Putney Student's Work Lights Up Olympics Closing Ceremony |
Rebecca Board was part of Middlesex Uni team which had their creations showcased The Middlesex University team has profiled its work to billions of people worldwide, creating clothes and props worn by Brazilian performers in the Olympics Closing Ceremony.
Project managed by Middlesex PhD student Sid Odedra, the team of six recent Product Design and Engineering graduates who finished their course in June worked intensely on the tailor made costumes and props (including illuminated headdresses, capes, wheels and 80 drums) to ensure they were ready for the ceremony. The talented team even featured on stage amongst the performers to ensure the performance went smoothly, as well as working with the cast backstage where they helped to dress the performers and ensure the complex electronics were correctly synced with the music, dance routines and lighting in the Olympic Stadium. Sid and the Middlesex students had been selected to work on the project after impressing top lighting designer Moritz Waldemeyer, who they had previously worked with on other high profile projects such as an Ellie Goulding music video and a Take That concert. The team’s creations were well received by performers and spectators alike, with Moritz Waldemeyer saying he was “over the moon” with their work. Sid Odedra said: “It was an amazing experience to work on such a high profile event. It was very hard work as everything had to be spot on and there was no room for error as the whole world was watching. But the final pieces looked spectacular and it’s incredible to say that our creations were part of one of the biggest shows on earth.” The Middlesex University team consisted of Sid Odedra, Iliyan Kukushliev, Rebecca Board, Dean Chapman, Witold Mielniczek and Puja Varsani.
August 17, 2012 |