{"product_id":"lights-camera-eish-by-themba-robin-x-rode","title":"Lights, Camera, Eish! by Themba Robin x RØDE  | 12 Sept","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThemba Robin on the Hard Knocks of Making It as a Creator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe's the voice behind some of South Africa's most-shared skits, a familiar face from Netflix and national TV commercials, and the man millions know for narrating Mzansi life like a nature documentary. But Themba Robin didn't wake up famous, he ground his way there, one video, one flop, one lesson at a time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor one Saturday morning only, Themba joins us at Outdoorphoto Pretoria to pull back the curtain on his journey: The hard knocks, the near-misses, and the hard-won nuggets that took him from posting into the void to landing big brand deals and building an audience of loyal fans across the country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you're a content creator, filmmaker, or anyone trying to turn a camera and an idea into a career, this is the talk you don't want to miss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll take away\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fluff, no recycled \"just be consistent\" advice. Themba will get real about:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe early days. That nobody tells you about starting from zero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding a voice that's unmistakably yours (and unmistakably South African)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flops and failures that taught him more than any viral hit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow brand deals actually happen and how to be ready when they come knocking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaying creative when the algorithm, the economy, and Eskom are all against you \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive Q\u0026amp;A - Pick his brain\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou know his work. Now dig into how it's made. The morning includes an open Q\u0026amp;A where you can ask Themba anything. His creative process, his gear, his best and worst moments, how he writes, shoots, and edits. Come with questions; he'll come with answers (and probably a few voices).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWin a RØDE Wireless Micro Camera Kit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne lucky attendee will walk away with the RØDE Wireless Micro Camera Kit. An ultra-compact wireless microphone system that delivers crystal-clear, broadcast-grade sound straight to your camera. It's the perfect first step (or serious upgrade) for any creator's kit. Simply attend to stand a chance to win on the night.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Themba Robin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThemba Robin is a South African content creator, comedian, actor, MC, and voice artist. His satirical, documentary-style takes on everyday South African life have made him a household name online, and his career spans Netflix appearances, national TV and radio commercials, and campaigns for some of the country's biggest brands. On stage, he's a larger-than-life storyteller with a gift for finding the funny (and the truth) in the creator hustle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvent details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday, 12 September 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: \u003c\/strong\u003e10:30 – 12:00 (Arrive early to grab your seat)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenue: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/xA7U5fjwRRpgEeY16\"\u003eOutdoorphoto Pretoria\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shortform Video Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46942793367606,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/7135\/2630\/files\/TR_FB2_38792da1-dabe-4fd7-9827-e7bc9b940284.jpg?v=1785421604","url":"https:\/\/www.outdoorphoto.co.za\/products\/lights-camera-eish-by-themba-robin-x-rode","provider":"Outdoorphoto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}