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SA Film Academy How to set up your broadcast from a one person streaming to a full community broadcast studio. Rob comes well recommended by top film studios in South Africa.

Rob Gray, a qualified engineer started his career in radio with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) as a sound engineer. He then joined television at the pioneering stages of SABC Television Broadcast. Rob has directed, produced and developed many programmes for television broadcast, which include sport, magazine, documentary, music videos and commercials, as well high end corporate

programs. In 1994 Rob founded the CityVarstity Film, Television and Multimedia School in Cape Town, now a listed company through Educor. Rob is also qualified through the education department as an Education, Training and Development Practitioner (OD-ETDP). He is registered with SAQA & MICT SETA as assessor for the National Diploma in Film and Television Production. His immersive courses in Digital Film Production have gained popularity in South Africa due to the practical nature of the learning. “My goal is to ready the learner for immediate entrance into the film industry. Key modules are recognised by the Department Of Education And Training. Rob is a recognized photographer and integrates all his skills into modern day digital cinematography. “The digital revolution has made it possible for anyone with a dream to make movies. One is not limited to the traditional broadcast platform for exposure”. Rob started writing scripts for radio in the early 70’s and has is energised by the sudden explosion in digital films. “I enjoy creating characters and the words they speak, as one can draw on everyday life experience”. Rob is co-writing the Rhino Wars Script and is also the Director Of Photography (DOP). Rob Gray well known for training within the broadcast industry has been awarded the National Cer- tificate OD-ETDP (Occupation Directed Education, Training and Development Practitioner), issued by the ETDP SETA on behalf of SAQA. The qualification was acquires through studies at Peoples Development Africa (PDA)
Rob has been training learners in the industry long before he founded the CityVarsity School of Film, Television & Multimedia. Rob believes the industry needs targeted training and development with an emphasis on skills shotages. While at the same time taking into consideration the needs of the learner in terms of accreditation, skills transfer and self esteem. Rob Gray ventured beyond just designing training material by offering delegates within the industry the opportunity to gain recognition through prior learning (RPL). This means that a cameraperson for example, can be guided through the RPL process towards gaining a qualification, or part of a qualification. The learner is helped to align his experience with the unit standards set out by SAQA, related to her or his field of expertise, and how to go about filling in the necessary gaps so that they are assessed as competent. The RPL process is very structured and aims at giving the learner a fair and transparent opportunity to gain recognition for accreditation. This process of accreditation is part of creating a learning culture in many other industries and is integrated with organisation and business skills development plans (SDP). Rob has designed modules that carry traditional headings (Camera assistant, Editor, Vision Control ETC), which differ by including the required embedded knowledge and Critical Cross-Field Out- comes required by SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority). These are designed and mapped to the unit standards which make up a degree, certificate or diploma. The units standards are trans- ferrable across various qualifications. Rob is registered with the MICT SETA as an Assessor and Moderator for: National Diploma Film and Television Production, National Certificate Film and Television Production and National Diploma Radio Production. The Gap Year Course places emphasis on feature filmmaking where students are taught skills relevant to the film industry. The Academy’s intake is limited to small groups with a strong emphasis on practical filmmaking. The student’s time with equipment is up to eghty percent more than traditional film schools. The Academy has close links with the big players in the South African Film Industry. Students will rub shoulders with experts in their field who are willing to give valuable input that will benifit film project outcomes. The Academy’s main goal is to gear the student for immidiate entry into the industry. The course is intensive and will require a dedicated approach by the student. IMMERSIVE FILMmaking approach
The one year courses is based on the premise of total immersion, with the lessons learned applied directly to original film production that students will work on. The core of our filmmaking course includes the Director’s Craft, Writing, Editing, Hands-On Camera/Lighting, Production, Sound Capture, and Cinematography. Skills learned are applied to a variety of different film projects that will help students develop the technical and creative skills needed for visual and dramatic storytelling. Students’ efforts at the Film Academy will culminate in the pre-production, production, and post-production of an original short and feature-length film. At the end of the Year Film Academy Course, students’ hard work and commitment are celebrated with an industry screening of the films. POST LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
The Academy’s philosphy of collaboration reaches into the real world of filmmaking. The Academy will help students who have valid projects ready for filming. After evaluating the script and associated logistic, the Academy will formulate a way forward to help get the project done. The Academy will make available resources that would otherwise be too expensive to hire.

