Re: Image (screen) capture/image annotation software
Helio W. wrote: When I need to take screenshots I use Gadwin Printscreen Freeware. It looks like the Pro version would be suitable for your needs... http://www.gadwin.com/printscreen/ HW Thanks Helio - that also looks good ... Paul Newton ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
Re: Image (screen) capture/image annotation software
Thanks Alan That looks like a tip worth remembering ... Paul Newton Alan Bourke wrote: Running whatever it is you need to capture in a virtual machine can also make it easier. For example, I have done some writing about Ubuntu. I ran it in a Virtual PC, then I could drop down a list or menu and position the mouse cursor nicely on it, then Right-Alt to switch out of the virtual machine, leaving the screen intact, i.e. menu dropped down and mouse pointer positioned. Then on the 'real' PC I just use MWSnap and draw a rectangle around the relevant area of the Virtual PC window and that gets me a nice cap of the dropped down menu plus the mouse pointer on it. [excessive quoting removed by server] ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
Re: Image (screen) capture/image annotation software
Running whatever it is you need to capture in a virtual machine can also make it easier. For example, I have done some writing about Ubuntu. I ran it in a Virtual PC, then I could drop down a list or menu and position the mouse cursor nicely on it, then Right-Alt to switch out of the virtual machine, leaving the screen intact, i.e. menu dropped down and mouse pointer positioned. Then on the 'real' PC I just use MWSnap and draw a rectangle around the relevant area of the Virtual PC window and that gets me a nice cap of the dropped down menu plus the mouse pointer on it. ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
Re: Image (screen) capture/image annotation software
When I need to take screenshots I use Gadwin Printscreen Freeware. It looks like the Pro version would be suitable for your needs... http://www.gadwin.com/printscreen/ HW On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 9:02 PM, Paul Newton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all There seems to be a LOT of free/cheap software in this category and I was wondering whether anybody has any specific recommendations ? Ability to annotate captured images with callouts, lines, arrows, text etc is a requirement - I don't need the ability to generate movies. Something that makes it easy to capture the more tricky things like drop(ped)-down lists/comboboxes would be a plus ! So what are YOU using ? Thanks Paul Newton [excessive quoting removed by server] ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
RE: Image (screen) capture/image annotation software
Paul, My Favourite is Snagit as you can caprute windows, screens, scrollable forms as well as video if you need it. Dave Crozier -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Newton Sent: 07 March 2008 00:02 To: profox@leafe.com Subject: Image (screen) capture/image annotation software Hi all There seems to be a LOT of free/cheap software in this category and I was wondering whether anybody has any specific recommendations ? Ability to annotate captured images with callouts, lines, arrows, text etc is a requirement - I don't need the ability to generate movies. Something that makes it easy to capture the more tricky things like drop(ped)-down lists/comboboxes would be a plus ! So what are YOU using ? Thanks Paul Newton [excessive quoting removed by server] ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
RE: Image (screen) capture/image annotation software
I use photoimpact. Its cheap for a resonable paint proggy. I use it to capture menus and the like and it has a good compression part for webbing photos too. Pity it was taken over by corel. I just hope they dont mess it up. Allen -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Newton Sent: 07 March 2008 01:02 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Image (screen) capture/image annotation software Hi all There seems to be a LOT of free/cheap software in this category and I was wondering whether anybody has any specific recommendations ? Ability to annotate captured images with callouts, lines, arrows, text etc is a requirement - I don't need the ability to generate movies. Something that makes it easy to capture the more tricky things like drop(ped)-down lists/comboboxes would be a plus ! So what are YOU using ? Thanks Paul Newton No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.6/1316 - Release Date: 06/03/2008 18:58 ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
Re: Image (screen) capture/image annotation software
The GIMP will do screen captures but I wouldn't necessarily call it quick and easy to annotate unless you're already familiar with it. But it's free. I've also used a program called ScreenShot from Broderbund for years. You can set hot keys for different types of captures, annotate, etc. Paul Newton wrote: Hi all There seems to be a LOT of free/cheap software in this category and I was wondering whether anybody has any specific recommendations ? Ability to annotate captured images with callouts, lines, arrows, text etc is a requirement - I don't need the ability to generate movies. Something that makes it easy to capture the more tricky things like drop(ped)-down lists/comboboxes would be a plus ! So what are YOU using ? Thanks Paul Newton -- Richard Kaye Vice President Artfact/RFC Systems Voice: 617.219.1038 Fax: 617.219.1001 For the fastest response time, please send your support queries to: Technical Support - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Internet Support - [EMAIL PROTECTED] All Other Requests - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message has been checked for viruses before sending. - ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
RE: Image (screen) capture/image annotation software
