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post #1 of 43
3/1/03 at 10:21pm
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Is it possible to download images from a dvd movie on a computer? I have both a Mac OS 9.1 and a Windows Me PC. I have tried on my own, and tried to find tech help online about this, without avail. It has been months since I even tried, but I thought about it recently, and wondered if any Chewers knew how to do this.
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post #2 of 43
3/1/03 at 10:34pm
I assume you have a DVD-ROM. The best way to do this is with whatever program you use to play DVDs on your computer. For my CHUD DVD review screencaps, I use PowerDVD, and I believe many of the review crew use the same. WinDVD is also good. Both these programs have a simple interface to allow you to take screencaps.
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post #3 of 43
3/1/03 at 11:24pm
Thread Starter 
Ok, I'll review what software I have, since I don't usually watch dvds on my computer, and see what I can do. What you said is encouraging, anyway. I hope I don't get stumped over something so simple.
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post #4 of 43
3/2/03 at 1:11am
Most software like PowerDVD or WinDVD (what I use) won't allow it with just the shareware or freeware versions...you usually have to upgrade to the Pro version for that feature though.

Any particular caps you're looking for?
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post #5 of 43
3/2/03 at 6:11am
The shareware version of PowerDVD does allow screencaps, but it will only play 10 minutes of audio or 30 minutes of video before it stops. If all you're doing is taking screencaps, it's no great hardship to start again until you've got them all.
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post #6 of 43
3/2/03 at 5:23pm
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Kid Ego, I am trying to get just still images from things like Toy Story, for my 5 1/2-year-old son, so I can put pictures on his wall, and for myself, pics from two JK movies, and Lawrence of Arabia, that would be nice to have, that are on dvd. In the hunk draft, I wanted something other than publicity shots, and would have liked to have shown more screen captures, but it's too late now.
Anyway, I'm working on it, and so far, on the PC, which is not really my element, because I am a Mac person, I get a message that the Capture function will not work when "hardware accelleration is enabled" Huh? (by the way, the method is ridiculously simple I found out, press "P"). I have no idea what version of WinDVD it is, I'll have to check.
So, I am working on getting my Mac clone to do it, which would not allow me to download Apple DVD Player. Someone tech person answered my email, which is always a treat. I sure do love movie images, it seems.
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post #7 of 43
3/3/03 at 1:57am
As a Mac user too...I have had incredible difficulty finding software that allows DVD capture on that platform. I have a small program but it's a real pain to get the actual scene that you want, you can get within 2 seconds either way of it, but I can seldom get the particular frame dammit.

I'm still stroking the net, searching for the perfect dvd player for the Mac...Apple DVD doesn't seem to be my bag. Fortunately, I have a PC also, so it's easier.
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post #8 of 43
3/3/03 at 2:33am
Thanks for the tips. I've been wanting to get some screenshots and this thread has been useful
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post #9 of 43
3/5/03 at 5:09pm
If you are using Mac OSX, you can use Videolan Client to play the movie and then do a screen grab through osx.

It won't let you do it playing on the Apple Dvd player, though.

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post #10 of 43
3/5/03 at 7:18pm
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Carlone Veretta (aka Kid Ego):
As a Mac user too...I have had incredible difficulty finding software that allows DVD capture on that platform. I have a small program but it's a real pain to get the actual scene that you want, you can get within 2 seconds either way of it, but I can seldom get the particular frame dammit.

I'm still stroking the net, searching for the perfect dvd player for the Mac...Apple DVD doesn't seem to be my bag. Fortunately, I have a PC also, so it's easier.
And that two seconds might as well be two minutes, I bet. That's not good.
I'll let you know when I have success with this.
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post #11 of 43
3/16/03 at 8:18pm
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For those who trying to figure this out too, Buttercup, this may include you, I am working on this again. I went to Best Buy, a huge computer store, and the tech guy gave me this web site:
<a href="http://www.doom9.org" target="_blank">www.doom9.org</a>
Basically, he told me that I need to find the right software, and that I am getting the error message on WINdvd because that's how it is supposed to work, for copyright reasons.
The above site has forums and a lot of information for beginners and advanced, so I'll need some time to search for the answer to my exact question. I decided to do this on the PC, so I don't have to buy an external dvd drive for my aging Mac clone.
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post #12 of 43
3/16/03 at 9:42pm
Hey thanks Anne for the link and more info...going to check it out
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post #13 of 43
3/16/03 at 9:44pm
Quote:
hesterthe13th:
If you are using Mac OSX, you can use Videolan Client to play the movie and then do a screen grab through osx.
How does one do this? I'm using the software thats availible on the site.
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post #14 of 43
3/16/03 at 10:26pm
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Quote:
turdmuppet:
Do you have a capture card on your PC?
Do You have DMA For the hard drive enabled?
You are talking PC languange, which I am not good at, but I'll look for those things.

