Runway

AI Video Editing

Module overviewRunway

In this lesson

You'll learn what Runway is, how to use it end-to-end, and walk away with prompt templates you can reuse today.

AI video generationTikTok videosMovie scenesProduct ads

20 min100 XPTry Runway

1What This AI Tool Does

3 min

Runway compresses a film crew into a text box. Generate, edit, and direct video without traditional software.
Direct the AI like a real director: shot type, motion, pacing, and continuity.

2Why It Matters in 2026

2 min

Video is the dominant format on every platform. Runway lets one person produce what used to need a studio.
Faceless YouTube channels, TikTok ads, and product films are now cost-free to produce.

3How To Set It Up

3 min

Sign up at https://runwayml.com.
Choose a plan that includes the generation minutes you need.
Upload reference images or style frames for your brand.

4Core Features Explained

3 min

Text-to-video with motion control.
Image-to-video for product shots.
Green screen, motion tracking, and inpainting.
AI editing — trim and stitch in natural language.

5Real-World Applications

3 min

Faceless YouTube channels.
Product ads and explainer videos.
Cinematic short films.

6Practical Workflow Demo

3 min

Project: A 30-second cinematic ad in Runway.
Step 1 — Write three shot prompts with subject, motion, and mood.
Step 2 — Generate 2–3 takes per shot.
Step 3 — Stitch the best takes; add an AI voiceover.
Step 4 — Export for vertical and horizontal placements.

7Assignment & Challenge

3 min

Create a 10-second cinematic clip with Runway. Post it as a Reel or TikTok and tag #AIMastery2026.

Prompt templates

Bonus

RACE

Role · Action · Context · Expectation

You are a senior expert in video.
Your task is to ai video generation using Runway.
Context: I'm working on [PROJECT] for [AUDIENCE] with the goal of [OUTCOME].
Deliver: a step-by-step plan plus the finished output in [FORMAT].

CRISPE

Capacity · Insight · Statement · Personality · Experiment

Act as a world-class video expert with 10+ years using Runway.
My situation: [DESCRIBE].
Produce: 3 distinct approaches to [GOAL].
Tone: confident, specific, no fluff.
For each approach, include the trade-offs and which one you'd ship today.

RTF

Role · Task · Format

Role: top 1% Runway power user.
Task: TikTok videos.
Format: numbered checklist + ready-to-use deliverable.
Constraint: maximum 300 words, zero generic advice.

Day 5 · Midjourney

Day 7 · ElevenLabs