for those computer pro, how do I download movie files from those 'streaming videos' (those buffering videos)?
thanks alot

 

I used to work as a streaming media specialist / webmaster and I don't even know. If someone does, I'd like to know too.

... other than hacking into the streaming media server.

 

Me too. I have never been able to figure it out myself.

 

yes, dont have a clue, but in fact the files really have been played in the computer, so my guess is the files should be in the computer somewhere.......

 

I have tried looking for the temp files to no avail.

 

Usually, the link is posted to mirror sites. You can simply right-click the link and select "Save-As" if you have a fast connection.

Otherwise, you'd need a media agent to give you direct playback (i.e. Windows Media Player 7 or RealPlayer), so you can download and buffer simultaneously.

Still, you need a fast connection to make streaming video worthwhile.

 

You can download ANY media file, except those for RealMedia (it sucks anyway).

What you do is View Source in your browser and find the embedded link to the media file.

Make a html page with the media link as a normal href tag.

Upload the html page to your site or server.

Right click on the link in IE and select Save Target As...

Enjoy.

 

The files are on your PC. Do a search--"windows key" and "F" after your movie has finished streaming for files that have been changed in the last one day. Sort them by date/time and I bet you will find the video stream file on top of the list. If you are using internet explorer its likely to be in c:windowstemporary internet files

You might have to rename the file as it might not have a recognizable file name. Also if you start a second streaming movie you might loose the first if you don't rename and move it from the que.

 

Very interesting...Thanks for the info!!!

A little too much trouble for me though. I'm not into web stuff.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by airsport
[B]The files are on your PC. Do a search--"windows key" and "F"