Runbo Li

Runbo Li

CEO of Magic Hour

Runbo Li is the Co-founder and CEO of Magic Hour, where he builds AI video and image tools for content creation. He is a Y Combinator W24 founder and former Data Scientist at Meta, where he worked on 0-1 consumer social products in New Product Experimentation. He writes about AI video generation, AI image creation, creative workflows, and creator tools.

Latest articles

Editorial film contact sheet showing a running subject, a circled motion error, and the corrected frame
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AI video prompt troubleshooting: diagnose motion, identity and camera failures
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Film contact sheet, permission form, release silhouette and music waveform marked for commercial-use review
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Can you use AI-generated videos commercially? Rights checklist
· 8 min read
Film restoration workbench with Topaz Video logo
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6 best Topaz Video AI alternatives for upscaling & restoration
· 8 min read
Illustrated creator workspace with NightCafe logo
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7 best NightCafe alternatives for AI art & creative workflows
· 8 min read
Creative image production desk with DeepAI logo
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7 best DeepAI alternatives for images, video & API workflows
· 8 min read
Illustration and editing workspace with OpenArt and Krea logos
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OpenArt vs Krea: characters, real-time AI & pricing
· 5 min read
Filmmaking and visual editing workspace with Higgsfield and Krea logos
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Higgsfield vs Krea: models, pricing, API & workflows
· 5 min read
Cinematic video and image studio with Higgsfield and OpenArt logos
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Higgsfield vs OpenArt: models, pricing & workflows
· 5 min read
Visual editing studio with Magic Hour and Krea logos
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Magic Hour vs Krea: real-time creation, API & workflows
· 6 min read
Creative production workspace with Magic Hour and OpenArt logos
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Magic Hour vs OpenArt: workflows, pricing, rights & API
· 6 min read
Creative video sets with Magic Hour and Higgsfield logos
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Magic Hour vs Higgsfield: models, workflows, API & cost
· 6 min read
Live visual editing workspace with Krea logo
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7 best Krea alternatives in 2026, by workflow
· 6 min read
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