Getting Started with Gen-3 Alpha | Runway Academy

Getting Started with Gen-3 Alpha | Runway Academy

Welcome to Runway Academy! Today we're diving into the fascinating world of text-to-video with Gen-3 Alpha.

What is Gen-3 Alpha?

Gen-3 Alpha is Runway's latest video model, capable of producing high-fidelity, controllable videos. It offers a seamless experience for users to create stunning visuals through detailed text prompts.

How to Use Gen-3 Alpha

To get started with Gen-3 Alpha, head to the text or image to video tool in Runway and select Gen-3 Alpha from the model dropdown menu. In the prompt box, enter a detailed description of what you want. For example:

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.

With Gen-3 Alpha, you can opt to create a 5-second or a 10-second video. Choose your desired video length using this button here.

Generation Times

Your videos will be ready quickly! Gen-3 Alpha can generate a 5-second video in approximately 60 seconds and a 10-second video in about 90 seconds.

Detailed Prompts

Gen-3 Alpha thrives on highly descriptive and temporally dense captions. The more detailed and specific your prompts are, the better the output video will be. Your descriptions can cover a range of attributes such as:

• Subject
• Scene
• Lighting
• Camera movements

Additionally, you can incorporate actions like:

• Subject action
• Camera action
• Speed
• Transitions

An example prompt to illustrate the possibilities would be:

A high-speed wide FPV shot approaches the rocky seaside cave, enters the cave, and emerges in an Arctic landscape with glaciers and snow-capped mountains. Hyperlapse cinematography.

Structuring Your Prompts

For those seeking inspiration, try breaking your prompts into two sections: visual description and camera motion description. Here's an example:

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.

Resources and Support

For additional assistance, be sure to check out our help article that provides more details on how to prompt effectively for Gen-3 Alpha. You can also join our Discord community, where artists and filmmakers constantly share helpful tips and tricks. If you have specific questions, feel free to use the help button on your dashboard at any time.

Keywords

• Gen-3 Alpha
• Text-to-video
• Video model
• High fidelity
• Detailed prompts
• Camera movements
• Scene descriptions
• Runway Academy
• Quick generation times

FAQ

Q: How do I select Gen-3 Alpha in the text or image to video tool?
A: Navigate to the model dropdown in the tool and select Gen-3 Alpha.

Q: How long does it take to generate a video?
A: Gen-3 Alpha can generate a 5-second video in about 60 seconds and a 10-second video in approximately 90 seconds.

Q: What type of prompts work best with Gen-3 Alpha?
A: Highly descriptive and detailed prompts that include subject, scene, lighting, and camera movements yield the best results.

Q: Can I get support for using Gen-3 Alpha?
A: Yes, you can refer to our detailed help article, join our Discord community for tips, or use the help button on your dashboard if you have specific questions.

Q: What details can I include in my prompt?
A: You can include any details about the subject, scene, lighting, camera movements, subject actions, camera actions, speed, and transitions.

Enjoy creating with Gen-3 Alpha and bring your visions to life with Runway Academy!