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Amazing what can be done with one camera
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Amazing what can be done with one camera

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If you're looking for inspiration on how to build your very own small television studio, look no further than the South ...
07/05/2023

If you're looking for inspiration on how to build your very own small television studio, look no further than the South African Film Academy website. With their expert guidance and insightful articles, you'll learn about constructing a small studio and the issues that one faces. Visit the South African Film Academy website today and start your journey towards building your own small studio!
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Here is a list of audio levels in decibels (dB), ranging from quiet to damaging loudness:0 dB - The threshold of human h...
07/05/2023

Here is a list of audio levels in decibels (dB), ranging from quiet to damaging loudness:

0 dB - The threshold of human hearing, the quietest sound that can be heard by the human ear.
30 dB - Whispering at a distance of five feet.
60 dB - Normal conversation at a distance of three feet.
80 dB - Busy city traffic or a blender at a close distance.
100 dB - Chainsaw or jackhammer at a close distance.
120 dB - Jet plane taking off at a close distance.
140 dB - The threshold of pain, can cause immediate and permanent damage to hearing. Examples include fireworks, fi****ms, and loud concerts.
It's important to protect your hearing from sounds that exceed safe levels. Exposure to sounds above 85 dB for prolonged periods of time can lead to hearing loss. If you're regularly exposed to loud sounds, consider investing in hearing protection or reducing your exposure time.
So, its good to wear a set of headphones that don't damage your ears and protect from loud outside noises. And, don't forget good music and voice quality.

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Are you a video creator looking to take your content to the next level? Don't overlook the importance of lighting! Even ...
07/05/2023

Are you a video creator looking to take your content to the next level? Don't overlook the importance of lighting! Even a small light can make a big difference in the quality and professionalism of your videos. Check out our link below for a simple, affordable lighting solution that will elevate your filming game. Don't settle for subpar lighting – upgrade your setup today!

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Building your own home recording studio can be a fun and rewarding experience. Not only does it give you the opportunity...
07/05/2023

Building your own home recording studio can be a fun and rewarding experience. Not only does it give you the opportunity to customize the studio to your exact specifications and needs, but it also allows you to learn about studio acoustics, soundproofing, and equipment selection. With the abundance of resources available online, it's easier than ever to research and learn about the various aspects of studio construction and design. Building your own home studio also gives you the flexibility to work at any time, without worrying about rental fees or time constraints. Additionally, having a dedicated space to record and create music can be an inspiring and motivating environment that fosters creativity and growth.
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Home Recording: An Introduction To Home Studio Recording In The 21st Century (DIY Music)

CAMERA EVOLUTIONIn recent years, mobile phone cameras have revolutionized the world of photography, challenging traditio...
04/05/2023

