Overview

Runway is a generative creation platform focused on video. It can produce clips from text or images, transform existing footage and animate characters from a recorded performance.

The workspace combines several models, editing tools and collaboration features. A separate API provides access to selected models for product integrations and automated workflows.

Key features

Video generation from text, images and keyframes

Transformation and stylization of existing video footage

Character animation driven by a performance video

Best use cases

Create concept shots for an advertisement or short film

Test camera movement and visual directions before production

Produce video variants for campaigns and social channels

Pros

Unified workspace for generating, transforming and organizing media

Model selection covering several video production tasks

Official API for embedding generation into products