TGAGenerationWithPhotoshop

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I decided to prepare this sample when i faced a question at oyungelistirici web site. In these question Astérix wants to develop Pacman Game but he can't clip pacman black color. Pacman image color overwrite background color.

Question: When should I use 32 bits targa ?
Answer:For this sample if you want to clip black color which wrap pacman, you must use alpha channel. And only 32 bit files holds alpha data.

Question: How can we prepare 32 bit TGA files ?
Answer:

• Open Photoshop.
• Create new work area. It's important to set working area transparent.

• Draw pacman in this area

• Save this picture 32 bit TGA without any compression