Runway + ElevenLabs: AI Video Production Stack
Runway generates and edits video content while ElevenLabs creates natural voiceovers and narration. Together they produce complete video assets — visuals plus audio — without a production studio.
Tools in This Stack
Setup Guide
- 1Runway Standard
$12/mo for 125 credits. Pro at $28/mo for 625 credits.
- 2ElevenLabs Starter
$5/mo for 30K characters. Creator at $22/mo for 100K characters.
- 3Video editor
DaVinci Resolve is free and handles the final assembly.
- 4Voice selection
Test 3-5 ElevenLabs voices for your brand tone before committing.
Integration Steps
- 1Generate video in Runway
Create video clips from text descriptions or edit existing footage with Runway's AI tools.
- 2Generate voiceover in ElevenLabs
Write narration script and generate professional voiceover with chosen voice and style.
- 3Combine in editor
Merge Runway video and ElevenLabs audio in DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, or Descript.
- 4Iterate on timing
Adjust video clip lengths and audio pacing to match narration flow.
Cost Analysis
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Total | $50/mo |
| Runway Pro | $28/mo |
| DaVinci Resolve | Free |
| ElevenLabs Creator | $22/mo |
Ehsan's Recommendation
A 30-second marketing video that costs $5,000-15,000 from a production agency can be produced for $50/mo with this stack. The quality is 60-70% of professional production — which is more than sufficient for social media, product demos, and internal training. One marketing team produces 20 videos/month with this, up from 2/month with an agency.
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Ehsan Jahandarpour
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