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tifroz
Streaming Star
10 years ago

PNG with transparent gradient image with roImageCanvas

I want to use a png image with a transparency gradient as a background for text in the context of an roImageCanvas, but Roku is rendering pixels with partial transparency as 100% opaque instead of say...
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RokuJoel
Binge Watcher
10 years ago
roImageCanvas is really not the ideal way to do graphics or animations. It works best for static screens, and is OK for slideshows. It is possible to do a UI with it but performance will rarely be better than barely adequate except on the higher end roku devices. It is recommended to use roScreen or roSGScreen if you desire something that is more responsive and functional and which supports smooth animations.

- Joel