Re: Web Producer Vs. Web Designer

From: DNYCE15(at)aol.com <DNYCE15(at)aol.com>
>What is the difference between a web producer and a web designer?

Well, I could touch base on the difference between *web developer* (most
likely similar to "web producer") and a "web designer".

Web Developer:
Familiarity with a variety of business applications, to include database
administration. Also, the developer should be familiar with a Unix
system, Windows NT, scripting languages (ie: Perl), Web server software
(ie: IIS, NES, Apache), SSI (server side includes), standard programming
languages (ie: Java and C++), and DHTML (dynamic html). XML is also
becoming an important factor. Most companies looking for a "Web
Developer" also desire someone that has experience in the *back-end
development* of the Web. There are many other factors that would signify
someone as a Web Developer, but the above is just the beginning of it.

Web Designer:
This term seems to fluctuate greatly throughout the Internet terms. In
one hand, we're talking about graphic designers that lay out  Web pages.
In the other hand, Web designers incorporate many of the
software-developer roles, including user interfaces and much more.
You'll most likely need a firm grasp of the design principles involved
in creating attractive pages and functioning interfaces. Also, it is
handy to be familiar with standard computer-based design tools such as
Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, or Corel Draw. Knowing the latest Web
design programs, such as NetObjects Fusion and Macromedia Dreamweaver,
are also a plus. Some companies are seeking designers who are able to
work with advanced programming and scripting languages, such as Perl,
Java, and JavaScript, in order to help make their designs functional.
Being familiar with multimedia capabilities, such as Apple's QuickTime
(video editing), Macromedia Shockwave (animated graphics), and RealAudio
(streaming sound) can also be a requirement of a Web Designer.

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Cindy K. Stanley

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