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

image-to-video AI APIs for startups converting images into short videos
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6 best image-to-video APIs (2026): models, cost & integration
· 5 min read
Magic Hour vs Pika AI video generators comparison showing cinematic realism versus stylized motion
Videos
Magic Hour vs Pika (2026): workflows, pricing & API
· 5 min read
AI-generated image created with Magic Hour of a sports fan watching a game.
Guides
The fan engagement playbook: drive deeper team connections
· 10 min read
AI B-roll generators automatically adding stock footage to a video editing timeline
Videos
7 best AI B-roll generators: footage, stock and editing
· 8 min read
7 Synthesia alternatives sorted by workflow — hero
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7 best Synthesia alternatives for video workflows
· 8 min read
5 Best Lip Sync APIs for Production-Grade AI Video
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6 best lip-sync APIs: inputs, costs and integration
· 7 min read
comparison of Heygen vs Magic Hour AI for creators
Videos
HeyGen vs Magic Hour: avatars, video, translation and costs
· 7 min read
Filmmaker using AI tools on laptop to create cinematic video
Videos
7 best AI tools for filmmakers in 2026: by production task
· 6 min read
Visual comparison of top Kling AI alternatives for video generation.
Videos
7 best Kling alternatives (2026): platforms, APIs & open source
· 5 min read
Comparison overview image illustrating ImagineArt 1.5 and Midjourney V7 side by side as leading AI image generators.
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ImagineArt 1.5 vs Midjourney V7 in 2026: both are older
· 4 min read
Comparison of top AI video generators including Magic Hour, Veo 3, Kling, Hailuo, Runway, and .
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Best AI video generation workflow for cinematic commercials
· 9 min read
Nano Banana Pro interface with pricing overview banner
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Nano Banana Pro pricing & free access: API rates
· 3 min read
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