Production CV

Over the years we have obtained an excellent knowledge of a studio setup, dimmers and control desk, cabling up, phase balancing and load sharing. We have designed and acted as Lighting Director in many studios. Minimum usage of 3 cameras.

Our principal member is a qualified Electrician with a Wireman’s License and registered with the Electrical Board of South Africa.

Outside Broadcast specialists such as Airtime, M.Net, Dimension TV and E-TV utilize our services on a regular basis as Lighting Designer and Vision Controller on productions.

Achievements

  • Black Rose award (Switzerland) for best sitcom
    Production: Madam and Eve
    Role: Lighting Director

  • SAFTA: Nominated for Best Lighting Designer Sitcom 2007
    Production: Stokvel
    Role: Lighting Director

Major Sports Credits

  • World Cup Rugby – 1995 (studio lighting)
  • Australia vs SA Cricket – 1997 (studio lighting)
  • 9th African Athletics Championships Durban – 1993
  • World Championship Fencing – 1997 (lighting for event)
  • Jnr World Weight Lifting Championship – 1997
  • 8th IAAF World Cup in Athletics - 1998
  • World Cup Soccer – 2001 (studio lighting)
  • International Cricket – 2000-2001
  • Kyalami Super Bike World Championship (Paddock) - 2002
  • World Cup Cricket – 2003 (Sony TV Commentary Studio) at V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
  • President’s Cup Golf (Fancourt) - 2003
  • World Tour Volleyball (Swatch FIVB) Men's Open 2004
  • Various International Boxing matches (lighting)
  • Various International Wrestling Matches (lighting)
  • Various PGA Tennis Tournaments
  • Two Oceans Marathon from 1998–2005 (lighting)
  • J&B Met Horse Racing – 2001–2003 (studio lighting)
  • Argus Cycling – 2000–2005 (lighting event at start)
  • HD OB Vision control 19 cameras on rugby and soccer

Besides the major events listed, Outside Broadcast involvement in all South African sporting events (1981 to date).

Functions performed:
Lighting Design and Vision Control

Major News (Political Conferences/Events)

  • Opening of South African Parliament
  • SA – United States Bi-National Commission debate (Al Gore and Mandela) – Lighting of event
  • Coverage of all political visits to SA involving Outside Broadcasting, i.e. Tony Blair, Al Gore, etc.
  • Lighting Design and Maintenance for Local News studios
  • Installed the "dimmers" at Langkloof News studios

We are fully capable in programming and operating the latest dimmer boards.

International Music Productions, Entertainment and Arts

  • Queen's Visit to Cape Town St Georges Cathedral - Lighting design, rig and vision control
  • Irish Men's Choir in St George's Cathedral – Xmas program
  • Musiek Scadenstadel (German Production)
  • Z.D.F. Lustige Musike (German Production)
  • Heimat in der Ferne (Documentary on Germans making a new life for themselves in South Africa)
  • Kill Roy – Talk Show
  • Theatre Lighting Design in the ArtsCape Opera House, Baxter Theatre for numerous Symphonic orchestras
  • Rock shows and the annual Cape Town based International North Sea Jazz Festival
  • South African Comedy talk shows such as "Maak n Las", "Spies and Plessis"
  • Telefun Quiz – Prize winning show.
  • Love at first Sight – dating show (French Production)
  • Miss South Africa Beauty Pageant – 1989
  • Smirnoff Fashion Show Grand West Casino - 2002
  • Woolworths Children's Fashion Show Durban
  • Miss India SA Beauty Pageant – 1992

Design and Lighting conducted for:
Cliff Richard on Tour, Pierre de Charmois, Khimera and David Copperfield are but a few.

Sitcoms

  • Numerous SITCOMS for Penquin Films, on freelance basis as a Lighting Director - from 1998

Major achievements:
Madam and Eve awarded Black Rose Award in Switzerland.
Stokvel nominated in New York as a runner up for the Emmy Award "Best Sitcom".

Films, Short TV Drama Series and Commercials

  • Extensive experience as Television Lighting Director and Designer both on set in studio setups, as well as on Film as a Gaffer
  • Award winning production Shaka Zulu
  • A host of local major productions: "Binnekring", "Wel en Weë van Thys Coetzee", "Honeyball's tours"
  • Magazine programs such as Sundowner

ChromaKey and Special Effects

  • Special Effect lighting: In Sitcoms Thunderstorms, Thunder Lighting, Smoke effects, Flickering TV’s
  • Design and production of profile patterns
  • ChromaKey lighting for various productions as well as for advertisements