Changing a Bitmap Palette to Prevent Distortion & Screen Flash (120495)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Video for Windows 1.0
  • Microsoft Video for Windows 1.1
This article was previously published under Q120495

SUMMARY

To prevent a bitmap image from flashing or becoming distorted when a video clip is played or another bitmap is displayed at the same time, you can change the palette of the bitmap image.

MORE INFORMATION

Graphic images that use different palettes can be modified to use a common one. This prevents screen flashing and/or distortion from occurring when you view multiple files. To do this:

  1. Copy the palette (or the image that contains the palette) you want to use to the Clipboard. For example, in Media Player, open the desired file, and then choose Copy from the Edit menu.
  2. Open the bitmap file in BitEdit. From the Edit menu, choose Paste Palette to paste the new palette into the bitmap image.
You can now save the change to the existing file or to a new filename. Use this procedure to copy the desired palette to all images that are displayed simultaneously.

NOTE: The new palette permanently changes the appearance of the bitmap image.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/7/2003
Keywords:KB120495
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