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yes. common bit depths to represent pixels range up to 64-bits.



But the physical space?


3840 × 2160 Total number of pixels = 8,294,400

log2(8,294,400) ≈ 23 (each additional bit doubles the number of unique addresses that can be represented)

so 24 bits are the minimum required to locate a point in 2-d space at the resolution of "4k". when you add in color, 60 bits per pixel.

19 bits for 640x480.


Is it possible to think of something as a quarter bit with rgba


Can you explain what you mean?




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