Gen4 Aleph
Gen4 Aleph from Runway offers video generation with image-to-video and video editing capabilities.
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | Runway |
| Cost | 1,000 credits |
| Modality | Video |
| Duration | 5 seconds |
| Prompt Required | Yes |
What It's Best For
- Image-to-video — Animate still images
- Video editing — Extend or modify videos
- Creative effects — Artistic transformations
- Short clips — 5-second focused content
Inputs
Prompt (Required)
Describe the video scene or transformation.
Connection Color: 🟡 Yellow
Image (Optional)
Image to animate.
Connection Color: 🟢 Green
Video (Optional)
Video to edit or extend.
Connection Color: 🟢 Green
Configuration
Aspect Ratio
Type: Select
Default: 16:9
16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9, 9:21.
Duration
Type: Select
Default: 5
5 seconds.
Resolution
Type: Select
Default: 720p
540p or 720p.
Seed
Type: Number
Output
Type: Video
Connection Color: 🟢 Green
Use Cases
Image Animation
Connect an image:
Animate this image with subtle motion,
camera slowly pushing in,
atmospheric particles floating.
Video Extension
Connect a video:
Continue this scene, maintain consistency,
smooth transition from existing footage.
Creative Transformation
Connect an image:
Transform this photo into a living painting,
artistic brush strokes in motion,
Van Gogh style animation.
Quick Effect
Dramatic zoom effect, particle explosion,
cinematic impact, 5-second burst.
Tips for Best Results
- Focus on 5 seconds — Make every frame count
- Use reference media — Better consistency
- Describe motion clearly — Specific movement descriptions
- Experiment with styles — Artistic transformations
Comparison
| Feature | Gen4 Aleph | Kling V2.5 | Seedance 1 Lite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | 1,000 credits | 1,000 credits | 300 credits |
| Duration | 5s | 5-10s | 2-10s |
| Video Input | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Resolution | 720p | 1080p | 1080p |
Related Models
- Gen4 Image — Image generation
- Kling V2.5 Turbo Pro — Longer videos
- Seedance 1 Lite — Budget option