Runway Gen 2 – The Gateway to Cinematic AI Magic

Starting with Runway Gen 2 marks a leap in the realm of AI driven video production. Nonetheless mastering strategies is essential, for achieving top tier results. Although the initial output quality, from Runway may not be outstanding adhering to the workflow will empower you to create. Let’s Create stunning cinematic AI videos with Runway Gen-2

Starting Inside Runway

Alright lets kick things off! Open up Runway Gen 2 and head to the “Image, to Video” section. Choose any image you like to begin creating your video. It could be artwork from a platform such as Mid Journey or an image saved on your computer. Runway will use it as the starting frame, for your video. Cool right? 

The Settings You Can’t Miss

Make sure not to miss out on these options. A lot of folks tend to skip over them. Thats a mistake. Be sure to give the settings button a click – it’s crucial, for enhancing video quality like an ingredient. 

1. Interpolate and Upscale: Although you may believe that ‘interpolate’ and ‘upscale’ are your go to options let me assure you that they are not. The algorithm, on Runway does not measure up to the standards of tools we will utilize in the future. Remember to deselect ‘interpolate’ and ‘upscale.’
2. Remove Watermark: You might need to invest some money in Runway to access all the features. Its definitely worth it. Don’t forget to click on “remove watermark.”
3. Leave the Text Box Blank: Please refrain from entering any text in this space as it may interfere with the image quality. Let Runway handle the task at hand.

Generating Your Video

Once you’ve adjusted those settings go ahead. Click the button. As it works its magic you can upload images to generate videos all in one go. You don’t have to wait Runway has got you covered! 

Editing and Refining

Once you’ve configured everything and pressed the “button let it do its thing while you upload images to create videos in one go. You don’t have to stick Runway has got your back! After your video is ready take a look, at the results. Sometimes the first output might not be what you had in mind. Thats okay. You can select an image. Generate it again. I recommend making some variations to have options to choose from. 

Remember, this whole process revolves around you as the filmmaker. It’s all, about incorporating your flair into the project. The goal is to enhance your creativity not overshadow it. 

Enhancing Quality with Topaz Video AI

After receiving our video clip, from Runway the next step is to enhance it with the help of Topaz Video AI. 

Upgrading Resolution

• Start by adding your video clip to Topaz Video AI. It might look choppy initially, but we’ll fix that.
• Increase the resolution. Go big! I like to upscale by a factor of four, giving us 4K video.

Frame Rate Correction

• Correct the frame rate. Runway may claim it’s 24 frames per second, but it’s actually 8 frames per second, each displayed for three frames. So, set it to a true 24 frames per second for that cinematic feel.

Frame Interpolation

• Enable frame interpolation. This nifty feature analyzes and creates frames between existing ones, making your animation smoother.

AI Model and Other Settings

• For AI model, Apollo works great for me, but you can experiment.
• Ensure “Replace Duplicate Frames” is selected, and set sensitivity to 10.
• Choose Progressive for video type.

Export Your Masterpiece

Now, click that export button and let Topaz Video AI work its magic. You’ll be amazed at how it transforms your video into something truly cinematic.

Wrapping it Up

Now that we have received our video footage, from Runway it’s time to enhance it using Topaz Video AI. As creators with the combination of Runway Gen 2 and Topaz Video AI we can take our videos to heights of excellence. Lets remember that it’s about enhancing our vision rather than overshadowing it. Artificial intelligence acts as a tool, in the world of filmmaking.