Q131594: MAC ANCIENT LANDS: Movies Look Hazy and Washed Out

Article: Q131594
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): MACINTOSH:1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-NOV-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Ancient Lands for the Macintosh, version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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While watching a movie, some of the colors may appear to fade out and then the
movie will begin to look hazy.

CAUSE
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The computer monitor is probably set for 256 colors. The movies will appear
clearer after choosing a color setting greater than 256 colors.

RESOLUTION
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To change you monitor's color settings:

1. From the Apple menu choose Control Panels.

2. Select Monitors.

3. Choose a setting greater than 256 colors.

4. Close the Monitors control panel.

MORE INFORMATION
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Section 4 of the Ancient Lands Read Me file states:

Ancient Lands will run on any 256-color, 640x480 (13-inch) or higher resolution
Macintosh compatible monitor, although the movies look and perform best in
"Thousands of colors."

Additional query words: mac 1995multi media multimedia multi-media mmtitles kbmm funny color video clip movie blurred blurry faded fading washed washed-out

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbHWMAC kbOSMAC kbHomeProdSearch kbZNotKeyword kbAncientLandsMac
Version           : MACINTOSH:1.0

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