Runway Gen-3 Alpha Turbo has officially hit the market, promising to revolutionize AI video production with unmatched speed and affordability.
After an exciting preview, the latest version of this AI video generation model is now available, boasting a performance that is seven times faster and half the cost of its predecessor, Gen-3 Alpha.
With these enhancements, Runway is set to make AI video production more accessible than ever before, catering to a wider audience that spans from hobbyists to professional creators.
How well does Runway Gen-3 Alpha Turbo perform?
The hallmark of Runway Gen-3 Alpha Turbo is its incredible speed. According to Runway’s co-founder and CEO, Cristóbal Valenzuela, the model is so fast that “it now takes me longer to type a sentence than to generate a video”.
The improvement in efficiency addresses a significant limitation in AI video generation models—time lag—allowing for near real-time video production.
Gen-3 Alpha Turbo Image to Video is now available and can generate 7x faster for half the price of the original Gen-3 Alpha. All while still matching performance across many use cases. Turbo is available for all plans, including trial for free users.
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— Runway (@runwayml) August 15, 2024
Whether you are in the film industry or content creation, this speed translates to a more seamless and efficient workflow, particularly in fields where quick turnaround times are essential.
Runs for all on a budget
Runway’s decision to lower the cost of using Runway Gen-3 Alpha Turbo aligns with its strategy to democratize access to AI video production. While the original Gen-3 Alpha model is priced at 10 credits per second of generated video, Runway Gen-3 Alpha Turbo is available at just 5 credits per second.
The aggressive pricing makes the technology accessible to a broader spectrum of users, including those on free trials. The cost-effectiveness of Gen-3 Alpha Turbo, combined with its availability across all subscription plans, ensures that anyone from amateur videographers to seasoned professionals can take advantage of its capabilities.
Competition is harsh
Runway Gen-3 Alpha Turbo is poised to maintain a competitive edge.
Rival models such as Pika Labs, Luma AI Dream Machine, and OpenAI Sora are also vying for dominance, but Runway’s focus on speed and affordability gives it a distinct advantage.
While some users may still prefer the regular Gen-3 Alpha model for its perceived higher quality in certain scenarios, the ability to generate simple motions quickly through Runway Gen-3 Alpha Turbo is a game-changer.
Users loved it so far
Early adopters of Runway Gen-3 Alpha Turbo are already sharing their experiences and showcasing the model’s capabilities. Users have been impressed with the balance of speed and quality, with videos ranging from realistic depictions to more stylized animations and anime.
Although not every user finds the speed-to-quality ratio perfect, the overall reception has been positive, with many appreciating the enhanced efficiency of the Turbo model.
Here are some of the best showcases around social media:
Erik‘s take on Gen-3 Alpha Turbo:
@runwayml Gen-3 Alpha Turbo model is out! It is insanely fast (7x) and very high quality too! Tho the base Alpha model still wins when you want more dynamic motions.
Here are 6 🔥examples to test and compare the two models.
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The left is the normal model, and the right… pic.twitter.com/b006o1WRDm— Erik (@LuoErik8lrl) August 15, 2024
Alin‘s take on Gen-3 Alpha Turbo:
Hello there everyone, hope you have a great day 😉So today Runway released Gen 3 turbo, so I had to try it, to see how it is…so here is a Gen 3 video made with Midjourney images I will share below 😉I also used Magnific to upscale the images, Udio for the melody and capcut to… pic.twitter.com/8alfGsfGKD
— Alin (@Alin_Reaper05) August 15, 2024
Koya Matsuo‘s take on Gen-3 Alpha Turbo:
Runway Gen-3 Alpha Turboで妻の癖を再現できた pic.twitter.com/og3QtFBUc8
— Koya Matsuo (@mazzo) August 15, 2024
Ozan Siyah‘s take on Gen-3 Alpha Turbo:
Runway'e Gen-3 Alpha Turbo modu geldi. Hem yarı yarıya daha ucuz hem de çok hızlı. Flux ile ürettiğim Cyberpunk tarzında Galata kulesini @runwayml Gen-3 Alpha Turbo ile videolaştırdım. Ücretsiz kullanımı da mevcut. pic.twitter.com/mkPSk9ZMrC
— Ozan Sihay (@ozan_sihay) August 16, 2024
How much is Runway Gen-3 Alpha Turbo?
Runway Gen-3 Alpha Turbo is priced at 5 credits per second of video generated. Credits can be purchased in bundles starting at 1,000 credits for $10, making it $0.01 per credit.
This means that generating a second of video with Runway Gen-3 Alpha Turbo would cost $0.05.
The pricing structure is designed to make the technology more accessible, allowing users to take advantage of this advanced AI video generation model at a lower cost than its predecessor.
Runway Gen-3 Alpha Turbo represents a significant milestone in AI video generation, combining unprecedented speed and affordability with broad accessibility. While challenges remain, particularly in the ethical domain, the advancements made by Runway with Gen-3 Alpha Turbo mark a promising step forward in the field of AI video production.
Featured image credit: Runway ML
