Community by Genie Monday 29 August, 2011

Things have not been boring at the studio.

My studio mate Ben Ludik has completed the music for “Skoonheid” which has caused quite a stir in South Africa. Whatever your reaction to the film might be, the music came out beautifully. It is worth noting that Ben wrote the classical music as well as all the electronic music in the club scenes. Check out his portfolio here.

The junior of the studio Amy Jean Prentice just got a great new job and sadly had to leave us. She is a talented young designer and illustrator with a bright future ahead of her. We will miss you Amy Jean!  

In the meantime Albert Viljoen is mastering the art of juggling his musical and medical careers. He is on track to start his own botox clinic, and is developing an impressive brand that offers everything from vocal training, composing and beauty treatments.

Our neighbours Black Dog Studios, a photographic resources studio is also doing well. Micheala and Sally have set up a beautiful large studio space for hire and a fully functioning dark room.

I have been splitting my time between the studio and the Trigger/Isobar offices, where I am working predominantly on Woolworth’s online campaigns.  It has been great to be involved with such a big agency again and it has been a privilege to learn from good creative directors like Gustav Greffrath and Roelof van Wyk. It keeps me on my toes.