Help with Video Capture

[itsnevertoolate]

Within my Temporary Internet Files, I saw two files: one is 061214wn_wreaths.wmv 1K in size, the other is 061214.wn_wreaths.wmv#0;1.000;0;0;3:2;4:2, which is 6MB. When I copied them to another directory, the first saved as a .wmv; the second saved as a .dat. I cannot open either one in Media Player. I tried renaming the .dat to .wmv, but that didn't work either. For both of them I get the message "The file you are attempting to play has an extension that does not match the file format. Playing the file may result in unexpected behavior. Do you want the player to try to play the file?" If I click yes, I get "Windows Media Player cannot play the file. One or more codecs required to play the file could not be found."

[Covenantor]

Ok. I thought that they had Flash streaming video.

The 1 K file is a short cut to the site. It contains no video.

As for the second file, is the full file name?:
"061214.wn_wreaths.wmv#0;1.000;0;0;3:2;4:2,"

If so, try truncating a copy save as 061214wn_wreaths.wmv

This deletes the formating which located in the ABC box.
NOTE delete the first period between the 4 & wn.
That should give you a file that you can play in WM media.

Can you copy the video url from the temp files cache? If so, post it in a response here and I'll try to snag it for you. If so I'll post on my web storage page for you or e-mail it ot you.

Again I suggested the converter thinking you would want to burn to a DVD for TV viewing by family as an archive.

Let me know the url first and maybe I can save you some frustration.
I'll stick around for another half hour or so.

[Americanchild]

And cache never keeps it in a usable form. At best they will be ".flv" files.

I have saved many a video and audio file from temporary files. Sometimes you can get them to open in one program and not another. ( Such as Quicktime vs Media Player)

If someone can post a link to the video, I can see if I can save it.

[itsnevertoolate]

Here's the link from my temporary Internet files:

mms://a1890.v166886.c16688.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1890/16688/v0001/abcondemand.download.akamai.com/16688/prem/061214wn_wreaths.wmv

[itsnevertoolate]

The URL is Honoring America's Fallen Heroes

[itsnevertoolate]

I've also sent an email to the reporter, John Donvan, but haven't received a reply.

[itsnevertoolate]

Thanks to both of you. You both retrieved the video for me and were extremely generous with your time and efforts. AmericanChild got there a little faster and helped me get the file down to my computer. Now I will be able to send a copy to my sisters. What a wonderful Christmas present!

I knew someone here could help. Freepers rock!