Runway is making significant strides in enhancing its platform, particularly with new features aimed at improving the video creation experience for content creators. One of the most anticipated updates is the ability to extend videos, potentially allowing for the generation of clips up to 20 seconds long. However, there’s some uncertainty about whether these 20 seconds will be added to the existing video length or if it represents the final length of the extended video. If the extension is additive, users could create videos up to 30 seconds long, which would be a major advancement in AI-generated content.
Another exciting development is the introduction of new aspect ratios, including a portrait mode. This is a crucial feature for creators who post on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, as it allows for videos to be generated in the correct format without needing to crop them afterwards. This update could significantly streamline the workflow for many users.
There has been speculation about whether Runway’s Gen 3 model was specifically trained on content from TikTok and Reels, which could mean the model is optimized for creating videos in a style that resonates with those platforms. Alongside this, previously introduced features like motion brush and camera controls have been refined and are now functioning more smoothly, though they remain unavailable to the public. These tools promise to offer more detailed control over the video generation process once they are released.
A new feature has been made available to all users, allowing them to select the last frame of their video and use it as the final frame. This mirrors a similar feature from LumaLabs and helps close the feature gap between the two platforms. Additionally, some users have reported seeing an extend button, suggesting that Runway may be conducting A/B testing as part of a gradual rollout.
