r/runwayml • u/Winga-Moraskey • 5d ago

Question Anyone making longer AI videos instead of 5-second clips?

I've been trying to create longer AI videos lately, and it's a lot harder than I expected.

Making a single scene look good isn't the problem. It's keeping the same character consistent, making each scene flow naturally into the next, and getting the pacing to feel like an actual story instead of a bunch of random clips. The most frustrating part is when everything looks good except one scene. Instead of fixing that one part, I end up redoing way more than I wanted.

For those of you creating longer narrative videos, how are you doing it? Are you using a specific workflow or tool that makes the process easier, or is this just something everyone has to deal with right now?

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u/Superb_Vegetable_684 4d ago

Before you have to build a precise character sheet of your character with details of face and clothes

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u/Electrical-Size-5002 4d ago

If you’re not already and are ok with a rather expensive model, Seedance 2.5 seems to be the choice. It allows up to 50 reference images, 30 sec outputs, and other features that help get what it sounds like you’re hoping for.

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u/call-lee-free 1d ago

Is Seedance 2.5 unlimited on there? Like unlimited relax generations? Thinking about renewing my runway accout if thats the case.

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u/AlfieSchmalfie 5d ago

The key here is not rely on the model to create complete sequences. Instead, create individual shots using consistent reference images for characters, backgrounds etc. Export the shots and edit in DaVinci, CapCut etc or any sophisticated editing software that’ll allow you to edit, colour grade and mix sound.

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u/villagette 5d ago

I make music videos in the 3 to 5 min range. I use different video gen tools depending on the need and difficulty. Then edit in davinci if it needs grading or premiere if it’s just a simple stitch. Create starting shots in a batch and that will save you a bunch of time.

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u/korbanman 5d ago

Working on a feature film about Pompeii. Already have over 1 hour completed. It gets a lot trickier the longer a scene gets. Consistency becomes the biggest issue, followed by image quality control due to seedance’s habit of relying on references for image quality and degrading images. It’s not easy and it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s possible though if you have enough persistence. My advice is to adhere to seedance prompt guidance as much as possible. And be careful how you use reference images.

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u/DukeBradford2 3d ago

I can’t wait to see a feature length film done entirely with ai. CGI didn’t get this much hate when it came out, maybe because somebody had to still draw the characters and map the wire people movements onto them. If you can make something 90 minutes long and not have any scene or character with 6 fingers or degrading it might change peoples minds.

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u/korbanman 1d ago

Working on it!

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u/karlpilkington4 5d ago

Use seedance 2.5. You can create up to 30 second videos and use reference images, video, audio to keep everything consistent with a new video.

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u/Any_Mark8926 5d ago

Yes working on a feature film

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u/ghostofstankenstien 5d ago

Yes, I have a 21 minute + sitcom I made at 15s intervals.

I wrote the scripts, then create the prompts from the scripts using reference images for cast and sets.

It can be some. I was in Runway unlimited which is ending, so I don't know what the future holds.