Runway Commands
Comprehensive Runway AI video generation and editing commands and workflows for creative content creation.
Getting Started
| Command |
Description |
runway auth login |
Login to Runway account |
runway auth logout |
Logout from account |
runway auth status |
Check authentication status |
runway --version |
Show version information |
runway --help |
Show help information |
Video Generation Models
| Model |
Description |
Gen-3 Alpha |
Latest video generation model |
Gen-2 |
Previous generation model |
Gen-1 |
First generation model |
Image-to-Video |
Convert images to video |
Text-to-Video |
Generate video from text |
Text-to-Video Generation
| Command |
Description |
runway generate --prompt "A cat walking" |
Basic text-to-video |
runway generate --prompt "..." --duration 4 |
Set video duration |
runway generate --prompt "..." --aspect-ratio 16:9 |
Set aspect ratio |
runway generate --prompt "..." --model gen-3 |
Specify model |
runway generate --prompt "..." --seed 12345 |
Set random seed |
Image-to-Video Generation
| Command |
Description |
runway img2vid --image input.jpg --prompt "..." |
Image to video |
runway img2vid --image input.jpg --motion low |
Low motion |
runway img2vid --image input.jpg --motion high |
High motion |
runway img2vid --image input.jpg --duration 4 |
Set duration |
| Tool |
Description |
Inpainting |
Remove/replace objects |
Upscaling |
Increase video resolution |
Frame Interpolation |
Smooth slow motion |
Green Screen |
Background removal |
Motion Tracking |
Track object movement |
API Integration
| Endpoint |
Description |
POST /v1/generate |
Generate video |
GET /v1/tasks/{task_id} |
Check generation status |
GET /v1/models |
List available models |
POST /v1/upload |
Upload reference image |
GET /v1/credits |
Check credit balance |
Python SDK
| Command |
Description |
pip install runway-python |
Install Python SDK |
from runway import RunwayML |
Import SDK |
client = RunwayML(api_key="key") |
Initialize client |
client.generate_video(prompt="...") |
Generate video |
client.get_task_status(task_id) |
Check status |
Video Parameters
| Parameter |
Description |
prompt |
Text description |
duration |
Video length (1-10 seconds) |
aspect_ratio |
Video dimensions |
motion |
Motion intensity |
seed |
Reproducibility seed |
model |
Generation model |
Aspect Ratios
| Ratio |
Description |
16:9 |
Widescreen (1920x1080) |
9:16 |
Vertical (1080x1920) |
1:1 |
Square (1080x1080) |
4:3 |
Standard (1440x1080) |
3:4 |
Portrait (1080x1440) |
Motion Controls
| Setting |
Description |
motion: 1 |
Minimal motion |
motion: 5 |
Moderate motion |
motion: 10 |
Maximum motion |
camera_motion: pan |
Camera panning |
camera_motion: zoom |
Camera zooming |
Advanced Features
| Feature |
Description |
Director Mode |
Precise camera control |
Motion Brush |
Paint motion areas |
Lip Sync |
Sync audio to video |
Style Transfer |
Apply artistic styles |
Multi-Motion Brush |
Multiple motion regions |
Prompt Engineering
| Technique |
Description |
Descriptive language |
Detailed scene description |
Camera angles |
Specify viewpoint |
Lighting conditions |
Set mood and atmosphere |
Movement description |
Define motion patterns |
Style keywords |
Artistic direction |
Quality Settings
| Setting |
Description |
quality: draft |
Fast, lower quality |
quality: standard |
Balanced quality/speed |
quality: high |
Best quality, slower |
resolution: 720p |
HD resolution |
resolution: 1080p |
Full HD resolution |
Batch Processing
| Command |
Description |
runway batch --input prompts.txt |
Process multiple prompts |
runway batch --images folder/ |
Process image folder |
runway batch --config batch.json |
Use batch configuration |
runway batch --parallel 3 |
Set parallel jobs |
Project Management
| Command |
Description |
runway project create "My Project" |
Create new project |
runway project list |
List projects |
runway project open <project_id> |
Open project |
runway project delete <project_id> |
Delete project |
runway project export <project_id> |
Export project |
Asset Management
| Command |
Description |
runway upload --file video.mp4 |
Upload video |
runway upload --file image.jpg |
Upload image |
runway assets list |
List uploaded assets |
runway assets delete <asset_id> |
Delete asset |
runway download <asset_id> |
Download asset |
Collaboration Features
| Command |
Description |
runway share --project <id> |
Share project |
runway collaborate --invite <email> |
Invite collaborator |
runway permissions --user <email> --role editor |
Set permissions |
runway comments --add "Great work!" |
Add comment |
Export Options
| Format |
Description |
mp4 |
Standard video format |
mov |
QuickTime format |
gif |
Animated GIF |
webm |
Web-optimized format |
frames |
Individual frames |
CLI Configuration
| Command |
Description |
runway config set api_key <key> |
Set API key |
runway config set default_model gen-3 |
Set default model |
runway config show |
Show configuration |
runway config reset |
Reset to defaults |
Monitoring and Status
| Command |
Description |
runway status |
Check service status |
runway queue |
View generation queue |
runway credits |
Check credit balance |
runway usage |
View usage statistics |
runway history |
View generation history |
Error Handling
| Error |
Description |
INSUFFICIENT_CREDITS |
Not enough credits |
INVALID_PROMPT |
Prompt violates guidelines |
GENERATION_FAILED |
Technical failure |
QUEUE_FULL |
System overloaded |
TIMEOUT |
Generation timeout |
Best Practices
| Practice |
Description |
Clear prompts |
Specific, detailed descriptions |
Appropriate duration |
Match content to length |
Consistent style |
Maintain visual coherence |
Test iterations |
Refine through experimentation |
Credit management |
Monitor usage |
Integration Examples
| Platform |
Use Case |
Social Media |
Content creation |
Marketing |
Advertisement videos |
Education |
Instructional content |
Entertainment |
Creative projects |
Prototyping |
Concept visualization |
Webhook Configuration
| Command |
Description |
runway webhook create --url <url> |
Create webhook |
runway webhook list |
List webhooks |
runway webhook delete <id> |
Delete webhook |
runway webhook test <id> |
Test webhook |
Advanced Prompting
| Technique |
Example |
Scene setting |
"A bustling Tokyo street at night" |
Camera movement |
"Slow zoom into character's face" |
Lighting |
"Golden hour lighting, soft shadows" |
Style reference |
"In the style of Studio Ghibli" |
Motion description |
"Gentle swaying of tree branches" |
| Setting |
Description |
--fast |
Prioritize speed |
--quality |
Prioritize quality |
--cache |
Enable result caching |
--parallel |
Parallel processing |
--optimize |
Optimize for efficiency |
Troubleshooting
| Issue |
Solution |
Slow generation |
Check queue status |
Poor quality |
Improve prompt specificity |
Motion artifacts |
Adjust motion settings |
Credit depletion |
Purchase more credits |
API errors |
Check authentication |
Environment Variables
| Variable |
Description |
RUNWAY_API_KEY |
API authentication key |
RUNWAY_API_URL |
API base URL |
RUNWAY_TIMEOUT |
Request timeout |
RUNWAY_CACHE_DIR |
Cache directory |
Configuration Files
| File |
Description |
.runway.json |
Project configuration |
runway.config.js |
Global settings |
prompts.txt |
Batch prompts |
styles.json |
Style presets |
Community and Resources
| Resource |
Description |
Discord |
Community support |
Documentation |
Official guides |
Tutorials |
Learning resources |
Gallery |
Inspiration showcase |
Blog |
Latest updates |