Brought to you by Fable–Ideas in Motion is a series streaming live on select Friday afternoons on YouTube. It's a space for real conversations with seasoned creators about motion, design, life, learnings, and more.

In this episode, join Adrian and Animation Director Masayoshi Nakamura as they discuss a feeling commonly held by creative freelancers–it's that pesky inability to relax, even when there's nothing that you're "supposed" to be doing. Hear about some of the specific challenges as they explore the comical realities of being “off the clock.” Oh, that ever-elusive work-life balance is notorious!

Stream the episode here.

Where to find Masayoshi Nakamura:

• Website: https://goodgeneral.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodgoodgeneral

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masayoshi-nakamura-a552314

In this episode, we cover:

(00:00) Live

(00:37) Intro

(02:17) Masayoshi’s reel

(03:17) Welcome to the show

(03:29) Japan, Manga, illustration & design

(07:40) Finding long format

(10:21) Albatross Soup

(12:15) Origin of the alias Good General

(14:30) Going by your real name vs. an alias as a professional

(18:30) Personal projects and animation

(22:34) Freelancer guilt

(30:30) Who is John? How isolation affects perception

(33:51) Getting caught up

(36:50) Upcoming projects

(40:10) Any funny lost-in-process stories?

(40:31) Advice for finding balance

(44:01) Dream project

(46:45) Career trajectory

(48:15) Short film brainstorm

(52:59) Biggest inspirations for films

(55:38) Leaving NY

(58:03) Vacation

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