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The “Big Viz” was the perfect video to watch before starting the Digital Story HAT. It reminded me that illustrations help us/people create meaning of a topic. The human brain operates on a mental model which is how the brain determines what it sees. The various parts of the brain that allow this to happen must be engaged and they are the ventral stream, the dorsal stream, and the limbic system. To make something appealing for the viewer all three streams must be activated, a good graphic must touch on all streams. In order to make a high quality product it must be clear, it must be interactive, and it must be persistent. As I work on the Digital story, I will keep all of this information in mind. The proper images will need to be used in order to clarify my topic and address it appropriately; the Digital Story must be interactive providing action, music, lighting, color, ect. to maintain the viewer’s attention and to provide an opportunity for engagement.