Points of Interest

Atlanta, Blog, Daily Blog, Points of Interest

10 Facts About The Swan House in Atlanta, Georgia!


No Comments

The Swan House Atlanta Georgia

Skybok recently shot “The Swan House” in Atlanta, Georgia – Wow! What a remarkable testiment to history. The Atlanta Historical Society aquired the house in 1966 and has made the experience for visitors exceptionally interactive, with actors portraying the characters who once lived in this iconic home.

Fun Facts About Swan House

  1. The house is an example of a classic 1928 mansion
  2. It was built at the end of the jazz age
  3. It was built by a noted architect, Philip T. Shutze, who designed Swan House and its gardens, as well as many other important buildings in the city of Atlanta
  4. It lies in Atlanta’s “Buckhead” neighbourhood
  5. It is part of the Atlanta History Centre
  6. It was a filming location for “The Hunger Games”
  7. Its original owners Edward and Emily Inman. The Inmans had accumulated wealth from cotton brokerage and investments on transportation, banking and real estate
  8. The house combines Renaissance revival styles with a Classical approach on the main facade
  9. Edward Inman died in 1931, but Emily collected her family into the house and lived there until 1965. The house and grounds were acquired by the Atlanta Historical Society in 1966. See the Atlanta History Center’s website at: http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/
  10. Many of the furnishings are the Inmans’ original furnishings

The Swan House Atlanta Georgia

The Swan House Atlanta Georgia Stairwell 1928

The Swan House Atlanta Georgia

Blog, Daily Blog, Fredericksburg, Points of Interest

A Video Showcase of Altstadt Brewery


No Comments

Altstadt Brewery Texas

Skybok recently filmed the video profile of a new brewery in Fredericksburg, Texas. Altstadt Brewery also wanted videos on both the history of the German “Purity Laws” also known as the “The Reinheitsgebot” according to which they brew their beer, and an explainer video on the difference between Lager +Kölsch. Altstadt has a growing community on Facebook + Twitter, where the videos have been well-received by patrons. The videos are also up on Skybok’s YouTube Channel here. Skybok did some great shoots of the facility, and took some candid photos of the six packs amidst the iconic wildflowers of the Texan Hill Country. Camera: Canon Rebel T5 + iPhone 7 Plus with Depth Effect.

Altstadt Brewery Texas

Altstadt Brewery Texas

1 (7)

1 (8)

1 (6)

1 (5)

 

 

East London, Points of Interest

East London Aquarium


No Comments

The East London Aquarium strives to conserve South Africa’s coastline and marine animals. Located in East London, a city on the south east coast of South Africa, visitors can enjoy tank viewings, whale watching and seal shows.  The East London Aquarium was officially opened on the 2nd of December 1931, which makes it the oldest public aquarium in the country.

East London Aquarium.Still007 East London Aquarium.Still005 East London Aquarium Video Profiling Skybok South Africa

 

Cape Town, Points of Interest

Val De Vie


No Comments

Located along Jan van Riebeeck Road, Val de Vie Winelands Lifestyle Estate is located in Paarl just outside Cape Town. Known for their wines, equestrian facilities, polo club, health club and elegant properties, this is a very popular estate about 40 minutes outside of Cape Town. They host many events at the clubhouse and are also famous for having former Olympic swimming champion Ryk Neethling as their marketing director & coach at the swim school.

cropped-val-de-vie-7.jpg Val De Vie Skybok Video Profiling South Africa  Ryk Neethling Skybok Video Profiling South Africa Val De Vie Skybok Video Profiling South Africa Skybok Video Profiling South Africa Val De Vie Skybok Video Profiling South Africa

Cape Town, Points of Interest

Kirstenbosch Gardens


No Comments

The most beautiful garden in Africa, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Visit their website here.

Operational Hours

  • Sep-Mar (Summer) Mon-Sun
  • 08h00-19h00
  • Apr-Aug (Winter) Mon-Sun
  • 08h00-18h00
  • Conservatory Mon-Sun
  • 09h00 -17h00

kirstenbosch gardens 1 kirstenbosch gardens 2 kirstenbosch gardens 3 kirstenbosch gardens 4 kirstenbosch gardens 5

Cape Town, Points of Interest

Two Oceans Aquarium


No Comments

This is Cape Town’s tourist gem, and it’s at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. It’s called “The Two Oceans Aquarium“. We had a great time filming it and we shot on a day when there was a school outing, which lent itself well to some lovely shots of the school tours. Enjoy their video profile and if you’re coming to South Africa any time soon, check out their website.