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The importance of studio set design
In many television productions the set design is the most important part of the concept. The overall look of the set usually gives the audience information about the concept. It creates a new world where the show exists and the presenters and actors work. Studio and...
How awards impact the film industry
The film industry is flowing with award ceremonies from every corner of the world. From the Academy Awards (known by many as the Oscars) to The South African Film and Television Awards (dubbed the SAFTA’s). Every year there is much buzz within the film industry for...
An inside look at the film and television makeup industry
SCREEN AFRICA EXCLUSIVE: Makeup artists fulfil one of the most important – and certainly one of the most under-appreciated – roles on any film or television set. These professionals are responsible for distinctively styling our favourite characters; for bringing them...
Practical Tips and Tricks for Shooting Music Videos
Shooting a music video as well as working with a talented artist on set can be an extremely exciting and insightful experience. Overall, this process can also develop your skill set as a filmmaker, push your creativity to the next level and help you grow as a...
An impressive backlot for large scale productions
When choosing a studio to produce a large scale project with a big team, there are many things to take into consideration. Often attention is given to the studio itself but you also need to consider the space needed for your production team to work. Space is needed...
MINKI – the newest talk show to hit South African screens
Award winning TV presenter and model, Minki van der Westhuizen made her debut on her very own talk show last night. The Afrikaans talk show, simply titled, MINKI aired on VIA (DStv Channel 147). The former presenter of Pasella on SABC2 and the Afrikaans, dating...
Blackmagic Design provides UHD 4K infrastructure for Atlantic Studios upgrade
South Africa based Homebrew Films has completed an Ultra HD 4K facilities upgrade at Atlantic Studios in Cape Town that relies on broadcast infrastructure products from Blackmagic Design, including the URSA Broadcast and ATEM 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K. Based at...
SARIE se Kersete: Kuiergaste takes place at Atlantic Studios
Our studios are so large, so flexible and so accommodating that it can be used for pretty much anything. Quite often we get enquiries about our space for corporate events, product launches or marketing campaigns. It's always amazing watching how a studio can be...
Launch of the FilmGro Driving Academy takes place at Atlantic Studios
Suzuki is partnering with the kykNET soapie Suidooster and the SA Film Academy to launch a skills development project. In conjunction with Suidooster and the SA Film Academy, Suzuki is starting a driving school for the television and film industry. The new Filmgro...