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How to blend images into video with your AI

Connect Runway ML to your AI client to turn static image pairs into fluid video motion.

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Short answer

How can I blend two images into a video using AI?

You give your AI two images, and it uses the interpolate tool to generate the frames that bridge them. This creates a smooth video transition between your starting and ending points. You'll see how the process works below.

The results of your request

What you get from the AI

Depending on your prompt, your AI produces one of these outcomes.

VIDEO

Smooth motion clips

The AI generates a video file that morphs the first image into the second. You get a continuous sequence of movement.

STILL

Intermediate frames

The AI can extract specific frames from the transition. This gives you a single image that sits halfway between your two inputs.

HUMAN

Visual refinement

You must review the generated motion to ensure the morphing looks natural. The AI handles the math, but you decide if the movement fits your vision.

DATA

Transition parameters

The AI provides the technical details of the interpolation. This helps you understand how the pixels moved from point A to point B.

The workflow

What your AI does when the images arrive.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of frame generation through a single specialized tool.

  1. Analyze inputs

    Your AI looks at the two images you provided to understand their composition and color profiles.

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  2. Calculate motion

    The AI determines the most logical path for pixels to travel to move from the first image to the second.

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  3. Generate frames

    The tool builds out the individual frames required to make the transition look fluid rather than a jump cut.

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  4. Compile video

    The AI assembles the calculated frames into a playable video file ready for your use.

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Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the interpolation process.

Starting points

These are basic ways to start. Replace the bracketed text with your actual image descriptions or file names.

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Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fxPMozx8tTYwy0f2CIAyhsmnGRvf4U3doJGXFGQX/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Runway ML API capabilities are ready to use.
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  • Interpolate between [image_1.jpg] and [image_2.jpg] to create a 5 second video.

  • Create a smooth transition from a photo of a [mountain] to a photo of a [city].

  • Use the interpolate tool to morph [input_a] into [input_b] with slow motion.

  • Generate a video that blends my [sunset_photo] into this [ocean_photo].

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI create a video from just one image?

    No. The interpolation tool specifically requires two distinct images to calculate the transition between them.

  • 02

    Will the AI edit the original images?

    No. The AI uses the images as references to create a new video, but it does not modify your original files.

  • 03

    Can I control the speed of the transition?

    Yes, you can specify the desired duration or speed in your prompt to influence how the AI handles the interpolation.

  • 04

    Does the AI handle the video editing after the transition is done?

    No. The AI only performs the interpolation. Any further editing, like adding music or cutting clips, must be done by you in a video editor.

  • 05

    Can the AI generate a video from a text prompt instead of images?

    No. This specific workflow is built for interpolating between two existing images.

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