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Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Original Careers; Published: 13 June 2007; Last Updated: 03 December 2015

Garth Sanders

Name:
Garth (The Lion) Sanders

Age:
28

Current Occupation:
3D Animator

So what is exactly is it that you do?
I create 3D sets, props and 3D characters / robots, as well as texture, light and rig them too. Mixed in with that I do the occasional 3D Character animation of various robots.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Original Careers; Published: 13 June 2007; Last Updated: 03 December 2015

Lauren Beukes

Name: Lauren “squirrel” Beukes

Age: 31

Current Occupation: Head Writer on URBO

So what exactly is it that you do? I work with two other crazy writers in Team Scripticon. We come up with the story for the series, planning out meticulously where it’s going, write the scripts, edit the scripts, and develop ideas for new series. We each write one script a week and then edit each other’s work to make the jokes funnier, tighten up the story and generally make it more awesome than it is already.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Original Careers; Published: 13 June 2007; Last Updated: 03 December 2015

Wynand Groenewald

Name: Wynand (the munki) Groenewald

Age: 25

Current Occupation: animation director/lead animator/technical lead

So what is exactly is it that you do? Supervise animators and make sure to keep a level of consistency and quality in the animation. Also, I animate.

Why in the world would you choose a career in animation? I’ve always wanted to be an animator – ever since the day I realized that one could get paid for drawing. (turns out it’s harder than it sounds, but the fun makes up for it)

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Original Careers; Published: 13 June 2007; Last Updated: 03 December 2015

Matthew Brown

Name: Matthew (The Mongoose) Brown

Age: 30

Current Occupation: Television Director

So what exactly is it that you do?
I direct the look and feel of the show. This involves directing the actors in the voice recording studio to squeeze out every drop of emotion, decide how to frame the shots to best tell the story (is this a dramatic close-up or an extreme wide-shot), oversee the animation to make sure the characters’ “performance” matches the story and approve the final edit and sound mix.

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Original Careers; Published: 28 May 2007; Last Updated: 02 December 2015

Current job status and what it entails: I am currently employed by Ernst & Young in the position as a Trainee Accountant serving my articles. I work in the Durban office in the Retail and Consumer Products Division. I audit companies and other corporate entities. Basically I work within a team and based on the work that we do, the partner will express an opinion on the financial position of the particular company.