Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
1
The Bit Depth that is used
for outputting processed
images can be selected
from the Depth menu at
the bottom of the work
screen.
16-bit files are changed to
8-bit images by selecting
the 8 bits/channel option
in the Image > Mode menu.
2
The title bar shows the bit
depth of the open file.
Notice the grayed out fea-
tures in the Enhance menu
that can't be used with a
16-bit file.
16-bit Wor
The aim is t
many of you
iting tasks o
16-bit file as
willgive you
16-bit Workflow:
The aim is to perform as
many of your standard ed-
iting tasks on the Raw and
16-bit file as possible as this
will give you the best over-
all editing results. Once
these changes have been
made it is then time to con-
vert the file to 8 bits per
channel to finish your en-
hancement techniques.
(1) Create 16-bit files from
raw format pictures.
(2) Perform all possible en-
hancement steps whilst
the image is in 16-bit
mode.
(3) Convert to 8-bit mode
and complete editing and
enhancing the photo with
tools and techniques that
are only possible with 8-bit
files.
3
3
The title bar shows the bit
depth of the open file.
p
p
8-bits per channel files can
8-bits per channel files can
be enhanced with the full
set of features in Elements.
 
 
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