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Bit-depth

The number of binary digits used to store a value, such as a pixel’s color. Higher bit-depths offer greater accuracy. An 8-bit image can display 256 color values for red, green, and blue, equaling ~16.7 million colors. A 16-bit image raises that number to ~4.3 trillion colors. Some common bit depths in cinematography include 10 and 12-bit.

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