Gen-3 Turbo (Image(s) to Video)
Gen-3 Turbo (Image(s) to Video) on Pixio is Runway’s Gen-3 image-to-video option: one or more images plus a text prompt → video. Faster and typically cheaper than Gen-3 Alpha image-to-video; use it for keyframe-driven drafts and iteration in the Gen-3 pipeline. For highest quality, use Gen-4 (Image to Video) or Gen-4 Turbo instead.
Use this when
- You have one or more keyframe images and want Gen-3 image-to-video with Turbo speed and lower cost.
- You’re iterating on motion and want to stay in the Gen-3 family (e.g. to use Gen-3 Extend or Expand next).
- You’re fine with Gen-3 quality and want faster turnaround than Gen-3 Alpha.
- You want multi-image input for consistency (when supported).
Modes in Pixio
| Mode | Input | Best for |
|---|
| Image(s) to Video | One or more images + prompt | Keyframe-driven clips; prompt describes motion |
Options
| Option | Values | Notes |
|---|
| Duration | Depends on backend | Check Pixio for limits |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 9:16, etc. | Match deliverable |
| Credits | Lower than Gen-3 Alpha | Check model card in Pixio |
Credits
Credits are lower per second than Gen-3 Alpha; check the model card in Pixio for current rates.
Gen-3 Turbo vs Gen-4
Gen-3 Turbo keeps Gen-3 motion and consistency—good for drafts and cost-sensitive work. Gen-4 and Gen-4 Turbo offer better motion quality and prompt adherence. Use Gen-3 Turbo when you need Gen-3 Extend or Expand on the same clip or when saving credits; use Gen-4 (Image to Video) or Gen-4 Turbo for best quality.
Prompt structure
Describe motion, not the scene. [Subject action] + [Camera] + [Scene motion].
Example prompts
Product:
"A sleek smartphone sits on a white marble surface. Camera slowly orbits around it. Soft studio lighting. Minimalist, high-end product style."
Portrait:
"Camera slowly pushes in. Woman turns her head slightly toward camera. Background stays soft and still. Cinematic, shallow depth of field."
Environment:
"Wide shot of a forest path in autumn. Gentle camera dolly forward. Light wind moves branches and leaves. Golden hour, peaceful, cinematic."
When to use Gen-3 Turbo (Image(s) to Video) vs other models
| Scenario | Best choice |
|---|
| Gen-3 image-to-video, fast, lower cost | Gen-3 Turbo (Image(s) to Video) |
| Best Runway image-to-video quality | Gen-4 (Image to Video) |
| Extend or expand this clip | Gen-3 Turbo Extend / Gen-3 Turbo Expand |
| Video-to-video restyle | Gen-4 Aleph |
Tips
- Strong keyframe improves output; describe motion clearly in the prompt.
- One clear motion per prompt.
- Use Gen-3 Turbo Extend to lengthen the clip after generation.
