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16 Rob Pottorf

by · Jun 5, 2011

What’s it like to have a brain tumor?

In Paris, France and Orlando, Florida, Disney is opening a new attraction this summer: Cars2. While you watch the stunt car preshow, you’ll be listening to Rob Pottorf’s music. He’s done scores for theme parks, movies and TV. He managers to do it by working work and not living in Hollywood. You can do it too. All you need is a ukulele, a Fender Rhodes and an enormous amount of talent. And did I mention the brain tumor? Check out Rob’s studio and music. Click here.

15 Darren Kitchen

by · May 29, 2011

What’s it like being a hacker?

Darren Kitchen has always loved computers. He explains his passion for technology, how he started Hak5, and why it’s good to have a supportive mother when the Feds visit your house. His path went from ballroom dancing in Williamsburg, VA to shooting a weekly show in SF (San Francisco for the uninitiated). Darren took some college classes but unofficially audited a lot more. Education coupled with doing things on your own leads to success, or at least a lot of fun. Or both if you’re lucky. If you like technology, you’ll love Hak5. Click here.

14 Ed Goldfarb

by · May 22, 2011

What’s it like to write music for movies?

Like most composers, Ed Goldfarb loves storytelling. And like many arrangers, he thinks in orchestra. He grew up playing the piano and by junior high, he got his first paid gigs. Later, the piano would help him make a living and introduce him to film director Francis Ford Coppola. When in high school, Ed used his keyboard skills to land a job as a church organist at a large Methodist church. He explains how he made it from church to the movies. For more on Ed click here.

13 Diane Doyle

by · May 15, 2011

What’s it like to work in theater?

Diane Doyle is an actor, writer, producer and advocate for children and the arts. She started as the class clown but went on to study theater in college, become the youngest member of South Coast Reparatory theater, and put on large scale shows for Disney and the Olympics. But she is proudest of her work with children. Diane founded a youth conservatory to teach children how theater can be a part of their lives. She has influenced, inspired and encouraged many. Just ask Will Ferrell.

12 Jay Carstenbrock

by · May 15, 2011

What’s it like to work for a large company?

Here’s the story of how Jay Carstenbrock went from tree-hugger to paper-pusher. He explains how the weather can change your career path, why the highest position is not always your favorite job and what it’s like to work for British Petroleum. He compares individual and team accomplishment, and explains how politics is just out of sync collaboration. Jay also has a suggestion of what to do when your boss suggests you turn down a promotion.

11 Veronica Belmont

by · May 8, 2011

What’s it like to be an “on-air” talent?

If you like technology shows, you’re probably heard or seen Veronica Belmont. She is an on-air personality for Tekzilla, Sword & Laser, and Qore. She is a podcaster extraordinaire but how she got there is an interesting story. Veronica struggled with social anxiety and panic attacks. She credits the internet for helping her battle the first. And explains how you can control panic by controlling your schedule…and by playing video games, of course. To visit Veronica’s website click here.

10 Andrew Bosley

by · May 1, 2011

What’s it like to be an artist for a video game company?

Andrew Bosley is a artist. In high school that makes you special; in art school it’s the norm. But he says, the real fun is using art to solve problems. Andrew explains why drawing quickly is essential to his job, how a concept artist differs from a character artist, and when you should compare yourself to others and when you shouldn’t. He also explains the difference between blueprints vs. inspiration, and how he met the Queen Mum at the National Gallery, sort of.

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