when multiple pixels are stored in a byte. for values > 8 multiple bytes should be read according to the endianness flag before applying the shift and mask.
VideoFormatInfo.bits
uint bits() @propertyGet bits field.
Returns
The number of bits used to pack data items. This can be less than 8
void bits(uint propval) @propertySet bits field.
Parameters
propval | The number of bits used to pack data items. This can be less than 8 when multiple pixels are stored in a byte. for values > 8 multiple bytes should be read according to the endianness flag before applying the shift and mask. |