Text-to-Video
Generates video clips from text prompts, producing up to 10 seconds of output per generation.
Runway
Gen-4 Turbo
Gen-4 Turbo is a video generation model developed by Runway, part of the company's Gen-4 model family. It accepts text prompts and reference images as input and outputs up to 10 seconds of AI-generated video per generation. The model is designed with speed and efficiency as primary considerations, making it suited for workflows that require rapid or high-volume video output. It is accessible via Runway's API with official Python and Node.js SDKs for integration into production pipelines. Runway's API ecosystem, which includes Gen-4 Turbo, is used by enterprise customers in media and entertainment, including studios and production companies. The platform holds SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and CCPA compliance certifications for professional deployments. Gen-4 Turbo sits alongside other models in Runway's broader multi-modal platform, which also supports image and audio generation. It is particularly well-suited for iterative creative workflows where fast turnaround on video output is a priority.
September 2024
1,000 context
N/A output
Text-to-Video
Image-to-Video
Seed Control
API Access
Fast Generation
Model Overview
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Provider
The entity that provides this model.
Runway
Input Context Window
The number of tokens supported by the input context window.
1,000
tokens
Maximum Output Tokens
The number of tokens that can be generated by the model in a single request.
N/A
tokens
Open Source
Whether the model's code is available for public use.
No
Release Date
When the model was first released.
September 2024
Knowledge Cut-off Date
When the model's knowledge was last updated.
September 2024
API Providers
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Runway
Modalities
Types of data this model can process.
Video
Text
Image
Audio
What is Gen-4 Turbo
A fuller summary of positioning, capabilities, and source-specific details for Gen-4 Turbo.
Gen-4 Turbo is a video generation model developed by Runway, part of the company's Gen-4 model family. It accepts text prompts and reference images as input and outputs up to 10 seconds of AI-generated video per generation. The model is designed with speed and efficiency as primary considerations, making it suited for workflows that require rapid or high-volume video output. It is accessible via Runway's API with official Python and Node.js SDKs for integration into production pipelines.
Runway's API ecosystem, which includes Gen-4 Turbo, is used by enterprise customers in media and entertainment, including studios and production companies. The platform holds SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and CCPA compliance certifications for professional deployments. Gen-4 Turbo sits alongside other models in Runway's broader multi-modal platform, which also supports image and audio generation. It is particularly well-suited for iterative creative workflows where fast turnaround on video output is a priority.
Capabilities
What Gen-4 Turbo supports
Image-to-Video
Accepts a reference image URL as input and animates it into a video clip of up to 10 seconds.
Seed Control
Supports a seed input parameter, allowing reproducible video outputs for iterative or consistent generation workflows.
API Access
Available via Runway's REST API with official Python and Node.js SDKs for integration into production pipelines.
Fast Generation
Optimized for speed within the Gen-4 model family, making it suitable for high-volume or iterative video generation tasks.
Pricing for Gen-4 Turbo
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Input tokens
N/A
Per million tokens
Output tokens
N/A
Per million tokens
Price Comparison
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maxTemperature
1
API Access & Providers
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Runway
Configuration & Parameters
The configurable options currently documented for this model.
Source Image
Image URLURL of the source image for the video (REQUIRED).
Duration
SelectAspect Ratio
SelectSeed
SeedA specific value that is used to guide the 'randomness' of the generation.
Supported Request Parameters
Parameters currently listed by OpenRouter or the local catalog for this model.
Resources & Documentation
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Community discussion
What people think about Gen-4 Turbo
Gen-4 Turbo discussions are most active in r/runwayml, r/midjourney, r/PoeAI. Top Reddit threads cluster around benchmark and model-comparison threads.
The strongest match in this snapshot has 198 upvotes and 60 comments.
I did a quick test of Midjourney video and was surprised with the results. So I made a comparison between Midjourney Video and Runway gen-4 Turbo with a small variety of images I made in the past and present. While I have no idea how to use the prompt properly with manual yet, it was fun to see how it acted so far. Video in Midjourney is 480p which has an impact of the output quality. Will dive into it deeper the following days.
Yo, **Runway’s Gen-4 Turbo** dropped, and **I’m straight-up ticked off**. Thought it’d slap, but **it’s a total letdown** – lemme rant real quick.
Turbo-4 vids **barely move** – like a **freeze-frame** with a shrug. **Trash quality**, bro. Even regular Gen-4’s whack – **first half freezes**, second half’s like, “Oh, my bad, I’ll start now.” Why’s it so lazy?
**Unlimited plan** folks like me **got nerfed** too – down to ***one*** **generation at a time**. One! I’m tryna work, not twiddle my thumbs. Then there’s this **bug freezing the process at 0% or 100%**, locking my slots. I’m just sitting here like, “Bruh, really?”
And the wildest part? Still **no Act One shortcut** – you’re stuck digging through assets like a caveman. But they **added a \[*****restyle\]*** **button you can’t even use** in-app! (the **restyling** of the first frame **must be done outside** runway!) Meanwhile, **the old \[lip-sync\] button’s still there**, collecting dust.
**Runway, what’s the logic?**
I’m over it – anyone else feeling this pain? Holler at me, I need backup in this mess.
Can anyone tell me what is the reason? Is there any way to solve it?
Hey all — I just finished a music video and used Runway Gen-4 Turbo for a few key scenes. It was my first time trying it out, and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out.
The band is pretty wild live, so I wanted the visuals to reflect that energy. I used image-to-video for some of the more surreal and intense sections — and yeah, it took a lot of generations to get what I wanted. Definitely glad I went with the unlimited plan for the month — I probably would've blown past $95 otherwise
Overall, super impressed with what Runway can do. I think it has massive potential and I’ll definitely be using it more going forward.
FAQ
Common questions about Gen-4 Turbo
What is the maximum video length Gen-4 Turbo can produce?
Gen-4 Turbo generates up to 10 seconds of video per generation.
What input types does Gen-4 Turbo accept?
The model accepts image URLs, configurable select parameters, and a seed value, supporting both text-to-video and image-to-video generation.
What is the context window for Gen-4 Turbo?
The model has a context window of 1,000 tokens.
What compliance certifications does Runway's API platform hold?
Runway's API platform is SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and CCPA compliant, supporting professional and enterprise deployments.
What is the training data cutoff for Gen-4 Turbo?
The model's training data has a cutoff of September 2024.
How do I integrate Gen-4 Turbo into my application?
Runway provides official Python and Node.js SDKs, as well as a REST API, for integrating Gen-4 Turbo into production workflows.
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