How can I get a still picture of a frame of a video?

[c073186]

I want to get a still image (.jpg or some other format) of the first frame of a video I have so that I can use that picture as a link on my website. What is the best / easiest way to do this?

Thanks in advance.

 

[puckhead193]

what are u using to edit? I think after effects allows you to export in jpeg

 

[c073186]

what are u using to edit? I think after effects allows you to export in jpeg

It's just a Quicktime video that I ripped off a DVD. I did not really edit it at all. I thought about using Grab to take a selection but that is too much work if I want to do this is large quantities.

 

[Eric Lewis]

It's just a Quicktime video that I ripped off a DVD. I did not really edit it at all. I thought about using Grab to take a selection but that is too much work if I want to do this is large quantities.

take a screen shot

command + shift + 4

and select the area of the video that u need(just pause it)

and it will save it to the desktop

its much simpler then programs etc

 

[sarge]

If you have FCP you just need to set the playhead to the frame you are interested in and choose File/Export/Quicktime Conversion/Still Image.
Not sure if FCE or iDVD have that capability or not...