Technology has given me the opportunity to get a job
Employers didn’t give Rasmus a chance. It wasn’t until he started his own production company, We Are Wonder, that his career took off. With the right technology, Rasmus can make even the most unlikely things happen.
Rasmus got a computer and internet access earlier than his peers. His parents were convinced that technology could pave the way for his future. The mission was clear: He needed to be exposed to it from an early age so he would become interested in it. Nevertheless, they were dismayed when he didn’t really want to use the computer because video games (as they were called back then) didn’t grab his attention. To Rasmus, it all seemed too unrealistic.
Despite the hesitant start, his parents’ prediction would prove to be accurate. Today, technology is practically a lifeline for Rasmus, who lives with muscular dystrophy and uses an electric wheelchair. Being able to navigate digital solutions has therefore always been a must for him:
“For me, using technology isn’t a choice – it’s a necessity,” says Rasmus, smiling as he adjusts his glasses.
When the impossible becomes possible
When Rasmus was 12, he finally fell head over heels for the computer. By that time, technology had advanced so much that you could do more than just play games. With video and audio editing, Rasmus could shape reality himself.
“I’ve always only found things exciting if they were realistic, but I think people would describe me as a dreamer.”
He says he never dreamed of becoming a firefighter, since it wasn’t physically feasible. But as soon as Rasmus gets a whiff that something might be possible with the help of technology, he can make even the most unlikely projects succeed.
The same goes for his entry into the job market. As a young man, Rasmus sent out plenty of job applications but wasn’t called in for interviews. And when he considered starting a program that could bring him closer to his dream of becoming a producer, it was the physical admission requirements that dashed his hopes.
“I can’t climb onto a lighting rig or hold a camera in all sorts of positions—that’s why the school didn’t believe I had what it takes to be a good producer.”
Despite the seemingly impossible physical tasks that lay ahead, he knew it could be done with the right technology – and in 2007, he founded We Are Wonder with a friend. Since then, he has produced livestreams for a wide range of clients – including Peter Falktoft and Esben Bjerre for their show “Her går det godt.”
When Rasmus is in the producer’s chair, he’s surrounded by technology: flashing indicator lights, automated buttons, and software where a single tap can trigger a whole cascade of actions. It almost sounds like magic, but for Rasmus, it’s the natural extension of his approach to life:
“I’m an optimist when it comes to what’s possible. Technology can create opportunities where there used to be physical limitations—and then it’s only the imagination that sets the limits,” concludes Rasmus Dissing.
About the technology that Rasmus uses
When Rasmus works as a producer, he uses a variety of technologies – including Falconplay.tv, a program that can automate many of the tasks a producer would otherwise have to do manually. Instead of pressing one button to display a graphic on the screen and another button to play the next video, you can automate the entire process so that graphics, video, audio, and much more play in a predefined sequence.
Rasmus also uses a Stream Deck, a programmable control panel with buttons that can be customized to perform various functions during live streams.
We Are Wonder
Since 2007, the media company We Are Wonder has helped a wide range of clients with everything from website development and smartphone app production to video production and live streaming. Today, the company’s primary areas of expertise are high-end live streaming, multi-camera production, and television production.