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Visual Impact - Cape Town

Visuals — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:42:05 -0500

Visual Impact SA is the leading provider of Digital and High Definition broadcast solutions in Africa and productions originating from South Africa. Visual Impact SA does not only sell and rent out video cameras and cameras, but all the broadcasting equipment needed as well, whilst providing the personnel with the expertise to create solutions for clients.

Visual Impact’s South African operations offers a complete post-production package, it services many European and U.S companies. One of our many advantages are the joint partnership with HDHUB as well as Mediahive.

Our personnel have developed and participated in large and specialised reality projects such as Idols (East West & South Africa), The Block, The Apprentice, Survivor and Fear Factor series. Through these projects Visual Impact SA has proved its capacity to facilitate world-class quality projects.

The first full length HD feature (completed in 2001) in Africa with the Visual Impact SA 24p camera also contributed to Visual Impact SA's reputation as the leader in Africa in digital cinematography. The entry of the HD feature "Promised Land" at the 2002 Cannes festival is an important milestone in Visual Impact’s investment in HD technology. This investment and capacity to provide digital equipment and broadcasting solutions was increased significantly by the purchase of Visual Impact SA by the Visual Impact Group. Through the Visual Impact Group's backing Visual Impact SA can now provide a wide range of broadcast solutions.

Visual Impact SA employs two full time broadcast engineers and has personnel capable of manipulating camera menus on all the format cameras. Visual Impact SA’s on set digital grading personnel are used extensively on HD and Digital Betacam productions. This expertise is also vital in situations where digital formats are to be blown up to film, an area Visual Impact SA are leading the way in Africa.

We are always happy to assist you in finding top quality crew if you require.

Blenck Communications

blenck.c — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:42:14 -0400

Blenck Communications is an Events/Artist Management, Media and Marketing company. it is the most innovative company in events management in the country, bringing unique events to the people, even working outside the boarders of South Africa, in countries like Zambia and Swaziland, delivering premium entertainment in all spheres of events management, media and marketing.

The Loop Media Launch

info_302 — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:17:39 -0500

Start: 7 Dec 2011 - 10:10

End: 11 Dec 2011 - 04:00

Lumo colours, lit up furniture, contrasts between industrial and modern architecture plus a trendy location that inspires the urge to dance the night away - this is what to expect at the much-anticipated, official opening of The Loop nightclub. Taking place on Friday 9 December 2011, Dino Bravo, Dean Fuel and others will ensure that The Loop opens with a bang!

Anything and everything from R’nB to Commercial, House and Progressive beats will get you dancing three nights a week. The multi-levelled venue has a Bo-Kaap inspired exterior in varying colourful shades, while the interior flaunts gorgeous décor and a number of dance floors that are sure to keep you grooving until the early hours. The Loop is situated near Cape Town’s premier nightlife hub of Long Street, with safe and secure street parking for guests. This stylish club will offer the chance to dance to renowned acts like no other nightclub in Cape Town has ever seen.

The ground floor consists of an alluring dance floor and an illuminated bar that runs along the entire length of the building. The first floor features a sharp lighting system with incredible Technicolor displays. The rest of the first floor overlooks the dance floor, with an extra bar and access to a spacious open-air balcony. VIP lounges above the DJ box will give VIP guests a closer look at the mix of electrifying DJ’s on the line-up. The VIP lounge area is perfectly positioned on the second floor. This area boasts lavish furnishing and a private bar, catering to the most discerning customers, who will enjoy views of Lions Head and the surrounding city skyline as they party the night away.

“The Loop is committed to uniting sounds and styles in a way that challenges expectations. No limits. No compromises. Just rollercoaster rides of great DJ’s and live performances, that have all collided to create one super club,” says Wai-Szee Sing, co-owner of The Loop.

DJ’s spinning the latest and greatest R’nB, Commercial, House and Progressive tunes throughout December 2011 consist of various local and national DJ’s such as Sikhu, Crazy White Boy, Digital Divas, DJ Jaz, Dino Bravo, Dean Fuel, Roger Goode, Lady M, Yaron, Sox, Jared, Kathrine Grenfell, Vanessa Holliday, Neil Tall, Leyton Lee, Kyle Phonics, Harael, Gareth Devour, Dominique, Euphonik, Jason Van Wyk, Mixi, Jono, Pascal and Pearce plus DJ Zeejay.

“Open your mind. Let loose and dance – not because it’s weird or brave but just because dancing makes you come alive”.

