Saving Streaming Video files

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05-22-2009, 02:42 PM
Sully2327

Saving Streaming Video files

Looking for help with saving streaming video files. I assume since they are flv files they can be saved with VLC media player.

Sully
05-22-2009, 02:59 PM
SpunkyMunky

I use RealPlayer. Easy to download.
05-22-2009, 05:44 PM
alkie

If you mean being able to save them from a tube site that does not give you the facility to download them in the first place it is comparatively easy sully.
As long as you are using Firefox as a browser, (if you're not already, then why the hell not, it's superior in every way to "Ole Billy's Bloated Browser")
Just get your self a tiny add on that integrates with Firefox called DownloadHelper and you are good to go.
Once it is installed, then navigate to the clip you want to download, start it streaming then click on the DownloadHelper tab and you will see the .flv name in the drop down list, click on that and it will download the clip wherever you want on your pc.
It even has a facility to convert .flv's to .wmv's so you view them through even more media players.
05-22-2009, 06:09 PM
fert69

Older versions of Firefox use to be compatible with "RealPlayer Browser Record" which, in my opinion, was better than DownloadHelper.

I hope they plan on making it compatible soon. But for now, DownloadHelper is just fine.
05-22-2009, 06:11 PM
niteowl52us

good advice, but...

Quote:

Originally Posted by alkie

If you mean being able to save them from a tube site that does not give you the facility to download them in the first place it is comparatively easy sully.
As long as you are using Firefox as a browser, (if you're not already, then why the hell not, it's superior in every way to "Ole Billy's Bloated Browser")
Just get your self a tiny add on that integrates with Firefox called DownHelper and you are good to go.
Once it is installed, then navigate to the clip you want to download, start it streaming then click on the DownloadHelper tab and you will see the .flv name in the drop down list, click on that and it will download the clip wherever you want on your pc.
It even has a facility to convert .flv's to .wmv's so you view them through even more media players.

look for "DownloadHelper" :D
05-22-2009, 07:51 PM
alkie

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Originally Posted by niteowl52us

look for "DownloadHelper" :D

Yeah ok, you got me there mate, I was in a bit of a hurry when I upped my original post.
It is as you have rightly pointed out called DownLoadhelper but I reckon Sully got the drift!!
05-23-2009, 12:29 PM
Sully2327

Thanks to all for the help! You are correct Alkie, I did mean to save streaming video that does not have a download function. Sorry for the confusion. Off to download the needed software. Talk about timely tech support, you guys are awesome. Thanks again.

Sully
05-23-2009, 02:11 PM
alkie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sully2327

Thanks to all for the help! You are correct Alkie, I did mean to save streaming video that does not have a download function. Sorry for the confusion. Off to download the needed software. Talk about timely tech support, you guys are awesome. Thanks again.

Sully

No problem at all Sully, was just glad I could help. If you have any probs with it just gimme a shout, been using it for years and I have found it does the job for just about every clip you can encounter.
05-24-2009, 09:51 AM
nutritionshake

this won't help most people, but this is how I rip most flv sites. I use linux which has an easily accessible temporary info folder called /tmp which stores all temporary info to include flash videos being played on your web browser... basically just wait for the video to finish playing, at which point the whole thing has been cached in my /tmp folder, then copy the file over to one of my normal folders... done deal... :cool:
05-24-2009, 10:42 AM
str8n2thepink

Shit! I'm so clueless I didn't even know you could grab streaming video!! :eek: so I'm using old exploder on vista....no good then? You guys are all down with firefox?

So do you have to watch the entire vid or do you just have to wait for it to load entirely? Again sgp250 = stone age :(
05-24-2009, 10:54 AM
nutritionshake

you basically just download it... which usually takes as long as it would to fully "load" or buffer to your browser
05-27-2009, 07:29 PM
safn1949

Yep that's correct,with my slow traveling connection I start the download and close the page.Then go on with my business,there are very few videos it can't download.:D
06-06-2009, 01:46 PM
Sully2327

Again I want to recognize all of you who have provided this invaluable info.

Follow-up question. Now that you all have informed me of how to download streaming video files, how do I convert flv files to media player format (mpeg, wmv. etc...) using VLC media player?

I have VLC player 9.9 and see the options for convert/save but am clueless where to go from there.

Thanks in advance.

Sully
06-06-2009, 02:22 PM
alkie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sully2327

Again I want to recognize all of you who have provided this invaluable info.

Follow-up question. Now that you all have informed me of how to download streaming video files, how do I convert flv files to media player format (mpeg, wmv. etc...) using VLC media player?

I have VLC player 9.9 and see the options for convert/save but am clueless where to go from there.

Thanks in advance.

Sully

VLC is just a media player Sully it won't convert any format.
There is a convert feature built into DownLoadHelper itself, right click on DLH and enter the preferences tab, click on conversion tab and make sure the box is ticked. any .flv file will now convert into the .wmv format after you have downloaded them.
Unfortunately it does place a small watermark in the corner as the software isn't entirely free.
06-07-2009, 06:22 PM
nutritionshake

Quote:

Originally Posted by alkie

VLC is just a media player Sully it won't convert any format...

not exactly true... while not the easiest to use, VLC does infact have transcoding or converting features; it's what I use when I have to convert a file... your VLC should have a "wizard" which handles this transcoding... give it a try; if you still need help just ask ;)
06-07-2009, 06:25 PM
safn1949

Or get prism video converter,it has a 30 day trial and will convert video,photo and music files.After 30 days,uninstall and reinstall and carry on.I have been using it for over a year and there are very few files it won't convert.:D
06-07-2009, 06:43 PM
colossal88

movie files

NICE! I'll find this very usefull
06-08-2009, 02:06 AM
Sully2327

Thanks to all for your wealth of knowledge. I have been stumped for months trying to do the conversion.

Sully
06-08-2009, 02:09 AM
Sully2327

Quote:

Originally Posted by nutritionshake

not exactly true... while not the easiest to use, VLC does infact have transcoding or converting features; it's what I use when I have to convert a file... your VLC should have a "wizard" which handles this transcoding... give it a try; if you still need help just ask ;)

I cannot find the wizard on version 0.9.2

Sully
06-08-2009, 08:32 PM
alkie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sully2327

I cannot find the wizard on version 0.9.2

Sully

I have found out that it seems to be on the latest updated version 0.9.9
You can find it under the media tab at the top left hand corner, the convert/save option will appear in the drop down option.
I haven't tried it myself but it's worth a shot :D
06-10-2009, 02:19 AM
Sully2327

Quote:

Originally Posted by alkie

I have found out that it seems to be on the latest updated version 0.9.9
You can find it under the media tab at the top left hand corner, the convert/save option will appear in the drop down option.
I haven't tried it myself but it's worth a shot :D

Thanks again Alkie, you are on the money once again. I need the newer version. Just my observation, but many members appear to avoid viewing flv vid postings versus mpeg formats. I am trying to make it simpler for them to view.

Sully