Op Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:38:20 +0200 schreef Anthony Farr  
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> Thinking along this line, and considering that music can be compressed  
> with
> variable bit rates so that the detail goes where it is needed and not  
> where
> it would be wasted, could image files be saved with variable bit depth?
>
> Inky shadows and blue skies could get high compression and low bit depth
> 'cause there's almost nothing there, while busy lowlit foliage and earthy
> textural expanses etc. could get boosted bit depth and low compression  
> to be
> full of detail and smooth gradation.
>
> If they can do it with music .....

As far as I know, that's exactly what jpeg does...

-- 
Regards, Lucas


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