Runway API v1 updates:
- POST gen4_5/create now supports Image-to-Video (I2V)
- Use
firstImage_assetIdparameter to generate video from an image - Supports all aspect ratios:
16:9,9:16,1:1,4:3,3:4,21:9 - Duration options:
5(default),8,10seconds
- Use
Source Image:

Request:
curl --location 'https://api.useapi.net/v1/runwayml/gen4_5/create' \
--header 'Authorization: Bearer user:12345-…' \
--data-urlencode 'seconds=8' \
--data-urlencode 'text_prompt=Epic close-up of an ornate golden warrior helmet with intricate engravings. The camera pulls back in a dramatic zoom-out as the armored figure draws a sleek glowing energy sword. The blade ignites with crackling white light, casting a flickering cold glow onto the golden faceplate. Hyper-realistic metallic reflections, cinematic lighting, continuous shot.' \
--data-urlencode 'firstImage_assetId=user:12345-runwayml:[email protected]:…' \
--data-urlencode 'aspect_ratio=9:16'
Result: