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Edit a shot with Aleph 2.0

Short, verb-first edit prompts for Runway's video editing model in Edit Studio.

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Written for Runway Aleph 2.0 · Updated 2026-10-16

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Prompt

[Action verb + change, e.g. Change the outfit and bag to soft yellow]

Replace everything in [square brackets] with your own details.

Runway Edit Studio with Aleph 2.0; select a clear keyframe, optionally add a reference image
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