[MrBV]

Hi there
I am trying to record the following streaming video;

_http://www.e-tote.com/24dogs/video.php?session=1DFDB786721040579BA015B14225A152 000002&skin=bet365&stadium=hall+green

Note this url is one of a few that can be selected.
I am trying to use Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-download-and-capture-streaming-music-radio-video.htm) which gave an error, and when I asked support they stated that encrypted streams could not be captured.

Error report

Recording of http://www.e-tote.com/24dogs/video.php?session=191038C429C145B98B281AEDA7EA8DE2 000002&skin=bet365&stadium=hall+green
Download file: bet365 - Live Greyhound Racing.php
Converted file: bet365 - Live Greyhound Racing.mpeg
Started at: 28/06/2011 19:58
Queued for downloading
Starting HTTP download ...
Detecting file name ...
Applying YouTube naming rule if appropriate
Applying Playlist naming rule
Applying Referer naming rule
Applying HTTP Page Title naming rule
Detecting file name from page title ...
File name detection complete
Requesting download details ...
Download is 0 KB in size ...
Allocating file size as 0 KB
Download of Segment 0 has started
Downloading (HTTP) - 813 / B
Downloading (HTTP) - 813 / B
Download of Segment 0 is complete
Download complete
Detecting file name from tags ...
Identifying Music ...
MusicDNS lookup is not supported for file type: .php
No title tag could be extracted
File name detection complete
Applying Playlist naming rule
No extended title was found.
Complete
Queued for fixing
Fixing file ...
Queued for conversion
Starting conversion with arguments: -y -i "C:\Users\frank.FITTERSMATE\Documents\My Streaming Media\bet365 - Live Greyhound Racing.php" -sameq -vcodec mpeg2video -f dvd "C:\Users\frank.FITTERSMATE\Documents\My Streaming Media\bet365 - Live Greyhound Racing.mpeg"
Converting - FFmpeg version SVN-r18639, Copyright (c) 2000-2009 Fabrice Bellard, et al.
Converting - configuration: --enable-memalign-hack --enable-postproc --enable-gpl --enable-libfaac --enable-libfaad --enable-libgsm --enable-libmp3lame --enable-libvorbis --enable-libtheora --enable-libx264 --enable-libxvid --disable-ffserver --enable-avisynth --enable-pthreads
Converting - libavutil 50. 3. 0 / 50. 3. 0
Converting - libavcodec 52.27. 0 / 52.27. 0
Converting - libavformat 52.32. 0 / 52.32. 0
Converting - libavdevice 52. 2. 0 / 52. 2. 0
Converting - libswscale 0. 7. 1 / 0. 7. 1
Converting - libpostproc 51. 2. 0 / 51. 2. 0
Converting - built on Apr 21 2009 13:44:38, gcc: 4.2.4 (TDM-1 for MinGW)
Converting - C:\Users\ttttttttttttttttt\Documents\My Streaming Media\bet365 - Live Greyhound Racing.php: Unknown format
Complete with errors. Double click to view.

I need to have a good quality recording (Unless someone can recommend something better suited?)
As a last resort I would use the Capture software if it can be configured to produce a good quality video.

I am prepared to pay for someone to set it up for me as I am not very technically savvy :)

Any help greatly appreciated.

[Stream Recorder]

I tried to watch it several times, but all I got was "There is no streaming at the moment." I also see that "Minimum stake ?1 to enable streaming", so may be this is what prevents me from watching.

You may share your login/password with the most helpful members like placebo, KSV and chap, if the only way to watch is by paying.

What kind of player do they use? Adobe Flash Player? The log above shows that they use HTTP streams, so you may try to add e-tote.com and FLV (or PHP) in the HTTP Download Tweaks of Replay Media Catcher (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/Replay-Media-Catcher-download-and-capture-streaming-music-radio-video.htm) 4.

[Stream Recorder]

bet365.com uses Windows Media Player for broadcasting.

When I tried to download streams from the site, I got error. But I didn't have any problem capturing HTTP Windows Media streams using WM Recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/WMRecorder-One-click-online-audio-video-stream-recorder.htm) in the PRO mode.

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/733/bet365wmr.png

You can also try to capture Windows Media streams with freeware WebVideoCap (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/WebVideoCap-Freeware-stream-capture-software-for-HTTP-flash-RTSP-MMS-Windows-Media-streams.htm)

[any ANONYMOUS forum user]

Thank you very much for the help. The screenshot of the recording look extremely clear.

I have now purchased the WM Recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/WMRecorder-One-click-online-audio-video-stream-recorder.htm) Pro version.
Could I just clarify the points below?

1. When the live streaming of choice is playing do I simply hit record on the WMRecorder Software? (I have already selected the Pro mode)
2. Are there any options or settings I need to configure?
3. Will the software actually record the streaming data in full even if the "Live Broadcast" version on screen appears choppy?
4. Rather than record the whole 3 hrs of the broadcast can I simply hit stop and record to record individual races?
5. Where will the recorded files be stored by default?

[Stream Recorder]

The screenshot of the recording look extremely clear.

I have now purchased the WM Recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/WMRecorder-One-click-online-audio-video-stream-recorder.htm) Pro version.
Never buy anything before testing a demo version. WM Recorder (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/WMRecorder-One-click-online-audio-video-stream-recorder.htm) offers a 30-day unconditional money-back guarantee, but many software vendors won't return anything no matter what problem you have.

Also notice that WM Recorder Pro has been discontinued, so I guess you have bought the original WM Recorder.

1. When the live streaming of choice is playing do I simply hit record on the WMRecorder Software? (I have already selected the Pro mode)

In the PRO Auto recording mode you don't even need to press the record button. Just start WMR, then open your web-browser and start playing the stream. Everything will be captured automatically.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6630/wmrecorderproauto.png

In the PRO mode you need to leave your browser or Windows Media Player playing the stream. Otherwise WM Recorder will stop recording. You can capture Windows Media streaming from multiple browsers and Windows Media Player.

You can turn off the Auto recording mode. See the User Guide for more.

2. Are there any options or settings I need to configure?
The Auto On is set by default. Just choose the PRO recording mode for capturing Windows Media streams in real time.

3. Will the software actually record the streaming data in full even if the "Live Broadcast" version on screen appears choppy?
WM Recorder in the PRO recording mode captures packets from Windows Media Player installed on your computer. If your Windows Media Player will experience buffering, WM Recorder in the PRO recording mode won't make the picture better.

4. Rather than record the whole 3 hrs of the broadcast can I simply hit stop and record to record individual races?
You may stop recording anytime (see the User Guide for more). Refresh the browser page to start recording again.

5. Where will the recorded files be stored by default?
Hit the Setting button and then under the Miscellaneous hit the Set Recording Folder button.


See also:
WM Recorder User Guide (http://www.wmrecorder.com/user_guide_14.htm)

[MrBV]

Many thanks for all your speedy help.
I will try all of the tips and see how it goes.
Kind Regards :)
MrBV