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RE: [APML] Picture Window Pro vs. PhotoShop

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Subject: RE: [APML] Picture Window Pro vs. PhotoShop
From: "Gene Horr" <genehorr@houston.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 12:58:54 -0500
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-----Original Message-----
Behalf Of Larry McManus

> Why are you working in 16 bit?

The eye can detect around 8 bits of information/color channel.  Film (and
especially CCDs) can capture a far greater depth and range of contrast.
Working at 16 bits in essence allows you to pick and choose which levels
of contrast to display.

Gene Horr
genehorr@texas.net


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- Re: [APML] Picture Window Pro vs. PhotoShop
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