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A multimodal AI system that can generate novel videos with text, images or video clips.

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How Gen-2 by Runway can help you:

Empowers creative professionals and enthusiasts to create unique and engaging video content.
Enables the generation of videos from simple text descriptions, making the creative process more accessible.
Facilitates the synthesis of videos from images or video clips, offering versatility in video production.
Enhances storytelling by providing tools to realize visually compelling narratives.

Why choose Gen-2 by Runway: Key features

State-of-the-art AI technology for precise, realistic, and controllable video synthesis.
User-friendly interface that caters to both professionals and beginners alike.
High level of control over the creative process, allowing for customization and fine-tuning of video content.
Committed to making creative tools accessible and empowering for everyone.

Who should choose Gen-2 by Runway:

Professional video creators and filmmakers looking for advanced tools to push the boundaries of their creative work.
Content creators and social media influencers seeking to create unique and engaging video content for their audiences.
Brands and businesses aiming to produce visually compelling advertising and promotional videos.
Students and educators in media and film studies requiring advanced video synthesis tools for educational purposes.

About Gen-2 by Runway

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https://research.runwayml.com/gen2

Release Date

November 2023

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Creative and design, Graphic design tools, Video editor, Engineering, Generative art, Large language model

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