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[Thorsten Wilms <t_w_@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 2010-01-31 at 10:30 -0800, Ilya Haykinson wrote:

> However, on the bit depth, I recommend that we not go with full color
> (24-bit or higher) images unless we absolutely need it: the additional
> file size is probably not worth the minor improvement in quality given
> the small size of the images. Exceptions would be when taking
> screenshots that contain full-color photos or video.

Less than 24 bit means strong color-banding on gradients. It will mess
up every single icon, except if you switch to high-contrast, but we want
to stay with defaults, right? ;)

The combination of JPG compression and reduced colors would make no
sense. JPG works well on smooth stuff and has problems with strong color
contrasts (= the thing you will have more of after color reduction).


The file size worry should not take priority over delivering a good
looking document with screenshots wherever they are helpful.


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