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  • Ep. 32: A Cypher Reminiscing on TeamBackPack, Directing Steph Curry, and Being Undeniable with Kyle Standiford

    Ep. 32: A Cypher Reminiscing on TeamBackPack, Directing Steph Curry, and Being Undeniable with Kyle Standiford
    Jul 25 2024
    In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Kyle Standiford, a Bay Area-based cinematographer, beatmaker and content specialist. He is currently the project manager and senior editor for Warriors Studio, the production arm of the Golden State Warriors, and has previously held roles at Lucasfilm, Luckyshot Digital, and the San Francisco Giants. Before these stops, he began his career as the lead creative/project manager of the hip hop content pioneers, TeamBackPack. In this conversation, REL and Kyle talk about the behind the scenes of being at the forefront of hip hop content with TeamBackPack, what its like to direct the likes of Stephen Curry and George Lucas, and how Chase Center's opening night will live rent free in his head. You can follow Kyle Standiford on Instagram at @heykyyle. REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
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    1 h y 1 m
  • Ep. 31: AI vs The Music Industry, Canon's New EOS R5 Mark II, and NASA Sends Missy Elliott to Venus

    Ep. 31: AI vs The Music Industry, Canon's New EOS R5 Mark II, and NASA Sends Missy Elliott to Venus
    Jul 19 2024
    In this episode of REL & Friends, REL tries out Suno and Udio for the first time, Canon announces new pro cameras including its new Canon EOS R1, NASA tries to communicate to aliens through Missy Elliot's 1997 classic, "Supa Dupa Fly" and more! REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
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    43 m
  • Ep. 30: Cipha Sounds Puts AI to Good Use, Oakland Wants Filmmakers to Come to Oakland, & Pusha T is Now Team Louis Vutton

    Ep. 30: Cipha Sounds Puts AI to Good Use, Oakland Wants Filmmakers to Come to Oakland, & Pusha T is Now Team Louis Vutton
    Jul 12 2024
    In this episode of REL & Friends, legendary NY DJ Cipha Sounds puts AI to good use by replacing Diddy on a classic hip hop anthem, Oakland wants to incentivize filmmakers for bringing film productions to The Town, Pusha T joins Louis Vutton as a brand ambassador and more! REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
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    47 m
  • Ep. 29: Did Nike Bite the Jumpman Logo?, Paramount Shuts Down MTV News, A New AI Camera Debuts at Cannes

    Ep. 29: Did Nike Bite the Jumpman Logo?, Paramount Shuts Down MTV News, A New AI Camera Debuts at Cannes
    Jul 5 2024
    Did Nike Bite the Jumpman Logo?, Paramount Shuts Down MTV News, A New AI Camera Debuts at Cannes In this episode of REL & Friends, REL explores whether or not Nike stole the idea of the Jumpman logo from a 1984 photoshoot Michael Jordan had with Co Rentmeester, REL reminices on his favorite MTV News moments after Paramount pulls its MTV News archives from the internet, and REL takes a look at the CRM-1 an AI enabled camera that made its debut at the Cannes Lions Film Festival. REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
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    53 m
  • Ep. 28: Kendrick Lamar Takes a Victory Lap and Creative Director Mike Carson & TD Switcher Damien Gravois Pop Out

    Ep. 28: Kendrick Lamar Takes a Victory Lap and Creative Director Mike Carson & TD Switcher Damien Gravois Pop Out
    Jun 27 2024
    Kendrick Lamar Takes a Victory Lap and Creative Director Mike Carson & TD Switcher Damien Gravois Pop Out In this episode of REL & Friends, we're celebrating wins! REL gives some updates to the podcast, he revisits Kendrick Lamar's "Pop Out" and give roses to the production team, and REL chats with Kyle Standiford of the Golden State Warriors production team to give us BTS on arena/stadium production. REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
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    38 m
  • Ep. 27: Craze Calls Out Q-Bert, Vans Returns Back to its Skateboarding Roots, and YouTube Ollies Over Misinformation

    Ep. 27: Craze Calls Out Q-Bert, Vans Returns Back to its Skateboarding Roots, and YouTube Ollies Over Misinformation
    Jun 20 2024
    Craze Calls Out Q-Bert, Vans Returns Back to its Skateboarding Roots, and YouTube Ollies Over Misinformation In this episode of REL & Friends, we're giving back to the next generation of creatives! REL shares some parenting anecdotes fresh off the holiday for papas. DJ Craze vs DJ Q-Bert is Hip Hop's latest beef, Vans is making a strategic return to its roots in skateboarding, and YouTube is implementing new features to combat the spread of misinformation. Darius Reilly hits us with another voicemail and more on this week's episode. REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
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    40 m
  • Ep 26: HUF x Air Max 1 Re-Release, Apple WWDC Updates, and Siri Gets an Open AI Boost

    Ep 26: HUF x Air Max 1 Re-Release, Apple WWDC Updates, and Siri Gets an Open AI Boost
    Jun 13 2024
    HUF x Air Max 1 Re-Release, Apple WWDC Updates, and Siri Gets an Open AI Boost In this episode of REL & Friends, in the wake of HUF re-releasing their iconic Air Max 1's, REL reflects on the brand's role in 2000s San Francisco. Also, REL walks through Apple's WWDC updates including its collaboration with Open AI. Darius Reilly hits us with another voicemail and more on this week's episode. REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
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    33 m
  • Ep 25: Canva's Got Wack Bars, Spotify's AI DJ Speaks Spanish, & YouTuber Aesthetic is Evolving

    Ep 25: Canva's Got Wack Bars, Spotify's AI DJ Speaks Spanish, & YouTuber Aesthetic is Evolving
    Jun 5 2024
    Canva's Got Wack Bars, Spotify's AI DJ Speaks Spanish, & YouTube Creator Aesthetic is Evolving In this episode of REL & Friends, REL wraps up Q2 of 2024 with a solo episode. Canva's latest release provides some cringeworthy moments, Spotify updates their DJ feature to speak Spanish, and YouTubers are moving away from the metric thirsty aesthetic that has defined the platform. Also, showing the receipts... the prompt for the AI Generated music you hear in this episode was: [G-Funk with Club Anthems] [Rap with Regional Slang and Hyphy Beats] [808 drums] A song about "Hip Hip Skee" who graduated from Armio High School in Vallejo, class of 2024. All of the music and lyrics were left up to the robot. REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. The program is hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
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    42 m