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Donald Blake · January 31st, 2007, 11:39 PM

Hey everyone!

I know alot of questions have been posted about this, but i have'nt found an answer...

-I'm working with an M2T file, how do i save a snapshot in HD format (higher than 480x270)?

-I've set the preview to best and full but i still don't get the same output size.

-Also when i save a snapshot of any kind, why don't i get it to look exactly like the original file itself? the colors are faded a bit.

Thanks!

Edward Troxel · February 1st, 2007, 08:36 AM

If you change the preview mode to Best (Full), you should get an image that is the full size adjusted for non-square pixels. If you do a "snapshot to clipboard" and then paste that into your photo program, you should get an image that is full size NOT adjusted for non-square pixels. Of course, this is also based on your PROJECT settings (i.e. is your project, under File - Properties, set to be an HD project?)

Donald Blake · February 1st, 2007, 09:11 AM

Edward,
My preview settings were already to best and full but my POJECT settings were'nt set to HD 1920x1080... beginers error i guess! i've tried both methods "save snapshot to file" and "copy snapshot to clipboard" both come out now at 1920x1080

Would you know why the colors are faded out? When i render it out the colors come out bright and perfect but with a snapshot they are dull and faded.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · February 1st, 2007, 09:24 AM

It's you.
Project settings must be at one of the HD1080 templates.
Set Preview settings to best/full.
Select either Save Snapshot to Clipboard or Save Snapshot to File.

That's it.
If you're not getting the fullsize frame, I'd suggest that you have something odd going on with your graphics program. Hundreds of HD images have been posted here on DVInfo.net, grabbed using exactly the above method.

Donald Blake · February 1st, 2007, 09:27 AM

You too are totally right Douglas... my mistake.

but that damn color problem still bugs me!

January 31st, 2007, 11:39 PM	#1
Donald Blake Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 142	Snapshot questions! Hey everyone! I know alot of questions have been posted about this, but i have'nt found an answer... -I'm working with an M2T file, how do i save a snapshot in HD format (higher than 480x270)? -I've set the preview to best and full but i still don't get the same output size. -Also when i save a snapshot of any kind, why don't i get it to look exactly like the original file itself? the colors are faded a bit. Thanks! Last edited by Donald Blake; February 1st, 2007 at 09:14 AM.

February 1st, 2007, 08:36 AM	#2
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	If you change the preview mode to Best (Full), you should get an image that is the full size adjusted for non-square pixels. If you do a "snapshot to clipboard" and then paste that into your photo program, you should get an image that is full size NOT adjusted for non-square pixels. Of course, this is also based on your PROJECT settings (i.e. is your project, under File - Properties, set to be an HD project?) __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

February 1st, 2007, 09:24 AM	#4
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	It's you. Project settings must be at one of the HD1080 templates. Set Preview settings to best/full. Select either Save Snapshot to Clipboard or Save Snapshot to File. That's it. If you're not getting the fullsize frame, I'd suggest that you have something odd going on with your graphics program. Hundreds of HD images have been posted here on DVInfo.net, grabbed using exactly the above method. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

February 1st, 2007, 09:11 AM	#3
Donald Blake Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 142	Edward, My preview settings were already to best and full but my POJECT settings were'nt set to HD 1920x1080... beginers error i guess! i've tried both methods "save snapshot to file" and "copy snapshot to clipboard" both come out now at 1920x1080 Would you know why the colors are faded out? When i render it out the colors come out bright and perfect but with a snapshot they are dull and faded.

February 1st, 2007, 09:27 AM	#5
Donald Blake Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 142	You too are totally right Douglas... my mistake. but that damn color problem still bugs me!