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#Vibrant Drivers

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#159375From: Mike KearneyMar 16, 1995 5:13 PM
I have recieved a card in the mail advertising high resolution vibrant drivers for animator pro. Do you know what these drivers can do? For example, can they result in greater than the 256 color limit? Or can they only increase screen resolution. Do they allow creation of large files of any resolution? Thanks, Mike
#159388From: Ralph F. FrantzMar 16, 1995 7:13 PM
>> can they result in greater than the 256 color limit? Or can they only >> increase screen resolution. Do they allow creation of large files of any >> resolution? Animator Pro can not save a an animation file with more than 256 colors. The fli and flc format are restricted to 8 bit only (256 colors). Also any VESA driver can allow your card to run AP in high res. Ralph
#159516From: Mike KearneyMar 17, 1995 12:25 PM
Ralph, Your reply is what I expected. -Thanks
#159943From: David G. McConnellMar 20, 1995 11:46 PM
Mike, Ralph was correct about the color palette limitations. ProRes for Animator is protected mode drivers to give you 'direct support' for your particular graphics adapter at the higher resolutions. VESA is not always available or well implemented on some cards. Dave [Vibrant]
#160297From: Mike KearneyMar 22, 1995 5:26 PM
Dave, Thanks. I understand. By the way, I have Liquid Speed and appreciate the speed a great deal. -Mike