TIFF does not support named channels. When OIIO saves a TIFF file, that 
information is lost.  When it reads a TIFF file, it automatically names them R, 
G, B, A, channelX...


On Jul 18, 2013, at 1:16 AM, Michel Lerenard wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> once again I have an issue and a question ! Working on custom channels, I 
> have not been able yet to write custom channel names to a TIFF file.
> If I write, using ImageSpec, four channels named: r, g, b, a, depth.z, at 
> reload I get r, g, b, a, channel4.
> 
> I've tried using a single letter, not using dots in the name, i always get 
> the same result: r, g, b, a, channel4.
> 
> Is it a limitation of the TIFF format ? Should I use another method to name 
> the channels ?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Michel.

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Larry Gritz
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