live video flash stream capture from justintv, ilemi

ndhrty · #1 09-20-2011, 05:12 AM

hey all,

i'm very new to the concept of live flash stream capturing.
i'm familiar with recording sopcast and like channels through vlc.
i was hoping the process would be similar for live flash streams, however, i can't figure out how to find any sort of address/extension (flv, etc) to load into vlc.
i have done a fair bit of research (although, i'll admit alot of the code talk flies over my head), and have attempted to use programs such as URL Snooper, Replay Media Catcher, httpfox, livehttpheaders, etc. - i just can't seem to find any useful extension address.
i'm looking to capture live video streams off sites such as justintv or ilemi. not archived flash video.

i suppose i'm just curious as to whether i still haven't done enough research, or if this is actually possible to do...
i would greatly appreciate any help, or point in the right direction (guides, etc) in finding an appropriate address/extension to load into vlc.

thank you!

ndhrty · #2 09-20-2011, 05:44 PM

i understand that this is a very general question... but i would be very very grateful if someone had a few moments to explain/answer.

chap · #3 09-21-2011, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndhrty

i understand that this is a very general question... but i would be very very grateful if someone had a few moments to explain/answer.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stream Recorder

Try to use RTMPexplorer to find the parameters. Then replace the

Code:

-o "filename"

with

Code:

--quiet | "C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" -

or

Code:

--quiet | "C:\Program Files (x86)\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" -

vlc.exe can reside in some other folder depending on where you install it.

ndhrty · #4 09-21-2011, 11:21 AM

thanks for the reply! it's a little vague for me, and after trying to make sense of the process - i'm stuck.

ok, i'm running windows 7
trying to load this video stream into vlc:
hxxp://www.justin.tv/roxnation4#/w/1795300736/18

i was successful in running RTMPexplorer and rtmpsrv.exe, and i was provided this:

Code:

RTMP Server 2.4 git-b627335 2011-7-23
(c) 2010 Andrej Stepanchuk, Howard Chu; license: GPL

Streaming on rtmp://0.0.0.0:1935
WARNING: Trying different position for client digest!

rtmpdump -r "rtmp://199.9.255.147/app" -a "app" -f "WIN 10,0,32,18" -W "http://w
ww-cdn.justin.tv/widgets/live_site_player.r8f0df451aa9db6af9d65de3e7f64a84fc8292
1ca.swf" -p "http://www.justin.tv/roxnation4" -y "jtv_QxnkP_UP9q_Zo15l" -o jtv_Q
xnkP_UP9q_Zo15l.flv

Closing connection... done!

RTMPDump 2.4 git-b627335 2011-7-23
(c) 2010 Andrej Stepanchuk, Howard Chu, The Flvstreamer Team; license: GPL
Connecting ...
INFO: Connected...
ERROR: Closing connection: NetStream.Play.Failed
WARNING: Trying different position for client digest!
Duplicate request, skipping.
Closing connection... done!

i included this since there were errors mentioned i wanted to make sure it was working as it should.

so as far as i know it provides the rtmpdump -r.... code.
but i'm not sure how to use that

i understand your instructions about replacing the .flv file name found after the -o with your command for vlc, i'm just not sure how to get to that point.
i could use another nudge in the right direction..!

rtmpsrv does create a .flv file - i tried to open it directly in vlc without success - can i use this created file for anything?

also, i read another guide - do i need to be concerning myself with editing host files (127.0.0.1), etc? is that the right path?

i appreciate the help in wrapping my head around rtmp!

also, my main interest is with recording the stream - i'm familiar with doing that in vlc, which is why i'm focused on it. is there an easier process/program for recording live non-embedded streams?

chap · #5 09-21-2011, 11:55 AM

ndhrty
use(Compiled by KSV)

Code:

rtmpdump -r "rtmp://199.9.255.169/app" -a "app" -f "WIN 10,3,183,7" -W "http://www-cdn.justin.tv/widgets/live_site_player.r8f0df451aa9db6af9d65de3e7f64a84fc82921ca.swf" -p "http://ru.justin.tv/roxnation4" --jtv "2a758491b4cdaa365f0441bd4dccbd57c4a81985:{\"swfDomains\": [\"justin.tv\", \"jtvx.com\", \"xarth.com\", \"twitchtv.com\", \"twitch.tv\", \"wdtinc.com\", \"imapweather.com\", \"facebook.com\", \"starcrafting.com\"], \"streamName\": \"jtv_XvwF5hFMZTKArP4K\", \"expiration\": 1316628981.226702, \"geo_ip\": \"you ip\", \"server\": \"ams01-video5-1\"}" -y "jtv_XvwF5hFMZTKArP4K" --quiet | "C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" -

any ANONYMOUS forum user · #6 09-22-2011, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndhrty

so as far as i know it provides the rtmpdump -r.... code.
but i'm not sure how to use that

i understand your instructions about replacing the .flv file name found after the -o with your command for vlc, i'm just not sure how to get to that point.
i could use another nudge in the right direction..!

