ripping videos from youtube

[watermelonc1]

i tried this one : http://keepvid.com but it says i have to change the file extension to flv. or something? is there any other way to rip videos from youtube? thanks in advance

[Ondes Martenot]

no

1. rip the videos with www.keepvid.com
2. d/load this: http://www.rivavx.com/index.php?encoder&L=3
3. read this: http://www.videohelp.com/forum/archive/t259578
4. it will work as it does for me

[watermelonc1]

thank you!

[watermelonc1]

it works it works it works

[linnea]

Yes, it works!!! Thanks, Ondes Martenot!

[naty]

i've tried it so many times now, but i still have problems with that!
i can't see the video i only hear it

please help

[Ondes Martenot]

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Originally Posted by naty
i've tried it so many times now, but i still have problems with that!
i can't see the video i only hear it

please help

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yes, i had the same bug (for example convertion to .avi didn't work for me)

when you convert the files from .flv format to another one, preferably rename the files to .wmv or .mpeg. if you have windows, should work

[kekita]

thank you need youtube video for an assignment. gona try it now and see if it works.

[kekita]

i'm having problems with step 1

when i try to download from keepvid site i don't know how to save file as flv.

so the file is not recognised by windows, quicktime, realplayer. And when using Riva encoder in the "input video" part when i browse the file doesn't even appear as it's not a video file (?) (!)

Edit: Opps

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Originally Posted by watermelonc1
i tried this one : http://keepvid.com but it says i have to change the file extension to flv. or something? is there any other way to rip videos from youtube? thanks in advance

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what did you do watermelonc1 to make it work? i tried temp internet files but nothing there.

[Black Rose]

If you use firefox (and if you are still using IE, change before your computer dies due to the shitty security of IE), when you get the download link, click on it. When the little box click save

[gentleparachute]

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Originally Posted by kekita
i'm having problems with step 1

when i try to download from keepvid site i don't know how to save file as flv.

so the file is not recognised by windows, quicktime, realplayer. And when using Riva encoder in the "input video" part when i browse the file doesn't even appear as it's not a video file (?) (!)

Edit: Opps



what did you do watermelonc1 to make it work? i tried temp internet files but nothing there.

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In the little ("Save File As") box that pops up when you're saving a file, under "file name", type in the name, followed by ".flv" e.g. "Square One.flv" (instead of just Square One). Alternatively if you've forgotten, don't worry - just rename the file with the ".flv" added behind it after saving

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A few other tips -
1) At the riva.dx website in step 2, make sure you download the right programme - Riva FLV Encoder towards the bottom of the page (and not the Riva Producer Lite).
2) To decode to MPEG or AVI, you need a programme called 'Super' to enable the Riva Encoder to decode to these formats. Alternatively, if you don't mind the flv format, you can play the videos straight in the Riva player (which is d'loaded automatically as part of the Riva FLV Encoder) without converting - saves people who're not so handy with computers the hassle of playing around with all this techy stuff

- Just thought I'd share some of my experiences

And thanks Nik & Dave for your help, real useful stuff

[kekita]

Oh wow thanks Ai i'll try this thanks for the tips let you know if it works.



EDIT: IT WORKS, IT WORKS!! thank you
converted it to avi too yay! sings-
"Celebrate good times, come on!(Let's celebrate)"


thanks again

[azlina]

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Originally Posted by kekita
Oh wow thanks Ai i'll try this thanks for the tips let you know if it works.



EDIT: IT WORKS, IT WORKS!! thank you
converted it to avi too yay! sings-
"Celebrate good times, come on!(Let's celebrate)"


thanks again

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I'm interested to learn how to convert .flv files to another format. I've already download 'Super' as indicated but not too sure how to make it work!

[kekita]

^ i'm in the dark too - i'm just blinding trying it out. Not sure if you should trust my advice lol but here goes...(btw you may know these steps but just in case i've added them and if i'm wrong--- someone techno savy please correct me!)

1) using the Riva FLV encoder, browse the flv file you want in "input video".
the "output video" automatically shows where your video will be saved under "destination video file" you can rename it . You can also change the .flv to .avi for example. Press encode to obtain encoded video.
Note: open this file and you will only hear sound, no visual image.

2)Open Super.
a) under "select output container" it gives you a variety of options from which to choose- for example avi.
under "select ouput video codec" it provides you with options ( i have no idea which goes well with what format but i've heard DivX is good with avi and it has worked for me.)
Note: later once converted the progam asks you again which codec you would like- its gives you options and explains that some are good for Windows media player and others for all players- i suppose you'll just have to try it out).

b) in a green box there is "video" options and in blue box "audio" options ( haven't tried those out cos i'm not to confident with that yet and it probably needs time to experiment the different choices).

c)Drag and drop the encoded file into grey box under "Active, Filename, Streaming link and Output Status.

d) at the bottom of the grey box in which you've dragged and dropped the file you want encoded there are some buttons which include "Encode (active job list files)", "Play(active job list files)" and "player options"
"player options" brings out a side bar to the right. here you can change other things to you video- full screen, brightness, contrast etc.
"play" allows you to preview the video
NOTE: if you have more than one video to convert then the preview will play ALL of them and you'll have to wait till they all end. also once played, the ticked box next to the list of items will have no tick- just click in the box for the ticks to appear in order to continue.

e) "Encode" converts the file to what you have specified.

NOTE 1: the progam will probably ask you again which codec you would like- its gives you options and explains that some are good for Windows media player and others for all players.

NOTE 2: you may find it hard to find the output file. just check where you've downloaded the Super software it should be in a folder called "eRightSoft", in the "super" folder, in a folder called "output"


Hope that helps and sorry for the novel lol

[azlina]

Thanks kekita for taking the time to give me all the steps for converting files. I really appreciate your kind assistance. I'll try it out and see if it works!