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| − | '''FaceSaver''' is a format for saving images in the form of an [[ASCII]] text file for distribution. Images are 8 bits per pixel, stored in hexified manner (which takes twice the bits). There are also some header lines. | + | '''FaceSaver''' is a format for saving images in the form of an [[ASCII]] text file for distribution. It is unrelated to the [http://www.target.com/p/remington-facesaver-pre-shave-powder/-/A-12768838 Remington FaceSaver pre-shave powder]. Images are 8 bits per pixel, stored in hexified manner (which takes twice the bits... or more if it's got extra delimiters like commas and 0x prefixes... which there aren't in this case, though there are some newlines, but finding some actual sample files to see the details of the format is surprisingly difficult these days as online face databases have generally been converted to more modern formats like [[JPEG]] or [[GIF]]). There are also some header lines. |
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| + | Pictures of attendees at USENIX conferences were taken in this format starting 1987 and stored in a public database. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | One of the header lines begins with "<code>PicData:</code>", and another with "<code>Image:</code>". | ||
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| + | == Software == | ||
| + | * [[Konvertor]] | ||
| + | * [[Netpbm]]: pgmtofs, fstopgm | ||
| + | * [https://git.sr.ht/~milobanks/face2ppm face2ppm] | ||
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| + | == Sample files == | ||
| + | * [http://annex.corestack.com/files/3b1/osu_archive/att7300/graphics/facedsp.cpio.Z facedsp.cpio.Z] → gil, lenny | ||
| + | * [https://github.com/OSPreservProject/sprite/tree/e96c03abb319964e69cd21577d724ee83a950a9c/docs/pictures Sprite developer pictures] | ||
| + | * http://web.mit.edu/Graphics/src/xloadimage/sample/jimf.face | ||
| + | * {{DexvertSamples|image/faceSaver}} | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
| + | * {{EGFF|face|FaceSaver File Format Summary}}, from the [[Encyclopedia of Graphics File Formats]] | ||
* [http://www.textfiles.com/programming/FORMATS/face.pro Some format description] | * [http://www.textfiles.com/programming/FORMATS/face.pro Some format description] | ||
| + | * [http://www.metron.com/FaceSaver/ Promotional info] | ||
| + | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20151028075124/http://www.graphicsgroups.com/1-graphics-misc/0ef8c095e2f6459a.htm 1992 discussion about converting this format] | ||
| + | * [http://plan9.bell-labs.com/wiki/plan9/adding_your_face/ Adding your face] | ||
| + | * [http://netpbm.sourceforge.net/doc/fstopgm.html fstopgm man page; Linux/Unix command to convert FaceSaver to PGM] | ||
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| + | == Editors' notes == | ||
| + | Many image format lists include something called "Usenix FaceS'''er'''ver" format. Is this another name for FaceSaver, or a transcription error, or a different format? Note that XnView claims to support FaceServer format, but is unable to open FaceSaver files. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:39, 12 July 2024
FaceSaver is a format for saving images in the form of an ASCII text file for distribution. It is unrelated to the Remington FaceSaver pre-shave powder. Images are 8 bits per pixel, stored in hexified manner (which takes twice the bits... or more if it's got extra delimiters like commas and 0x prefixes... which there aren't in this case, though there are some newlines, but finding some actual sample files to see the details of the format is surprisingly difficult these days as online face databases have generally been converted to more modern formats like JPEG or GIF). There are also some header lines.
Pictures of attendees at USENIX conferences were taken in this format starting 1987 and stored in a public database.
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[edit] Identification
One of the header lines begins with "PicData:", and another with "Image:".
[edit] Software
[edit] Sample files
- facedsp.cpio.Z → gil, lenny
- Sprite developer pictures
- http://web.mit.edu/Graphics/src/xloadimage/sample/jimf.face
- dexvert samples — image/faceSaver
[edit] Links
- FaceSaver File Format Summary, from the Encyclopedia of Graphics File Formats
- Some format description
- Promotional info
- 1992 discussion about converting this format
- Adding your face
- fstopgm man page; Linux/Unix command to convert FaceSaver to PGM
[edit] Editors' notes
Many image format lists include something called "Usenix FaceServer" format. Is this another name for FaceSaver, or a transcription error, or a different format? Note that XnView claims to support FaceServer format, but is unable to open FaceSaver files.
