Hi Everyone!!
Puddin asked me to post the method I use to screen cap. Apparently it's a little different from what most are doing.
This method is super easy, and the software is free -- i highly recommend it.
Basically Here's The Deal:
1. You need to download Screen Print 32. it can be found at
http://www.provtech.co.uk/download/default.asp It is free for personal use. I was recommended to download it by my dad, who has me using it for something else, i don't know much about the company to be honest, but I've had the program almost a year and have not had one problem in terms of compatibility (it has no spyware, adware or malware)
2. Once you download and install it it needs to be configured. All you need to do is open the program, you will see 5 tabs at the top.
3. On the "General" tab check "Capture Active Window", also pick the capture key (I use Prt-Scr, but there are several options) under miscellaneous "Share User Settings", "Load at Startup", and "Show in SysTray" should also be checked.
4. Under the "Print Options" tab remove the check from "Enable Printing" (Or it will print everytime)
5. Under the "save Options" tab check the box that says "Save Captured Area To Disk", under filename I have selected "SP32-[counter] (it numbers each cap satrting at 1, makes it easy for me to keep track of) but there are several naming options, whichever you prefer can be picked. Under "File Format" I have chosen JPG, but again you can pick whatever is best for you. Then with the "Folder" box select "browse" and choose where you want to save the caps. I use my desktop, to save and then move the caps to another foler after I posted them. That makes it easy for me. Below this there is a button to reset the counter, I just leave mine alone so it keeps the counting correct.
6. Press "OK" at the bottom of the page and your ready to cap!!
So to work it: (this is using it the way I have configured it, if you used different settings, your process may differ)
I open the real payer and watch then when Im ready to take a cap, I click on the real player to make sure its my active window, and press the prt-scrn button, it saves the cap to my desktop. Then I just log in here at RFF and post my cap using the "Additional Options" and "Attach" methods.
That's it!!! So easy and fast!!!
If you really want to be really professional.... once you saved the cap, before you post it you can open it in photoshop, or your preferred photo program and crop out the real player skin. I just post it with the skin to get the caps up fast. It's totally up to you.
Hope this will help someone! Please PM me if you need any help with this or you find my instructions confusing!!
Have Fun!!!