Guestlist:
To find out how you can get onto the guest list send your name and surname to info@youniqueconcepts.co.za.
Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Loop-Nightclub/139428276162536 to see how you can win VIP tables VALUED at R1500!!
Ticket Prices:
Regular Ticket Price: R50
VIP Ticket Price: R80

Details:
161 Loop Street
10:00pm until 4:00am
wedsnesday, December 7, 2011
http://www.theloopnightclub.co.za/index.html

Contactperson: Vaughan 0725391121.

Loop Music Design

info_312 — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:40:46 -0400

We design album art, logos, press kits, websites, merchandise and anything else you might need to get your music career on the go.

Rockford Media

rockfordmedia — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:41:18 -0400

Rockford Media exists as a platform for the facilitation, improvement and development of all elements of the South African Entertainment Industry. We are all about getting South Africans excited about what South Africans can do, with the objectives always being for the benefit of the South African Artist.

Rockford Media is to be at the forefront of Entertainment Industry Thinking – ahead of and creating the trends, while creating a community of Industry Players who uphold the same values as we do. Rockford Media strives for a world where South African Entertainment is recognised and regarded as the best in the world.

Leading SA entertainment journalist heads for NYC

Enid — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 03:38:19 -0500

Leading South African entertainment journalist, Nadia Neophytou, is heading for New York City to make her inimitable mark on the city that never sleeps.

Currently the Arts and Entertainment Journalist for Eyewitness News (EWN) where her work is featured on Talk Radio 702, 567 Cape Talk, 94.7 Highveld Stereo and 94.5 Kfm, Neophytou intends to bring her same professionalism, flair and passion for arts and entertainment to NYC from mid-December.

Starting as EWN’s correspondent in the city, Neophytou says she intends “telling the stories of the South African and African artists who are making a mark in the States, and in the world at large”.

“I want to plug in to the incredible energy that runs through the streets of New York,” this versatile broadcaster and journalist says.

Indeed, it’s the incredible amount of energy and passion for whatever she covers – be it nabbing the big stars as they walk down the carpet at the Academy Awards or reporting on the soil-turning at Oprah Winfrey’s elite academy for girls in Henley-on-Klip, south of Johannesburg – that has seen Neophytou rise to the top in a highly competitive industry.

From starting off as a writer for The Big Issue in Cape Town during university to her experience as current affairs producer for eTV’s investigative journalism show, 3rd Degree and, most recently, her five year stint with Primedia Broadcasting, Neophytou has honed a set of skills that are the envy of even the most experienced in her field.

In making her mark in NYC, Neophytou will combine the experience she gained as part of a hard-news newsroom (where she quickly created a space and respect for her beat), as well as the on-the-ball suss needed to interview the likes of Andy Garcia (telephonically), Josh Groban (in a London kitchen), Sir Ian McKellen (in a music room of the historical Fugard Theatre in Cape Town’s District 6) and John Cleese (in the hills of KwaZulu-Natal), Jean Claude van Damme, Robert Pattinson, Rihanna, Celine Dion … the list is endless, and impressive.

Says Neophytou of her impending move, “Of course I aim to focus on entertainment because that is where I am most experienced right now. But my television background and print journalism experience means that I also aim to cover big news stories, like the opening of the September 11 memorial.”

With a résumé that includes extensive print work and both national and international exclusives, Neophytou pays tribute to her work on four of the most popular and well-known talk and music stations in South Africa for helping her polish her now considerable skills.

“I have had an incredible five years at Primedia Broadcasting and would like to thank my mentors and colleagues there who helped me create the entertainment journalist slot in a very busy newsroom. I am thrilled to be able to remain part of the Eyewitness News family and look forward to reporting on positive South African stories across many different media platforms.”

Looking back at the Loeries 2010

Overtone Admin — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:17:28 -0400

The Hype.Glitz.Glamour and parties are over. It's a monday - that means back to work.Altough I don't see this past weekends Loerie Awards winners pushing paper today. They're still in celebration mode.

If you missed it, or just could not afford it - don't fret. SABC covered the whole la-dee-da event and they will be broadcasting it this wednesday.

If you were there. Spot yourfelf on National TV and relive the celebrations.

Loeries major sponsor, the SABC, are giving The 32nd Annual Loerie Awards their full support. SABC1 (Mzansi fo sho) – the nation’s largest television audience – will be airing this thirty minute Loeries special on the Festival Weekend that took place in Cape Town from 1 – 3 October. The awards ceremonies were held at the Good Hope Centre on Saturday and Sunday evening and were the highlight of Creative Week Cape Town – a week long showcase of local creativity and innovation.