I have used the Windows native ScreenShot capture for years. There are 2 ways to capture a static screen. The first is to simply press the PrtScn button to capture the entire display on a screen. The other is to press Alt-PrtScn to capture the active window. The image can then be pasted into any graphics capable application (Windows WordPad, any graphic editor, Word, OpenOffice word processor, etc). What I like about it is it will work on any Win9x or later Windows machine without any 3rd party software needed (use WordPad to save the screenshots if it is a fairly bare machine). Here are the general quirks: A full PrtScn capture on a dual/multiple monitor machine will include all monitor images. If you want only a specific full screen, not all monitor displays simultaneously, you need to deactivate all monitors you do not included via the Windows Display settings. But, using the PrtScn capture you can leave menu items dropped down and it WILL show the dropped down menu. If you want the mouse pointer included you will need to add it via a graphic object being laid on top of the captured image. If you use the Alt-PrtScn capture for the active window you WILL NOT get any menu item that has been dropped down, as the Alt key will make it go away when pressed. But, you do get a real clean shot of the active window, regardless of how many active monitors are running. Same thing goes for getting the mouse pointer, you will have to add a graphic object for that as it is omitted from the captured image. I have used this technique to create quick, dirty and simple screen shots for both audio-visual presentations and creating brochures training literature. There is an equivalent in Mac OS, but in Linux (Ubuntu at least) I have found it requires a (free) snapshot app (thus far, still learning). Gil -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Paul Newton Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 7:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Image (screen) capture/image annotation software Hi all There seems to be a LOT of free/cheap software in this category and I was wondering whether anybody has any specific recommendations ? Ability to annotate captured images with callouts, lines, arrows, text etc is a requirement - I don't need the ability to generate movies. Something that makes it easy to capture the more tricky things like drop(ped)-down lists/comboboxes would be a plus ! So what are YOU using ? Thanks Paul Newton [excessive quoting removed by server] ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
RE: Image (screen) capture/image annotation software
I will second SnagIt from Techsmith. It is the only screen capturing software I need. It is especially strong in the annotation functionality with everything you mentioned as well as stamps, which are graphics you can add to your images. I use the editor to edit graphics all the time and to clean things up. It is well worth the money. Rick White Light Computing, Inc. www.whitelightcomputing.com www.swfox.net www.rickschummer.com ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
Re: Image (screen) capture/image annotation software
Rick (and Dave) Looks like SnagIt is the one ... http://screen-capture-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ Thanks Paul Newton Rick Schummer wrote: I will second SnagIt from Techsmith. It is the only screen capturing software I need. It is especially strong in the annotation functionality with everything you mentioned as well as stamps, which are graphics you can add to your images. I use the editor to edit graphics all the time and to clean things up. It is well worth the money. Rick White Light Computing, Inc. www.whitelightcomputing.com www.swfox.net www.rickschummer.com [excessive quoting removed by server] ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
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Paul Newton wrote: I don't need the ability to generate movies. Something that makes it easy to capture the more tricky things like drop(ped)-down lists/comboboxes would be a plus ! The best approach for lists etc is a timed capture, but I've only seen that on Ubuntu. ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
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Thanks for that input Alan - I wonder if Dave or Rick can comment on the light of their experience(s) with SnagIt ? Paul Newton Alan Bourke wrote: Paul Newton wrote: I don't need the ability to generate movies. Something that makes it easy to capture the more tricky things like drop(ped)-down lists/comboboxes would be a plus ! The best approach for lists etc is a timed capture, but I've only seen that on Ubuntu. ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
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Screenshot v7 deluxe does timed captures. (The current version is 8.) Not that I've tried it... So I just did and it worked reasonably well except that when I chose to capture the mouse pointer, it seemed to pick up the pointer state at the time I started the timed capture and did not change regardless of the actual state of the mouse pointer for the duration of the captures. The other caveat is that VFP, at least earlier versions than 9 I believe, didn't expose Windows handles to all its graphical objects and that can cause some screen capture programs to not work as expected. Alan Bourke wrote: The best approach for lists etc is a timed capture, but I've only seen that on Ubuntu -- Richard Kaye Vice President Artfact/RFC Systems Voice: 617.219.1038 Fax: 617.219.1001 For the fastest response time, please send your support queries to: Technical Support - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Internet Support - [EMAIL PROTECTED] All Other Requests - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message has been checked for viruses before sending. - ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
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I wonder if Dave or Rick can comment on the light of their experience(s) with SnagIt ? Yes, Snagit can capture drop-down lists and menus. It also does time captures if you like, but I don't really need to do this to capture a menu as there is a specific mode to capture them. I capture menus and drop-downs using the normal object input mode. SnagIt plain rocks. 10 input modes, 12 output modes, gobs of graphic formats to save to, and the slickest screen image editor around. It is the most used utility on my machine next to WinZip. I have met the team over at Techsmith since they are practically in my backyard (about an hour and a half from my office). I did a field trip one day on my way to present at the Mid-Michigan Fox User and Developer Group. The developers, the tech support people, the evangelist, marketing, and even the president of the company. Everyone of them were kind to me and genuinely interested in how I use their products and things I think could be enhanced and improved. If I was thinking of working for someone else in my career I would not hesitate to put in for a job at Techsmith. If you are in the Detroit area on Sunday May 11th you can come see a presentation I am doing for the Southeastern Michigan Computer Organization on SnagIt. Should be a fun time. I did a session for the Sterling Heights Computer Club about a year ago. When I offered it to the group the president asked, Do you think you can fill an hour with a screen capture program? He cut me off at 90 minutes and I still had a couple of things to show g. The product is deep. Rick White Light Computing, Inc. www.whitelightcomputing.com www.swfox.net www.rickschummer.com ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
