By: Bob Clark
Fish, I use Media Player Classic. I wind up having to resize the screencaps I take, though after you figure out the proper ratio for stretching the image, it’s not a big deal. Besides, it’s open...
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Hi! Allan Fish, Allan said,”Does anyone know of cheap preferably free software that allows screencaps to be taken, as it has left me having to use those I already had for future entries.” Allan, a...
View ArticleBy: wondersinthedark
Thanks, guys. Bob, I have downloaded MPC and you’re right, piece of piss. Just pause, save image, open in PhShop. Similar to to WinDVD which just required pressing P and auromatically saved in a folder...
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Remind me, is “piece of piss” the Brit-colloquial equivalent of “piece of shit” or “piece of cake”?
View ArticleBy: Just Another Film Buff
Tower of Babel is one of the greatest ever filmed! And Allan, you should try out VLC media player for the screencaps. It’s free and can do magic.
View ArticleBy: Hokahey
Allan - Nice to see this excellent coverage of silent classics. Metropolis is probably my favorite. Its sort of abstract, oddball plot and its stunning visuals make it like one of those ideal movies...
View ArticleBy: Jamie
Yes VLC is the best IMHO. It will play any media film (avi, quicktime, ect) and as you say, it’s a free download.
View ArticleBy: Judy
I’ve just seen this at Ipswich Film Theatre in the restored version and returned to read your review again, Allan – very interested to hear how many films it influenced. Although the added-in footage...
View ArticleBy: wondersinthedark
Thanks, Judy. I should have trhe MoC Blu Ray next week, so looking forward to seeing it again.
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