January is Dakar time. Yes, I'm a huge fan! This epic event is brought to millions of viewers in 190 different countries around the world thanks to a massive production effort by the rally's ASO organisation.

Even if you're not a petrolhead, the scenery is guaranteed to take your breath away:

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The year is winding down and like most businesses we're also closing over the festive season for a break. 2012 has been an incredibly productive year here. Thanks to all our clients for your continued support and be assured that we'll only be improving on what we've done in 2012. More creativity. More innovation. More of the media that you want. Have a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Yep, this is where I make your media. Not shown (unfortunately) is the beautiful Vaal sunset we had this afternoon. I'm so privileged to live in this part of the world...

Match Frame Media is proud to announce that we now supply all three campusses as well as the Institutional Office of the North-West University.

I recently had the pleasure of recording Prof Dan Kgwadi, rector of the NWU's Mafikeng Campus. The clip is unique in that it was recorded for a Mafikeng audience in Potchefstroom, proving that place and distance is no longer a hurdle in production. I'm looking forward to doing more of these recordings.

Above: setting up for the recording in th...

On site media transfer at last night's marathon shoot - this system is working so well for me.

Can anyone even remember tape...

According to his website Felix Baumgartner carried two HD cameras mounted on the legs of his suit, as well as a camera below his helmet. GoPro claims he was carrying one of theirs as well. (EDIT: He was definitely carrying a GoPro, look below the helmet in the centre of chest console and you'll see the top of the housing latch and the record button.) Whatever he was using to film this epic freefall, the footage just blows your mi...