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AI Video Playground

Cutting Edge AI Video Creation

Realities are being redefined with AI video creation. Dive into my showcase of AI-generated video content. Unique videos, experiment with different styles, and push the boundaries of what's possible with AI video creation.

Featured Creation

A surreal journey into the oddities of life, created entirely by AI in just 24 hours

Not Quite Right: Perfect Match

Utilizing Runway Gen 3 Alpha, Udio, ElevenLabs, and Midjourney to create a complete AI-generated video experience.

AI Video Creation Guides

Comprehensive guides and resources for mastering AI video generation tools

Prompting AI Video Creation

Essential information and best practices for creating compelling AI video content.

Runway Gen-4

Complete Professional Video Generation Guide

Core Workflow: Image-to-Video

Gen-4 requires a source image that defines your visual elements. Your text prompt directs the motion and animation of those elements.

The Golden Rules of Gen-4 Prompting

Focus on Motion, Not Description

The source image already defines visual elements. Your prompt should animate, not describe.

The subject walks forward.
A tall woman with blonde hair walks forward.

Use Positive Phrasing Only

Gen-4 doesn't understand negative commands. Be explicit about what should happen.

Static camera, locked framing.
No camera movement, don't pan.

Be Direct and Specific

Use concrete action verbs and avoid conversational or abstract language.

She turns her head and smiles.
Can you please make the woman express happiness?

Start Simple, Add Complexity

Begin with basic motion, then iterate by adding layers of complexity.

Iterative approach: Basic action → Add camera movement → Add environment
Complex multi-action prompt from the start

Professional Prompt Structure

[Camera Movement] + [Subject Action] + [Environmental Effects] + [Style Keywords]

Effective Structure Example:

"A handheld camera tracks the mechanical bull as it runs across the desert. The movement disturbs dust that trails behind the mechanical creature. Cinematic live-action."

Camera: A handheld camera tracks
Subject: the mechanical bull as it runs across the desert
Environment: The movement disturbs dust that trails behind
Style: Cinematic live-action

Avoid This Approach:

"A beautiful tall woman with blonde hair gracefully walks through a magical forest with no camera movement and don't make her move too fast."

• Describes appearance (redundant with source image)
• Uses negative commands (not supported)
• Lacks clear structure

Professional Prompt Examples

Structured Cinematic Direction

Gen-4 works best with a clear hierarchy: Camera Motion → Subject Action → Environmental Effects → Style. This mirrors professional filmmaking workflows.

"A handheld camera tracks the mechanical bull as it runs across the desert. The movement disturbs dust that trails behind the mechanical creature. Cinematic live-action."

Camera: A handheld camera tracks
Subject: the mechanical bull as it runs across the desert
Environment: The movement disturbs dust that trails behind the mechanical creature
Style: Cinematic live-action

Character Consistency Focus

Gen-4's breakthrough feature is maintaining character and object consistency across shots. Use general references to existing subjects.

"Static camera: The woman inspects her reflection in the mirror. Soft lighting, film grain."

Note: Notice how 'the woman' refers to the subject already established in the source image, rather than describing her appearance.

Environmental Storytelling

Create narrative through environmental reactions and cause-and-effect relationships within the scene.

"A pebble dropping into a still pond, creating expanding ripples that disturb floating leaves. Misty atmosphere, golden hour lighting."

Visual Effects (GVFX)

Gen-4 excels at generating professional-grade visual effects that can integrate with traditional VFX pipelines.

"A clean studio green screen shot of a cinematic highly detailed and dynamic explosion. Volumetric lighting, high contrast."

Complete Keyword Reference Library

Comprehensive keyword collection optimized for Gen-4's enhanced prompt understanding and cinematic capabilities. Click categories to expand and copy individual keywords for your prompts.

Professional Workflow Integration

🎨 Image Creation Phase

  • • Use Midjourney, Leonardo AI, or Runway's Image mode
  • • Focus on composition and lighting
  • • Ensure high resolution and quality
  • • Consider the intended motion

🎬 Motion Direction Phase

  • • Follow the structured prompt formula
  • • Start simple, iterate complexity
  • • Use general subject references
  • • Focus on observable actions

✂️ Post-Production Phase

  • • Sequence clips in traditional editor
  • • Add sound design and music
  • • Apply color grading
  • • Upscale to 4K if needed

Based on Runway's official Gen-4 prompting guidelines and professional filmmaking practices

Veo 3 Cheat Sheet

Quick reference for professional audio-visual AI generation

Essential Quick Tips

Start Simple, Build Up

Begin with basic prompts, then add complexity layer by layer

"Start: 'A woman walks through a forest' → Add: 'A woman with auburn hair walks slowly through a misty pine forest. Audio: footsteps on fallen leaves, gentle wind.'"

Use Veo 3 Fast for Testing

Test prompts with Fast model (cheaper, quicker) before final generation

"Test idea with Veo 3 Fast → Refine prompt → Generate final with Veo 3"

Separate Audio with 'Audio:' Prefix

Clearly distinguish audio elements from visual descriptions

"Visual description here. Audio: bird songs, rustling leaves, distant thunder."

Be Specific with Dialogue Attribution

Always identify who speaks before the quoted dialogue

"The old man turned to face the camera. 'Where have you been all this time?'"