Foundations of AI Video Generation with Sora and Runway — PickAClass
4.5 (2) ⏱ 2h 36m 📚 26 lessons 🎧 Audio version

Foundations of AI Video Generation with Sora and Runway

Master the fundamentals of AI text-to-video generation and learn to craft precise prompts for Sora and Runway to create compelling content from scratch.

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The landscape of digital content is shifting rapidly, and artificial intelligence is now capable of generating stunning video clips from simple text. If you want to harness this technology but do not know where to start, understanding the core mechanics of text-to-video tools is essential. Through comprehensive written guides and practical prompt engineering exercises, you will discover how to translate your creative ideas into structured text prompts that yield impressive generative results. You will explore the distinct capabilities of leading tools like Sora and Runway, learning how to control motion, style, and temporal consistency. What you will learn: Understand the fundamental concepts and terminology of generative AI and text-to-video models. Master prompt engineering techniques specifically tailored for motion, camera angles, and cinematic pacing. Explore the text-based workflows and core features of Runway for generating and refining clips. Learn how Sora interprets complex text descriptions to simulate realistic physical environments. Apply modern best practices for maintaining temporal consistency and style referencing across generated outputs. Practice structuring detailed prompts through written exercises and real-world case studies. The course begins with a thorough breakdown of generative AI terminology before moving into detailed, step-by-step written tutorials on prompt construction. You will progress from writing your first basic text input to understanding advanced parameters for controlling motion and visual aesthetics. This course is designed entirely for beginners, content creators, and marketers with no prior experience in video production or artificial intelligence. Start reading today to unlock the potential of AI video generation and bring your creative concepts to life.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
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Reviews (2)

Maximilian Schmidt DE Verified learner
★ 5 · July 21, 2026

Ich hatte vorher überhaupt keine Ahnung, wie man aus Text ein Video macht, und dieser Kurs hat mir genau die Grundlagen gegeben, die ich brauchte. Besonders die Kapitel zum präzisen Formulieren von Prompts für Sora und Runway waren goldwert, weil ich endlich verstehe, wie Kamerabewegung und Bildstimmung im Prompt landen. Schritt für Schritt habe ich meinen ersten kompletten Clip von null aufgebaut. Die Beispiele waren praxisnah und sofort nachvollziehbar. Für den Einstieg in die KI-Videogenerierung kann ich das nur wärmstens empfehlen.

Santiago López EC Verified learner
★ 4 · July 1, 2026

Entré sin saber nada de texto a vídeo y salí entendiendo cómo escribir prompts que de verdad funcionan en Sora y Runway. Las explicaciones sobre encuadre, movimiento de cámara y duración de los planos me dieron mucho control sobre el resultado final. Pasé de generar clips aleatorios a conseguir lo que tenía en la cabeza. Lo único, me habría gustado un apartado más amplio sobre cómo encadenar varias tomas. Aun así, una base estupenda para empezar a crear desde cero.

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