Re: [Gimp-user] Once opened in Gimp_Ubuntu never to open again

[scl <scl gplus gmail com>]

Hi,

On  20.4.2014 at 9:15 PM Carusoswi wrote:
> One issue that stumps me:  re precision, should I use linear or gammp, 15, 32,
> or 64 bits?  Curious as to what you recommend.

the DNG file format specification version 1.4 allows a precision of
up to 32 bit floating point values. Current RAW images from Canon,
Nikon and Sony high-end cameras have a bit depth of 14 bits, so
16 bit should be a sufficient compromise between precision and
computing speed for now.
Floating point calculations are more precise than integer calculations.
The physical light is what we call 'linear' and therefore I would say,
that editing in linear light gives more realistic results.

So my recommendation for now would be 16 bit floating point (linear).


> Otherwise, enjoying my 2.9 experience.

It's nice to hear that ;-)

Kind regards,

Sven