Runway Aleph 2
Runway Aleph 2 is Runway's next-generation video-to-video model that restyles and transforms existing footage based on a text prompt. It builds on Gen-4 Aleph to deliver higher-fidelity re-imaginings of a clip, letting creators apply new styles and edit motion while preserving the structure of the source video. It has the strongest restyle look of the video editors, but it garbles existing on-screen text and invents new lettering, so keep text on the timeline rather than in the clip. A 10-second edit costs about 65 CU.
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Runway Aleph 2 is Runway's next-generation video-to-video model that restyles and transforms existing footage based on a text prompt. It builds on Gen-4 Aleph to deliver higher-fidelity re-imaginings of a clip, letting creators apply new styles and edit motion while preserving the structure of the source video. It has the strongest restyle look of the video editors, but it garbles existing on-screen text and invents new lettering, so keep text on the timeline rather than in the clip. A 10-second edit costs about 65 CU.
Connect Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or Codex to Layer’s MCP server and Runway Aleph 2 becomes a tool your agent can reach for — it picks the parameters, runs the generation, and shows you the result in the conversation.
https://mcp.app.layer.ai/mcpAsk your agent
“Use Runway Aleph 2 to animate a torch-lit dungeon corridor with a slow dolly forward.”
execute_forge({
"base_model_id": "runway-aleph2",
"prompt": "A torch-lit dungeon corridor, slow dolly forward",
"batch_size": 1
})Authenticate with a personal access token, post the model’s own form, and poll the inference until it completes. Every field below is accepted by this endpoint.
# Start the generation — returns an inference id straight away.
curl -X POST https://api.app.layer.ai/api/v2/workspaces/$WORKSPACE_ID/base-models/runway-aleph2/inferences \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LAYER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"prompt": "A torch-lit dungeon corridor, slow dolly forward"
}'
# Poll until status is "complete" — the response then carries the asset URLs.
curl https://api.app.layer.ai/api/v2/workspaces/$WORKSPACE_ID/inferences/$INFERENCE_ID \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LAYER_TOKEN"- prompt stringrequired
- Describe what to generate, or the change to make.
- aspect_ratio enumdefault LANDSCAPE_16_9_720pLANDSCAPE_16_9_720p, PORTRAIT_9_16_720p, SQUARE_720p
- The shape and size of the output.
- seed integer
- The starting point for the model's randomness. The same seed and settings give the same result.
- guidance_file_init_video file[]required
- The video to modify
- prompt_language string
- The language the prompt is written in, so it reaches the model as you meant it.
Why use Runway Aleph 2 for video?
Cinematic video generation
Runway Aleph 2 creates high-fidelity video content suitable for trailers, gameplay previews, and marketing materials with temporal consistency.
Flexible input modes
Generate from text prompts, reference images, or existing video. Supports various aspect ratios and durations for different content needs.
Production-ready output
Clean motion, stable framing, and coherent transitions make outputs ready for direct use in UA campaigns and social content.
Game trailers and cinematic previews
Create attention-grabbing trailers and gameplay previews that showcase your game at its best. High temporal consistency ensures smooth, professional results.
UA video creative at scale
Generate dozens of video ad variants for A/B testing across platforms. Rapid iteration lets performance teams optimize creative angles quickly.
Character animations and in-game cinematics
Bring characters to life with animated sequences for cutscenes, promotional materials, and social content.
FAQ
How much does Runway Aleph 2 cost? Is it free?+
How does Layer's pricing work?+
There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.
What Elo score does Runway Aleph 2 have?+
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