All three levels can be present in an animation, and have to be understood. In the scheme in figure 6 the cartographic animation categories are plotted against the dynamic variable duration and order. From it becomes clear that order is determined by the animation type. It somehow becomes a design metaphor for the aspect of the data to be visualized. Duration is used to put relative emphasis on specific parts of the animation, and can be seen as a clear design variable on the narrative level.
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To be able to suggest design rules the classification was linked to cartographic theory by mean of the dynamic variables duration and order. These research results will contribute to a interactive design tool for dynamic maps. Possibilities for computer animated films in cartography. Animated cartographic visualisation in earth system science. Proceedings 15th ICA Conference.