Bits and Bitmaps

We learn about specifying and measuring resolution and bit depth.

• Lectures

  • What is a bitmap?
  • Spatial frequency response in digital imaging standards and best practices

  • Specifying resolution and bit depth for photographic prints and archival special collections

    Specifying resolution and bit depth for photographic prints and archival special collections
  • Measuring resolution capabilities of scanners – using OpenDICE.

• References

  • ISO 19264-1: 2017. Image quality analysis. Excerpts: Sec. 3, Sec. 6, Annexes A-C. PDF
  • Federal Agencies Digitization Guidelines Initiative (FADGI). Technical Guidelines for Digitizing Cultural Heritage Materials. September 2016. Excerpts: 11, 98, 23-25, 33-35. PDF
  • Howard Besser. Introduction to Imaging, Revised Edition. Getty Research Institute. 2003. Excerpts: The Image: Bit Depth/Dynamic Range & The Image: Resolution.
  • Don Williams. “What is an MTF … and Why Should You Care?” RLG DigiNews, vol 2, No. 1, Feb 15, 1998.
  • Appendix: Wikipedia resources

• Assignments

  • Assignment Test
• Tools:
  • Peer-graded Assignment (Login Required)