miz editor
01-28-2009, 07:01 PM
Does anyone know if it's possible -- and if so, how -- to pull out a still shot from a DVD movie? Seems impossible, but I'm always hearing about tech stuff that seems like magic.
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theindependenteye
01-28-2009, 08:53 PM
>>Does anyone know if it's possible -- and if so, how -- to pull out a still shot from a DVD movie? Seems impossible, but I'm always hearing about tech stuff that seems like magic.
The software I use is SnapZ Pro. It's $69. Basically it takes a screen snapshot of the portion of the screen you define, and you can then open that in Photoshop or anything else. It also will do the same for video capture. Mfgr is Ambrosia Software, and they'll send a short-term demo version for you to try out.
Cheers—
Conrad
The software I use is SnapZ Pro. It's $69. Basically it takes a screen snapshot of the portion of the screen you define, and you can then open that in Photoshop or anything else. It also will do the same for video capture. Mfgr is Ambrosia Software, and they'll send a short-term demo version for you to try out.
Cheers—
Conrad
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01-29-2009, 06:38 AM
Does anyone know if it's possible -- and if so, how -- to pull out a still shot from a DVD movie? Seems impossible, but I'm always hearing about tech stuff that seems like magic.
if you're playing it on a computer, you can use Camtasia
Download Free Trials (https://www.techsmith.com/download/trials.asp)
first 30 days free. it uses a fair amount of system resources (i.e., it can slow the computer down a lot). i've used it on a dual core computer but not a single core computer.
if you're playing it on a computer, you can use Camtasia
Download Free Trials (https://www.techsmith.com/download/trials.asp)
first 30 days free. it uses a fair amount of system resources (i.e., it can slow the computer down a lot). i've used it on a dual core computer but not a single core computer.
Photoguy
01-29-2009, 09:24 AM
The really easy way is to take a picture of your screen with a digital camera. Stand about 4 or 5 feet away. If done properly it can result in a very good screen shot.
Braggi
01-29-2009, 10:29 AM
The really easy way is to take a picture of your screen with a digital camera. Stand about 4 or 5 feet away. If done properly it can result in a very good screen shot.
OH no!
All you people must use those "other" computers. Macs have always had screen shot software built into the system.
Just put in the DVD. The DVD Player starts automatically. When you reach the scene you want, hit pause. Then do Shift-Command-3 to snap the whole screen or Shift-Command-4 and select the portion you wish to snap.
Forget all that stuff you have to pay for or using a camera which would degrade image quality. That's why a Macintosh, which is a little more expensive up front is always cheaper in the long run. You get just about everything you need right out of the box.
Buy the best and cry only once.
-Jeff
OH no!
All you people must use those "other" computers. Macs have always had screen shot software built into the system.
Just put in the DVD. The DVD Player starts automatically. When you reach the scene you want, hit pause. Then do Shift-Command-3 to snap the whole screen or Shift-Command-4 and select the portion you wish to snap.
Forget all that stuff you have to pay for or using a camera which would degrade image quality. That's why a Macintosh, which is a little more expensive up front is always cheaper in the long run. You get just about everything you need right out of the box.
Buy the best and cry only once.
-Jeff
smithers
01-29-2009, 10:56 AM
I've had Macs and PCs. I like them both for different reasons. I loathe when, rather than a helpful reply, you get smugness and the implication that you're dumb and should promptly go out and buy a PC if you have a Mac or vice-versa.
PCs have screen capture as well, with the following keyboard combos:
Fullscreen: ctrl-PrtSc
Active Window: Alt-PrtSc
Once you done the above, the image is in your clipboard. You just paste (ctrl-v) it into Paint, Word, Wordpad, or your favorite graphics program. Then, you crop off the windows elements.
John S
OH no!
All you people must use those "other" computers. Macs have always had screen shot software built into the system.
Just put in the DVD. The DVD Player starts automatically. When you reach the scene you want, hit pause. Then do Shift-Command-3 to snap the whole screen or Shift-Command-4 and select the portion you wish to snap.
Forget all that stuff you have to pay for or using a camera which would degrade image quality. That's why a Macintosh, which is a little more expensive up front is always cheaper in the long run. You get just about everything you need right out of the box.
Buy the best and cry only once.
-Jeff
PCs have screen capture as well, with the following keyboard combos:
Fullscreen: ctrl-PrtSc
Active Window: Alt-PrtSc
Once you done the above, the image is in your clipboard. You just paste (ctrl-v) it into Paint, Word, Wordpad, or your favorite graphics program. Then, you crop off the windows elements.
John S
OH no!
All you people must use those "other" computers. Macs have always had screen shot software built into the system.
Just put in the DVD. The DVD Player starts automatically. When you reach the scene you want, hit pause. Then do Shift-Command-3 to snap the whole screen or Shift-Command-4 and select the portion you wish to snap.
Forget all that stuff you have to pay for or using a camera which would degrade image quality. That's why a Macintosh, which is a little more expensive up front is always cheaper in the long run. You get just about everything you need right out of the box.
Buy the best and cry only once.
-Jeff
Braggi
01-29-2009, 11:05 AM
... I loathe when, rather than a helpful reply, you get smugness and the implication that you're dumb and should promptly go out and buy a PC if you have a Mac or vice-versa. ...
Eh, don't be so full of loathing, John. Just dismiss it for what it's worth which is just about what you paid for it.
I fully confess to being unbalanced on this issue.
