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bit-mapMethod by which a display space (such as a graphics image file) is defined, including the colour of each of its pixels (or bits). In effect, a bit-map is an array of binary data representing the values of pixels in an image or display. A GIF is an example of a graphics image file that has a bit-map. When the GIF is displayed on a computer monitor, the computer reads the bit-map to determine which colours to use to “paint” the screen. In a bit-mapped font, each character is defined as a pattern of dots in a bit-map. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The main components of the new software, called `TicTacToon Sprite,' will encompass a bit-map editing capability which will allow the animation staff to easily move between bit-map technology and vector based animation. |
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