8*3=24, 8 bit per channel is a description they use in visual effects. Recently the rest of the computing industry started using it. Yes, confusing.
Ah, okay. I'm using old terminology I guess. Appreciate the gentle pointer.
I asked the same question on starting a vfx job many years back. 8-bit, 256 colors for a feature film? Impossible, that would make it look like .gif or Windows95, right?
you're correct. I assume they're referring to 8bit per colour (RGB) which is 24bit colour (True Colour) 16.7M