The AFDA Durban Campus has recently spent over R 1,2 million
to add to their technical equipment and campus facilities.
This is an investment in in the quality of its educational
programme and students’ creative output.
All post-production
facilities have been furnished with new workstations, the library has couches,
and the entire campus sees 150 new chairs and new signage on all venues along
with the inclusion of a new 5.1 surround sound studio. Editing, sound and
visual effects studios see a number of new iMac machines installed with the
latest industry software. A new 5.1 Mix Surround Sound Suite has been kitted
with the latest sound equipment ranging from perception 220 microphones,
cross-faders, 20 channel sound-card to the new Avid Control software as well as
a sound-proofed voice-over / Foley recording studio which enables filmmakers to
reproduce everyday sound effects and quality voice over dialogue which are
added to film, video and other mediums in post-production to enhance audio
quality.
The Actor’s Studio has also seen an extension with a new
fully equipped stage being installed and is fitted with high powered Par Can
LED lights, Axial spot lights, Fresnel lanterns with barn doors and a control
desk for all electrical equipment.
The most exciting, high tech equipment has been acquired for
the Film School with the cinematography department receiving the latest camera
equipment - some of the exciting gadgets include pocket sized Black Magic
cinema cameras which record 1080HD ProRes 422 (HQ) direct to fast SD cards for
quick editing or colour correcting on a laptop or pc, along with a steadicam
and a DJI Phantom helicam with a GoPRo for overhead filming.
AFDA Durban Campus Dean and Chief Operating Officer, Franco
Human said: “The new additions to an already successful learning program, are a
clear indication that our campus is on a par with our Johannesburg and Cape
Town Campuses that are considered to be above international standards when it
comes to educational content and the production of film content.”
For more information on AFDA contact Milena Gevers on 031
569 2252 or e-mail her on milenag@afda.co.za
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