Creating animated videos from a sequence of images has never been easier, thanks to RunwayML AI Powered Content Creator’s powerful image-to-video tool. Ideal for content creators, marketers, and businesses, this feature can help you produce captivating animations that engage your audience and set your content apart from the competition. In this guide, we’ll explore the benefits of the image-to-video tool and provide a step-by-step walkthrough on how to create animations using RunwayML AI Powered Content Creator.

RunwayML offers over 30 creative tools called “AI magic tools” for content generating. Background Removal, Image Expansion, Image Upscaling, Backdrop Remixing, Bokeh Effect for videos, Background Noise Removal for audios, Super-Slow Motion, Instant Photo Colorization… are some of them. Today I was most interested in how the image to video tool works because I wanted to make a short video without sound for the purpose of product description in my shop on Etsy.

First, why use RunwayML Image-to-Video Tool?

1. Unique Visual Storytelling: Transform static images into dynamic videos, allowing you to tell captivating stories and convey complex ideas with ease.
2. Simplified Animation Process: Skip the steep learning curve of traditional animation software and create professional-quality animations in just a few clicks.
3. Enhanced Audience Engagement: Stand out from the competition with animated videos that grab your audience’s attention and encourage them to engage with your content.

How to Create Animated Videos with RunwayML AI Powered Content Creator

Step 1: Prepare Your Images

Gather a sequence of images that you’d like to animate, ensuring they are high-quality and visually cohesive.

Step 2: Upload Images to RunwayML

Sign in to your RunwayML account, and upload your images to the platform.

Step 3: Use the Image-to-Video Tool Select the image-to-video tool from the available options, and arrange your images in the desired sequence.

Step 4: Customize Your Animation

Adjust the duration of each image, apply transitions, and add any additional elements, such as text or music, to enhance your video.

Step 5: Preview and Export

Preview your animated video to ensure it meets your expectations, and make any necessary adjustments. Once you’re satisfied with the result, export the video in your preferred format.

Step 6: Share Your Creation (or Download)

Share your captivating animated video on social media, your website, or any other platform to engage your audience and showcase your creativity.

The RunwayML Content Creator’s image-to-video tool offers a simple yet powerful solution for creating stunning animated videos from a sequence of images. By harnessing this feature, content creators, marketers, and businesses can elevate their visual storytelling and produce captivating content that resonates with their audience. Unleash your creativity with RunwayML Content Creator and transform your images into mesmerizing animations today.

A User’s Perspective: Exploring the Image-to-Video Animation Tool

While RunwayML might seem a little demanding for first-time users, those with some experience in other video creation tools will master it quickly. To make the use of the tool easier for you, video templates are also readily accessible, offering a variety of options such as openers, slideshows, and product promos to assist you in your creative endeavors. Additionally, RunwayML provides an extensive collection of typography, effects, filters, and motion elements to further enhance your visual projects.

I tried the image-to-video animation tool and created a video using three images, which is the maximum allowed on the Free plan. I added some text with subtle animation to enhance the visuals. On the Free plan, I could download the video at 720p, which is sufficient for an Etsy Silver Bokeh Overlays for Photos product description or similar use cases.

Yes, it’s a very simple video. But, Runway Studios helps filmmakers everywhere realize their creative vision with AI, exploring and developing the relationship between human creativity and technology. One example is the short film AI generated by Ricardo Villavicencio and Runway Studios.

(Please note that I spent about 10 minutes to make this video. So, a little time was spent in comparison to other accessible tools (at least for me).)

RunwayML Pricing

RunwayML offers three pricing options to cater to different needs and budgets:

1. Free Plan: This plan includes 125 credits, 3 video projects, 5GB of assets, and 720p video editor exports.
2. Standard Plan: Priced at $12/month, this plan provides 625 credits, unlimited video projects, 100GB of assets, 4K video exports, and 2K Ai Magic Tools image exports, full 3D trexture options
3. Pro Plan: For $28/month, users receive 2250 credits, unlimited video projects, and 500GB of assets, all options from Free and Standard plus more allowing greater creative freedom.