NOTICE OF 15th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the South African Association of Stills Producers will take place on Wednesday, 4th July 2007 at the Victoria Junction Hotel from 15h00.

The issues and resolutions set out in the agenda will be considered, and if deemed fit, passed with or without modification. The required notice period of 21 clear days of the meeting, as required in terms Corporate Governance principles has been duly observed, as this notice has been posted by SAASP on the 31st May 2007.

In particular, this session will allow Members of SAASP to vote for a new Executive Committee.

If you are able to attend, please RSVP to Wendy-Leigh Boise info@saasp.co.za or telephonically 021 465 8263.
Should you be unable to attend the AGM, please use the SAASP Proxy form available on the SAASP website to nominate your proxy at least 48 hours before the meeting, to make your vote count.

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If you are not already shooting RAW most of the time, then you may want to consider it.

Here are some of the benefits you will get from shooting RAW instead of JPEG:

RAW – the digital film ‘negative’ RAW is often referred to as the digital equivalent to a film negative. The RAW format is the best image quality that a camera is capable of producing, because RAW files contain all the image data retrieved from the camera's sensor.

Another similarity to film negative is the fact that you can create an endless variety of output files from the original RAW file without affecting the original image data.

PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE

RAW software is constantly being improved with enhanced image processing algorithms. This means that you can process old RAW files in new software versions and get a better result e.g. two years after the original image was shot.

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TIPS ON BREAKING INTO THE STILLS INDUSTRY

RESEARCH IT

There are several industry publications that cover the film industry on a monthly basis. A number are also e-based newsletters.

MEET PEOPLE

Try to meet people already working in the industry to find out more about the job. How to do that? Well, there are a number of initiatives which can help you become an industry insider.

JOIN A CREW AGENCY
STUDY IT
ADVERTISE
NETWORK

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GETTING INTO SOUTH AFRICA’S STILLS PRODUCTION INDUSTRY

HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

Well, first things first; the Stills Production Sector is not about “a job.” The Stills Industry is about a commitment. It is unpredictable part-time schedules, exceptionally long hours, uncertain wage packets, city-wide work bases, and high international standards; if you’re simply looking for “a job – any job”, this industry is NOT for you.

The skills and experience required for each job in the industry obviously differs. However the aptitudes required remain the same – whether you are a crew member or a supplier. Here are some of the personal attributes you are going to need if you want to be a success.

Film Permit Office: Low Season Office Hours

The City of Cape Town would like to bring to your attention, that as per 2006 – during the 3 month low film season June – August 2007, the Film Permit Office will not be open on a Saturday morning. In addition, during the week our office will close at 17h00.
On the 1 September 2007, the Office will revert to high season hours and you will be advised during August.

Please be reassured that during this time the CTFPO staff will be in their offices to assist you during the following times over the low season:

Office hours from 1 June – 31 August 2007:

Cape Town: 08:00 - 17:00 Mon - Friday
Bellville: 08:00 - 16:30 Mon - Friday
Bulkwater: 08:00 - 16:30 Mon - Friday

For more info, please contact the CTFPO on Tel: 483 9060 / email film.permit@capetown.gov.za

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