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post #15 of 43
3/16/03 at 10:34pm
My computer came with Intervideo WinDVD 2000. Can this do image captures? Is so, how?
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post #16 of 43
3/16/03 at 11:26pm
Quote:
GeneralZodOfKrypton:
My computer came with Intervideo WinDVD 2000. Can this do image captures? Is so, how?
That is what I now use.

After you load the Dvd and the Intervideo screen comes up, right click and you'll see various options. Click on view and then click on player

A stand alone box will appear. At the very bottom of this box on the right you'll see an arrow -&gt; click on that and the box expands. In that section you'll see a camera icon

Just click on that icon everytime you want to take a picture....

Now to locate your captures:

Just open up what photo program you have (PSP, PhotoShop, ULead) Click on browse and locate the Intervideo folder. In the WinDvd sub-folder is another sub-folder called "capture" That is where your screen grabs are stored

Hope this helps....
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post #17 of 43
3/16/03 at 11:30pm
Quote:
GeneralZodOfKrypton:
My computer came with Intervideo WinDVD 2000. Can this do image captures? Is so, how?
I love how people actually read a thread before posting.

Yes, WinDVD will do this, but you have to have the Pro version, which means, God forbid, you have to actually pay for it. Most installs that came with the computer are the shareware version, where they're either crippled, or they have a time-limit on the number of minutes you can watch a dvd. All you do is hit P and it will cap the image to the Capture Library. This is also all in the help files, which are always a good read.

And it doesn't matter what video card you have, or if you have a capture card in your computer...the DVD image is decoded onboard by the MPEG decoders.
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post #18 of 43
3/16/03 at 11:39pm
Pay for it??? Fuck that! Payings for suckers.

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post #19 of 43
3/16/03 at 11:51pm
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turdmuppet:
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Kid Ego changed state to down:
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GeneralZodOfKrypton:
My computer came with Intervideo WinDVD 2000. Can this do image captures? Is so, how?
I love how people actually read a thread before posting.

Yes, WinDVD will do this, but you have to have the Pro version, which means, God forbid, you have to actually pay for it. Most installs that came with the computer are the shareware version, where they're either crippled, or they have a time-limit on the number of minutes you can watch a dvd. All you do is hit P and it will cap the image to the Capture Library. This is also all in the help files, which are always a good read.

And it doesn't matter what video card you have, or if you have a capture card in your computer...the DVD image is decoded onboard by the MPEG decoders.
You cannot capture video without a capture capable video card and or a separate capture card installed
What who huh?
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post #20 of 43
3/16/03 at 11:54pm
Quote:
turdmuppet:
You cannot capture video without a capture capable video card and or a separate capture card installed
Then both of my laptops and my desktop must be malfunctioning.

You are wrong if you're talking about still images from a DVD source, the technical definition of a DVD Capture, and what this thread is currently discussing. You are correct in the fact that you cannot capture streaming video or a segment of a movie coming from an outside source through the video input on a display adapter.
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post #21 of 43
3/16/03 at 11:55pm
Quote:
GeneralZodOfKrypton:
Pay for it??? Fuck that! Payings for suckers.
Then I wouldn't get my hopes up for reviewing DVD's for the site.
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post #22 of 43
3/16/03 at 11:56pm
Quote:
turdmuppet:
let me be more clear if you use an outside source and you want to capture moving images onto your hard drive lets say from a vcr and or dvd player attached to your computer(not dvdrom) then you need a capture capable video card and or a separate capture card.
That's what I just said.

Dammit, this thread is moving faster than a whore at my grandmother's house.

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post #23 of 43
3/17/03 at 12:15am
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Kid Ego changed state to down:
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GeneralZodOfKrypton:
Pay for it??? Fuck that! Payings for suckers.
Then I wouldn't get my hopes up for reviewing DVD's for the site.
You seem to think that when I say paying for it is for suckers, that I'm not going to get it. I am going to get it, I'm just not going to pay for it. I needs my money to pay for dvds, not some lame program.
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post #24 of 43
3/17/03 at 12:24am
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GeneralZodOfKrypton:
You seem to think that when I say paying for it is for suckers, that I'm not going to get it. I am going to get it, I'm just not going to pay for it. I needs my money to pay for dvds, not some lame program.
Ah, the age-old excuse for stealing another's property. I love thieves.
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post #25 of 43
3/17/03 at 12:33am
Borrowing, kid Ego. Borrowing.
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post #26 of 43
3/17/03 at 12:36am
"Borrowing" is still copyright infringement.
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post #27 of 43
3/17/03 at 12:43am
Technically, borrowing without the actual paying owner deleting the item from his/her system is outside the law. Only one copy may be installed per purchase unless a site license has been acquired.

