Transitions and motion create visual interest in a piece. Transitions are special effects that occur when Macromedia Authorware displays or erases objects on the screen. Television and movies often use transitions between scenes--scenes softly fade away or dramatically spiral from one to the next.
Objects that move can draw attention to content; they can be part of an interaction, or they can simulate the behavior of real-world objects. Keep in mind that transitions and moving objects alone won't make a piece interesting. Interactions and high-quality content should take priority over motion and special effects.
Positioning has to do with changing an object's position in response to conditions that you set. Positioning is a helpful way to give visual feedback to users. For example, as a student finishes certain sections of an educational piece, a marker might move along a progress bar or a map of the course.
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