CAMERA EVOLUTION
In recent years, mobile phone cameras have revolutionized the world of photography, challenging traditional DSLR cameras and paving the way for a new era of mobile photography.
With advances in technology, mobile phone cameras have become more sophisticated, offering high-quality images and advanced features that were once the exclusive domain of professional-grade DSLR cameras.
One of the biggest advantages of mobile phone cameras is their convenience. Unlike bulky DSLR cameras, mobile phones are small and portable, allowing users to capture images and videos at any time and in any place. This makes them perfect for spontaneous photography, travel, and street photography.
Mobile phone cameras have also become more powerful, with many models boasting multiple lenses, larger sensors, and advanced software that allows users to capture high-quality images even in low light conditions. In fact, some of the latest flagship smartphones have cameras that can rival entry-level DSLR cameras in terms of image quality and performance.
Another advantage of mobile phone cameras is their versatility. With a wide range of photography apps and filters available, users can easily edit and enhance their photos, adding special effects, adjusting colors and exposure, and creating unique compositions.
Mobile phone cameras have also made photography more accessible to a wider audience, breaking down barriers to entry and making it easier for amateur photographers to express their creativity and share their work with the world. This has led to a surge in social media platforms dedicated to mobile photography, such as Instagram, where users can showcase their images and connect with other like-minded photographers.
Of course, mobile phone cameras still have their limitations, particularly when it comes to image quality and depth of field. For professional photographers and serious amateurs, DSLR cameras still offer superior image quality, control, and flexibility.
However, for the average user, mobile phone cameras have become a viable alternative to traditional cameras, offering convenience, versatility, and high-quality images in a compact and affordable package.
In conclusion, mobile phone cameras have revolutionized the world of photography, challenging traditional DSLR cameras and paving the way for a new era of mobile photography. With their convenience, versatility, and high-quality images, mobile phone cameras have made photography more accessible and opened up new possibilities for amateur and professional photographers alike.

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Whether you're a vlogger, content creator, or just someone who loves taking selfies, our ring lights are the perfect way to achieve professional-quality lighting on the go. With adjustable brightness levels and a range of color temperatures, ring lights make it easy to achieve the perfect lighting for any situation.
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As a makeup light: The ring lights provide bright, even illumination that's perfect for applying makeup.
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Did you know that cinematography, photography and video production have a lot in common. For instance, understanding exp...
20/04/2023

Did you know that cinematography, photography and video production have a lot in common. For instance, understanding exposure on your DSLR and Using Photoshop go a long way to making you a better filmmaker when starting out.
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When setting up a small television studio, choosing the right microphone is essential for ensuring high-quality audio re...
17/04/2023

When setting up a small television studio, choosing the right microphone is essential for ensuring high-quality audio recordings. With so many different types of microphones available on the market, it can be challenging to determine which one is best suited for your studio's needs. In this article, we will discuss the key factors to consider when selecting a microphone for a small television studio.
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Different materials absorb sound according to the structure of the material. There are materials designed specifically t...
22/03/2023

Different materials absorb sound according to the structure of the material. There are materials designed specifically to absorb certain frequencies and at the same time let certain frequencies through. So, materials have an absorption coefficient assigned. This a ratio defined as the amount of energy absorbed to the amount of energy reflected away from the material.
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Rob Gray speaks in this series on the small television studio design and build.

Successful workshop introducing fledgling producers to the Cape Town Television broadcast studios. The workshop was inte...
22/03/2023

Successful workshop introducing fledgling producers to the Cape Town Television broadcast studios. The workshop was intense as rob gray put the producers trough their paces during the mock-up broadcast.

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With all the advances in technology relating to film and television, some things do not change. Take composition and movement for instance. These concepts have remained since the inception of art, photography, film, and television. Certain first principles of composition and movement still apply.
Beginners in film and television filming resort to the point and shoot without any thought of how the picture is framed, how the camera is moves and how the subject moves within the frame.
The SA Film Academy is giving away a free ‘CHEAT SHEET’ to help you with composition and movement.
Just email [email protected] for your free Cheat Sheet. Email now with the subject heading Cheat Sheet Composition, and we will send a free copy to you.
http://www.southafricanfilmacademy.com/about.html

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With all the advances in technology relating to film and television, some things do not change. Take composition and mov...
10/03/2023

With all the advances in technology relating to film and television, some things do not change. Take composition and movement for instance. These concepts have remained since the inception of art, photography, film, and television. Certain first principles of composition and movement still apply.
Beginners in film and television filming resort to the point and shoot without any thought of how the picture is framed, how the camera is moves and how the subject moves within the frame.
The SA Film Academy is giving away a free ‘CHEAT SHEET’ to help you with composition and movement.
Just email [email protected] for your free Cheat Sheet. Email now with the subject heading Cheat Sheet Composition, and we will send a free copy to you.

