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kookamamie on June 12, 2025 | parent | context | favorite | on: Faster, easier 2D vector rendering [video]

Yes, they introduced the concept in their paper. See this article for an in-depth guide to the topic: https://ciechanow.ski/alpha-compositing/

bschwindHN on June 12, 2025 [–]

Great article! I'm going to have to take my time on that one.

But I guess I'm confused why @morio said "Just browsing the source I see Porter Duff blend modes. Really, in 2025?" because I'm not sure what they were expecting to be used in 2025.

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