Foreword
I was pleasantly surprised when I was approached by Zachary Stribling and Richard Girtain to contribute to The Technical Director’s Toolkit. I was not aware that they had taken on the task of creating a new book for Focal Press. I thought, “What a wonderful idea. Finally, a resource for TDs and aspiring TDs.” Writing the foreword led me to reflect on my early days fresh out of graduate school and hard at work in my first job as a TD and lighting designer. I sure wish I had a book like this to consult and guide me as I made my way through the rigors of working with people and projects that tested me well beyond my capabilities.
Looking back, I believe I made just about every mistake you could make as a fledgling TD, and in some cases, ...
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