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Runway's rollout of Gen 4 is not a random incident but rather part of a well-defined trajectory the company has followed over the past year. With the introduction of Act 1 in October 2024, Runway allowed users to map facial expressions to AI-generated characters, bridging performance and imagery. Following this, Gen 3 Alpha Turbo incorporated 3D motion control, enabling dynamic camera handling which preserved character integrity throughout scenes. Gen 4 closes the gap in visual continuity essential for storytelling.