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

AI Video Model Benchmark

AI Video Model Benchmark: 60 Attempts, a 12× Credit Spread

· 7 min read
AI Video Model Benchmark: 60 Attempts, a 12× Credit Spread
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AI video API latency benchmark: 30 days of real jobs

· 4 min read
AI video API latency benchmark: 30 days of real jobs
VEO 3 vs Runway Gen-4

Veo 3 vs Runway Gen-4: a current, version-aware comparison

· 5 min read
Veo 3 vs Runway Gen-4: a current, version-aware comparison
Which AI Video Model Is Best for Short-Form Creators?

Kling vs Pika vs Luma (2027): models, workflows & cost

· 5 min read
Kling vs Pika vs Luma (2027): models, workflows & cost
Luma Dream Machine

Luma Dream Machine AI review (2027): Ray3.2 & current app

· 9 min read
Luma Dream Machine AI review (2027): Ray3.2 & current app
Video Generators for Agencies

6 best AI video platforms for agencies in 2027

· 8 min read
6 best AI video platforms for agencies in 2027
Make Marketing Videos With AI Voice and Captions

How to make marketing videos with AI voice and captions

· 5 min read
How to make marketing videos with AI voice and captions
Music Generators for Video Ads

AI music for video ads: 5 tools, licensing and workflow

· 7 min read
AI music for video ads: 5 tools, licensing and workflow
Best AI Dubbing Tools

5 best AI dubbing tools for translation, voice and lip sync (2027)

· 8 min read
5 best AI dubbing tools for translation, voice and lip sync (2027)
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How to dub a video with AI (2027): translate, clone voice, and lip sync

· 5 min read
How to dub a video with AI (2027): translate, clone voice, and lip sync
Add Voiceover to a Video with AI

How to add AI voiceover to video: a reliable workflow

· 5 min read
How to add AI voiceover to video: a reliable workflow
11 ElevenLabs Alternatives

11 best ElevenLabs alternatives by workflow (2027)

· 6 min read
11 best ElevenLabs alternatives by workflow (2027)