Re: software question

[Al Geist <al -dot- geist -at- geistassociates -dot- com>]

While I firmly believe that understanding Photoshop is a BIG plus for 
any technical writer, and especially for a consultant, SnagIt is faster 
and produces just as effective screen shots for use in publications or 
online.  The beauty of SnatIT is the screen capture and manipulation can 
all be done in one program.

I worked as a contract writer in one global company where the graphics 
department was separate from the writing department. The writers all 
used Word and FrameMaker, and the graphic artists used CorelDraw.

So, while every writer doesn't need to be an expert with Photoshop, they 
should at least have a solid understanding of graphic illustration as it 
applies to both print and online products.   That way, if you happen to 
get a contract with the "world's largest computer company," you'll be 
able to adapt what you know about one graphics program to another.

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Al Geist, Geist Associates
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portfolio/resume)

See also:
URL: www.geistimages.com <http://www.geistimages.com> (fine art prints 
for home or office and note cards for all occasions)

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