Selimathunzi is a variety show that follows the exciting lives of celebrities, as well as covering major events around the country. The show will be introduced to viewers in its new Wednesday timeslot and promises to be slick and glamorous. New elements have been added to the show in the form of a brand new look and feel and new imaging.

The Loeries will also feature on SABC1’s, Spirit Sundae at 11am on Sunday 7 November. This light-hearted infotainment magazine show chats to interesting and inspirational guests who share how they have reached a level of success in their lives. Interviews generally centre around motivational and heart-warming stories, often reflecting on life-changing moments, trials and tribulations and spirituality.

This episode will focus on advertising and how it can be used to spread positive messages and hope. The show will look into how advertising can help religious and value driven projects. Special guest, Boniswa Pezisa, Chairperson of The Loerie Awards and Net#work BBDO, will discuss the Loeries Ubuntu Award. This award was introduced in 2010 to recognise brands contributing to positive social and environmental change. The first recipient of the Gold Ubuntu Award was announced on Sunday 3 October at the awards ceremony in Cape Town, the winning brand was Levi's® Red 4 Life – a campaign put together by Matchboxology for HIV prevention. Four Bronze Loeries were also awarded for the following campaigns: Y&R – Umshini Wakho, Net#work BBDO – Shout, Ogilvy Johannesburg – KFC, and Net#work BBDO Cape Town – Dreamfields.

All winners’ credits can be viewed on the Loeries website (www.theloerieawards.co.za). The official rankings are also available for the top agencies, brands, production companies, categories, countries and agency groups.

Watch Overtone.co.za for follow ups and industry chats with the winners....

Top Journalists given the thumbs up

pressnewsonline32 — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:20:52 -0400

Hang on Diniso exhibit honours arts journalists

The aim of Hang on Diniso, an exhibition of newspaper cuttings on Gamakhulu Diniso, is to pay tribute to journalists and reporters' role in the arts.

The exhibition opens at the Bodutu Art Gallery at the Vaal University of Technology on September 22.

Journalists play an important part in making the arts known to the people.

The journalists are like the wind that takes the art-pollen to far distances to germinate. Without the newspaper reports, reviews and critics on the arts, chances would be slim for the people to know what production will be presented, when and where.

'Hang on Diniso' is an exhibition of newspaper cuttings (clips) on Gamakhulu Diniso’s workings in the arts. The exhibition will be at the Bodutu Gallery, Vaal University of Technology. The exhibition is to pay tribute to those journalists who reported about Gamakhulu Diniso, dating from the Post 1978 to Sebokeng Vision 2009.

Gamakhulu Diniso has been reported in Post, Sowetan, The Star, The Citizen, Die Beeld, Oosterlig, Cue, City Press, Sunday Times, New Nation, Sunday World, Sunday Independent, Saturday Star, Pretoria News, The Argus, The Herald, The Daily Mail, Mail & Guardian, Daily Sun, Vaal Weekly, Vaal Weekblad, Vaal Vision, Vaal Ster and Sebokeng Vision.

´Amongst the important articles is the one by Robert Magwaza - Post 1978 because it was the first article I appeared in’, acknowledges Diniso. ‘To be reported by Ezra Mantini, Doc Bikisha, Don Mattera, Elliot Makhaya, Gordon Engelbrecht, Garalt MacLiam, Darryl Accone amongst journalists of note, it was fulfilling. And also to be reported by female journalists such as Maud Motanyane, Adrienne Sichel, Diane de Beer, Thembeka Mbobo, amongst the others.’

A tribute to journalists:

1. Robert Magwaza - POST
2. Don Mattera - THE DAILY MAIL
3. Laetitia Pople - DIE BEELD
4. Diane de Beer - PRETORIA NEWS
5. Darryl Accone - THE SUNDAY INDEPENDENT
6. Sandile Ngidi - TRIBUTE Magazine (Freelancer)
7. Roline Norval - OOSTERLIG
8. Janet Smith - MAIL & GUARDIAN
9. Gill Lord - THE ARGUS
10. Ian Hoskins - THE HERALD (Zimbabwe)
11. Tefo Mothibeli - SATURDAY STAR
12. Doreen Molefe - DAILY SUN (SUNBUZZ)

