RE: [GD-Windows] Image formats (was [Algorithms] Scrolling starfi eld)

[Brian H. <bri...@py...>]

The problem with TIFF is that it's an extremely cumbersome and
convoluted file format.  TGA is one of the simplest, yet handling it
robustly is still a pain in the ass because of the different origins,
flips, etc. that are possible, in theory, but rarely encountered in
practice. 

TIFF is about a zillion times worse.

The problem with cooking PSDs directly is that most artists make very
heavily layered PSD files, and from a single PSD may often generate
multiple files.  For example, they may make a GUI mockup consisting of
30-40 layers, and when you ask for a dialog, they just export that
layer.

Getting this to work automagically is trying, to say the least.  The PS7
scripting _might_ be an answer to this.

-Hook