Runway
AI video generation and editing, including text-to-video and video-editing tools like green-screen and inpainting
- Best for
- AI video generation and editing, including text-to-video and video-editing tools like green-screen and inpainting
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web
- Category
- Design & Creativity
What is Runway?
Runway is an AI video platform offering text-to-video and image-to-video generation alongside editing tools like AI green screen, object removal, and motion brush camera controls. It’s used both for fully AI-generated clips and for enhancing real footage, making it useful for film and media coursework. A free plan includes a limited number of generative credits, with paid plans adding more credits, resolution, and generation length.
How students can use it
- Creating a short AI-generated video for a media studies or film project
- Removing or replacing a background in footage for a project
- Experimenting with AI video as part of a creative portfolio
Key features
- Text-to-video and image-to-video generation
- AI green screen and object removal
- Motion brush and camera controls
- Video upscaling
Pros and cons
Pros
- Cutting-edge for AI video generation and editing
- Useful for both fully AI-generated clips and enhancing real footage
- Good for creative and film-related coursework
Cons
- Generative credits run out quickly with video, which is more resource-intensive than images
- Longer or higher-quality generations require a paid plan
Is Runway free?
Yes — there is a free plan you can use without paying.
Free plan includes a limited number of generative credits; paid plans add more credits, resolution, and generation length.
How to use it well
Storyboard or script your idea before generating clips, since credits are limited
Use the editing tools like green screen and inpainting on your own footage as a lower-cost way to explore AI video
Limitations to know about
Free credits are limited, especially for video generation
Longer and higher-resolution outputs require payment
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