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willemvdm
01-02-2011, 11:06 PM
I'm trying to watch videos from hxxp://www.thehorseshow.com/rfd_schedule.aspx, however my connection is too slow. No matter what I try, the resulting video always has MANY dropped frames, approx 75% dropped. It seem to be the streaming server that drop the frames as soon as it detect a slow connection.

I have a website and I'm now wondering would it be posible to install rtmpdump (http://all-streaming-media.com/record-video-stream/rtmpdump-freeware-console-RTMP-downloading-application.htm) on the server, capture the stream to the server and then download the captured file to my PC.

It is a linux server with cpanel. I have access to cgibin and also etc and bin folders. I might be able to get shell access too. There is a shell icon in cpanel, but I could not get it working yet, maybe if I contact support.

I'm desperatly trying to get hold of these videos. I've even contacted Rick, the host of the show and also asked on several forums if someone with a fast connection would be willing to capture the stream and then forward the file to me. But with no luck.

Any suggestions welcome, PLEASE.
Stream Recorder
01-02-2011, 11:21 PM
Just ask you web-hosting provider whether it allows to use custom applications or not.
willemvdm
01-02-2011, 11:50 PM
So I gather then that it won't be possibe for me to install it myself, my provider has to do it.
Stream Ripper
01-03-2011, 10:18 PM
So I gather then that it won't be possibe for me to install it myself, my provider has to do it.

Option #2 is to hack their server, install it yourself, and enjoy the benefits before you're found and arrested... :D
willemvdm
01-03-2011, 11:17 PM
Option #2 is to hack their server, install it yourself, and enjoy the benefits before you're found and arrested... :D

Ha, ha, ha!! That's a great idea. Any thoughts on where I can do a quick hacking course online? :)

No, seriously, I've contacted my host and even though I'm a real cheap-skate client, they came up with a solution for me. I'm currently got a free trial VPS server and downloading is working just fine. However, getting the server on a permanent basis is going to cost me a lot more than what it is worth. I'm hoping to negotiate a better deal with them, since I only really need the VPS once a week for about 2 hours or so.

Thanks for the help. Been looking for a solution for like 3 or 4 months now.