Getting Started with Gen-3 Alpha | Runway Academy
Film & Animation
Introduction
Welcome to Runway Academy! Today, we're excited to explore the innovative capabilities of Gen-3 Alpha, our newest text-to-video model.
Introduction to Gen-3 Alpha
Gen-3 Alpha is Runway's latest video model designed to produce high-fidelity, controllable video outputs. This powerful tool can transform text prompts or images into stunning videos, bringing your creative visions to life.
How to Use Gen-3 Alpha
To get started with Gen-3 Alpha, head over to the text or image-to-video tool and select Gen-3 Alpha from the model dropdown menu. In the prompt box, you can enter detailed descriptions to generate your video content. For instance, you might input:
- "Close-up of a smiling young woman with curly hair on a dusky beach, the ocean blurs in the background bathed in deep blue twilight, creating a serene atmosphere."
Gen-3 Alpha provides options for generating videos of either 5 seconds or 10 seconds in length. You'll find the selection button handy for this purpose. The generation times are relatively quick, taking about 60 seconds for a 5-second video and approximately 90 seconds for a 10-second video.
Crafting Effective Prompts
Gen-3 Alpha is trained on highly descriptive and temporally dense captions. This means the more detailed your text prompt, the better Gen-3 Alpha will perform. You can include various elements such as the subject's appearance, scene conditions, lighting, camera movements, and much more.
For example, you could prompt:
- "A high-speed wide FPV shot approaches a rocky seaside cave, enters the cave, and emerges in an Arctic landscape with glaciers and snow-capped mountains in a hyperlapse cinematography style."
Gen-3 Alpha is versatile and can work with a range of prompt structures, from simple to complex. A helpful approach is to separate your prompt into visual descriptions and camera motion descriptions.
For instance:
- Visual: "A pillow fort in a cozy living room; the pillow fort is made from an assortment of quilts, fabrics, and pillows."
- Camera Motion: "Handheld camera smoothly zooms into the entrance of the pillow fort, revealing an ancient castle in the interior."
Additional Resources
For more helpful tips and resources, we encourage you to check out our help articles detailing how to create effective prompts for Gen-3 Alpha. You can also join our Discord community where artists and filmmakers share valuable insights and tricks. If you have specific questions, feel free to use the support button available on your dashboard at any time.
Keywords
- Gen-3 Alpha
- Text-to-video model
- High-fidelity videos
- Prompt crafting
- Visual descriptions
- Camera motion
- Artist community
- Runway Academy
FAQ
What is Gen-3 Alpha?
Gen-3 Alpha is Runway's newest video model that converts text prompts or images into high-fidelity videos.
How long does it take to generate a video with Gen-3 Alpha?
Generation times are approximately 60 seconds for a 5-second video and 90 seconds for a 10-second video.
What types of prompts work best with Gen-3 Alpha?
The more detailed your prompt—encompassing visual descriptions, scene conditions, and camera motions—the better the results. You can create prompts from simple to complex structures.
Where can I find resources to improve my prompting skills?
You can check out our help articles or join our community on Discord to share tips and tricks with fellow artists and filmmakers.
How can I get support if I have questions?
You can use the support button on your dashboard for any specific inquiries or assistance.
