consistency, motion realism, and prompt adherence. As the successor to Gen-3 Alpha, it introduces significant advancements in character coherence, spatial logic, and overall scene control.
Key Features
Realistic Image-to-Video Generation
Runway Gen-4 enables high-quality image-to-video generation from a single frame and text prompt. Each 5–10 second clip captures cinematic motion and visual fidelity.
Consistent Characters and Motion
The model ensures consistency in characters, objects, and environments across frames—supporting use cases like worldbuilding, product visuals, or narrative video.
Strong Prompt Adherence
With improved prompt control, Gen-4 interprets detailed instructions for motion, emotion, lighting, and composition—giving creators more visual direction with fewer iterations.
Fast Iteration with Gen-4 Turbo
Use Runway Gen-4 Turbo to quickly test creative ideas at lower cost and faster speed. Ideal for rapid prototyping before switching to Gen-4 for production-quality output.
How to Generate a Video
- Upload an Image: Select either Runway Gen-4 or Gen-4 Turbo. Upload a reference image (required for both models).
- Write a Prompt: Add a text prompt describing how the scene should move—focus on motion, emotion, or camera dynamics.
- Configure Settings: Choose your video duration (5 or 10 seconds) and aspect ratio.
- Generate: Click Generate to start rendering.
