Re: Animation on a website
by Chris Messina <cmessina(at)sandstormpublishing.com>
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I followed this thread and have a few comments:
* blinking and flashing graphics can be annoying as hell,
especially if they use awful color patterns or are designed
poorly
* some of the best sites use animation wisely and judiciously; i am
referreing to cnet.com, download.com and that whole crew. their adds are
generally animated, and that grabs attention. it's all part of the
commercial field.
* ever notice how commercials are always louder than the shows they
interupt? ever wonder why? consider animated graphics vs. static graphics.
* if LasVegas uses this technique, does that mean websites should also?
To conclude: website animations, when added judiciously, may keep visitors
around by mezmerizing them or impressing them. A website with /some/ bells
and whistles will give them impression (I believe) of a active company that
isn't too dull but yet not overzealous.
As usual, moderation and judiciousness is the key!
Chris Messina
Webmaster -|- Sandstorm Publishing
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