Bittikuvataso

Bittikuvataso is a term often encountered in digital imaging and computer graphics, referring to the fundamental representation of an image as a grid of pixels, where each pixel's color or intensity is encoded numerically. This numerical encoding is typically done using binary digits, or bits, hence the name "bittikuvataso" which translates to "bit image level" or "bitmapped image level". The depth of this bit representation, often called color depth or bit depth, determines the number of colors or shades of gray that can be represented for each pixel. For instance, a 1-bit image can only represent two colors (black and white), while an 8-bit image can represent 256 shades of gray or colors, and a 24-bit image (often referred to as true color) can represent over 16 million colors. The arrangement of these individual pixel values in a two-dimensional array forms the complete image data. This bitmapped approach is contrasted with vector graphics, which represent images using mathematical equations that define lines, curves, and shapes, rather than a direct pixel-by-pixel encoding. Understanding the bittikuvataso is crucial for comprehending image file formats, image processing techniques, and the limitations and capabilities of digital image display.