Animation & VFX

Runway

General-purposeSources checked 31 Aug 2026

AI media platform for image, video, audio, editing, and high-resolution creative exports.

Runway is relevant to game teams for trailer beats, cutscene exploration, and store-facing motion, separate from engine-side VFX.

Best forTrailer concepts, cutscenes, and promo video
Price125 free credits onceFree option
Workflow fitStandalone workflow
SUGGESTED GAME WORKFLOW

Try Runway on a small game task

Explore a short visual beat for a game announcement trailer.

  1. Prepare a shot list and references that match the actual game and that you have permission to use.
  2. Generate a few short variations and choose a consistent camera and visual direction.
  3. Edit the selected concept footage alongside approved gameplay material in your video editor.
Before you use the result

Check temporal consistency, output limits, and the distinction between concept footage and the playable game.

An editorial starting point to validate in your own project.

WHEN TO USE IT

Where Runway fits

Strong fit

  • Text- and image-to-video
  • Trailer and cutscene drafts
  • 4K upscaling on paid plans

Know before choosing

  • Free credits are a one-time allowance
  • Standard and Pro monthly credits do not roll over
COMPATIBILITY

Project fit

Task coverageAnimation & VFX · UI, icons & thumbnails · Marketing & release
Build stageRelease
Formats & outputsVideo · Image sequence (Max) · ProRes (Max)
AccessFree option
COMMON QUESTIONS

About Runway

What is Runway useful for?

Trailer concepts, cutscenes, and promo video.

Which engines can I use with Runway?

Use it as a standalone workflow, then review the output in your own tools and game project.

What can I export from Runway?

Video, Image sequence (Max), ProRes (Max)

How much does Runway cost?

125 free credits once. Free includes 125 one-time credits. Standard is $15/month ($12/month with annual billing) for 625 monthly credits; Pro is $35/month ($28 annual) for 2,250; Max is $95/month ($76 annual) for 9,500 and allows one month of rollover. Enterprise uses custom credits. Only Max explicitly lists ProRes and image-sequence exports on the current pricing page.

What should I check before choosing Runway?

Free credits are a one-time allowance. Standard and Pro monthly credits do not roll over.

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PRICE & ACCESS

125 free credits once

Free includes 125 one-time credits. Standard is $15/month ($12/month with annual billing) for 625 monthly credits; Pro is $35/month ($28 annual) for 2,250; Max is $95/month ($76 annual) for 9,500 and allows one month of rollover. Enterprise uses custom credits. Only Max explicitly lists ProRes and image-sequence exports on the current pricing page.

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