Try these tutorials with After Effects
Create visual effects and motion graphics.
Choose the right color depth
Ensure optimal performance and color quality by selecting the best color depth for your project.
What you'll need
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What you’ll learn
Color depth
Color depth, also known as bit depth, refers to the amount of color information stored in each pixel. A higher color depth provides more available colors and a more accurate color representation in your videos but also increases file size.
8-bit color depth
8-bit is the standard color depth for most videos, such as flat motion graphics and web videos. However, when working with certain effects, like gradients, you may need a higher color depth to avoid banding and achieve smoother transitions.
16-bit color depth
16-bit color increases the color information in each pixel from millions to trillions, reducing visible imperfections like banding. However, it also significantly increases file size. This color depth is ideal when you need greater flexibility or higher color fidelity.
