Create still images from video files?

from http://gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/16/5-new-photoshop-tips-for-photographers/ , "You can now preview video in Bridge and create still images from video files."
I just installed the 5.4 Camera Raw Update.
I can preview the AVI files from my Nikon D5000, but have not figured out how I might create a still image ( other than stopping the movie, and dragging to copy ) Have tried searching adobe, this forum, have not found more info ion this.

Stop the video at the desired point, press the Shift, Command, and 4 keys, drag the cursor so that the whole picture is highlighted, let go of the button, and open the PNG on the desktop.
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Creating still images from video

About two days ago I downloaded some Itunes videos and was able to save stills (images) using quicktime's copy option. However, once Itunes updated.. quicktime would not allow me to do this and would save as a gray image instead. I've now downloaded quicktime pro and read the instructions to save stills. However, the export button will not work for me. Any ideas on how to fix this? thanks.

Are these "purchased" files from the iTunes Store?
If so they are "protected" files and copying is not allowed.
The free version of the QuickTime Player can copy a single frame from any non protected QuickTime file. The free version can't "export" and the copy must be pasted using an image editing app into a new file.

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You can do this with a free app called MPEG Streamclip.
Detailed instructions are here at this link.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3231

Is there a way to create a still image from video in either imovie or iphoto? I want to add an arrow to an imovie and so far have not had any luck but I'm thinking I might be able to add an arrow to a photo and then incorporate it into the movie.

I'm still trying to point out a location in an imovie with an arrow. I thought I might be able to insert an arrow in a still photo from the imovie and then reinsert the photo in the movie but my attempts at capturing a still frame from a video in imovie or iphoto haven't worked so far. Any ideas any one???

First, get an app called MPEG Streamclip, which is free. You can find it by googling MPEG Streamclip Squared 5.
Open MPEG Streamclip.
In iMovie, select the clip you need. Then, right-click/Reveal in Finder.
Drag this clip into MPEG Streamclip
In MPEG Streamclip, move the playhead to the frame you want.
In MPEG Streamclip, click FILE/EXPORT FRAME.
Choose JPEG, TIFF, or PNG and give it a name.
Also, for how to add a pointer, try Karsten Schluter's website for a good post on how to do this.

Is there a way to create still jpegs from video clips in iMovie?

I shot some video on Christmas day and imported them to iMovie 9.
I want to creat some jpegs from the video clips and print them as photos.
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Here is a method for extracting a still from iMovie 09.
Are you working in iMovie and realize that certain frames in the movie would be perfect as photographs? Here is how to extract them...
*To get a still frame from an Event*, right-click on the frame and select "Add Still Frame to Project". The still will be added to the end of the current project. Right click on the still frame in the project and select "Reveal in Finder". You will see a jpeg file that is highlighted. Drag this jpeg file in the finder to the iPhoto icon on your dock.
*If you want a still from a project*, rather than an event, the process is similar, except you right-click on the frame and select "Add Freeze Frame", and it adds the freeze frame at the end of the clip rather than at the end of the project. Right-click/reveal in Finder, drag JPEG to iPhoto icon in dock.
*If you are not using iPhoto*, and just want to save to your desktop, click Reveal in Finder as above, then COPY, then PASTE to desktop.
Hint: If you do not want to clutter up your iMovie Project with stills at the end that you would have to go back and delete, then create a separate iMovie Project just for your stills, and follow the instructions for capturing stills from an Event.
Note: If you do not have a right mouse button, then control-click will work instead of right-click.

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I just purchased Quicktime Pro so that I can use it with my new Nano (the one that shoots video). I want to grab a frame from the video and create a still image (in jpeg format). I should be able to do it, but when I try, I get an error 11005 (or something like that). Anyone know any way to fix this? Thanks!

I also tried the alt/ctrl/shift buttons when clicking Editor in the Photoshop welcome screen. It did ask if I wanted to reset the preferences. I chose yes. I still get the same error message when trying to save for web.
Below....showing I don't have a "save for web" folder on my C drive.
And below, showing the same error after pressing alt/shift/ctrl when clicking on editor and clearing the preferences.
I don't have a 'Save for Web' folder anywhere on my C: drive. I searched and came up with no folder with the text "save for web" in it.
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In your timeline, park the playhead on the frame you want to make the still from; now double click anywhere in that video clip, and it will appear in the viewer. Then Shift/N will make the still frame for you. Now go to the file menu and choose Export/QuickTime conversion, choose Still Image, and under options, set the image type.
I've also discovered recently that MPEG streamclip can produce very good still frames; if you have a QuickTime movie you've already made from an FCP sequence, you can very quickly drag it to an MPEG Streamclip window, move the playhead to the frame you want, and choose Export Frame from the File menu. You can then choose an image type, and a location for the image file.
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Add ing a still image such as jpeg or bitmap to a avi file to add to a DVD project won't play. If the file is,say, 10 seconds, then the after burning the DVD it will jump to the last frame of the still and flicker for 10 seconds. This problem goes when there is voice over or another layer. Any ideas??

If you are using Encore 1.0.1 or 1.5.1: Export the AVI file again from Premiere, this time with both "Optimize Stills"
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iphoto 08, imovie 08. I have imported video from camera into both programs but can't find any options to choose a clip and convert it to jpg or something to create a still photo from the video. Is this possible?

Stop the video at the desired point, press the Shift, Command, and 4 keys, drag the cursor so that the whole picture is highlighted, let go of the button, and open the PNG on the desktop.
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In FCP, How do I create still images and then save them in a high quality jpg format that can be used for websites and promotion?

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Dears
i want to extract image from video file at my file system , how i can do that using JMF or any other APIs
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abo_habibah wrote:
so if i will have java project run in background under aix machine , this code will work without any problem ?If AIX machine uses an X server, then you'll probably get a "headless exception" thrown...but if it's not X-server based, you should be fine.
also what is the package for Time object Time object? I believe you mean "Timer", which you can certainly lookup yourself with the API:
[http://java.sun.com/javase/6/docs/api/]
+(it's java.util.Timer, but you should still learn to look it up yourself...)+

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In Dummies Terms:
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