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    What program can i use to take snapshots of video

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by aerowinged, Jun 30, 2006.

  1. aerowinged

    aerowinged Notebook Consultant

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    I have an MPG video file and i wanna capture some frames to turn them into pics. What can i use? ive tried a few differnt programs, but they either freeze everytime i use it (AVD video processor) Or leave a big label through the middle of the pic cause i havent bought it(SnapShots). I need something free and that takes some decent quality snaps.

    Thanks guys
     
    aerowinged, Jun 30, 2006
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  2. nmsystms

    nmsystms Notebook Enthusiast

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    I use WinDVD to take pictures of MPEG video. Also lets you take about 10 seconds of video and turn it into an animated .GIF :)

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    nmsystms, Jun 30, 2006
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  3. ProntoR2

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    You may try FRAPS. I haven't used it extensively, but it did help me once in the past.
     
    ProntoR2, Jun 30, 2006
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  4. mikhail_scosyrev

    mikhail_scosyrev Notebook Consultant

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    alt+prt sc ?
     
    mikhail_scosyrev, Jul 5, 2006
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  5. TheRunaway

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    Windows Media Player Classic
     
    TheRunaway, Jul 5, 2006
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    31337 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    fraps is l33t
     
    31337, Jul 5, 2006
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    Media Player Classic
     
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  8. tedd1

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    Windows Movie Maker!
     
    tedd1, Jul 5, 2006
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  9. iOsiris

    iOsiris Notebook Evangelist

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    If the normal screenshot doesn't take proper pictures, its because you need to disable hardware acceleration in order to disable to overlay effect (that black rectangle). You could always use a program, I'd use VLC or MPC
     
    iOsiris, Jul 5, 2006
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    I agree with mikhail_scosyrev. old school print screen works fine.
     
    shadow85, Jul 5, 2006
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