Authoring Graphic Scripts - Experiences and Principles Export

@article{Monmonier1992, abstract = {Two prototype graphic scripts illustrate a variety of design principles useful in composing narrative sequences of dynamic maps, statistical graphics, and text blocks. The correlation script examines the variation and covariation of two variables in both geographic and bivariate attribute space, and the historical script uses complementary measurements to explore spatial-temporal change in a single variable. Both scripts are organized into acts and scenes, like a stage play, and progress from simple to more complex representations. A unique signature hue identifies each variable. Motion and juxtaposition link maps with scatterplots, bar graphs, and other noncartographic displays, and blinking symbols emphasize important features and support the sequential joint examination of maps and graphs by category or region. Text is a key element for describing the purpose or strategy of short graphic sequences, called graphic phrases, as well as for identifying variables, categories, or regions. Coherence requires a consistent and meaningful layout of graphic elements, the gradual introduction of new information in the context of more familiar material, and a concise statement of purpose for each section of the narrative. Promising future extensions and enhancements include adding an automatic voice-over composed of digitized or synthesized speech, which will allow the viewer to control the pace and direction of the presentation and to use various graphic phrases interactively, and tailoring the presentation to the viewer's experience and interests.}, author = {Monmonier, M.}, citeulike-article-id = {609140}, journal = {Cartography and Geographic Information Systems}, keywords = {597b, animation, atlas, cartography, design, dynamic, eda, geovisualization, graphic, information-systems, map, metaphor, multimedia, narration, perception, phrase, profile, script, scripts, support, system, time, touring, use, user, visualization}, number = {4}, posted-at = {2006-05-01 16:33:56}, priority = {0}, title = {{A}uthoring {G}raphic {S}cripts - {E}xperiences and {P}rinciples}, volume = {19}, year = {1992} }

TY - JOUR ID - Monmonier1992 L3 - citeulike-article-id:609140 N2 - Two prototype graphic scripts illustrate a variety of design principles useful in composing narrative sequences of dynamic maps, statistical graphics, and text blocks. The correlation script examines the variation and covariation of two variables in both geographic and bivariate attribute space, and the historical script uses complementary measurements to explore spatial-temporal change in a single variable. Both scripts are organized into acts and scenes, like a stage play, and progress from simple to more complex representations. A unique signature hue identifies each variable. Motion and juxtaposition link maps with scatterplots, bar graphs, and other noncartographic displays, and blinking symbols emphasize important features and support the sequential joint examination of maps and graphs by category or region. Text is a key element for describing the purpose or strategy of short graphic sequences, called graphic phrases, as well as for identifying variables, categories, or regions. Coherence requires a consistent and meaningful layout of graphic elements, the gradual introduction of new information in the context of more familiar material, and a concise statement of purpose for each section of the narrative. Promising future extensions and enhancements include adding an automatic voice-over composed of digitized or synthesized speech, which will allow the viewer to control the pace and direction of the presentation and to use various graphic phrases interactively, and tailoring the presentation to the viewer's experience and interests. IS - 4 JF - Cartography and Geographic Information Systems TI - {A}uthoring {G}raphic {S}cripts - {E}xperiences and {P}rinciples VL - 19 KW - 597b KW - animation KW - atlas KW - cartography KW - design KW - dynamic KW - eda KW - geovisualization KW - graphic KW - information-systems KW - map KW - metaphor KW - multimedia KW - narration KW - perception KW - phrase KW - profile KW - script KW - scripts KW - support KW - system KW - time KW - touring KW - use KW - user KW - visualization AU - Monmonier, M PY - 1992/// ER -