25: Gustaf Fjelstrom -- Motion Designer, Opening for Dream Theater, Rebooting Careers & Title Design

Oct 25

“Recording our twenty fifth episode, the guest of honor today is Gustaf Fjelstrom. Founder & Motion Designer at Botched Creative. After 20 years in the digital agency space, he quit his job, took a sabbatical, and formed Botched Creative LLC to focus exclusively on motion design. He's done high profile work on projects such as a Star Trek Universe Superbowl Commercial, and motion design for broadcast clients such as The Equalizer show on television and work for AT&T. In addition to taking on design projects, Gustaf makes his own music using synthesizers and bass guitar. Calling from Austin, Texas, a very special thanks to Gustaf for making the time.”

The Creator Curriculum · 25: Gustaf Fjelstrom -- Motion Designer, Opening for Dream Theater, Rebooting Careers & Title Design

00:00:44 How We Met
00:02:08 Making Music
00:10:00 Performing in Maximum Indifference & Opening for Dream Theater
00:19:39 The Touring Life
00:27:09 Getting Your Music Heard (Or Not)
00:30:51 NFTS & The Sevens Grant
00:44:52 Getting The Attention of NFT Collectors
00:48:58 Backstory: Gustaf’s First Career
00:58:48 Backstory: Working for Apple & Steve Jobs
01:03:36 Backstory: From Tech to Entertainment
01:08:47 The Rise of Botched Creative: Rebooting a Career
01:20:32 First Job as a Motion Designer
01:26:50 Fulfilling the Dream: Landing a Title Sequence Pitch
01:33:52 What Goals are Left?
01:36:50 Outro