Capturing/Downloading embedded video

Discussion in 'Software' started by BigShot, Jul 16, 2007.

  1. BigShot

    BigShot Private First Class

    Hi folks.
    I've been using Firefox extensions to save video clips here and there (mainly on youtube and google video) for viewing offline.

    I recently came across a video on www.brightcove.com that I'd like to get for offline viewing too. The following Firefox extensions:
    Fast Video Download 1.3.1.2
    VideoDownloader 1.1.1
    give no joy - it seems neither of the support that site.

    VideoDownloader at least finds the player (player.swf) but the actual flash video (assuming it is a flash video) is evading both.

    I'm aware I can use a screencap to record the video as it plays, but from what I've tried already that means a drop in quality.

    I tried the first suggestion on this page http://ask.metafilter.com/37429/Any-way-to-save-Brightcove-video but I can't make head nor tail of what LiveHTTPHeaders is telling me.

    So - does anyone have any input on just how to save an embedded video from brightcove for offline viewing?

    Cheers

    (Any extra info you need just ask)
     
  2. BigShot

    BigShot Private First Class

    Just a cheeky bump so it's up for the daytime crew.
    Hoping someone will be able to help me out on this one - I've screen captured the video in question but the image quality is pretty poor.

    Anyone?
     
  3. sach2

    sach2 Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Try the FF add.on Download Helper it found the first two files I tried on that site. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3006

    It puts a little icon on the navigation toolbar that becomes animated when it can download an embedded video from a site.
     
  4. BigShot

    BigShot Private First Class

    Okay, I'm trying to sum this up without sounding too excited....

    Best - plugin - ever !

    Not only did it get the video I've been after - but has actually pulled up some things on other open pages I'd have liked to have for offline viewing too. Brilliant! Thanks a million.

    I'm VERY glad I bumped this thread now.

    Happy chap :)
     
  5. sach2

    sach2 Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Glad it helped :)

    I found it about two months ago and have already forgotten that saving an embedded video used to be a chore. :p
     
  6. BigShot

    BigShot Private First Class

    "Once upon a time..."
    Haha.
     

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