Testimonials

"I first met Kurt back in 2014 when he was doing video editing contract work with a production studio that was helping me create video content here in Dallas.  He was familiar with Kool & The Gang and my history as a musician, and being a musician himself, we instantly connected.  I always say "Game recognizes Game.".  Kurt has shot and edited live concert videos, recorded concert audio, created background animation and visuals for my concerts, logos, done photo manipulation and photo retouching, website development and marketing graphics for my non-profit organization "Give a Kid a Coat" and poster designs for various concerts and events.  To say he can "do it all is" an understatement.  Not only is he an amazing videographer and editor but he is also an gifted musician that plays piano, organ, synthesizers, drums, guitar, composes and performs live as well!  In addition, he is also a brilliant artist that has created some of the most stunning pen and ink illustrations I have ever seen.  He can paint, draw, does animation, special effects and can even completely improvise music on the spot. I have met many people in my lifetime, performed all over the world and I have truly never met anyone quite like him, ever.  Kurt is not only gifted, but he is also anointed."

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"I first met Kurt when owned an insurance agency in North Dallas back in the Fall of 2010. One evening, I was walking down the hall in my office building and heard someone playing the drums in an office!  I knocked on the door, and lo and behold, there he was recording a drum part for a soundtrack.  He was just as surprised to see me as well.  I looked around his office and immediately saw a life-sized Yoda, various AVATAR figures, artwork and music.  Since then, Kurt has worked created marketing graphics, website development, logos, videos and even educational materials and custom AI training videos for my AI Stem program that is part of the NASA Hunch Program and my AI for Business education. He can do it all. I always look forward to the next project we get to work together on."

"Kurt and I met back in High School at  Subiaco Academy.  I never had the opportunity to work with him on a creative level until this past year.  I needed a new company logo design and a real estate sign created with the new logo for my office space rentals all over DFW.  Not only did he come up with a design that was really cool, but the sign he created has gotten noticed by everyone.  They love the logo. Most don't even notice that he hid the letters L & P for Lucido Properties within the design. I would highly recommend working with Kurt as he can really help your business."

"I met Kurt back at The Art Institute of Dallas back in 1994.  I hired him to do contract work with my company C-Scenic back in 2012.  At that time, we were working with Sony Pictures, Warner Brothers Television and even MTV on major TV shows like Charlie's Angels, Prison Break, MTV's "Awkward" and the WB's Supergirl.  With insane deadlines to meet for network television, Kurt saved the day for me by working on multiple projects whenever we needed him at the drop of a hat.  He created 18 wheeler vinyl wraps, TV company signage, photo manipulated composite photos assorted vector art when it was called for as he is an expert. Back in 2019, Kurt worked with C-Scenic for the next year and half as a digital artist to help create 6 full sized rooms that are an interactive display at the Christmas Village at the Dallas Arboretum.  They all turned out fantastic and I can't even begin to tell you how many compliments we have received over the years for the work that he did for us.  I have met hundreds of artists over the years and I have never met anyone like him.  He does things on multiple creative levels I can't even imagine and we always look forward to working with him whenever we get a project I know that only he can do."

"I am pleased to provide this testimonial for my longtime friend and colleague, Kurt Kistler. I have known Kurt since 1984, and over the course of more than four decades, I have had the opportunity to work with him on numerous short films and commercial video productions.

Kurt has spent approximately the last 25 years working professionally as a freelance graphic designer and video producer. Throughout that time, I have watched him continually develop and refine his skills. One of the qualities I have always appreciated most about Kurt is his dedication to detail. He takes pride in his work and consistently looks for ways to improve the finished product rather than simply settling for what is adequate.

Another quality that distinguishes Kurt is his ability to teach himself new techniques and adapt to changing technology. The fields of graphic design and video production have changed dramatically over the years, and Kurt has remained relevant by continually learning new tools, methods, and approaches. His willingness to learn and his ability to apply that knowledge creatively make him a versatile and valuable professional.

Having worked alongside Kurt on multiple creative projects, I can say that he brings both technical ability and genuine dedication to his work. I believe his experience, creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to continued learning would make him a valuable addition to any organization or production team.

I am happy to recommend Kurt Kistler and believe he would be an asset to anyone fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with him."

Sincerely,

John Lennon Robertson
Videographer / Video Editor
Austin, Texas

"Not only have I worked with Kurt for the last 15 years on a monthly basis, but we have been really good friends for the last 40+ years now after meeting while in High School at Subiaco Academy.

Back in 2006, I had this crazy idea about taking the popular TV show LOST, turning my associates into bobbleheads and making them the main characters in the story, in addition to turning the band U2 into bobbleheads as well, animating them saving his company from the clutches of our evil competitor business and then my entire company with a concert on the front row at American Airlines center when they came to Dallas back in 2006!

I said, "I would have called you, but then I thought...maybe you won't be able to do it." Well, HE DID IT!  He literally created what was in my head.  14,000 frames of custom animation...frame by frame! And that is what Kurt's creative gift is: he is able to somehow visualize the idea that is in your head, pull it out and make it bigger and better than you could have ever imagined, co-creating it with him along the way.

Since then, we have created annual kick-off themes from 2011-2026, each being a unique and creative concept that represented the attitude and mantra my company was going to have for the coming year.

Kurt has also created multiple corporate video productions for OnTarget and my clients, quarterly company video meetings, along with web development, photography, illustration and all forms of digital marketing materials. When you work with Kurt, it is like hiring 5 people all in ONE.  He can do it all and is extremely easygoing, communicative and has never missed a deadline, ever.

It has been quite an amazing experience working with him.

In closing, Kurt is one of the most-creative people I have ever met and it has been a total pleasure to work with him for the last 15+ years."