Pre-Conference Workshops - AODC 2008

Introduction to DITA

Tony Self, HyperWrite

DITA is an open source, XML-based architecture, standard and methodology for creating, defining, authoring and storing technical information, including user manuals, Help systems, support information and other forms of documentation and training materials. Larger organisations are increasingly preferring DITA to proprietary document storage formats, as DITA offers significant efficiency and usability advantages. But DITA is not limited to large organisations; it makes good sense for projects of any size to be moved to the DITA architecture.

In this workshop, the concepts of DITA will be explained through practical examples, demonstrations, and interactive discussions. Tony Self is a member of the OASIS DITA Technical Committee.

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Adobe Captivate

Matthew Ellison, Ellison Consulting

Adobe Captivate is recognized as a powerful tool for creating Flash-based software demonstrations and interactive tutorials. Although relatively easy to learn the basics, there is a large range of more sophisticated and advanced techniques that are more challenging to master. This workshop reveals some of the hidden depths of Captivate and demonstrates a range of creative techniques for exploiting its features and capabilities to the full. It also demystifies the product by clarifying its principles of operation, enabling you to take more control of the recording and development process. You will take away numerous practical tips, tricks and tactics that you can use right away to improve the effectiveness of your Captivate movies.

If you are a Captivate user who has never been formally trained in the tool, or are thinking of using Captivate or similar tools for future projects, this workshop will be invaluable. Matthew Ellison is an Adobe Certified Instructor for Captivate.