DSTM Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Hi Guys.Wondering if there is a software program,preferably free,that will capture a screen shot from a Movie,that I can use for a Desktop.Thanks.:) Quote Confidence, is the feeling I get, moments before I stuff something up.
BeeCeeBee Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Try Snagit Dougie, just tested it on a video and it works fine. Screen Capture | Snagit | Screen capture software by TechSmith It isn't freeware but I believe there is a trial period. Quote "Familiarity breeds contempt - and children." Mark Twain
DSTM Posted February 6, 2009 Author Posted February 6, 2009 I have snagit version 7.25,beeceebee,and wouldn't be without it,mate. Flash Videos,no problem. Normal Movies,it is just a Black square,when saved. Wondering why.:) Quote Confidence, is the feeling I get, moments before I stuff something up.
Guest Wolfeymole Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 What did you save it as Dougie? Quote
DSTM Posted February 6, 2009 Author Posted February 6, 2009 I think I just titled it "Sailing Ship",or something,Wolfey,and saved it to my Pictures. I deleted it. Just would have made a nice Desktop. Should I have done something different? Could it be a copyright issue? Quote Confidence, is the feeling I get, moments before I stuff something up.
Dalo Harkin Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 FRAPS is also good for capturing images from games, I am sure you can use it for DVD too. Quote Intel Q6600 @ 4Ghz (Watercooled)Asus P5K premium black pearl4GB OCZ Reaper 8500260GTX Join Free PC Help - Register here Donations are welcome - here PC Build We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else.After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.
BeeCeeBee Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) What program were you using to run the movie, Doug? I tried the same movie (a commercial DVD) in WinDVD and got the same black screen you describe. However I ran it again with Windows Media Player and it saved just fine. Edited February 6, 2009 by BeeCeeBee Quote "Familiarity breeds contempt - and children." Mark Twain
Dalo Harkin Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Some software does what you describe - its an inbuilt feature to stop copyright, HD used to have to be seperated into 2 sections:- AUDIO and VIDEO and obtained seperately, most software stops the latter :) Quote Intel Q6600 @ 4Ghz (Watercooled)Asus P5K premium black pearl4GB OCZ Reaper 8500260GTX Join Free PC Help - Register here Donations are welcome - here PC Build We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else.After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.
DSTM Posted February 6, 2009 Author Posted February 6, 2009 The Movie was being watched with Windows Media Player,at the time.I will try FRAPS,and if that doesn't work,I wont worry about it. Thanks so much for the quick replies,Guys.Much appreciated.:) Quote Confidence, is the feeling I get, moments before I stuff something up.
Dalo Harkin Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 I use FRAPS for taking videos of my gaming - If my friends cant get past a specific point in a game I have - what better way than a video of someone doing it :D Quote Intel Q6600 @ 4Ghz (Watercooled)Asus P5K premium black pearl4GB OCZ Reaper 8500260GTX Join Free PC Help - Register here Donations are welcome - here PC Build We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else.After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.
DSTM Posted February 6, 2009 Author Posted February 6, 2009 Hi Dalo.I downloaded and installed FRAPS. Unregistered Version 2.9.8 It said only BMP,unless Registered.No JPG.Not sure of the difference. Think it will be a handy program,once I learn how it works.Slow learner.LOL I accidently came across a fix,and it worked. I reset the Hardware acceleration, from full back to Zero,and it worked. Took screenshot,and now reset back to full. Thanks to all, who helped me with this problem.:) Quote Confidence, is the feeling I get, moments before I stuff something up.
Dalo Harkin Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 No problem - I think its an awesome piece of kit for a gamer :) Quote Intel Q6600 @ 4Ghz (Watercooled)Asus P5K premium black pearl4GB OCZ Reaper 8500260GTX Join Free PC Help - Register here Donations are welcome - here PC Build We are all members helping other members.Please return here where you may be able to help someone else.After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.
DSTM Posted February 10, 2009 Author Posted February 10, 2009 Found out how to take screen shots of Movies,Dalo. I dropped the Hardware accelerator to Zero,and you can take shots,without Black squares,when saved. I downloaded Fraps,and that will be very handy also. A neat little program.:) Thanks for everybody's help. Quote Confidence, is the feeling I get, moments before I stuff something up.
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