Which 32-bit floating point to use?

BittenByTheBug wrote on 1/8/2010, 2:28 PM

Under Pixel Format in project property, there are three options:
8-bit
32-bit floating point (video levels)
32-bit floating point (full range)

I understand that I should work in 8-bit for speed and then switch to 32-bit for more vivid colors. Can someone explain the difference between the two 32-bit choices above?

Thanks,
BBTB

Comments

rs170a wrote on 1/8/2010, 2:42 PM

Glenn Chan has some articles on his site which should help to de-mystify things for you.
Note that there are separate articles for Pro 8 and Pro 9.

Mike

BittenByTheBug wrote on 1/8/2010, 6:55 PM

Thanks Mike. I am glad I asked. There are more to it than guessing by the "levels" and "full range" descriptions. Good articles by Glenn Chan.

-BBTB

GlennChan wrote on 1/8/2010, 9:06 PM

Thanks :D