BAKU, Azerbaijan – TAIT Stage Technologies served as the flight specialists by Betty Productions Limited, who helped create and design the spectacles seen during the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games. The Games were a multinational, multi-sport event held by the Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation in Baku from May 12-22, 2017.
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As described by the Federation, the Games showcased the beauty of the city and highlighted the universal story of peace and hope while celebrating the enormous global contribution imparted by the Islamic civilization.
In sharing that universal story of peace and hope, the opening ceremony follows a young Azerbaijani girl and her kite, on her journey of understanding and discovery. TAIT Stage Technologies provided two aerial systems to work in conjunction with each other. The first; comprising of four catenary lines with the option to run tracking 3D bridles, provided the ability to fly heavy scenic elements in 3D to a high level of precision. The second; a stadium-wide 3D bridle system, provided a flexible solution for flying performers and props over a large area. Together these systems were used for multiple dynamic flights of the young girl and her kite, larger than life scenic pieces and acrobatic performers.
TAIT Stage Technologies’ package of motion control tools allowed Betty Productions, in collaboration with Wonder Works, to pre-animate all flight paths using industry standard animation software. TAIT Stage Technologies’ animation toolkit then allowed for creative flexibility throughout the programming and rehearsal process and verified all flights for safe and seamless play back via eChameleon, a motion control platform.
Photo Credit: Benjamin Cremel and Marco Bertorello, Baku 2017, AFP – Services
