Re: Video vs The Written Word

[ct <straylightsghost -at- gmail -dot- com>]

Hmmm....interesting topic.

I think I have a unique take on this.  Prepare yourselves...hehehe.

I used to work in the Newspaper Industry.  I was responsible for
setting up a "major" newspaper's Internet program.  We had a great
plan, but alas...there was not enough buy-in from the Uppers.  Well,
my experience was not unique and now it is a clear and present fact
that Newspapers are going to evolve or die whether we like it or not.

How does this apply to this topic?  Easy.

Evolution.

I have been incorporating Multimedia into my documentation for years.
The company I am going to work for will require me to use Flash and
Breeze as part of my job.  This is something I relish!  I used
Captivate and *loved it* at my past job.

Does this make our jobs as Tech Writers less valuable or valid?  No.
It just means that we must evolve or die folks.  Keep with the
changes.

Sure.  There will *ALWAYS* be a need for the written document.  But
people are asking for interactive content more and more.  So, learn to
use it.  Learn to write for it.  Use storyboards.  Apply your talent
to this incredible new venue.

You will be able to expand your skillset AND be worth more to your
employers (present and future).

My thoughts...thanks!

-Collin

On 2/20/07, Sarah Bouchier <Sarah -dot- Bouchier -at- exony -dot- com> wrote: