Getting a clip from a large movie file.

andrealuton

Hi,

I want to get about a four minute clip out of an hour long video. Any free software out there that will let me do this? Quicktime wants me to buy quicktime pro to do it through that.

Thanks.

weegie.geek

What format is the clip? Chances are Virtualdub will do it just fine.

bat999

Hi
You can use VLC media player from here:-http://www.videolan.org/
When you play the video click on 'View' and tick 'Advanced Controls'.
This opens up some extra functions.
One of the functions is a red button that records whatever is playing.
So just play and record the section that you need.

derrick

I have the VCL media player, but don't have the "view" button, in it's place I have a "playlist" button, but nothing to give me an "advanced" button? However under "tools" I have an "extended settings" choice, but that has only given me the 2 centre buttons in your screenshot!

bat999

HI
The current version of VLC media player is v1.1.0.
Maybe you need to upgrade.

tuggy12

@bat999

Thanks for that info. Where are the clips stored?

bat999

tuggy12 wrote: »

@bat999

Thanks for that info. Where are the clips stored?

With my Windows XP they are stored in:-
Documents and Settings > Administrator > My Documents > My Videos

derrick

bat999 wrote: »

HI
The current version of VLC media player is v1.1.0.
Maybe you need to upgrade.

I had installed VCL from the disc that came with the camera, but whilst waiting for a reply, I uninstalled and downloaded via your link, I know have the "view" button. Thanks

When you "play and record" the section required, how do you save it as that section only?