Runway Gen-4NEW
Cinematic Runway visuals. Can edit an existing video from text.
What it can do
- Modes: Text to video, Image to video, Video edit.
- Animates your frame: Image to video needs a Start frame.
- Transfers the motion of your video to the character from a picture.
- Duration: 5–10 s.
Modes and prices
| Mode | Needs | Duration and quality | Price in ⚡ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text to video | text only | 5–10 s; 720p / 1080p | 4–16 ⚡ 4 ⚡ — 5 s, 720p; 16 ⚡ — 10 s, 1080p |
| Image to video | start frame | 5–10 s; 720p / 1080p | 4–16 ⚡ 4 ⚡ — 5 s, 720p; 16 ⚡ — 10 s, 1080p |
| Video edit | motion video | 5–10 s; 720p / 1080p | 29 ⚡ 29 ⚡ — 5 s, 720p |
The ⚡ price is calculated from the Studio price list on October 16, 2026: 1 ⚡ ≈ $0.025. The exact amount is always shown on the Generate button before you start; it depends on duration, quality and sound. Not every combination of duration and quality is available for every model: the upper price is an estimate at the maximum values.
In Runway Gen-4, 1080p is available only for a 5-second clip (a provider rule), so the upper price for 10 seconds in 1080p cannot be reached: the real maximum is lower.
What it is good for
- A clip from text alone, when you have no picture yet.
- Animating a ready frame: your picture becomes the start of the clip.
- Editing a finished video with a text command.
How to pick it in the Studio
- Open the Studio
Go to gibrid.ai/studio and log in.
- Choose Video
The Photo / Video switch is at the bottom of the workspace.
- Open the model list
Click the current model name above the input field and find "Runway Gen-4" (group Runway).
- Set up the clip
Click the line like "16:9 · 5s · 1080p": aspect ratio, duration, quality and sound.
- Check the price and start
The price in ⚡ is shown on the Generate button before you start.
Prompt tips
- Formula: subject + action (present tense) + camera + light + style and mood.
- Use concrete details ("golden hour", "low angle", "slow motion") rather than verdicts like "beautiful" or "epic".
- The sweet spot is 30-80 words; duration is a setting, not something to write in words.
Common mistakes
- In image-to-video describe only the action, not what is already in the frame.
- Do not write the duration into the text ("ten seconds"): choose it in the settings.
- Starting Image to video without a Start frame: it will not start without a picture.
- Asking for a duration outside the range: for Runway Gen-4 it is 5–10 s.
FAQ
How much does Runway Gen-4 cost?
4–29 ⚡ (≈ $0.10–$0.73). The price depends on duration, quality and sound; the exact amount is shown on the Generate button before you start.
What is the maximum duration of Runway Gen-4?
The maximum is 10 s. Allowed values depend on the mode (see the modes table).
Does Runway Gen-4 have sound?
In the Studio catalog this model has no sound switch.
How do I pick Runway Gen-4 in the Studio?
1. Open the Studio: Go to gibrid.ai/studio and log in. 2. Choose Video: The Photo / Video switch is at the bottom of the workspace. 3. Open the model list: Click the current model name above the input field and find "Runway Gen-4" (group Runway). 4. Set up the clip: Click the line like "16:9 · 5s · 1080p": aspect ratio, duration, quality and sound.