Runway Masterclass: Gen-4, Aleph & Act-Two AI Video Creation

Name: Runway Masterclass: Gen-4, Aleph & Act-Two AI Video Creation
Rating: 4.3 (44 reviews)

Learn Runway workflows: write prompts, generate shots, edit with Aleph, and capture performance with Act-Two

Created byAnton Voroniuk, Anton Voroniuk Support

Last updated 3/2026

English

What you'll learn

Write concise, cinematic prompts (subject, lensing, motion, blocking, and style) that reliably generate usable shots.
Generate 5–10s shots with Gen-4, and restage/restyle inputs (including Camera Control).
Maintain character, object, and location consistency with Gen-4 References
Edit in-context with Aleph (add/remove/replace, relight, continue scenes, new angles).
Add performance with Runway Act-Two.
Organize work with Sessions and Workspaces; plan credit usage and Explore/Credits modes smartly

Course content

5 sections • 18 lectures • 59m total length

What Runway Can Do Today3:14
Explore the latest Runway toolset—Gen-4, Aleph, Act-Two, Lip Sync, and Generative Audio—and how creators are using them in real-world workflows.
Navigating the Runway Interface3:19
Take a guided tour of the Runway workspace, including Generative Sessions, the model switcher, the Assets Library, and how to stay organized using Workspaces.
Understanding Runway Credits & Costs2:55
Learn how Runway’s credit system works, when to use Explore Mode, and how to optimize credit usage throughout your creative workflow.
How to study on Udemy?2:15
In this lesson, you will explore how to study on the platform.

Prompt Fundamentals for Runway3:18
Master the core elements of effective Runway prompts—subject, camera, motion, style, and phrasing—to create visually coherent results.
Shot Grammar: Writing Like a Cinematographer3:26
Learn how to write prompts that mimic the language of a director of photography: lenses, framing, motion beats, and camera movement for Runway's AI video tools.
Iteration Strategy in Runway3:04
Use a structured approach to iteration: start simple, then build with action, camera moves, and style variations—plus remixing for creative diversity.
Using References in Runway Prompts4:07
Keep style and character consistent by using image references and @-recall features in your Runway prompts—essential for multi-shot coherence.

Aleph in Runway: Overview & Setup3:08
Understand what makes Aleph different from Gen-4, how to load clips, adjust basic settings, and choose between generating or editing within Runway.
Style Editing with Aleph Prompts4:11
Use simple text prompts in Runway to relight scenes, change time of day, apply cinematic grades, or stylize your footage without losing motion fidelity.
In-Context Object & Background Editing3:24
Add or remove elements in your Runway clips—backgrounds, props, or characters—while preserving camera movement and continuity.
Alternate Angles & Shot Variations with Aleph4:27
Use Runway Aleph to create extra coverage, generate wider or tighter framings, or explore new angles from a single source shot.
Runway Act-Two: From Performance to Character Animation3:30
Turn a live performance video into an animated character using Runway Act-Two. Choose a driver clip, select a character reference, generate animation, and blend it with your Gen-4/Aleph scenes.

Requirements

A computer with stable internet and a Runway account (Standart plan or better).
Basic familiarity with video concepts (shots, framing); no prior AI or editing experience required.
Optional: a short clip or stills to restyle.
No design or editing experience required
Interest in AI-generated content
Stable internet connection and modern browser
No additional software needed — browser-only learning

Description

This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.

Step into the future of filmmaking with this practical, fast-paced course built entirely around Runway’s revolutionary AI tools—Gen-4, Aleph, Act-Two, Lip Sync, and Generative Audio. Whether you’re a filmmaker, content creator, editor, or creative professional, you’ll learn how to produce cinematic-quality shots and sequences—entirely within Runway, no traditional editing software required. Also you need a paid Runway account with the Standard plan or higher.

You’ll start by learning how to speak the model’s cinematic "language" to generate compelling shots with professional framing, camera movement, and consistent characters. Then, dive deep into editing and refinement using Aleph’s in-context video tools—changing lighting, style, mood, backgrounds, and even generating alternate angles from a single clip. You'll animate performances with Act-Two, bring dialogue to life using Lip Sync and Generative Audio, and build polished, AI-driven video scenes from start to finish.

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When you enroll, you get lifetime access to the course and all future updates—plus Udemy’s 30-day money-back guarantee. If the course doesn’t meet your expectations, get a full refund—no questions asked.

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Who this course is for:

Filmmakers, editors, and motion designers who want fast concept-to-shot workflows.
Short-form creators (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Reels) needing vertical deliverables without NLEs.
Marketers and content teams prototyping product shots, brand stories, and ads.
Solo creators building character-driven vignettes and micro-stories.
Educators and students exploring state-of-the-art generative video tools.

Runway Masterclass: Gen-4, Aleph & Act-Two AI Video Creation

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Quickstart with Runway4 lectures • 12min

Runway Prompting & Visual Language4 lectures • 14min

Generate Cinematic Shots in Runway2 lectures • 7min

Aleph Deep Dive and Act-Rwo5 lectures • 19min

Final3 lectures • 8min

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