-Jeff
MacBigot since April 1984
Eh, don't be so full of loathing, John. Just dismiss it for what it's worth which is just about what you paid for it.
I fully confess to being unbalanced on this issue.
-Jeff
MacBigot since April 1984
miz editor
01-29-2009, 11:17 AM
Hey Smithers - Thanks a lot for your most useful reply and directions; I'll give it a try. And yeah, I agree: I don't acknowledge those "unuseful" posts; waste of time!
I've had Macs and PCs. I like them both for different reasons. I loathe when, rather than a helpful reply, you get smugness and the implication that you're dumb and should promptly go out and buy a PC if you have a Mac or vice-versa.
PCs have screen capture as well, with the following keyboard combos:
Fullscreen: ctrl-PrtSc
Active Window: Alt-PrtSc
Once you done the above, the image is in your clipboard. You just paste (ctrl-v) it into Paint, Word, Wordpad, or your favorite graphics program. Then, you crop off the windows elements.
John S
I've had Macs and PCs. I like them both for different reasons. I loathe when, rather than a helpful reply, you get smugness and the implication that you're dumb and should promptly go out and buy a PC if you have a Mac or vice-versa.
PCs have screen capture as well, with the following keyboard combos:
Fullscreen: ctrl-PrtSc
Active Window: Alt-PrtSc
Once you done the above, the image is in your clipboard. You just paste (ctrl-v) it into Paint, Word, Wordpad, or your favorite graphics program. Then, you crop off the windows elements.
John S
smithers
01-29-2009, 11:20 AM
Here are some examples I just created:
ftp://ftp.sonic.net/pub/users/smithers/screencapture/
John S
I've had Macs and PCs. I like them both for different reasons. I loathe when, rather than a helpful reply, you get smugness and the implication that you're dumb and should promptly go out and buy a PC if you have a Mac or vice-versa.
PCs have screen capture as well, with the following keyboard combos:
Fullscreen: ctrl-PrtSc
Active Window: Alt-PrtSc
Once you done the above, the image is in your clipboard. You just paste (ctrl-v) it into Paint, Word, Wordpad, or your favorite graphics program. Then, you crop off the windows elements.
John S
ftp://ftp.sonic.net/pub/users/smithers/screencapture/
John S
I've had Macs and PCs. I like them both for different reasons. I loathe when, rather than a helpful reply, you get smugness and the implication that you're dumb and should promptly go out and buy a PC if you have a Mac or vice-versa.
PCs have screen capture as well, with the following keyboard combos:
Fullscreen: ctrl-PrtSc
Active Window: Alt-PrtSc
Once you done the above, the image is in your clipboard. You just paste (ctrl-v) it into Paint, Word, Wordpad, or your favorite graphics program. Then, you crop off the windows elements.
John S
Photoguy
01-29-2009, 12:51 PM
Glad it all worked out. I just want to mention that what I was thinking was to play the DVD on a tv, In my case my TV screen is about 2x the size of my computer screen. Since the resolution on both is about 72dpi (except you godlike Mac users with 92dpi) you will actually get a better result from the picture taking than an actual screen save.
Ubuntu Rules!!:wink:
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Ubuntu Rules!!:wink:
Ubuntu Home Page | Ubuntu (https://www.ubuntu.com/)
smithers
01-29-2009, 01:15 PM
The default resolution on my PC is also 92dpi. I can currently go up to 120 dpi. Macs are definitely great machines. Since Apple controls the hardware and OS, the integration is much tighter and more stable. The only reason I went PC was I wanted more options, including programs that only run natively on PCs. I make no judgments as to which is the superior platform. Frankly, it's like the question of when's the best time to exercize. The best answer I've ever heard is, "When you'll do it". There may be optimal times, etc, but if you won't exercize at that time, it simply doesn't matter. Similarly, which is the best platform? To me, it's the one you'll be able to use. If you're uncomfortable with PCs, Macs might be better, and vice-versa. If you're too nervous with a particular platform, you may not do the practice, research, and playing around that will make you proficient or at least comfortable.
John
Glad it all worked out. I just want to mention that what I was thinking was to play the DVD on a tv, In my case my TV screen is about 2x the size of my computer screen. Since the resolution on both is about 72dpi (except you godlike Mac users with 92dpi) you will actually get a better result from the picture taking than an actual screen save.
Ubuntu Rules!!:wink:
Ubuntu Home Page | Ubuntu (https://www.ubuntu.com/)
John
Glad it all worked out. I just want to mention that what I was thinking was to play the DVD on a tv, In my case my TV screen is about 2x the size of my computer screen. Since the resolution on both is about 72dpi (except you godlike Mac users with 92dpi) you will actually get a better result from the picture taking than an actual screen save.
Ubuntu Rules!!:wink:
Ubuntu Home Page | Ubuntu (https://www.ubuntu.com/)
Shandi
01-30-2009, 05:45 AM
I've taken pictures of various things on DVDs and TV, and they come out pretty good. But there must be some tech way to do it. You might check with www.EHow.com (https://www.EHow.com)
Sandy
Does anyone know if it's possible -- and if so, how -- to pull out a still shot from a DVD movie? Seems impossible, but I'm always hearing about tech stuff that seems like magic.
Sandy
Does anyone know if it's possible -- and if so, how -- to pull out a still shot from a DVD movie? Seems impossible, but I'm always hearing about tech stuff that seems like magic.