How to grab still frames from DVD movie? at DVinfo.net

Rolland Elliott · October 15th, 2004, 11:05 AM

I want to grab some still frames off a DVD movie I have. The only eidting software I have is Studio 9. Can anyone tell me how to go about doing this?

I haved tried playing the movie using WindDVD by Intervideo and using my PC's print screen, but only half of the image shows up when I try to paste it into photoshop.

I am mainly a still photographer, so if someone could walk me through the process that would be great!

Thanks, Rolland

Rob Henegar · October 15th, 2004, 03:39 PM

The only way I've ever been able to do that is to rip a portion of the video from the DVD using DVD ripping software, which will convert it out to an mpeg file. From there you can grab frames.

There's probably an easier way, but that's the way I've been doing it.

Rolland Elliott · October 15th, 2004, 04:29 PM

Thanks. What software do you recommend for ripping?

What is the size of the final image in pixels?

Thanks again

Helmi Budiprasetio · October 16th, 2004, 05:16 AM

Cyberlink Power DVD

Richard Lewis · October 16th, 2004, 12:42 PM

Yeah, Power DVD has a function that allows you to take a still while the dvd is playing.

Christopher Lefchik · October 16th, 2004, 02:49 PM

Rolland, I'm using WinDVD also (version 4). WinDVD can capture still images directly from the DVD while it is playing.

To do this right click in the WinDVD movie window while the DVD is playing. In the context menu that pops up choose Bookmark/Capture>Capture Image. At that point the Capture Browser pops up showing the still just captured from the movie. Click on the still and choose the "Save" button at the bottom of the browser (the middle button in the left row), and the image will be saved in the My Pictures folder in the WINDVD Capture folder.

Much easier than going through the process of ripping part of the DVD and then extracting stills.

Rolland Elliott · October 17th, 2004, 06:14 AM

Thanks everyone for your help!+

October 15th, 2004, 11:05 AM	#1
Rolland Elliott Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC 28273 Posts: 108	How to grab still frames from DVD movie? I want to grab some still frames off a DVD movie I have. The only eidting software I have is Studio 9. Can anyone tell me how to go about doing this? I haved tried playing the movie using WindDVD by Intervideo and using my PC's print screen, but only half of the image shows up when I try to paste it into photoshop. I am mainly a still photographer, so if someone could walk me through the process that would be great! Thanks, Rolland __________________ Rolland Elliott

October 15th, 2004, 04:29 PM	#3
Rolland Elliott Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC 28273 Posts: 108	thanks Thanks. What software do you recommend for ripping? What is the size of the final image in pixels? Thanks again __________________ Rolland Elliott

October 16th, 2004, 12:42 PM	#5
Richard Lewis Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Manchester and Kent, UK Posts: 256	Yeah, Power DVD has a function that allows you to take a still while the dvd is playing. __________________ Richard Lewis. Steadicam Owner / Operator

October 17th, 2004, 06:14 AM	#7
Rolland Elliott Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC 28273 Posts: 108	thanks! Thanks everyone for your help!+ __________________ Rolland Elliott

October 15th, 2004, 03:39 PM	#2
Rob Henegar Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 33	The only way I've ever been able to do that is to rip a portion of the video from the DVD using DVD ripping software, which will convert it out to an mpeg file. From there you can grab frames. There's probably an easier way, but that's the way I've been doing it.

October 16th, 2004, 05:16 AM	#4
Helmi Budiprasetio Tourist Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Posts: 2	Cyberlink Power DVD

October 16th, 2004, 02:49 PM	#6
Christopher Lefchik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: US Posts: 1,152	Rolland, I'm using WinDVD also (version 4). WinDVD can capture still images directly from the DVD while it is playing. To do this right click in the WinDVD movie window while the DVD is playing. In the context menu that pops up choose Bookmark/Capture>Capture Image. At that point the Capture Browser pops up showing the still just captured from the movie. Click on the still and choose the "Save" button at the bottom of the browser (the middle button in the left row), and the image will be saved in the My Pictures folder in the WINDVD Capture folder. Much easier than going through the process of ripping part of the DVD and then extracting stills.