You may use rtmpdump for downloading streams from justin tv and other web-sites using RTMP, RTMPE protocols.

RTMPexplorer is a GUI for rtmpdump. You can use RTMPexplorer with rtmpsrv or rtmpsuck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndhrty

rtmpsrv does create a .flv file - i tried to open it directly in vlc without success - can i use this created file for anything?

After downloading with rtmpdump or dumping with rtmpsuck you will be able to play FLV files. When these programs don't record anything, you won't be able to play it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndhrty

also, i read another guide - do i need to be concerning myself with editing host files (127.0.0.1), etc? is that the right path?

also, my main interest is with recording the stream - i'm familiar with doing that in vlc, which is why i'm focused on it. is there an easier process/program for recording live non-embedded streams?

Just use RTMPexplorer with rtmpsrv or rtmpsuck for recording.

Use rtmpdump with VLC for playing RTMP, RTMPE streams in VLC.

ndhrty · #7 09-22-2011, 01:10 PM

thanks for the responses! i really appreciate the explanations

so, would you be able to give me a step by step for how to record any streams from this site (for example): _http://www.wellsports4u.blogspot.com/
i've been successful using RTMPexplorer and rtmpsrv, but i'm not sure how recording through these programs would work.

also i noticed additions in the code i received using rtmpsrv to those that chap provided (thank you!). is it simple enough to explain how to set up a proper code so i wouldn't have to keep asking?

i tried using the code and the example photo you provided chap, but was unsuccessful - i loaded cmd - typed out the folder paths to rtmpdump, copied the code exactly as you had it (replacing with my ip where you outlined) and it gave me 'the system cannot find the path specified'.

is my problem that i'm just not loading into RTMPdump properly???

i know i've said it already, but i really appreciate this help.

ndhrty · #8 09-22-2011, 01:45 PM

success! i don't know what i did, because i didn't do anything differently... but i loaded a stream into rtmpexplorer, rtmpsrv triggered (as it did before), but continued and began downloading the stream into an .flv file that is saved once closed.

it seems too easy... is that how it should work though for downloading a stream - start RTMPexplorer - input stream site and rtmpsrv kicks in and starts saving the .flv file?

dr_always · #9 10-15-2011, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chap

ndhrty
use(Compiled by KSV)

Code:

rtmpdump -r "rtmp://199.9.255.169/app" -a "app" -f "WIN 10,3,183,7" -W "http://www-cdn.justin.tv/widgets/live_site_player.r8f0df451aa9db6af9d65de3e7f64a84fc82921ca.swf" -p "http://ru.justin.tv/roxnation4" --jtv "2a758491b4cdaa365f0441bd4dccbd57c4a81985:{\"swfDomains\": [\"justin.tv\", \"jtvx.com\", \"xarth.com\", \"twitchtv.com\", \"twitch.tv\", \"wdtinc.com\", \"imapweather.com\", \"facebook.com\", \"starcrafting.com\"], \"streamName\": \"jtv_XvwF5hFMZTKArP4K\", \"expiration\": 1316628981.226702, \"geo_ip\": \"you ip\", \"server\": \"ams01-video5-1\"}" -y "jtv_XvwF5hFMZTKArP4K" --quiet | "C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" -

This post has me stumped. I'm happy to see a screenshot of justin.tv playing in VLC but I can't seem to replicate this on my screen. I'm using rtmpdump-2.4 from chap's download link, formatting my code exactly as chap does, and using VLC 1.2.0. What version of VLC are you using in that screenshot, chap?

-Comparison-

chap's code:

my code:

dr_always · #10 10-15-2011, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chap

ndhrty
use(Compiled by KSV)

Code:

rtmpdump -r "rtmp://199.9.255.169/app" -a "app" -f "WIN 10,3,183,7" -W "http://www-cdn.justin.tv/widgets/live_site_player.r8f0df451aa9db6af9d65de3e7f64a84fc82921ca.swf" -p "http://ru.justin.tv/roxnation4" --jtv "2a758491b4cdaa365f0441bd4dccbd57c4a81985:{\"swfDomains\": [\"justin.tv\", \"jtvx.com\", \"xarth.com\", \"twitchtv.com\", \"twitch.tv\", \"wdtinc.com\", \"imapweather.com\", \"facebook.com\", \"starcrafting.com\"], \"streamName\": \"jtv_XvwF5hFMZTKArP4K\", \"expiration\": 1316628981.226702, \"geo_ip\": \"you ip\", \"server\": \"ams01-video5-1\"}" -y "jtv_XvwF5hFMZTKArP4K" --quiet | "C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\vlc.exe" -

This post has me stumped. I'm happy to see a screenshot of justin.tv playing in VLC but I can't seem to replicate this on my screen. I'm using rtmpdump-2.4 from chap's download link, formatting my code exactly as chap does, and using VLC 1.2.0. What version of VLC are you using in that screenshot, chap?

-Comparison-

chap's code:

my code:

.