Cristóbal Valenzuela

Join Cristobal Valenzuela, co-founder and CEO of RunwayML, as he shares insights from the forefront of generative AI in filmmaking. Discover how Runway's tools, used in major films like 'Everything Everywhere All at Once', are transforming video creation. Valenzuela discusses the evolution of AI in storytelling, the democratization of filmmaking, and new business models emerging in this space. He also touches on the challenges startups face in securing resources amidst tech giants and the exciting fusion of art and technology.

Cristobal Valenzuela, CEO and co-founder of Runway ML, shares his journey of merging art with technology. He discusses how AI tools are revolutionizing video generation and editing, making them invaluable for content creators. Valenzuela highlights the evolution of user-friendly applications, emphasizing feedback's importance in product development. He also explores the transformative impact of AI on creativity, the significance of community in art, and innovative strategies used by his team to build tools that foster artistic exploration.

In this episode, guests include Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, known for his keen tech insights, and R.J. Halperin, co-founder of Playback, revolutionizing sports viewing. They discuss Elon Musk's merger of xAI with X and its implications for AI in social media, alongside Isomorphic Labs' impressive $600M funding for AI in drug development. Cristóbal Valenzuela shares how Runway is transforming filmmaking with AI, while David Zagaynov introduces groundbreaking ground-effect vehicles. Fast-paced insights on tech trends and future innovations abound!

For some people that’s a dystopian vision. But for Cristóbal Valenzuela, it’s a mission statement: Valenzuela is the co-founder and CEO of Runway, an AI startup that wants to radically change the way movies and TV are made. Right now the buzzy company - currently valued at $1.5 billion - helps TV shows like The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and movies like Everything Everywhere All at Once create special effects at a fraction of the traditional cost. But Valenzuela has much bigger ambitions for his product. And he thinks generative AI will be a major part of the stuff we watch in the near future. He talks to Vox’s Peter Kafka about the promise of that prediction — and the costs.References made during the episode: Runway's Guide to Rotoscoping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wb1N_EitdI Paul Trillo's short film THANK YOU FOR NOT ANSWERING: https://vimeo.com/821101511 Featuring: Cristóbal Valenzuela (@c_valenzuelab), Co-Founder & CEO of RunwayHost: Peter Kafka (@pkafka), Senior Editor at RecodeMore to explore: Subscribe for free to Recode Media, Peter Kafka, one of the media industry's most acclaimed reporters, talks to business titans, journalists, comedians, and more to get their take on today's media landscape.About Recode by Vox: Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore how Runways AI tools are revolutionizing art creation through generative models like stable diffusion. Discover the impact of model size, data, and training on video quality. Learn about the diverse user base of Runway for video creation and the intersection of AI and art in creative practices.