Runway

All-in-one video creation and editing. Widely used for shorts and YouTube content.

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Video Creation

WHY WE PICKED IT

Chosen by professional creators for industry-leading quality

About Runway

Runway is an AI-powered video creation and editing platform used for generative video, background removal, and visual effects. Use it when you want to experiment with AI video, motion graphics, or quick VFX without a traditional editing pipeline.

Key Features

✓AI video generation and transformation
✓Background removal and object isolation
✓Text-to-video and image-to-video workflows
✓Built-in video editing and effects
✓Fast experimentation for creative ideas
✓Web-based workflow (no heavy local setup)

Perfect For

Creators experimenting with AI videoMarketing teams making short visual adsDesigners creating motion conceptsSocial content with visual effectsTeams prototyping video ideas quickly

Why We Picked It

Runway is one of the most accessible ways to work with generative video. It lowers the barrier to VFX and AI motion work, making experimentation fast and approachable.

Pro Tips

💡Start with short clips (3–5s) to test ideas quickly
💡Use background removal before adding effects for cleaner results
💡Keep prompts simple when generating video—iterate gradually
💡Export drafts early to validate motion before refining
💡Expect experimentation: not every generation will be usable

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