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

Video Editing Tools

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”

Performance Optimization

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