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AI Video Generation

Generative AI video has entered a cinematic era with diffusion models like Runway Gen-3 Alpha. This course is an end-to-end masterclass on directing, generating, and refining AI video: mastering text-to-video and image-to-video prompt engineering, controlling virtual camera movements with Director Mode, transferring human facial acting via Act-One, performing generative inpainting, applying LUT color grading, and producing cohesive narrative cinematic sequences.

New course

  • 8 lessons
  • 53 min of video
  • Self-paced
  • Signed certificate

About this course

Comprehensive certification training for AI Video Generation.

What you will be able to do

  • 1. Master Runway Gen-3 Alpha/Turbo diffusion video models to generate photorealistic cinematic footage from text prompts and source image references.
  • 2. Direct virtual camera movements (pans, tilts, zooms, tracking shots, FPV arcs) with precise speed and trajectory control using Director Mode.
  • 3. Utilize Act-One performance capture to transfer expressive human facial acting, nuance, and dialogue directly onto AI-generated characters.
  • 4. Implement advanced temporal consistency techniques, multi-prompt sequencing, and keyframe interpolation to create cohesive narrative scenes.

Course outline

  1. 01Runway Gen-3 Architecture, Pricing Models & Project SetupFree preview
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7 lessons, the full project brief and the grading rubric unlock when you enrol.

Assessment and certificate

After the lessons you take a readiness quiz on the material. Pass it and your practical project brief is released, graded against 5 clear criteria by the Academy team.

Once your project is approved, a signed certificate with a unique verification number is issued to your account.

Requirements

  • A laptop or phone with a reliable internet connection.
  • No prior experience required — each course starts from the fundamentals.
  • Free versions of the tools covered are enough to complete the project.