SOWETAN
Eddie Mokoena / Victor Mecoamere / Zaheda Mohamed / SHAFa ATH-AHMED KhaN
Elliot Makhaya/ Mojalefa Mashego/ Saint Molakeng/ Patience Bambalele/
Ramatsiyi Moholoa/ Edward Tsumele/ Shane Dladla

THE STAR (Tonight)
Tembi Mbobo/ Phil Mbele/ Michael Tissong/ Maud Motanyane/ Adrienne Sichel/ Kgomotso Moncho/ Garalt MacLiam/ Mojalefa Mashego/ Patrick Phosa/ Jenny Dowthwaite

VAAL MEDIA (Vaal Weekblad/ Vaal Weekly/ Vaal Vision/ Sebokeng Vision/ Vaal Ster)
Susan Cilliers/ Makhosazana Zwane/ Charlse Dimema/ Lloyd Marlowe/ Sonia Cronje/ Morapedi Nkali/ Gilbert Letsie/ Hardus Lourens/ Hannetjie Schreck/ Emily Lempe/ Mpho Mosikidi/
Jabulani Maphalala/ Annette Willemse/ Jane Gqozo/ Sonqoba Kunene/ Lazarus Dithagiso/ Khutsahalo Matlhare.

SUNDAY WORLD
Madala Thepa/ Bongani Mahlangu/ Sandile Memela / Vuyo Mntuyedwa/ Benison Makele/

THE CITIZEN
Paul Boekkooi/ Gordon Engelbrecht/ Kenneth Chikanga

SUNDAY TIMES
Doc Bikitsha/ Ezra Mantini/ Fred Khumalo/ Gillian Anstey/ Beathur Baker

CUE (National Arts Festival - Grahamstown)
Solomon Mokgale/ Brigitte Wood/ Dominic Thorburn/ Frank Meintjies- South, Cape Town (Freelancer)

CITY Press
Thabiso Leshoai/ Welcome Skosana/ Wonga Mthinjeni

Andrea Waring

andyk.waring — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:42:15 -0400

Andrea is a resourceful, creative and passionate writer with experience in content research, scriptwriting and copywriting for all genres. With a background in literature, media and communication studies and 3 years experience in the video production industry, Andrea is passionate about visual and written communication that is out-the-box, inspiring, relevant, and effective. If you're looking for:

solid copywriting
adaptation of content for different genres/audiences
video scripts & concepts
screenplays
website content
blog writing & web reviews
editing & proofreading services

please contact her for a portfolio sample & free quote, or visit her online service portfolio at http://www.freelancentral.co.za/index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=userprofile&user=5793

Loeries on your Mobile | Back by popular demand

Overtone Admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:07:56 -0400

SMS updates during Festival Weekend

SMS ‘Loeries’ to 34747 to receive FREE SMS programme alerts over the Festival Weekend. We’ll only use your details for the programme and you’ll get NO SPAM. Register now and stand a chance to win a Rockstar weekend, including a suite at the Grand Daddy Hotel, a Chauffeur Driven Lexus and Rockstar tickets!

With so much happening over the Loeries Festival Weekend (1 – 3 October 2010) you won’t want to miss a beat. In partnership with Vodacom Mobile Media, we will SMS you the key programme elements over the weekend, keeping you posted on where to be and when to be there.

“The Loeries SMS service has been enhanced from last year, bringing you single-click access via the Loeries mobisite (www.loeries.mobi) to programme information, maps and directions. We have added a consolidated live social text cast, putting the buzz of the biggest event of the year in the palm of everybody’s hands,” says Laurent Buckle, Creative Director at SilverstoneCIS, digital solutions partner delivering the Loeries mobile portal and communications.

To chat via the Loeries Live text cast, simply do one of the following:

Tweet: @Loeries2010

SMS: LL (plus your message) to 34747 (SMS costs R2.00)

All messages and tweets will go live on the mobisite as well as on the Loeries twitter page, and you’ll be able to follow the action on either.

“Vodacom Mobile Media is proud to continue its sponsorship of the Digital category and a special Mobile Advertising Award at the 2010 Loeries. We have also sponsored all SMS and MMS communications and the development of the Loeries mobisite. Our association with the Loeries is a fantastic way of showing our support for the development of digital content and is part of our overall strategy of driving access to and the usage of mobile communications by as many South Africans as possible,” comments Phillip Boshielo, Executive head of Vodacom Mobile Media division, a Vodacom Ventures company.

Registration SMS costs R2.00, terms & conditions apply.

Tickets to the biggest event of the year can be purchased from Computicket. Check the Loeries website or mobisite for details (www.theloerieawards.co.za).