David Hartkop is a graduate of the school of Film and Television of Loyola Marymount University, class of 2000. He has worked in film and in the world of digital special effects. Other projects include solar coffee roasters, 3D printing with metal clay, and experiments with flying spherical cameras on drones. Hobbies include sci-fi reading, designing contraptions, running, and storytelling with dramatic flair. David lives with his wife and son in Medford, Oregon.