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Re: [OM] "Beating" on the ADITL2 shots...

Subject: Re: [OM] "Beating" on the ADITL2 shots...
From: "Chris Barker" <christopher.barker@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 06 Nov 1999 09:53:56 +0100
> At 18:18 11/5/99 , Chris Barker wrote:
>>Does the "beating" effect on many of the ADITL2 shots come from the fact
> that I
>>am using only thousands of colours on my monitor?
>
> Chris,
> If what you are referring to by "beating" is noticeable color transitions,
> example would be distinct bands of different shades of blue in a sky, then
> it is likely true.  Just for curiosity sake I switched my desktop from
> 32-bit (millions) to 16-bit (thousands) to 8-bit (256) color depth which I
> can do "on the fly."  Had to reload the page(s) going back up to 32-bit
> afterwards
>
> 32-bit provides smooth, impreceptible color transition.  16-bit created
> noticeable, distinct hue and shade transitions, particularly with sky where
> the shades and hues change very gradually.  The 8-bit was quite surreal and
> reminded me of the psychedelic light shows at the dances during the late
> '60's and early '70's.  Timothy Leary would undoubtedly use 8-bit to view
> the gallery (try it; it will either appear very ugly or maybe a little
> entertaining).  Hope that helps.
>
> -- John
>

It looks as if I shall have to upgrade my VRAM... Oh dear ;-)

Chris


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