Innovative Show Design swabbed the decks of the Pirate Ship in James Raymond Stadium so it could serve the needs of NBC Sports during the Super Bowl tonight. ISD's Chris Runnells oversaw a team that was responsible for designing and lighting the set which is an iconic part of the stadium (and taps into the seagoing history of the home team Buccaneers franchise).

"The ship's sails are just one part of the overall scenic design and lighting project we did for NBC Sports at the game" says Runnells, "but they are certainly the most noticeable." The largest sail is 49'x20' and graced the ship's main. ISD's team of lighting experts lit them for nighttime viewing as well, using specially built grids along the masts and decks.

In addition, Show Partners Crewing hired over 250 people for NFL Network's Total Access programming that ran throughout the week, from Media Day to Game Day and the NFL Experience. The crew were drawn from Show Partners' database of over 3000 experienced personnel. In addition, Show Partners
Payroll provided all payroll services for crew including camera operators, audio engineers, tape positions, utilities and electricians.

It's not the first time ISD has helped NBC as the company handles set design and production for NBC Poker After Dark and the National Heads Up Poker Championships.