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  • Visual Perception
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Comprehending visual narratives relies on attending to and integrating information across image sequences.
  • Previous research has not fully explored how visual attention within a sequence influences narrative understanding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how visual fixations guide attention to informative elements in visual narratives.
  • To examine the impact of highlighting fixated regions on narrative comprehension and viewing patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a novel method to modify comic strip panels based on observer eye-tracking data (fixations).
  • Conducted three experiments presenting modified (zoomed-in or inset) and original comic sequences.
  • Compared comprehension ratings and viewing times between modified and original panels.

Main Results:

  • Panels modified to highlight fixated regions were rated as easier to understand.
  • Modified panels resulted in viewing times closer to original sequences, even with reduced information.
  • Highlighting fixated areas in one panel affected viewing times in subsequent panels.

Conclusions:

  • Visual attention in narratives is directed towards informative elements.
  • Highlighting these elements enhances narrative comprehension and processing efficiency.
  • Fixations play a crucial role in guiding attention and influencing the perception of visual sequences.