Visual Explanations: Images and Quantities, Evidence and NarrativeVisual Explanations: Images and Quantities, Evidence and Narrative is about pictures of verbs, the representation of mechanism and motion, process and dynamics, causes and effects, explanation and narrative. Practical applications and examples include statistical graphics, charts for making important decisions in engineering and medicine, technical manuals, diagrams, design of computer interfaces and websites and on-line manuals, animations and scientific visualizations, techniques for talks, and design strategies for enhancing the rate of information transfer in print, presentations, and computer screens. The use of visual evidence in deciding to launch the space shuttle Challenger is discussed in careful detail. Video snapshots show redesigns of a supercomputer animation of a thunderstorm. The book is designed and printed to the highest standards, with luscious color throughout and four built-in flaps for showing motion and before/after effects. |
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... example , is Professor Hoffmann in 1876 : The first rule to be borne in mind by the aspirant [ magician ] is this : " Never tell your audience beforehand what you are going to do . " If you do so , you at once give their vigilance the ...
... example , is Professor Hoffmann in 1876 : The first rule to be borne in mind by the aspirant [ magician ] is this : " Never tell your audience beforehand what you are going to do . " If you do so , you at once give their vigilance the ...
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... example , the room is already occupied ; or the projector is missing ) , check the lights , and greet people as they gradually arrive to await your performance . 32 Give the talk and finish early : " People will be pleased with a nice ...
... example , the room is already occupied ; or the projector is missing ) , check the lights , and greet people as they gradually arrive to await your performance . 32 Give the talk and finish early : " People will be pleased with a nice ...
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... example , a news - broadcast method : as users approach the kiosk , the computer plays a 30 - second video of the Director of the Museum welcoming the visitor , then a series of 20 - second videos of curators of various galleries ...
... example , a news - broadcast method : as users approach the kiosk , the computer plays a 30 - second video of the Director of the Museum welcoming the visitor , then a series of 20 - second videos of curators of various galleries ...
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