Runway launches 'Act-One'

Runway is taking another step into the world of animation with the introduction of Act-One, a feature within their Gen-3 Alpha platform. Act-One enables the creation of animated characters based on simple video input. For creative creators, this means that animation is now more accessible and simple, without the need for complex or expensive equipment.

How does Act-One work?

With Act-One, users can upload a video in which an actor portrays specific emotions and movements. Runway's AI technology then automatically translates this recording into an animation of a character, whether a realistic or drawn figure. This process works intuitively and quickly, making it accessible to a wide audience. For example, you can have one actor portray multiple characters within a single scene. Act-One requires no special camera or motion-capture equipment; an ordinary camera is sufficient to achieve impressive results.

Emotion and expression are preserved

What makes Act-One special is how it is able to accurately convey emotions even if the final character looks very different from the original actor. This means that the essence of the acting performance is preserved, regardless of whether the character is human or fully drawn. For content creators and animators who want to translate an emotionally charged performance into animation, Act-One thus provides a powerful tool.

Accessible to all

With Act-One, Runway Gen-3 Alpha takes another step in the development of accessible animation technology. Runway has begun a phased rollout of this feature to all users, giving more and more creators the ability to bring their creativity to life without technical barriers.

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