Meet Isaac Murray | Director & Post Production

We had the good fortune of connecting with Isaac Murray and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Isaac, is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success?
I think success starts with loving what you do. If you have a passion for something, it will be easy for you to spend time exploring the craft. Then you have to transform that passion into honed skills by staying curious. I try to spend time every day learning something new or challenging myself with new projects that are a little beyond my current skill set.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I think advertising is exciting. I wake up every day, motivated by new challenges. I love being able to step into my clients’ world, learn about what they do, and then help them share their products with others. I think what sets me apart is my multidisciplinary approach. I enjoy honing my craft across many disciplines, such as; creative direction, animation, 3D, and finishing. I really enjoy crafting compelling imagery, how I get here, and what tools I use changes all the time. I think building a solid base of general knowledge builds a strong foundation for your craft. This can be a great way to learn what you love doing the most and be a platform to cross between more specialized fields with ease. Software and technology will change all the time, but having a firm grasp of the fundamentals will set you up for success. I think the other thing that is important when working in a creative field is to keep an eye on work-life balance. It can be a consuming career that will take as much from you as you offer it. Early in my career, I was working constantly and it led to me feeling burned out by the industry. Eventually, I learned to step back a bit and I personally found that now that I make a concerted effort to keep that balance more in check – my work has improved. I definitely think living a happy life feeds into your creativity.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If I had a friend in town and wanted them to see Dallas I would probably start the day with a stroll through the arboretum and then head into Bishop Arts to meander through the shops. I’m a total foodie so for dinner I would recommend exploring all the awesome restaurants Dallas has to offer. There are so many great options that it’s hard to narrow it down. Worst case, Trinity Groves is always a great option since there are som many options within walking distance of each other.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to give a shoutout to my fiance, Lindsey Goldstein. Not only is she a fantastic person, but she is also an incredible motivational force in my life. From the start, Lindsey gave me the support I needed to walk away from gainful employment and take the risk of starting my own company. That support continues as she uses her expertise as a Creative Director to provide feedback on my work and be a sounding board for my ideas. I couldn’t have gotten to where I am without her.

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