Sometimes you might need to create a still image from a particular frame of your video. Two possible uses could be:
- Using a still in Photoshop for your poster or review designs
- 'Freezing' on a particular frame within your film for dramatic effect
There are separate ways to do this, which saves confusion!
Exporting a still for use in Photoshop and InDesign
- First make sure the playhead is at the moment you want to capture a still from (it'll be in the Canvas window)
- Go to File>Export>Using Quicktime Conversion... [See below]
- In the dialogue box that appears, make sure to select Still Image in the Format box (see below). Click Save once you've set where its saving to!
Creating a 'Freeze Frame' in your edit
- Like above, make sure your Canvas is showing the still you want to create
- Go to Modify>Make Freeze Frame (see below)
- Your newly created freeze frame will appear in the Viewer window. Simply drag it down to the timeline to add it to your edit. It can be extended or shortened as you see fit
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