Runway Aleph Video to Video: AI Video Editor

Transform any input video into a new visual style or scene while preserving motion and structure. Aleph V2V lets you apply artistic looks, cinematic lighting, or thematic changes to existing footage.

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Overview

About this model

Updated Jul 16, 2026

Runway's Aleph Video-to-Video model transforms any input video into a new visual style, scene, or atmosphere while preserving the underlying motion, structure, and timing. Describe the new aesthetic, mood, lighting, or thematic changes you want, and the model applies those transformations to your footage—ideal for re-grading videos, applying cinematic effects, shifting artistic styles, or reimagining sequences without reshooting.

Perfect for post-production artists, video editors, filmmakers, and content creators who need rapid visual iteration. muapi's per-generation pricing and instant API access let you test multiple stylistic directions, grade variations, and creative looks on the same footage in seconds, without monthly commitments.

1Transform raw footage into cinematic style with dramatic lighting and color grading
2Apply artistic styles (watercolor, oil painting, anime) to live-action video
3Change the mood of a scene (bright to moody, warm to cool) without reshooting
4Generate multiple color-graded versions of the same video for A/B testing and client approval
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Pricing & Value

Cost analysis

muapiapp$0.20 per generation

Cost-effective per-video pricing with no subscription. At $0.20 per transformation, you can iterate on multiple color grades and style variations at a fraction of traditional post-production costs.

** Competitor pricing is estimated based on similar model architectures and usage tiers.

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Technical Details

Configuration schema

Promptstring

Text prompt describing the video.

Default ValueTransform this samurai cliff scene into a neon cyberpunk style, glowing city skyline in the distance, rain-soaked ground with light reflections.
Video URLstring

URL of the input video.

Default Valuehttps://d3adwkbyhxyrtq.cloudfront.net/videos/186/550426612562/3d015233-d648-4d22-85fd-fb56900dc4ff.mp4
Aspect RatioEnum (6 options)

Aspect ratio of the output video.

Default Value16:9
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Implementation Guide

Developer documentation

  1. Prepare your source video and upload it to a publicly accessible URL. 2. Write a descriptive prompt explaining the visual transformation (e.g., 'transform into dark cinematic noir with cool blue tones and dramatic shadows' or 'apply a warm, sunset-lit aesthetic with rich golden hour colors'). 3. Choose your aspect_ratio to match your video format (16:9 for widescreen, 1:1 for square, etc.). 4. Submit the request—the model processes your video and applies the requested style transformation while maintaining motion and structure.

Common Questions

Frequently asked

What is the cost per video transformation?

Video transformation with Runway's Aleph model costs $0.20 per generation on muapi. This covers one complete video processing run, regardless of length (within platform limits).

Does the transformation preserve the original motion and timing?

Yes. Aleph V2V preserves motion, movement, pacing, and structural timing while applying visual style changes. This ensures lip-sync, action sequences, and scene timing remain intact while aesthetics are transformed.

What video formats and durations can I use?

The model accepts standard video formats (MP4, MOV, WebM, etc.) via URL. Typical processing supports videos up to several minutes in length, though very long videos may require segmentation. Check muapi's video specifications for current duration limits.