Rob Gray offers courses that include television production, television engineering, studio building, photography and Photoshop applied to television.

Join FREE zoom workshop if you are looking for a career in film and television. just email rob.film.media@gmail.com.Host...
10/03/2023

Join FREE zoom workshop if you are looking for a career in film and television. just email [email protected].
Hosted by Rob Gray
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Rob Gray offers courses that include television production, television engineering, studio building, photography and Photoshop applied to television.

Different materials absorb sound according to the structure of the material. There are materials designed specifically t...
10/03/2023

Different materials absorb sound according to the structure of the material. There are materials designed specifically to absorb certain frequencies and at the same time let certain frequencies through. So, materials have an absorption coefficient assigned. This a ratio defined as the amount of energy absorbed to the amount of energy reflected away from the material.
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Rob Gray speaks in this series on the small television studio design and build.

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The studio is the area where all your performing in front of camera is done. So, one of the most important factors is treating the ‘room’ to keep out unwanted noise. The two main areas of sound treatment involve the sound proofing of the studio and the acoustic treatment, which are totally two different concepts, often confused and intertwined. The success of this treatment largely depends on the structure of the building, its location and to what it is attached. Noise gets into areas a few ways;
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Also, join me for a free zoom session on the television and film industry where we discuss career paths and any other burning questions you may have. just email for your place with subject "ZOOM"
at
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05/03/2023

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05/03/2023

Covid-19 changed the lives of many people and businesses, which included the SA FILM ACDEMY. So, we decided to offer only online workshops and courses. This is rather sad, but in many ways it has made us revalue our relationship with people and try our best to communicate the different ways we can give you the knowledge we have built up over the last 50 years! However, all is not lost to those who feel they must have hands on training. We will be offering specialist workshop packages that will be run in Cape Town, where you will go through an intensive hands on workshop that will pave the way to your becoming a filmmaker - SO WATCH THIS SPACE!!
Also, Rob Gray is offering 20 lucky aspirant video creators a free zoom workshop. All you have to do is email [email protected] with subject heading 'WORKSHOP' At the end of the workshops, run over a period of 2 weeks, you will receive a certificate from the SA Film Academy proving your successful participation. So don't delay and get this workshop normally worth R1500.00 for FREE. SO BE ONE OF THE FIRST 20 APPLICANTS.
OFFER ENDS IN 7 DAYS!!!
One of the important topics covered is proper green screen lighting and filming.
Send your email NOW! to: [email protected] with heading 'WORKSHOP'

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The studio is the area where all your performing in front of camera is done. So, one of the most important factors is tr...
05/03/2023

The studio is the area where all your performing in front of camera is done. So, one of the most important factors is treating the ‘room’ to keep out unwanted noise. The two main areas of sound treatment involve the sound proofing of the studio and the acoustic treatment, which are totally two different concepts, often confused and intertwined. The success of this treatment largely depends on the structure of the building, its location and to what it is attached. Noise gets into areas a few ways;
For more visIt the BLOG at http://www.southafricanfilmacademy.com/blog.html

Also, join me for a free zoom session on the television and film industry where we discuss career paths and any other burning questions you may have. just email for your place with subject "ZOOM"
at
[email protected]

visit http://www.southafricanfilmacademy.com/blog.html to find out more about how acoustics affects the small studio build