This is also off-topic, and should be taken up in a new thread, preferrably in Free Form. Let's try to keep this thread on track.

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post #28 of 43
3/17/03 at 12:48am
I'd still like to know how I can take screen caps with that program.
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post #29 of 43
3/17/03 at 12:55am
Quote:
RathBandu:
I'd still like to know how I can take screen caps with that program.
Before this thread devolved into legal bullshit, I wrote the following...

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Yes, WinDVD will do this, but you have to have the Pro version, which means, God forbid, you have to actually pay for it. Most installs that came with the computer are the shareware version, where they're either crippled, or they have a time-limit on the number of minutes you can watch a dvd. All you do is hit P and it will cap the image to the Capture Library. This is also all in the help files, which are always a good read.
Hope that helps, Rath. If you need anymore help with it, let me know either by IM or chat, it's the program I use.
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post #30 of 43
3/17/03 at 12:57am
I am keeping it on track, and now I am able to make screen captures.

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post #31 of 43
3/17/03 at 12:58am
Quote:
GeneralZodOfKrypton:
I am keeping it on track, and now I am able to make screen captures.
Kazaa is not "borrowing". You're a thief, deal with it.
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post #32 of 43
3/17/03 at 1:03am
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Kid Ego changed state to down:
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GeneralZodOfKrypton:
I am keeping it on track, and now I am able to make screen captures.
Kazaa is not "borrowing". You're a thief, deal with it.
To have the need to deal with it, it would have to bother me. It doesn't.
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post #33 of 43
3/17/03 at 1:40am
Amoral much?

P.S. Change your name. It's confusing.
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post #34 of 43
3/17/03 at 1:50am
Thread Starter 
Jeepers eek!

I just checked in on this thread, read the whole thing. So I wonder why the tech repair guy at Best Buy didn't just tell me to buy the pro version of WINdvd?
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post #35 of 43
3/17/03 at 1:58am
Besides, I'm all about the people not the money grubbing corporations that sell these programs for multiple times what they produce them for. Right Comrades!
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post #36 of 43
3/17/03 at 2:01am
Quote:
RathBandu:
Amoral much?

P.S. Change your name. It's confusing.
How is it confusing? And I don't plan on changing it no matter what your response.
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post #37 of 43
3/17/03 at 2:11am
It's confusing because we already have a General Zod.
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post #38 of 43
3/17/03 at 2:16am
yeah there's a GeneralZod, there's also a ZodManOut, and probably dozens of other Zods. I'm GeneralZodofKrypton though. So deal with it.

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post #39 of 43
3/17/03 at 2:19am
General Zod and Zod man out are the same person.
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post #40 of 43
3/17/03 at 2:22am
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Dan Whitehead:
The shareware version of PowerDVD does allow screencaps, but it will only play 10 minutes of audio or 30 minutes of video before it stops. If all you're doing is taking screencaps, it's no great hardship to start again until you've got them all.
Aha! waaay back near the beginning of this thread, the above.The shareware version of powerDVD does allow screencaps...that's what I want. I will try it. And, by Kid Ego, if I understand correctly, since I am using the DVD drive that came with the computer, I shouldn't need another graphics card.
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post #41 of 43
3/17/03 at 2:25am
Well then if he's using the name ZodManOut now, then there should be no reason for confusion.
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post #42 of 43
3/17/03 at 2:29am
Quote:
Anne:
Quote:
Dan Whitehead:
The shareware version of PowerDVD does allow screencaps, but it will only play 10 minutes of audio or 30 minutes of video before it stops. If all you're doing is taking screencaps, it's no great hardship to start again until you've got them all.
Aha! waaay back near the beginning of this thread, the above.The shareware version of powerDVD does allow screencaps...that's what I want. I will try it. And, by Kid Ego, if I understand correctly, since I am using the DVD drive that came with the computer, I shouldn't need another graphics card.
Yes...that's true.
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post #43 of 43
3/18/03 at 7:02pm
Quote:
RathBandu:
Quote:
hesterthe13th:
If you are using Mac OSX, you can use Videolan Client to play the movie and then do a screen grab through osx.
How does one do this? I'm using the software thats availible on the site.
Sorry I missed this. Play the dvd through Video Lan client (be sure to check for the new version. They just released a new version that is MUCH better than previous releases.) pause the dvd on the shot you want and then do a screen grab through osx. I believe the program within osx is called "Grab," but I'm not sure. Do a search in osx help on doing screen grabs
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