David E. Miller is the manager of Technical Direction and Systems for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Creative Entertainment. His challenging job requires coordination of many elements for shows that run multiple times per day, 365 days a year. He will be presenting a session at LDI on the use of previsualization. Live Design chats with Miller on his career to date and duties at Disney.
1. How did your career path lead to Disney, and what do you do there on a day-to-day basis?
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2. What is the most challenging thing about your job?
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3. What is the most demanding part of working in a theme park environment in terms of technical direction and the technology itself?
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4. How does previsualization play a role in what you do?
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5. What advice would you give to young technical directors or designers who hope to work in a theme park setting?
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