I'd like to get some still images from a clip in FCPX - I find a few ways on forums and articles to do so (at least to create), but can't find a way to get these still images OUT of FCP and be able to use these in Photoshop later.
Got this process : park the cursor in the clip, choose FILE - Share - Export Image Sequence --- but in the end I get a full stream of images ... I want *one*...
Thanks
Go to the Share Menu and Add Destination (at the bottom of the menu). In the dialog box, look for Save Current Frame. You can then set up the Export image type (Tiff, JPEG, PNG, Photoshop PSD, etc.) from the drop down menu. The Save Current Frame option should be added to your Share menu from then on.
Go to the Share Menu and Add Destination (at the bottom of the menu). In the dialog box, look for Save Current Frame. You can then set up the Export image type (Tiff, JPEG, PNG, Photoshop PSD, etc.) from the drop down menu. The Save Current Frame option should be added to your Share menu from then on.
Many thanks fox_m ! Yep got it now 🙂
I have got this far - but cannot see how to actually save the frame and be able to indicate a folder etc to save it to. I have chosen the frame on the timeline where I have imported the clip of video to. I am new to FCP so need a lot of guidance. Thanks
Just figured it out - having set a destination as "still image". I then afterwards chose a frame and said Share - Still image and then got the chance to choose the destination.
I need these stills for my instagram and social media posts, plus to use in the YouTube screenshot so I just play the movie and use Shift-Command-4. Save the image, drag into analog, add a filter and upload. I have the CC suite but this all takes all of about 5 seconds.
Hope this helps and best wishes!
Many thanks - will try this tonight and sounds a simple way to grab a still.
how to get a still image from FCPX?
