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Re: Capturing still images (jpeg) from a TV...?



Andy,

Record the video on to a digital camcorder then transfer this via firewire
into your computer and capture the frame.

Ho Yin

At 11:51 04/05/2004, you wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>A friend of mine in work has asked for a method whereby he can
>capture still images from his TV (via Sky Digital box) and get them
>to jpeg format. The reason for this is that his mother is a keen
>painter and uses TV stills as a guide for some of her painting.
>
>Any ideas...?
>Obviously they would like the easist/cheapest solution possible.
>Quality of the image is not really an issue as it's just being used
>as a guide - so conversion to jpeg will be fine.
>
>No real techie stuff (Tivo etc) avaialable at present but will
>probably head down the route of PC with capture card if no one can
>think of an easier solution.
>
>All ideas appreciated,
>Andy.
>
>
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