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Midjourney + Runway
Image-to-Video Pipeline

The most powerful AI creative workflow available today. Generate pixel-perfect still frames in Midjourney, then bring them to life with cinematic motion in Runway. From concept to final cut — step by step.

8 Steps
Full pipeline
2–12 hrs
Depending on project
Intermediate
Difficulty
5 Project Types
Covered
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Pipeline Overview
Concept
You· 1 step
Image Generation
Midjourney· 2 steps
Animation
Runway· 4 steps
Assembly
Video Editor· 1 step
Works great for
Product AdsBrand FilmsMusic VideosArchitectureGame Trailers
Step-by-Step Pipeline

The Complete 8-Step Workflow

Click any step to expand the full instructions, prompts, and pro tips.

ConceptSteps 1
Image GenerationSteps 2, 3
AnimationSteps 4, 5, 6, 7
AssemblySteps 8

Before touching any tool, clarify what you're making. What's the scene? What emotion should it evoke? What camera movement will bring it to life? Sketch a rough storyboard — even just a few words per shot. This 10-minute investment saves hours of wasted generations.

Pro Tips
  • Write a one-sentence description of each shot: subject, environment, mood, camera movement
  • Decide your aspect ratio upfront — 16:9 for landscape video, 9:16 for vertical/mobile
  • Think in 5–10 second clips — each Runway generation is one clip
Step Output

A clear shot list with subject, environment, mood, and intended camera movement for each clip

Project Templates

5 Ready-to-Start Projects

Select a project type to see the exact prompts, time estimates, and credit costs.

Product Ad Video

Beginner

A 15-second social media ad for a physical product — no photo shoot required.

Best for
E-commerce brands, marketers
Total time
2–3 hours
Credits needed
~30–50 Runway credits
E-commerceSocial MediaAdvertising
Final Output

A polished 15-second product video for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and paid social ads

Midjourney Prompt
Step 2 — Image generation
Luxury skincare serum bottle, frosted glass, white marble surface, soft studio lighting, commercial product photography --ar 9:16 --style raw --v 6.1
--style raw--v 6.1Aspect ratio set
Upload to Runway Image to Video
Runway Motion Prompt
Step 5 — Animation
Slow rotation of the bottle, soft light reflections moving across the glass surface, subtle ambient particles floating, commercial advertisement style
Gen-3 AlphaImage to VideoCamera Controls
Credit Calculator

How Many Credits Will You Need?

Estimate your Runway credit usage before starting your project.

5
1 clip30 clips
3x
1 (no variations)5 (maximum)
Total credits needed
150
5 clips × 3 variations × 10 credits
Recommended plan
Standard ($15/mo)
625 credits/month

Ready to start creating?

Open both tools and follow the pipeline. Your first image-to-video project takes about 2 hours — and the results will surprise you.

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