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Still shots from video ?

17 years ago

I have a video on CD of Preston doing the mutton busting last weekend. I want to get some still shots from it so I can print them out. I looked online and found instructions if you are viewing the video with Windows Media Player. The instructions were to go to tools/ options/ performance and turn down the slider to none,

pause the video where ya want and hit the print screen button on keyboard.

I can't find where to access tools to start with. I even upgraded to the newest player. Can someone tell me where to find tools??? Or a different way to get a still shot?

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Linda Wayman
17 years ago
maryann, I found this on google. Hope it helps.

Right-click an open area of the Windows taskbar (such as below the system clock) , point to Toolbars, and then select Windows Media Player. ...
maryanntx
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks so much. I followed your instructions and then opened the player. It looked the same, but I right clicked on an empty area at the top and it brought up a menu with tools!
Now I'm going to try it out. Thanks again!
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mimi_boo
17 years ago
MaryAnn - if that doesn't work, I do video editing for a living. With a simple copy of the CD, I can extract still frames or pictures for you.

Let me know if you need assistance.

Barbara
maryanntx
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks Barbara! I'm going to give it a try and will let you know. I've also got some videos of the boys bull riding and will try it on them first. I would love stills of them too.
iowagirl2006
17 years ago
MaryAnn - a screen cap will be pretty low resolution. OK if you are going to print really small - but even a 4x6 it will look pretty pixelated.

Try loading the video in Windows Movie Maker (you have it if you have XP or VISTA - it may be listed under Accesories)

Read the tutorial on the link below and it will show you a great way to capture a still from it.

Hopefully the video has a file type compatible with - it supports Video files: .asf, .avi, .m1v, .mp2, .mp2v, .mpe, .mpeg, .mpg, .mpv2, .wm, and .wmv - so I bet your CD or DVD will work, unless it is copyright protected.

So many people don't even know they have WMM - it is just a fantastic program. It is great if you ever use your digital camera for taking video. You can also use it to make great slide shows combining video and still images. I haven't found anything that works as well as WMM!

Here is a link that might be useful: Capturing a still image from video using WMM
maryanntx
Original Author
17 years ago
iowagirl, I have played around with WMM a little, but not enough to really know what I'm doing. I'll have to play around with it some more. I had heard that the resolution would be low doing the screenshot, but was hoping I could at least print out decent 4x6 prints.

A friend took the video and I'm not sure what file type it is, but if it's not compatable, is their someway to change the file type. Like you can change a jpg to a gif, etc?
Thanks for your help.
camp56
17 years ago
Maryanntx - you can convert files on this website

Here is a link that might be useful: zamzar
maryanntx
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks camp56. I've definitely put that site in my favorites.

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