Degree of skill (Industrie)
Blackout was briefed by Pandemonium Productions Ltd to provide all rigging and draping for Brunel University’s Graduation Ceremonies
The event took place at the Indoor Athletics Centre in the presence of Mayor Boris Johnson (left).
Abigail Parkin (25 Aug'09)
The Spec
Approximately
250m of truss for lighting, sound, AV, the set and drapes, hung on 36
motors. Grey wool serge drapes were used for the graduation
presentation stage and black wool serge blocked out all window light.
Black wool serge drapes with white filled cloth drapes created an
arched effect accentuating the curved ends of the room. Bespoke white
Eclipse drapes covered the skylights enabling the projection screens to
display clearly while blue velour drapes formed the backdrop to the
stage.
Challenges
Blackout had to work with a sensitive floor area of rubberised indoor athletics space.
Special
precautions included using a smaller cherry picker than usual but
Blackout’s experience with sensitive builds meant quick and efficient
turnaround of the job which was project managed by Blackout’s Tom Lambert.
Feedback
“This
is the third year Pandemonium has had the privilege of organising the
Brunel Graduation Ceremony at the Indoor Athletics Centre. We have a
remit to protect the fabric of the building in production and are
always delighted with the professionalism and care shown by the
Blackout staff in supporting this remit.” Simon Garrett - Production Director, Pandemonium.