Introducing motion

- [Narrator] So, this video…we're going to talk about movement.…This isn't necessarily better…than this, but sometimes movement is a good thing.…So let's say you're taking this guy…for a walk in the woods,…and along comes this guy.…Then, in this case, of course,…movement might be a very good idea.…But we're talking about data visualization.…Static infographics can be really compelling and interesting…and informative, there's no doubt about it,…but sometimes animation can really bring data to life.…

So whether you're talking about video,…or an interactive experience,…motion can add a lot of visual interest…of course, at a minimum,…and it can also add real understanding.…It can really help you see the data better…and understand more.…Motion should always be part of your thinking…in doing data and visualization,…unless you're working in print.…I would say there are four key arguments…for using motion in data-vis.…The first one may seem less important quote unquote,…but it's definitely not unimportant.…

So, the first argument is really not all about eye candy,…