Runway Gen-3 Alpha represents the state-of-the-art in AI video generation. Used by major film studios and advertising agencies, it produces cinematic-quality video with unprecedented control over motion, camera, and composition.
Key Features
Gen-3 Alpha Models
- Gen-3 Alpha: Highest quality, slower generation
- Gen-3 Alpha Turbo: Faster generation, slightly lower fidelity
- Up to 10 seconds per generation
- 1080p resolution output
Motion Brush
Paint specific areas of your image to control where and how motion occurs:
- Define moving regions
- Set motion direction and intensity
- Keep backgrounds static while subjects move
- Multi-brush for complex scenes
Camera Controls
Precise virtual camera movements:
- Pan (left, right)
- Tilt (up, down)
- Zoom (in, out)
- Roll (clockwise, counter-clockwise)
- Combine multiple movements
Image-to-Video
Transform any still image into motion:
- Upload reference images
- Add motion with prompts
- Maintain visual consistency
- Control animation style
Getting Started
- Sign up at runway.ml
- Choose Standard plan or start free trial
- Upload an image or enter text prompt
- Apply motion controls
- Generate and download
Pricing Tiers
| Plan | Price | Credits | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | Free | 125 one-time | Trial |
| Standard | $12/mo | 625/mo | Hobbyists |
| Pro | $28/mo | 2,250/mo | Professionals |
| Unlimited | $76/mo | Unlimited | Heavy users |
Credit Usage
- Gen-3 Alpha: 10 credits/second
- Gen-3 Alpha Turbo: 5 credits/second
- 10-second clip = 50-100 credits
Best Practices
- Start with image-to-video for more control
- Use Motion Brush to prevent unwanted movement
- Combine camera controls subtly
- Generate multiple variations
- Use Turbo for testing, Alpha for finals