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The Runway Interface: Generate, Edit, Assets
Navigate the Runway web interface and find every tool you will need.
What You Will Learn
- Navigate the Runway web interface.
- Use the Generate panel.
- Use the Edit tools.
- Use the Assets library.
- Customize the interface.
Why This Matters
The Runway interface looks simple, but its power is hidden in small affordances — the model selector, the duration setting, the motion brush, the camera control. Users who do not learn the interface waste time hunting for controls and miss features entirely. This lesson walks through every part of the web interface so you can find what you need without thinking.
Concept Explained
The Runway web interface has four regions. The left sidebar holds navigation: Generate (text-to-video, image-to-video, video-to-video), Edit (video editing tools), Assets (your library), and Tools (specialized tools like Motion Brush, Camera Control, Green Screen, etc.). The main panel in the center holds the prompt input, model selector, and settings. The right side shows generated video with playback controls. The top bar holds your profile, credits, and settings.
How It Works
The interface is a single-page web application. Clicking any navigation item in the sidebar switches the main panel. Generate is the default — type prompt, select model, generate. Edit lets you modify existing video with AI tools. Assets stores all your generated and uploaded video. Tools provides specialized AI video manipulation tools.
Step-by-Step Tutorial
1. Tour the sidebar
Open runwayml.com. Click through Generate, Edit, Assets, Tools. Notice what each offers.2. Tour Generate
Type a prompt. Notice the model dropdown (Gen-3 Alpha, Gen-2, etc.), the duration setting, and the Generate button.3. Tour Tools
Click Tools. Browse the available tools: Motion Brush, Camera Control, Green Screen, Inpainting, etc.4. Find the credit counter
Look at the top-right. Your credits remaining this month are shown.5. Generate and review
Type a prompt, select Gen-3 Alpha, generate. See the video appear with playback controls and download button.Real-World Example
A new user spent two days using Runway without realizing she could select different models. Her video quality was poor because she was using Gen-2 instead of Gen-3 Alpha. After learning the model selector, her quality improved dramatically. The lesson is that interface literacy compounds — every small control you learn saves time on every future session.
Common Mistakes
- Never exploring the model selector. Gen-3 Alpha is much better than Gen-2.
- Ignoring the Tools menu. Motion Brush and Camera Control are powerful.
- Missing the duration setting. Default is short; specify longer if needed.
- Not using the Assets library for organization.
- Forgetting to download video you want to keep.
Best Practices
- Explore the model selector for each generation.
- Browse the Tools menu for Motion Brush, Camera Control, etc.
- Specify duration for your use case.
- Use the Assets library for organization.
- Download video you want to keep permanently.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | How to Fix |
|---|---|
| Cannot find model selector | Look for the dropdown in the Generate panel. It lists available models. |
| Tools menu is empty | Some tools require a paid plan. Check your subscription. |
| Duration setting missing | Some models have fixed durations. Gen-3 Alpha may have options. |
Practical Exercise
Your Turn
Open Runway and find every region described above. Generate a short video using Gen-3 Alpha. Browse the Tools menu.
Key Takeaways
- Four regions: sidebar, main panel, video panel, top bar.
- Sidebar: Generate, Edit, Assets, Tools.
- Model selector: Gen-3 Alpha, Gen-2, etc.
- Tools: Motion Brush, Camera Control, Green Screen, Inpainting.
- Assets is your video library.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hide the sidebar?
Is there a dark mode?
How do I delete a video?
Can I export video?
Is there a keyboard shortcut for Generate?
Further Reading
Official References
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