How to Use Text to Video and Image to Video | Runway Academy

Runway
28 May 202404:35

TLDRThis Runway Academy tutorial introduces text and image to video tools, demonstrating how to create videos from text prompts or animate images. It guides users through adding prompts, selecting styles, and choosing aspect ratios, offering previews to refine settings. The video explains how to control camera and subject motion with general motion values and motion brushes, allowing for detailed customization. It also covers extending video length and customizing presets for efficient generative workflows, concluding with tips on using lip sync and community resources.

Takeaways

  • 📝 Use the 'Text and Image to Video' tool in Runway to create videos from text prompts or animate images.
  • 🎨 Add a descriptive prompt for the video you want to create, such as 'a man looking out at the ocean as a storm approaches'.
  • 🖌️ Customize the video's style by selecting a style from the model tab or creating a custom style in Runway.
  • 📐 Choose an aspect ratio for your video to fit your desired format.
  • 🔍 Preview the first frame of the video using 'free previews' to make adjustments before generating the full video.
  • 🛠️ Adjust the 'general motion' value from 1 to 10 to control the level of motion in the video.
  • 📹 Use 'camera motion' to set the direction and speed of the camera movement within the video.
  • 🎨 With 'motion brush', apply specific motion values to different parts of the frame for detailed control over subject movement.
  • 🌊 Apply 'ambient noise' to elements like water or smoke for more natural, non-linear movements.
  • 👤 Brush over the main subject to add subtle movement, enhancing the realism of the scene.
  • 🔄 Once satisfied with the video, download it locally, extend its length, or save custom presets for future use.
  • 💬 Utilize features like 'Prompt Enhancer' for better prompt building and 'lip sync' for more dynamic video generation.

Q & A

  • What is the main topic of the video from Runway Academy?

    -The main topic of the video is creating videos using text to video and image to video tools from the Runway dashboard.

  • How do you start creating a video with the text and image to video tool?

    -You start by clicking on the 'text and image to video' tool, then adding a prompt for the video you want to create.

  • What is a prompt in the context of the text to video tool?

    -A prompt is a text description that guides the creation of the video, such as 'a man looking out at the ocean as a storm approaches'.

  • Can you customize the style of the video in Runway?

    -Yes, you can add a style to your prompt by clicking on the style icon or selecting a custom style from the model tab in Runway.

  • What is the purpose of the 'free previews' button in the video creation process?

    -The 'free previews' button allows you to see what the first frame of your video will look like, enabling you to make tweaks before generating the full video.

  • How does the general motion value affect the video generation?

    -The general motion value, which ranges from 1 to 10, determines the level of motion applied to the video, with 1 being very subtle and 10 being more extreme.

  • What is camera motion and how can it be adjusted in the video?

    -Camera motion refers to the direction and speed at which the camera moves in the video. It can be adjusted using the camera motion slider or by clicking on icons to move in 0.5 increments.

  • What is motion brush and how does it work?

    -Motion brush is a tool that allows you to select different parts of the frame and apply specific motion values to each area, giving you more control over subject movement.

  • How can you apply ambient noise to elements in the video?

    -You can apply ambient noise to elements like water, smoke, fire, or wind by using the motion brush and adjusting the nonlinear organic motions parameter.

  • What options are available for extending the video length?

    -You can extend the video to make it longer by automatically generating and stitching additional 4 seconds onto the end of the video, up to three times or 16 seconds total per generation.

  • Are there any additional features in Runway to assist with video creation?

    -Yes, Runway offers features like saving custom presets, using the Prompt enhancer for better prompt building, and incorporating lip sync directly from within the text or image to video tool.

Outlines

00:00

🎬 Introduction to Text and Image to Video Tool

This paragraph introduces the video tutorial on creating videos using the text and image to video feature in Runway Academy. It explains the process of adding a text prompt for a video, selecting a style, choosing an aspect ratio, and generating a video or previewing the first frame. The paragraph also discusses the possibility of adjusting parameters before finalizing the video creation.

🛠️ Customizing Video Parameters and Previews

The second paragraph delves into customizing video parameters such as the general motion value, which ranges from 1 to 10, to control the level of motion in the video. It describes how to preview the video and make adjustments to the settings until the desired outcome is achieved. The paragraph also explains how to use the 'use as image input' button to continue the video creation process and the importance of previewing to ensure satisfaction with the video's initial frame.

🌊 Applying Motion to Video Elements

This paragraph focuses on applying motion to different elements within the video. It covers the use of the general motion slider to control the overall motion speed and the camera motion settings to direct the camera's movement. The paragraph introduces the motion brush tool, which allows for the selection of specific parts of the frame and the application of unique motion values to each area, enabling a more nuanced control over the video's dynamics.

🎨 Fine-Tuning Subject and Ambient Motion

The fourth paragraph discusses fine-tuning the motion of the video's subject and ambient elements. It explains how to use the motion brush to select and adjust the movement of specific parts of the scene, such as clouds and the ocean, and to apply ambient noise for a more natural motion effect. The paragraph emphasizes the customization of motion to achieve a realistic and dynamic video sequence.

