Background extraction from a video

Background extraction from a video Is there a tool that I can use to extract a background from the frames of a video? I have a surveillance scene, but I do not have the original background image. I would prefer not to use Photoshop for this. Is there a GIMP plug in that can do this? I am able to split the video up into frame images if necessary.
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Guest [Entry]

"Of course this can be done, but it costs a little money. I know of no other alternative than using Ultimatte. Take a look at their site and software available. Starts at like $1,500 but it will get the job done.

www.ultimatte.com"

Guest [Entry]

"A frame in a video is a whole picture. You can convert a frame to a .bmp image.

Just how exactly do you want to extract a background from the picture if not, for example, by cropping it out?"