How to Record Streaming Video with the Screen Recorder
Movavi Screen Recorder is a great program for capturing online video or any other kind of screen activity. With the Screen Recorder, you can capture streaming video without lags and copy it to your hard drive in any format or for replaying on any mobile device. Take a look at what the program has to offer:
- Website, desktop and software activity capture
- Podcasts and online radio capturing
- High-quality recording at 60 fps
- Fast conversion of the recorded video
- Handy recording scheduler
- Cursor effects
- Support for Windows and Mac
Let’s learn how to capture streaming video with this real-time video ripper. Download the Screen Recorder right now and capture any web video!
Step 1. Install the Streaming Video Recorder on Your PC or Mac
Wait until the downloaddownload is finished, then run the installation file and follow simple instructions on how to install our online video stream catcher.
Step 2. Set the Capture Parameters
Open the web page that contains the video you want to capture. After launching the program, draw the capture frame over the video. You can then further adjust the frame by hand according to the size of the web video window. If you’re going to view and record online video at maximum resolution, we recommend you open the list of size presets and select your monitor name in the Full Screen section. Next, make sure that the System Audio icon is green, this means the video will be captured with sound. If not, simply click the icon.
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If you need to leave your computer for a while, use the capture timer and the program will stop grabbing the video at the designated time. To adjust the capture time settings, click the Alarm Clock icon and specify the exact time for the program to start recording your screen, as well as the required duration.
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Step 3. Record the Live Stream
Click the REC button to start the screen video recording. It will commence after a 3-second countdown, which leaves you plenty of time to prepare and hit Play on the streaming video player when the recording process starts. Once you’ve captured the video from the web page, click Stop, the video will be immediately saved to your hard drive in MKV format. You will see a preview window which lets you check the captured material, trim it, and export it in any other format.
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Step 4. Convert Your Screencast (Optional)
You can convert your recording to another video format right after screen capturing. To do this, click Save As in the preview window and select the format you want along with the video quality. If you want to see more settings, click Advanced to change the resolution or set the desired FPS. Click Save to begin saving your clip in the chosen format.
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Now you know how to capture video from website in the most efficient way and keep it on your hard drive.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that Movavi Screen Recorder does not allow capture of copy-protected video and audio streams.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that Movavi Screen Recorder does not allow capture of copy-protected video and audio streams.
How to Capture Streaming Video Using HYFY Recorder
If you have program incompatibility issues or simply don’t want to install any software, there’s another solution that goes by the name of HYFY Recorder. This is a browser extension that also lets you capture your screen activity and either download the recorded video or share it online. Unfortunately, it doesn’t offer any video editing capabilities and doesn’t let you choose the recording area manually, which may be important when recording a streaming video. Also, this plug-in only works with Google Chrome, so you may have to switch browsers to use this one.
Step 1. Install the Screen Capture Plug-in
On the Chrome Web Store page for HYFY Recorder, click Add to Chrome and in the pop-up window agree to install the plug-in.
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When the extension is installed, you’ll be redirected to the registration page where you must sign up. The plug-in won’t work unless you register on the website.
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Step 2. Start Recording the Online Video
Click the extension icon in the browser toolbar and then hit Start Recording.
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The pop-up window will ask you to choose the source for online video capture: it may be the whole screen, a program window or an opened browser page. Choose the desired recording area and wait for the recording to start after a short countdown.
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Step 3. Stop Recording and Save the Video
To stop the capture process, hit the Stop button in the pop-up window.
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In the same window, click Preview & Share to open the page with your recorded video.
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To download the video to your hard drive, click the Download button. If you want to share your video online, simply copy the link and paste it on your website or wherever you want to post it.
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How to Record Live Stream with Capto
One more way to capture streaming videos is to use a live stream recorder called Capto. This app is specifically designed for capturing videos and taking screenshots that need additional editing. The program would be useful for business as well as personal use, but the interface may come across as rather complex and nonintuitive to some users. Another important issue with Capto is that it’s a Mac-only program and won’t work for you if you are a Windows user.
Step 1. Download and Install the Application
Download the .dmg installation file from the app’s official site. Then double-click it and in the open window drag the Capto icon to the Applications folder. Make sure to enable the system to launch programs downloaded from sources other than the App Store.
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Step 2. Set the Recording Parameters
In the open program window, click Record and choose the option you need: hit Screen to record the whole screen or Area to manually select the area that needs to be recorded.
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Step 3. Start Recording
After you click one of the options, the recording settings pop-up window will appear. Here, you can choose the audio source, set the frame rate and tweak a few cursor options.
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When all the parameters are set, click Continue to start capturing video. After the three-second countdown, the recording process will begin and you’ll be able to see the progress on the status menu.
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Step 4. Stop the Capture Process and Save the Video
To stop capturing, simply click on the indicator in the status menu and choose Stop & Save Recording.
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A new window will open and you’ll see the video appear in the app’s library.
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Open the video in the preview window by clicking it. There you’ll be able to watch the video, slightly edit it with cropping and cutting functions, add graphics and drawings, and tweak the audio.
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To save the edited video, click File and then Export. Set the output parameters and hit Save.
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As you can see, all these programs handle their screen recording functions well and each has pros and cons, so the final choice lies with you. However, Movavi Screen Recorder may be a more widely usable option for a number of reasons. It works with both Windows and Mac, has an intuitive and user-friendly interface, and doesn’t require registration to start recording. So if you want a high-quality program you can rely on – Movavi Screen Recorder is what you need.
