Recording an online video to HDD
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Recording an online video to HDD
Actually found something on youtube I wouldn't mind having on the hard drive.
Problem is, I can't think of a way to do it and right clicking for 'save target' just saves an html file.
Is it possible?
Problem is, I can't think of a way to do it and right clicking for 'save target' just saves an html file.
Is it possible?
Using Firefox, there are a couple of plugins that can do the job. I've tried one called DownloadHelper, which works, but it stamps technical video details over the video and I couldn't see how to stop that. I'm about to try one called FlashGot, so I'll see how that goes.
I use Download Helper to save these (Firefox Add on) and FLV Player to play them. There are also conversion programs around that can change the file format, I believe.
The above combo works well for me, and (luckily) unlike bnt I don't end up with a logo on the video. That was actually the topic of another thread here. Unresolved, I think.
The above combo works well for me, and (luckily) unlike bnt I don't end up with a logo on the video. That was actually the topic of another thread here. Unresolved, I think.
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I use Pazera FLV to AVI to convert them, so as to have one format(ish) for all my videos. That works nicely & I'm getting a nice chunk of guitar lessons in me folder nowadays
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Download Helper doesn't stamp anything on the videos, at least it hasn't done so for the year or more I've been using it. However there is now an option to download and convert to your preferred format which does stamp a mark on the result unless you buy a licence. VLC media player will play .flv types and nearly everything else as well.
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I've gone the Download Helper route and it works fine (without the stamps), so I'm quite happy with that, although that very subtle icon took some spotting.
Next experiment is converting flv to wmv via free software.
Thanks again for all help.
Next experiment is converting flv to wmv via free software.
Thanks again for all help.
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Real Player v11 has a plug in which works with Firefox 2, but not yet (as far as I'm aware) with FF3. This shows a blue bar above any download-able content, just click on it, and you'll get the download manager.
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Thanks but I've heard too many naughty stories about Real Player to have it on my machine.
Trying VLC (beta) which seems to be doing what I want and is also a decent player.
Trying VLC (beta) which seems to be doing what I want and is also a decent player.
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Yes, Real Player can be a pain, but if you're careful going through the options and ban it from running at startup and trying to connect for updates all the time, It seems O.K. I've found occasions when Download Helper won't show anything, yet Real Player will. Still, your choice!
Glad you seem to be sorted.
Glad you seem to be sorted.
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Let's get little technical here 
All video clips played on your internet browser are actually recorded on your harddisk - provided that you enable (browseing History).
For MS Win XP, The "Temporary Internet Files" is a hidden folder in your user folder under "Documents and Settings" and it contains all files, images and clips visited or played on your browser - depending on the no. of days you've set up in the Internet Options tool.
Youtube clips are usually saved in that folder as *.flv files. these flv files are playable - off line- by Rea, Quick Time and few other programs - you may search the net for "FLV Player" - I personally use WinAmp.
The hustle is in locating those files inside the jungle
of "Temporary Internet Files" , copying them to a new folder under different, friendly names.
All video clips played on your internet browser are actually recorded on your harddisk - provided that you enable (browseing History).
For MS Win XP, The "Temporary Internet Files" is a hidden folder in your user folder under "Documents and Settings" and it contains all files, images and clips visited or played on your browser - depending on the no. of days you've set up in the Internet Options tool.
Youtube clips are usually saved in that folder as *.flv files. these flv files are playable - off line- by Rea, Quick Time and few other programs - you may search the net for "FLV Player" - I personally use WinAmp.
The hustle is in locating those files inside the jungle
of "Temporary Internet Files" , copying them to a new folder under different, friendly names.
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Super 2008
Super 2008 is a freeware program available from eRightsoft ( I have no affiliation with the company ) that will convert most video and audio formats from one to another, and runs nicely under Windows 
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Search Free YouTube Downloader in Google, you can find lots of free tool to do this.
Oh, i use wondershare free youtube downloader.There is also a flv player, so no use to convert flv to another format.
Oh, i use wondershare free youtube downloader.There is also a flv player, so no use to convert flv to another format.
