Simon Robinson Archives

Black Box 360 returns to Mediatech

17th July 2019

The exceedingly popular show stopper Black Box returns to Mediatech and if you were in awe of what the team pulled off in 2017 – you’ll be spellbound this year. That’s the opinion of Mediatech Africa show director Simon Robinson who adds, “It’s hard to improve on perfection but Creative Works and the team who […]

Gearhouse Making the Impossible Possible at Mediatech Africa 2019

15th July 2019

Prominent South African technical and event equipment supplier Gearhouse Group has again taken on the role of official technical sponsor of Mediatech Africa which runs from 17 – 19 July 2019. With the widest range of technical services currently available under one roof, backed by some of the most creative minds in the business, it’s no surprise […]

Drones Take Entertainment To New Levels

21st June 2019

Drone technology has made considerable advances since the last Mediatech Africa in 2017. According to Mediatech trade show director, Simon Robinson, drone technology is a powerful tool for many sectors of the economy but it’s undeniably disrupting and drastically altering the events, media, and film-making industries. “Unmanned aerial geniuses – drones ignite the imaginations of […]

Game Changing Jaw-Dropping VFX Innovations Radically Changing Ad and Filmmaking

12th June 2019

Special and visual effects have been part and parcel of movie making since the dawn of cinema. From the days of Thomas Edison, to King Kong (1933), Jaws (1975) and Jungle Book (2018); today’s Hollywood blockbusters are jam packed with explosions, CG imagery, mystical make-believe and intrigue, fantasy locations, and convincing characters created from software programmes. It’s […]

Registration For Mediatech Africa 2019 – Now Open

20th May 2019

Registration for Mediatech Africa 2019 is now open and delegates can sign up at no cost by completing the online registration form (https://bit.ly/2uxLaXq.) before 12 July. For those who miss the pre-registration cut off there is onsite registration – an option which costs R100. Local and international industry authorities will be showcasing the tech trends […]