🔄 Extending and Customizing Video Length

The final paragraph outlines the process of extending the video length by automatically generating and stitching additional seconds onto the video, continuing the motion from the first half. It also touches on the ability to change camera motion and motion brush settings for each extension, with a limit of three extensions or a total of 16 seconds per generation. The paragraph concludes with a mention of additional features like saving custom presets, prompt enhancement, and lip sync, and encourages viewers to explore these tools for more efficient video creation.

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Keywords

💡Text to Video

Text to Video is a technology that converts written text prompts into video content. It's a powerful tool for content creators as it allows them to generate videos without the need for filming or complex animation. In the video script, the process begins with a text prompt, 'a man looking out at the ocean as a storm approaches,' which sets the scene for the video to be created.

💡Image to Video

Image to Video refers to the process of animating a static image to create a video sequence. This can involve adding motion to elements within the image or transforming the image into a dynamic video. In the script, users can animate existing images from their Runway dashboard, bringing them to life with motion and style.

💡Style Icon

The Style Icon in the context of the video script is an interface element that allows users to add a specific style to their video. This could be a predefined style or a custom style created within Runway. It helps in setting the visual tone and aesthetic of the generated video.

💡Aspect Ratio

Aspect Ratio is the proportional relationship between the width and height of a video frame. It's an important parameter in video creation as it determines how the video will look on different screens. The script mentions choosing an aspect ratio for the video, which is a key step in the video generation process.

💡Generate Button

The Generate Button is an action element in the video creation tool that initiates the process of creating a video based on the user's settings and prompts. When clicked, it processes the input to produce the final video output, as described in the script.

💡Free Previews

Free Previews is a feature that allows users to see what the first frame of their video will look like before the full video is generated. This helps in making adjustments to the parameters and gives a preview of the video's appearance, as mentioned in the script.

💡General Motion Value

General Motion Value is a setting that controls the degree of motion applied to the video. It ranges from 1 to 10, with 1 being very subtle and 10 being more extreme. In the script, it's used to set the intensity of the motion for the video example.

💡Camera Motion

Camera Motion is a feature that enables the user to control the direction and speed of the camera movement within the video. It can be adjusted manually or with preset icons, and it's used to add a dynamic perspective to the video, as illustrated in the script.

💡Motion Brush

Motion Brush is a tool that allows for the selection of specific parts of the video frame and the application of unique motion values to those areas. It provides granular control over the movement of different elements within the video, as demonstrated in the script when selecting the clouds and ocean.

💡Ambient Noise

Ambient Noise in the context of the video script refers to the nonlinear organic motions applied to elements like water, smoke, fire, and wind. It adds a natural, non-uniform movement to these elements, enhancing the realism of the video.

💡Extension

Extension in the video script refers to the process of lengthening a video by automatically generating and stitching additional seconds onto the end of the existing video. It allows for the continuation of the motion and can be done up to three times, extending the video by up to 16 seconds in total.

💡Custom Presets

Custom Presets are user-defined settings that can be saved for future use within the video creation tool. They help streamline the workflow by allowing quick access to preferred settings, as mentioned in the script.

💡Prompt Enhancer

Prompt Enhancer is a feature designed to assist users in building better text prompts for video creation. It aids in crafting more effective and descriptive prompts, which is crucial for generating videos that match the user's vision.

💡Lip Sync

Lip Sync is a feature that synchronizes the movement of a character's lips with the audio track in a video. It's an advanced tool that can be used within the text or image to video process to add a layer of realism and engagement to the video content.

Highlights

Introduction to creating videos with text to video and image to video tools in Runway Academy.

Text and image to video is a powerful tool for creating videos from text prompts or animating images.

Access the text and image to video tool from the Runway dashboard.

Adding a prompt for a video creation, such as 'a man looking out at the ocean as a storm approaches'.

Customizing the style of the video using the style icon or a custom style in Runway.

Choosing an aspect ratio for the video before generating.

Previewing the first frame of the video using the 'free previews' button.

Using the 'use as image input' button to continue video creation with a selected image.

Adjusting general motion values for the video ranging from subtle to extreme motion.

Controlling camera motion direction and speed with the camera motion settings.

Using the motion brush to apply specific motion values to different parts of the frame.

Selecting and moving objects in the frame, such as clouds and the ocean, with the motion brush.

Adding ambient noise for nonlinear organic motions like water, smoke, fire, and wind.

Combining camera and subject movement to create a dynamic video.

Favoriting, downloading, or extending the video from the Runway dashboard.

Extending a video to make it longer by automatically generating and stitching additional seconds.

Customizing camera motion and motion brush settings for each video extension.

Using custom presets, prompt enhancer, and lip sync features for better video creation.

Joining the Runway Academy community on Discord for more resources and experimentation.

Finding specific answers to questions using the dashboard button at any time.