Bit Depth

Bit depth, also known as color depth, refers to the number of bits used to represent the color of a single pixel in a digital video. Higher bit depth allows for more colors to be displayed, resulting in more detailed and nuanced images. Common bit depths include:

8-bit: Capable of displaying 256 shades per channel (YUV), resulting in 16.7 million colors in total.

10-bit: Can display 1,024 shades per channel, offering over a billion colors. This greater range allows for finer gradients and more detailed color representation, reducing banding in video images.