This document discusses manipulating graphics through interactive information visualization. It defines interaction as an exchange of information between a user and a system to achieve a goal. It describes manipulating as a special kind of instruction where users modify settings like position and color of objects in a virtual space. It also describes exploring as a special kind of manipulation where users can freely move in a virtual environment.

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MANIPULATING GRAPHICS
interactive information visualization
www.albertocairo.com•albertocairo@yahoo.esUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Austin, 2008

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exploring interaction
“interaction” means that an exchange of information exists
between a user and a system to achieve a goal

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Instructing
Manipulating
Exploring
Manipulating
Exploring

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Instructing
Manipulating
Instructing
Manipulating
Exploring
The users issue instructions to a system

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www.elmundo.es

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Instructing
Manipulating
Instructing
Manipulating
Exploring
Manipulating
Exploring
A special kind of instruction where users actually modify the settings
(position, color, physical characteristics in general) of objects in the
virtual space

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www.nytimes.com

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Instructing
Manipulating
Instructing
Manipulating
Exploring
Manipulating
Exploring
A special kind of manipulation where users are more or less free to move
in a virtual environment

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www.secondstory.com

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sharing graphics

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Widget from www.soitu.es

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but linear narratives still play a role

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www.elmundo.es

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albertocairo@yahoo.es
www.albertocairo.com
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