Picture Car specialist Des Erasmus has been enthusiastic about classic,
sports and racing cars all his life and draws on 32 years of experience
in the film, TV and stills industry. He provides a variety of specialist
services, from sourcing cars, modifying cars to auto detailing, vehicle
transport and tracking vehicles.
In 2009, Des Erasmus, started a company, Picture Cars based in Cape Town,
Picture Cars focus is to enhance the smoothness of your production.
He started in the production industry as a teenager appearing in TV commercials.
It was after an accident on stage in the 80's, for Pieter Toerien’s
production of Equus, resulting in a broken foot, which led to Erasmus
starting Cinemobiles. Due to his inability to audition for any productions,
and his discovery of a need for picture vehicle supply to the industry,
he decided to see what he could do armed with only a telephone and an
extensive knowledge, driven by his passion for cars and film.
He has co-ordinated/supplied to The Bird Can’t Fly starring Barbara
Hershey, Hurricane Katrina, Darrell James Roodt’s The Stick, Amelia,
Clint Eastwood's - Invictus, End Game, Jobman to name a few. Erasmus also
assisted the Remy Julliene Stunt Team in the construction
of stunt vehicles on the Wake of Death production. Gaining invaluable
insight and experience while working with masters in the trade.
Today, with decades of experience it all comes together to facilitate
research, co-ordinating, sourcing, transportation, construct, restore,
customise, modify, paint, camouflage, peel coating, vinyl covering, driving
to bring an smooth operation offering camera ready picture cars. With
a network of owners, car dealers, film car suppliers nationwide, Picturecars
can facilitate.
Picturecars
supply prop cars, film vehicles, auto props, film cars or picture vehicles.
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Vehicles for your movie, video, photoshoot, or special event |
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Pre-production advice on historical and regional accuracy |
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Vehicle detailing and prep for shoots |
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Vehicle Transport |
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Precision and Stunt Drivers |
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Action Vehicle Co-ordinators |