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Rob Gray, a qualified engineer started his career in radio with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) as a sound engineer. He then joined television at the pioneering stages of SABC Television Broadcast. Rob has directed, produced and developed many programmes for television broadcast, which include sport, magazine, documentary, music videos and commercials, as well high end corporate programs. In 1994 Rob founded the CityVarstity Film, Television and Multimedia School in Cape Town, now a listed company through Educor. Rob is also qualified through the education department as an Education, Training and Development Practitioner (OD-ETDP). He is registered with SAQA & MICT SETA as assessor for the National Diploma in Film and Television Production. His immersive courses in Digital Film Production have gained popularity in South Africa due to the practical nature of the learning. “My goal is to ready the learner for immediate entrance into the film industry. Key modules are recognised by the Department Of Education And Training. Rob is a recognized photographer and integrates all his skills into modern day digital cinematography. “The digital revolution has made it possible for anyone with a dream to make movies. One is not limited to the traditional broadcast platform for exposure”. Rob comes well recommended by top film studios in South Africa. Rob started writing scripts for radio in the early 70’s and has is energised by the sudden explosion in digital films. “I enjoy creating characters and the words they speak, as one can draw on everyday life experience”. Rob is co-writing the Rhino Wars Script and is also the Director Of Photography (DOP). Rob Gray well known for training within the broadcast industry has been awarded the National Cer- tificate OD-ETDP (Occupation Directed Education, Training and Development Practitioner), issued by the ETDP SETA on behalf of SAQA. The qualification was acquires through studies at Peoples Development Africa (PDA) Rob has been training learners in the industry long before he founded the CityVarsity School of Film, Television & Multimedia. Rob believes the industry needs targeted training and development with an emphasis on skills shotages. While at the same time taking into consideration the needs of the learner in terms of accreditation, skills transfer and self esteem. Rob Gray ventured beyond just designing training material by offering delegates within the industry the opportunity to gain recognition through prior learning (RPL). This means that a cameraperson for example, can be guided through the RPL process towards gaining a qualification, or part of a qualification. The learner is helped to align his experience with the unit standards set out by SAQA, related to her or his field of expertise, and how to go about filling in the necessary gaps so that they are assessed as competent. The RPL process is very structured and aims at giving the learner a fair and transparent opportunity to gain recognition for accreditation. This process of accreditation is part of creating a learning culture in many other industries and is integrated with organisation and business skills development plans (SDP). Rob has designed modules that carry traditional headings (Camera assistant, Editor, Vision Control ETC), which differ by including the required embedded knowledge and Critical Cross-Field Out- comes required by SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority). These are designed and mapped to the unit standards which make up a degree, certificate or diploma. The units standards are trans- ferrable across various qualifications. Rob is registered with the MICT SETA as an Assessor and Moderator for: National Diploma Film and Television Production, National Certificate Film and Television Production and National Diploma Radio Production. The Gap Year Course places emphasis on feature filmmaking where students are taught skills relevant to the film industry. The Academy’s intake is limited to small groups with a strong emphasis on practical filmmaking. The student’s time with equipment is up to eghty percent more than traditional film schools. The Academy has close links with the big players in the South African Film Industry. Students will rub shoulders with experts in their field who are willing to give valuable input that will benifit film project outcomes. The Academy’s main goal is to gear the student for immidiate entry into the industry. The course is intensive and will require a dedicated approach by the student. IMMERSIVE FILMmaking approach The one year courses is based on the premise of total immersion, with the lessons learned applied directly to original film production that students will work on. The core of our filmmaking course includes the Director’s Craft, Writing, Editing, Hands-On Camera/Lighting, Production, Sound Capture, and Cinematography. Skills learned are applied to a variety of different film projects that will help students develop the technical and creative skills needed for visual and dramatic storytelling. Students’ efforts at the Film Academy will culminate in the pre-production, production, and post-production of an original short and feature-length film. At the end of the Year Film Academy Course, students’ hard work and commitment are celebrated with an industry screening of the films. POST LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES The Academy’s philosphy of collaboration reaches into the real world of filmmaking. The Academy will help students who have valid projects ready for filming. After evaluating the script and associated logistic, the Academy will formulate a way forward to help get the project done. The Academy will make available resources that would otherwise be too expensive to hire.