• VIDEO
  • SPEED
  • QUALITY
  • HUMAN

How to generate video from text with your AI

Connect Runway ML to your agent to turn any written scene into a video. Once connected, your AI handles the heavy lifting of rendering footage from your words.

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Short answer

How can I turn text into video using my AI?

Your AI uses Runway ML to interpret your text descriptions and render them into video clips. You get cinematic footage by simply describing the scene in your chat interface. You'll see the specific rendering paths and prompt strategies below.

The results of your prompts

Where your clips land

Depending on the detail you provide, your AI delivers different types of visual output.

VIDEO

Cinematic clips

The AI converts your text into high-fidelity video segments. You receive a rendered clip that matches your description.

SPEED

Rapid iterations

Use the faster models to see quick visual previews. This lets you tweak your descriptions without waiting long.

QUALITY

High-end visuals

The AI uses advanced models to produce more complex, detailed footage. This is for when you need professional-grade results.

HUMAN

Manual refinement

You must review the generated clips to ensure they match your vision. The AI handles the rendering, but you decide if the shot is perfect.

The workflow

What your AI does when the prompt arrives.

Your AI acts as the bridge between your imagination and the Runway ML rendering engine.

  1. Interpret descriptions

    Your AI analyzes your text to understand lighting, camera movement, and subject matter.

    text_to_video

  2. Select rendering path

    The AI chooses the most efficient model based on your request for speed or quality.

    gen3_turbogen4_turbo

  3. Execute generation

    The agent sends the instructions to the specific model to begin the video creation process.

    gen3_turbogen4_turbo

  4. Deliver footage

    The AI provides the final video link or file once the rendering is complete.

    text_to_video

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the first video generation.

Starting points

These are basic ideas. Swap out the subjects and settings to get different results.

Runway ML API Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

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.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "runway-ml-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_fxPMozx8tTYwy0f2CIAyhsmnGRvf4U3doJGXFGQX/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Generate a video of a neon-lit cyberpunk street in the rain using text_to_video.

  • Create a cinematic shot of a mountain range at sunset using gen3_turbo.

  • Make a fast-paced clip of a racing car on a desert track using gen4_turbo.

  • Use text_to_video to show a close-up of a blooming flower in a forest.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Runway ML once, then ask.

Just link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start generating clips immediately through your preferred AI client.

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FAQ

How the task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI edit existing videos?

    No. These tools are specifically for generating new video from text descriptions.

  • 02

    Does the AI choose the video length?

    The AI selects the model based on your prompt, but the specific duration is determined by the tool being used.

  • 03

    Can I control the camera angle?

    Yes, you can include camera directions like 'low angle' or 'panning shot' in your text description.

  • 04

    Will the AI save my videos to my local drive?

    No. The AI provides the video output, but you are responsible for downloading and saving the files.

  • 05

    Can the AI generate audio for the clips?

    No. The available tools focus entirely on video generation from text.

  • More questions about Runway ML? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Runway ML Connector can do

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