bit-depth

Noun

Meaning

bit-depth (plural bit-depths)

Alternative spelling of bit depth

bit depth (plural bit depths)

(computer graphics) The number of bits (binary digits) used to represent the colour of a single pixel.
A bit depth of eight corresponds to a palette of 256 possible colours, because 2 = 256.

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Alternative names

bit depth

Examples

New high bit-depth samples, 128-voices, takes SRX expansion boards, and capable of loading sampler data. Source: Internet

Recently, with the development of digital intermediate (DI), it has become possible to completely edit, composite visual effects, and color grade the image digitally at full resolution and bit-depth. Source: Internet

The DCT temporarily increases the bit-depth of the data, since the DCT coefficients of an 8-bit/component image take up to 11 or more bits (depending on fidelity of the DCT calculation) to store. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

bit thick bit-compressed bit-count integrity bit-faker bit-for-bit bit-weight control