Runway AI Inc. has launched Gen-4, its latest AI-powered video generator that transforms natural language prompts into stunning, realistic videos. Backed by over $230 million in funding from industry giants like Nvidia Corp. and Google LLC, Runway’s Gen-4 advances its mission to redefine video creation.
Next-Level Visual Consistency with AI
Unlike conventional AI models that struggle to maintain visual coherence across video frames, Gen-4 uses sophisticated diffusion-based AI and enhanced neural networks to produce seamless, high-quality visuals. This results in fluid video content where objects retain consistent appearance, even as camera angles, lighting, or environments shift.
Runway emphasizes that Gen-4 empowers creators to generate dynamic scenes for filmmaking, advertising, and e-commerce, maintaining artistic integrity across all frames.
“Whether you’re crafting scenes for long-form narrative content or generating product photography, Runway Gen-4 makes it simple to generate consistently across environments,” the company shared in a blog post.
Advanced Image Editing Capabilities
In addition to video generation, Gen-4 doubles as a versatile image editing tool. Users can merge multiple illustrations or photographs, prompting the AI to create blended visuals with enhanced realism. By offering multiple output variations, Gen-4 reduces revision time and enhances creative flexibility.
Gen-4 Spec Details
| Cost | 12 credits per second |
| Supported durations | 5 seconds (60 total credits) 10 seconds (120 total credits) |
| Infinite generations in Explore Mode | Yes |
| Platform availability | Web |
| Base prompt inputs | Text, Image (required) |
| Text prompt character limit | 1000 characters |
| Output resolutions | 16:9 — 1280×720 px 9:16 — 720×1280 px 1:1 — 960×960 px 4:3 — 1104×832 px 3:4 — 832×1104 px 21:9 — 1584×672 px |
| Frame rate (FPS) | 24fps |
Expanding Video Length and Capabilities
At launch, Gen-4 supports the generation of five- to ten-second video clips. However, with demo videos extending up to two minutes, Runway hints at expanding these capabilities in the near future. This flexibility makes Gen-4 a powerful asset for creators seeking longer-form content without compromising quality.
Competing with OpenAI’s Sora
Gen-4’s debut follows OpenAI’s temporary halt on its Sora video generation service due to overwhelming demand. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed a surge of one million new users in under an hour. As the race in AI video generation intensifies, Runway’s Gen-4 distinguishes itself by delivering superior visual consistency and creative freedom.
With its robust capabilities, Runway AI aims to capture a significant share of the AI video market, providing creators and brands with cutting-edge tools to streamline their production workflows.
