Where Did We Come From?
GroundUp Media
was born in 2007 out of a passion for music and the video's that make it come alive! When Gareth first picked up the video camera to help a friend make a music video he suddenly felt the thrill of creating something from a simple idea, using his ingrained determination to see it through to the finished product. Once the first music video was done, he was addicted to the process and needed to take it further.
With limited funds and a simple vision to produce video's that were inspiring, unique and valued, GroundUp Media began literally, well, from the ground up! Five years later, the business has flourished and many clients have experienced the passion, dedication and creativity that we pour into each production. (And we know they like it because they keep coming back!)
GroundUp Media is thriving and now has big dreams. The vision is rapidly expanding to produce multimedia that is inspiring, unique and valued to meet every need. (The GroundUp Media family knows that the early values that gave us roots will help us fly.)
2013 will be a year of development and growth for the company and our teams are looking forward to many exciting projects with our existing valued clients and those they recommend us to. We know that our business grows because our clients are delighted with our work and we aim to delight each client without exception.
GroundUp Media
is carefully structured to offer the best
service through the most efficient approach. Our leadership
team includes:
They lead a team of videographers, pilots, editors,
photographers, producers, presenters, writers and office
assistants. We welcome interns from time to time who remind
us to pass on what we know, and grow the future.
GroundUp Media – we'll take your idea and elevate it - from the ground up.
GroundUp Media
has done a number of projects which have
allowed us to use conventional videography as well as our
extraordinary aerial videography technology which greatly
enhanced the footage. Aerial videography and photography
uses helicopters, planes, radio controlled (RC) helicopters,
unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or drones.
Our unique Aerial Division allows us to get the best
presentation angle on any shot. The high tech drones are
quickly deployed at a fraction of the cost of renting an actual
helicopter and pilot, and have the ability to capture footage in
areas and sites which are inaccessible to helicopters.
GroundUp Media makes use of top pilots in the country, one of
whom won the 3D Masters Aerial Aerobatics Competition in
2010 and are SAMAA (South African Model Aircraft
Association) registered.
We’ve had the most fun filming a sailing regatta at the Vaal dam, racing at Swartkops, the Lexmark Project with the loud! crowd at Goldreef City and a recent visit of General Electric Global CEO to South Africa. Our hearts were touched filming GroundUp Media sponsored videos for the launch of Cotlands Toy Libraries.
Our highlights for 2012 include the Momentum 94.7 Cycle challenge, Jo’burg Day, working with Riaan Manser as the Gillette ProGlide ambassador, and the MAQ promotion in Soweto with The Creative Counsel (TCC).
We are determined to move to greater heights in 2013 after
winning the National Small Business Champion Awards in 2012
– thank you for the recognition from the National Small
Business Chamber (NSBC).
Why Clients Choose GroundUp Media?
"Over the past four years we have used GroundUp Media for
many of our corporate clients' photography and film
requirements. We have been thrilled with their
professionalism and attention to detail. Their unwavering
patience and willingness to fulfil our vision has been a
pleasure to work with. We are delighted to recommend their
services to anyone looking for a quality AV experience…We
do see GroundUp Media as an extension of our own team,
and wish them all the best for a successful future!" – Cathy
Steyn, Managing Director, Loud Consulting.
“The turnaround time was very quick and changes were made quickly” Nicolette Brink, Campaign Manager, Creative Counsel.
“Your professionalism is refreshing” Sharon Poyner, Managing Director, Rubix Shuttles and Transfers.
Clients and Brands GroundUp Media has worked with over the years:
Our Exceptional Services:
We offer excellent photography and videography services
and use our aerial videography to add another dimension
to the footage and edit. This is further enhanced by the
animation used in special effects and title animation in
editing.
Video:
Photography:
Aerial Video & Photography:
Small Business Initiative:
Social Media:
Animation:
Presentations and Public Relations
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