I just download this program and it seems relatively easy to take still shots from video and convert them to photos. Its pretty straightforward and above all its free.
Here a link on where I found it:
http://www.techtv.com/callforhelp/fr...605626,00.html
By Dan Mitchell
In order to get a still image from a video, you need some kind of frame-grabbing utility to capture the screen shots. Some video cards have this feature built-in, but the rest of us need a program like today's free file, Video2Photo.
Video2Photo can capture stills from a camcorder, webcam, video file (AVI, DivX, MPEG, VCD, and so on), or video stream (this feature is still in development). Its wizard-based interface walks you through the entire process. Here's how it works.
First, select the video source or clip you want to work with. Click Next.
The video will now start playing. You'll notice four icons under the player. The first one marks an in point and the second marks an out point, so you can select a range of frames. The third button adds the selected range to the selection list on the right. The fourth button adds a single frame to the selection list. It takes a snapshot of the current frame. You can also play, pause, and stop the movie at any time, or use the slider to navigate through the video.
Once you've selected all the frames you want to grab, hit Next.
Now here's where things get interesting. Video2Photo lets you apply a bunch of different effects to each still. For instance, you can colorize, add noise, or make it look like an old-time photo. Just add the effect(s) you want to the corresponding frame(s) and you're in business. Hit Next when you're done.
Now it's time to select your output options. You can export your images as numbered frames, an HTML Web gallery (thumbnails in IE), or a slide show/movie/animation (Flash or Windows AVI). Adjust the settings accordingly and move on to the final stage.
You'll now see a source window and a destination window. Choose an output folder, add a title if you want, and hit the "render" button under the destination window. The program will then start applying effects and save the images in the format of your choosing in your output folder.
Please note: Your screen caps will be labeled with a little "Made with Video2Photo" tag. You can get rid of it by emailing the author to get the activation code. It's free. Also, you need at least DirectX 8.1 to run this program.
Posted February 2, 2004
Modified January 30, 2004
Glad