newb who can't download

[journey11]

happy holidays everyone

I can't seem to download this stream:

thecube.com/event/hillcrest-prep-vs-advanced-prep-international-hoop-563374

I know if I can get the m3u8, I can download it. Kicker is: I don't know how to do that.

I have downloaded youtube dl as well as livestreamer, and pretty much don't know how to use them.

any help would be appreciated.

[stream_monkey]

Originally Posted by journey11

I know if I can get the m3u8, I can download it. Kicker is: I don't know how to do that.

One simple way is to use adblock plus in firefox, then filter for m3u8.

https://a.thecube.com/assets/5578407/5578407-playlist-1000k.m3u8

[journey11]

Originally Posted by stream_monkey

One simple way is to use adblock plus in firefox, then filter for m3u8.

https://a.thecube.com/assets/5578407/5578407-playlist-1000k.m3u8

That's awesome thanks.

2 Quick things.

1. I downloaded Adblock plus as well as Firefox previously thinking I'd find that. I filtered for it and it never showed.

2. When I open the link in Firefox is spins without ever opening. Is the link not opening the reason the playlist doesn't show?

thanks a lot for pointing me in the right direction.

[stream_monkey]

Originally Posted by journey11

That's awesome thanks.

2 Quick things.

1. I downloaded Adblock plus as well as Firefox previously thinking I'd find that. I filtered for it and it never showed.

2. When I open the link in Firefox is spins without ever opening. Is the link not opening the reason the playlist doesn't show?

thanks a lot for pointing me in the right direction.

Not sure why you're not seeing the link in adblock. Try reloading.

I play the m3u8 in vlc w/ no issues. Whether it will play in a browser depends on the browser and what plugins you have assigned for various file types.

[journey11]

Originally Posted by stream_monkey

Not sure why you're not seeing the link in adblock. Try reloading.

I play the m3u8 in vlc w/ no issues. Whether it will play in a browser depends on the browser and what plugins you have assigned for various file types.

Thanks for the help.

So here's what I did:

For whatever reason, if I have AdBlock enabled, video doesn't show up (I even left the house for 5 hours and came back, no video)

So I turned it off, and got video:

https://s3.amazonaws.com/uploads.hip...1qz/upload.png

and when I enabled it, and searched for m3u8:

https://s3.amazonaws.com/uploads.hip...dCc/upload.png

Thanks for your help. Knowing you were able to get the m3u8 lets me know its possible, and I'm going to keep at it because that m3u8 is all I need. With jdownloader I can download the mp4 no prob. Just finding the playlist link is the challenge.

Again, any help by anyone is appreciated.

[zer00]

Try to use the Web Console (press CTRL SHIFT K) of the Firefox Developer Tools to find the m3u8.

[journey11]

Originally Posted by zer00

Try to use the Web Console (press CTRL SHIFT K) of the Firefox Developer Tools to find the m3u8.

Thanks for looking into it.

No dice.

stream_monkey did get the m3u8 and I was able to get an mp4 of it. I just can't replicate what he (or she) did.

I've got adblock. I'm searching for it. No luck. Developer tools. No luck.

If it's not too much trouble, if anyone can provide screenshots of their workflow it'd be a help.

thanks

[zer00]

Developer tools must be opened before the video starts. Try to reload the page.

[journey11]

Originally Posted by zer00

Developer tools must be opened before the video starts. Try to reload the page.

thanks again.

well we know it's gotta be me.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/uploads.hip...PlH/upload.png

made sure I opened tools first. entered the link. waited for media to load.

nothing.

put adblock on.

nothing.

is it firewall/antivirus related? OS? Because it works. Just not on my computer the way it's set up.

Again, can't think you guys enough for the guidance.

[zer00]

Which OS are you using?
Which firefox plugins (flash or other video plugins) do you have installed?

Do you get an output of web console or adblock plus without the the filter m3u8?