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Zifnab
11-20-2003, 01:22 PM
How would I go about doing this? I tried HyperSnap to no avail.

crono_logical
11-20-2003, 03:47 PM
Videos play using DirectDraw in a different screen buffer to the normal stuff on your screen, so screenshot won't work unless you can either screenshot in this special buffer or force the video to play on the normal screen (which it doesn't do by default because it's slower).

You could force the video onto the normal screen by disabling DirectDraw acceleration in DirectX settings, but a better way is to get a video editor instead and load the file in there - you'll also get more accuracy over eactly which frame you want to pick. I'd recommend VirtualDubMod (http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/virtualdubmod/VirtualDubMod_1_5_4_1_All_inclusive.zip?download) for video editing.

Peegee
11-20-2003, 05:11 PM
vdubmod also allows you to take pics. Just hit prt scr

crono_logical
11-20-2003, 07:16 PM
vdubmod is VirtualDubMod :p

Zifnab
11-20-2003, 09:33 PM
I downloaded VirtualDubMod but it doesn't seem to open .wmv files. Something to do with Microsoft owning that type of file (there's a suprise).

Shoyku
11-20-2003, 09:36 PM
So basically, do what c_l said and turn off DirectDraw acceleration in your DirectX settings. It always does the trick for me, but make sure to turn it on again once you're finished with your shots.

Zifnab
11-21-2003, 10:21 AM
Where can I find my DirectX settings? I checked through all the WMP options and couldn't find anything in the Help file, either.

Killy
11-21-2003, 12:27 PM
Go in you start menu, then run, then type in Dxdiag.

Zifnab
11-21-2003, 12:50 PM
That did the job brilliantly. Thank you everyone. :)

crono_logical
11-22-2003, 02:53 AM
Found an easier way to do it without screwing up your DirectX settings temporarily - use Media Player Classic instead, and in Options > Playback, change the video output to one of the Video Mixing options, then change it back to default or overlay renderer when you're done :p