Runway Gen-4 References
Runway Gen-4 References, available on ImagineArt, lets you guide AI image generation with up to three reference images. Achieve character consistency, object continuity, scene anchoring, and style transfer for identity preservation, visual continuity, and cinematic image control with subject-scene-style triads.



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Vision Anchoring Through References
Runway Gen-4 References, as the name suggests, lets you upload one or more reference images and use them as the foundation for your generations. The model doesn’t just take vague inspirations. It analyzes details like character traits, art style, objects, and environments. This means you can keep characters consistent across scenes, preserve unique styles, maintain accurate objects, and ensure environments stay cohesive. By using references directly, Gen-4 gives you precise creative control, not just loose guidance.

Reference-Prompt Harmony
The Reference-Prompt Relationship in Runway Gen-4 ensures your visual and text inputs work seamlessly together. With specific reference callouts, you can control how strongly each reference influences the generation, prioritize key visual traits, and maintain consistency across multiple inputs. This relationship delivers unmatched precision, allowing creators to fine-tune results and achieve professional-grade output with clarity, style accuracy, and complete creative control.

Runway Gen-4 Prompt Tips
Prompts can be divided based on whether you upload a single image or multiple images. For example, if you upload a single image to make a character appear in an imaginative world, you can prompt: “Pick the character from the first image and place them in the world of Game of Thrones.” For multiple images such as one with a character and another with a location, the prompt can be direct, like: “Use the character from the first image in the location of the second image.” In both cases, you can also control lighting, composition, and style through the prompt.

Runway Gen-4 Subscription Cost
Runway Gen-4 can be used in Zgeedu.com Ai Image Generator with four subscription tiers:
- Basic costs $15/month (1.5K credits), $11/month quarterly (4.5K credits/quarter), $10/month yearly (18K credits/year).
- Standard is $30/month (5K credits), $25/month quarterly (15K credits/quarter), $20/month yearly (60K credits/year).
- Professional is $60/month (15K credits), $50/month quarterly (45K credits/quarter), $41/month yearly (180K credits/year).
- Scale is $120/month (40K credits), $100/month quarterly (120K credits/quarter), $83/month yearly (480K credits/year).

Runway Gen-4 References
Runway Gen-4 References, available on ImagineArt, lets you guide AI image generation with up to three reference images. Achieve character consistency, object continuity, scene anchoring, and style transfer for identity preservation, visual continuity, and cinematic image control with subject-scene-style triads.
How To Use Runway Gen-4 References
Step 1
1. Upload Your Reference Images
Start by uploading one or more reference images, such as a character, location, or style. These images serve as a guide to understand the key elements you want in your final creation.
Step 2
2. Add A Text Prompt
Describe the lighting, camera angle, mood, or any other details you want for the image. Your prompt tells the AI how to place and blend elements from your reference images.
Step 3
3. Review The Output
The AI combines all references and instructions to create a seamless, cohesive image. The result is a single high-quality visual that reflects your chosen character, location, style, and prompt adjustments.
Customer Testimonials

ApexStudios
Runway Gen-4 References completely changed how I create visuals. The AI makes blending characters and locations seamless, and it’s easy to control lighting and style.

Anya Petrova
Marketing Designer

DreamWorks
I was amazed at how consistent the characters and environments stayed across multiple images. It saves so much time on creative projects.

Ben Harris
Product Manager

Pixels
The reference-based image generation is incredible. I can finally bring my ideas to life exactly as I imagined them.

Isabelle Kim
Concept Artist

Shopify
Using multiple images as references is a game-changer. The AI accurately preserves faces and locations while allowing full creative control.

Michael Chenn
Product Designer

TechNova
Runway Gen-4 can be prompted in a very powerful manner. I can adjust angles, lighting, and styles effortlessly, producing professional-quality visuals every time.

Ravi Patel
Creative Manager
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With Runway Gen-4, you can upload up to three images that help guide the AI in creating new ones. By combining these images with some simple text prompts, you can control things like characters, settings, and poses. It’s an easy way to get the exact image you have in mind.
Examples include: A user wants to use the outdoor of the uploaded image with an anime character like Goku. The prompt can be given as “From the uploaded image, use the outdoor settings and add Goku in it doing a spirit bomb.” A user wants to use the character of the first uploaded image in the background of the second uploaded image. The prompt can be given as “Put the character of the first image in the background of the second image. Keep the lighting the same.” A user wants to add a logo on their product. They upload a picture of their product along with the logo they have. The best prompt for that can be “From the uploaded image, use the logo on my product with a white, product-photography type background.” These are just examples of how you can provide a prompt. There can be hundreds of different use cases for Runway Gen-4 References.
You can use a lot of things from a reference image in Runway Gen-4. For example, you can take the character, the background, the lighting, or even a specific pose. The AI uses all these details to make sure the new image looks just like what you want.
If you want to keep a character consistent, start with a good, clear reference image of that character. Then, when you change the scene or angle, just use prompts to describe the new setting or lighting while keeping the character’s features the same.
The best reference images for Runway Gen-4 are clear, well-lit, and simple, especially when you’re starting out. Neutral expressions work best, and once you have that basic image, you can add more details to help the AI create exactly what you’re looking for.
With Runway Gen-4, you can upload up to three reference images at once. This means you can mix and match elements like using one image for the character and another for the background. The AI then combines everything into a single, cohesive image.
Runway Gen-4 makes sure your characters and objects stay the same across different images. So, if you change the setting or take a different angle, the character or object will still look the same, helping to keep your visuals consistent.
Yep! Once you upload images, you can save them and use them again in the future. This helps you build a library of characters, objects, and backgrounds, so you don’t need to keep uploading the same things over and over. It saves you time and keeps everything consistent.
Runway Gen-4 lets you blend styles from different reference images. For example, you can use one image for the subject and another for the style — like lighting or color tone. The AI then blends these elements together to create an image that captures both the subject and the style.
Yes, absolutely! You can upload three reference images and the AI will use them to create more detailed scenes. Whether you’re combining different characters, backgrounds, or objects, everything will come together in a single, consistent image.
Once you upload a reference image in Runway Gen-4, it stays in your workspace. You can easily reuse it for different projects, so you won’t have to upload it again. It makes it much easier to keep everything consistent over time.
Yes, Runway Gen-4 is smart about adapting references to new environments or settings. It keeps the core traits of your characters or objects intact, but adjusts the rest to fit the new scene, so everything looks natural.
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