PowerPoint Presentation

03/18/2003

15-462 Graphics I

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More Bits: Graphics Hardware

•24 bits: RGB

•+ 8 bits: A (a-channel for opacity)

•+ 16 bits: Z (for hidden-surface removal)

•* 2: double buffering for smooth animation

•= 96 bits

•For 1024 * 768 screen: 9 MB