From when the user stops speaking to when the Character starts replying is just 1.75 seconds. Under the hood, the video model runs at 37 milliseconds of effective model time per frame, at more than 24fps HD.
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Runway Characters Enables Real-Time Conversational Video Agents at 24fps
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Real-time video agents are here.
— Runway (@runwayml) 4 mai 2026
Today, we’re sharing how we built Runway Characters, allowing you to turn one image into a fully expressive, conversational video agent streaming at 24 frames per second in HD. With just 1.75 seconds of end-to-end latency.
Learn more below. pic.twitter.com/CJqv3Kdl0vReal-time video agents are here. Today, we’re sharing how we built Runway Characters, allowing you to turn one image into a fully expressive, conversational video agent streaming at 24 frames per second in HD. With just 1.75 seconds of end-to-end latency. Learn more below.
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Runway Introduces Character Building Feature for AI Video
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Learn more about building Runway Characters: https://
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Runway Academy Launches to Democratize AI Video Generation
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It used to take a miracle to bring an idea to life. Now all it needs is your point of view. Every possible film. Every possible ad. Every idea you could ever imagine, all just waiting for you to generate them with Runway.
— Runway (@runwayml) 4 mai 2026
Learn how with Runway Academy. Get started at the link… pic.twitter.com/RkGHTiObnLIt used to take a miracle to bring an idea to life. Now all it needs is your point of view. Every possible film. Every possible ad. Every idea you could ever imagine, all just waiting for you to generate them with Runway. Learn how with Runway Academy. Get started at the link
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Runway AI Creative Platform Launches on Android and iOS
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Make anything. From anywhere. On any device. Runway is now on both Android and iOS.
— Runway (@runwayml) 1 mai 2026
Get started at the link below. pic.twitter.com/zYjoI1f5BcMake anything. From anywhere. On any device. Runway is now on both Android and iOS. Get started at the link below.
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Single Creator Builds Full Concept in One Day With Runway
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You don't need to shut down the streets to bring a big idea to life. Just great storytelling. From idea to execution, this short concept was made by a single creative in just one day with Runway. Try it yourself at the link below. #MadeWithRunway pic.twitter.com/SahGG4M0nK
— Runway (@runwayml) 30 avril 2026You don't need to shut down the streets to bring a big idea to life. Just great storytelling. From idea to execution, this short concept was made by a single creative in just one day with Runway. Try it yourself at the link below. #MadeWithRunway
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Runway: AI-Powered Visual Effects Engine for Photos and Videos
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Turn your camera roll into a visual effects engine with Runway. Just select a photo or video, type in what you want to happen and that's it. Everything's an opportunity to make something, get started at the link below. pic.twitter.com/yAixiOKTIj
— Runway (@runwayml) 29 avril 2026Turn your camera roll into a visual effects engine with Runway. Just select a photo or video, type in what you want to happen and that's it. Everything's an opportunity to make something, get started at the link below.
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Generate Consistent Video Characters and Voices with Runway
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Learn how to generate videos with consistent characters and voices using references, character sheets and prompting techniques in Runway. pic.twitter.com/DvXg6X2NrO
— Runway (@runwayml) 28 avril 2026Learn how to generate videos with consistent characters and voices using references, character sheets and prompting techniques in Runway.
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Runway API Hackathon: Build AI Video Agents This Weekend
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Our first online Runway API Hackathon begins next week. One weekend. Free API credits. $25,000 in prizes.
— Runway (@runwayml) 27 avril 2026
Build real-time video agents, agentic media pipelines or anything you can imagine. No experience required.
Learn more and register at the link below. pic.twitter.com/EGlJp88n52Our first online Runway API Hackathon begins next week. One weekend. Free API credits. $25,000 in prizes. Build real-time video agents, agentic media pipelines or anything you can imagine. No experience required. Learn more and register at the link below.
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Runway ML API Hackathon Registration Now Open
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Register now: https://
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