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kingroom · 01-30-2009, 07:49 PM

what programs let you capture screen shots like they show here on blu-ray.com
i been looking for one that let you.
Please someone help

Footloose301 · 01-30-2009, 08:00 PM

If you have a PC then just press the "Print Screen" button and then go into the paint program and press "Cntrl+V" to paste your screen shot.

If you have a Mac then click the spotlight in the top right of your screen and type "Grab".
Like this type of screenshot?

brettallica · 01-30-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

If you have a PC then just press the "Print Screen" button and then go into the paint program and press "Cntrl+V" to paste your screen shot.

If you have a Mac then click the spotlight in the top right of your screen and type "Grab".

DON'T USE GRAB!!! GRAB SUCKS!!!

There is a better, more flexible way of getting screen captures:

Command (the "Apple" key) + shift + 3 = full screenshot.
Command (the "Apple" key) + shift + 4 = user-definable screenshot.

The first way is good if you want a quickie screen of your entire desktop. The second way is good if you want to get just a portion of your desktop, as a crosshairs pops up after you press all those keys, after which time you can select the portion of the screen you want to capture after you start your mouse-click.

Good luck!

Footloose301 · 01-30-2009, 08:27 PM

I guess we all learn something new everyday. Didn't know there was a shortcut.

brettallica · 01-30-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

I guess we all learn something new everyday. Didn't know there was a shortcut.

I'm a shortcut key jedi, dude.

Another one you may or may not know is the alt + apple + "+" for zooming in; same combo but with "-" for zooming back out. I never use really use that, but it trips people out when you bust that one out. It can be helpful for when you're trying to view a product online in a larger size when the retailer doesn't have a "click to view larger image" option. It's basically a magnifying glass, but it follows your mouse around.

kingroom · 01-31-2009, 04:37 AM

i tried print screen but it does not work in powerdvd 8 how can i capture screen shots

brett_day · 01-31-2009, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Footloose301

If you have a PC then just press the "Print Screen" button and then go into the paint program and press "Cntrl+V" to paste your screen shot.

If you have a Mac then click the spotlight in the top right of your screen and type "Grab".
Like this type of screenshot?

this is freakin awesome!

Footloose301 · 01-31-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kingroom

i tried print screen but it does not work in powerdvd 8 how can i capture screen shots

You might have to paste that screen shot into paint like I said and then save that picture as a .jpg or .gif and then go into your powerdvd and import that picture.

Footloose301 · 01-31-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by brettallica

I'm a shortcut key jedi, dude.

Another one you may or may not know is the alt + apple + "+" for zooming in; same combo but with "-" for zooming back out. I never use really use that, but it trips people out when you bust that one out. It can be helpful for when you're trying to view a product online in a larger size when the retailer doesn't have a "click to view larger image" option. It's basically a magnifying glass, but it follows your mouse around.

Works if I press SHIFT +  + +. Kinda cool though.

HKMOVIESAREBEST · 01-31-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kingroom

what programs let you capture screen shots like they show here on blu-ray.com

I'm using TotalMedia Theatre and it's great, the only thing I haven't figured out yet is how to move frame by frame.

Rojas · 01-31-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kingroom

i tried print screen but it does not work in powerdvd 8 how can i capture screen shots

PowerDVD has it's own screen grab option, its a small camera icon on the menu bar at the bottom.

make sure you first go into configuration/player/advanced options/snapshots.
to change the default to (capture to file) and choose your location to save file.
the default is (Capture to clipboard)

dadkins · 01-31-2009, 02:52 PM

Currently, you cannot take a screen shot of a Blu-ray when it's playing from the disc.
Between the copy protection and hardware acceleration, all you get is a black screen.

PowerDVD's "Capture frame" button changes to Popup Menu, and ArcSoft TMT's "Capture image" button greys out(doesn't work).

There is a way, but it cannot be discussed here as that would be against the rules.

HKMOVIESAREBEST · 01-31-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dadkins

PowerDVD's "Capture frame" button changes to Popup Menu, and ArcSoft TMT's "Capture image" button greys out(doesn't work).

PowerDVD removed the button for Blus, TMT's you can use whenever.

dadkins · 01-31-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HKMOVIESAREBEST

PowerDVD removed the button for Blus, TMT's you can use whenever.

Playing back from the Blu-ray Disc itself, *WITHOUT* AnyDVD HD, the button is greyed out.

Cars Blu-ray Disc.

ObiTrentKenobi · 01-31-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

You might have to paste that screen shot into paint like I said and then save that picture as a .jpg or .gif and then go into your powerdvd and import that picture.

NM

brettallica · 01-31-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

Works if I press SHIFT +  + +. Kinda cool though.

You're using Leopard, no? Make sure you're not just increasing the magnification of text in a document; the alt + apple + + method is for zooming in on the entire screen. Check it in your Universal Access tab in System Preferences:

HKMOVIESAREBEST · 01-31-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dadkins

Playing back from the Blu-ray Disc itself, *WITHOUT* AnyDVD HD, the button is greyed out.

Ah OK, I always have AnyDVD running maybe that's why I didn't notice it.

dadkins · 01-31-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by HKMOVIESAREBEST

Ah OK, I always have AnyDVD running maybe that's why I didn't notice it.

Shhhhh!!!!

hamisht · 02-02-2009, 06:01 AM

I cant even find the Capture button on PowerDVD8 lol Might have been removed completley. Oh no, its there, but only when the movie is stopped. AnyDVDHD doest make it light up.

Footloose301 · 02-02-2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ObiTrentKenobi

NM

Great first response to the thread.

01-30-2009, 07:49 PM	#1
kingroom New Member Member since:Jan 2009	Screenshots what programs let you capture screen shots like they show here on blu-ray.com i been looking for one that let you. Please someone help

01-30-2009, 08:00 PM	#2
Footloose301 Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Fort Myers, FL Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 1	If you have a PC then just press the "Print Screen" button and then go into the paint program and press "Cntrl+V" to paste your screen shot. If you have a Mac then click the spotlight in the top right of your screen and type "Grab". Like this type of screenshot? Last edited by Footloose301; 01-30-2009 at 08:04 PM.

01-31-2009, 04:37 AM	#6
kingroom New Member Member since:Jan 2009	still need help i tried print screen but it does not work in powerdvd 8 how can i capture screen shots

02-02-2009, 06:01 AM	#19
hamisht Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray reviews:4	I cant even find the Capture button on PowerDVD8 lol Might have been removed completley. Oh no, its there, but only when the movie is stopped. AnyDVDHD doest make it light up. Last edited by hamisht; 02-02-2009 at 06:05 AM.

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Footloose301 Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Fort Myers, FL Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I guess we all learn something new everyday. Didn't know there was a shortcut.

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dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	Currently, you cannot take a screen shot of a Blu-ray when it's playing from the disc. Between the copy protection and hardware acceleration, all you get is a black screen. PowerDVD's "Capture frame" button changes to Popup Menu, and ArcSoft TMT's "Capture image" button greys out(doesn't work). There is a way, but it cannot be discussed here as that would be against the rules.

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