RE: [APML] More basic processing ?'s

[Alan Voetsch <critter12952@yahoo.com>]

> 8 bits per channel is OK, with two exceptions, first
> If you scanning an
> image, try for the scanners max of 12 bits per
> channel, the more data you
> have to work with, the better the dynamic range of
> the image.  This is
> refered to as 36 bit color. 

Hey again Chris,

Meant to ask about this but forgot. Can you explain
how 36 bits comes from 8 bits and 12 bits?

Alan

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