A little guide on how to capture and edit a Web stream . (ASF\WM

A little guide on how to capture and edit a Web stream . (ASF\WMV files)

Had a bit of time so decided to write a little guide for capturing and editing RedlipsTV asf/wmv files.
I'll use Redlips TV web stream as an example.
(mms://87.120.223.2/22_live_direct_q2.wmv)

(This wont work with password protected or encrypted)

You will need the following programs before you can proceed.

VLC to capture and play file.
[hidden link - please register]

ASFBin to index and basic edit file.
[hidden link - please register]

First make sure the stream is present, then using vlc open the network stream dialogue and enter the stream web address in the HTTP/HTTPS/FTP/MMS field, then below in the advanced area select stream/save then click on settings, Now to view the file whilst recording select play locally, next select file and enter a file name plus file extention (ASF\WMV) using browse to set a location for the recording.

Encapsulation Method should be set to asf.

***If the stream stops or breaks, you will have to restart VLC.***

If the stream captured is prerecorded, then it should already be indexed which allows the file to be edited by a video editor. If it was a live recordering then the file possibly wont be indexed and cannot be opened by video editors, then use Asfbin to index the file.

I hope this is of some help

Shirtfull.