How can I play a YouTube Live Stream in QuickTime?

[Pikachu4170]

I was wondering how can I take a YouTube stream and see it in the QuickTime video player as a video stream?

(I think it might be impossible since YouTube uses Flash objects.)

(Problem Solved: Kudos to bat999! Will be using alternative program (VLC).)

[Pikachu4170]

Anybody?

[Pikachu4170]

Anyway, just to get a heads up, this is the YouTube stream I want to turn into a QuickTime video stream:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIU2JCwAEek

If you did convert it, please give me the video stream file.
Or we can chat what programs I can use to get the stream file myself.

Plus, I use a Macintosh. So .exe, .bat, or any other Windows file format is not allowed in this thread.

Thanks, and please respond!

UPDATE: This video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIU2JCwAEek), is not a video with a end! This video is live and broadcasted as a YouTube live broadcast, not a normal video!

[aedipuss]

afaik quicktime can play the mp4 videos that youtube creates. just don't download the flv version, get the mp4 type.

[Cornucopia]

And, since you're on a Mac, you ought to be able to play more of the standard FLVs with Perian. Won't cover ALL the variations, but should help. BTW, Perian is invaluable for Mac/QT users (though I believe it is no longer maintained).

Scott

[Pikachu4170]

But this is not a video where you just play and then watch it to the end. This is the kind that is like a live show. FLV is not a live streaming format

[Pikachu4170]

This is my idea in a more descriptive manner:

This YouTube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIU2JCwAEek) is a live stream. This is not a video with an end (Unless stopped by owner). I want the video to be watched as a live stream in the QuickTime Video Player by grabbing the stream and saving it as a live stream playlist.

For example, a .pls file that has a audio live stream of the KJFK Air Control Tower. What about VIDEO live stream?

Keep trying!

[mgh]

Open YouTube, start your video- select resolution you want
Step1- right click on video-select pop out
The video will start playing in its own window
Step2- right click on video in its own window- select copy video location
Step 3 Open VLC player- open network location- paste - click ok to close dialog box

Pl note you are not downloading the video- only playing in vlc instead of your browser

Not from me. Saw it on the net. As per the op, woks with almost all players, which can play a link.

I have confirmed that it works with vlc.

[Pikachu4170]

Sadly, I can't see any "Copy Video Location". Looks old and might NOT work anymore. I need a more modern approach.

Plus, how would I download a 24/7 Live Stream's pre-recorded footage? It has Terabytes of info! (Sounds crazy, but it is!)

[Pikachu4170]

bla bla bla was an annoying post

[bat999]

Anyway, just to get a heads up, this is the YouTube stream I want to turn into a QuickTime video stream:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIU2JCwAEek

... what programs I can use to get the stream file myself.

Plus, I use a Macintosh. So .exe, .bat, or any other Windows file format is not allowed in this thread.

Hi
With Linux I can view that live stream in VLC .
(I don't have Quicktime installed on my system).
Using the program "youtube-dl". Look here ---> http://rg3.github.io/youtube-dl/
This is the command:-

 youtube-dl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIU2JCwAEek -o - | vlc - --meta-title "GoldenCam"

Maybe you can do something similar with your Macintosh.



EDIT


Also can download using this command:-

youtube-dl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIU2JCwAEek -o - | vlc - --sout="#std{access=file,mux=mp4,dst='GoldenCam.mov'}" vlc://quit

60 second sample is attached...

[Pikachu4170]

Thanks! Anyways, VLC is good enough. And I got Ubuntu Boot Camped in my mac just in case so if there is any trouble using youtube-dl on my mac.

So, use VLC to view live and QuickTime to playback footage I recorded.

Again, you saved me once again!

(Thread may be closed anytime if needed. But to get further feedback, keep it open.)

[bat999]

And I got Ubuntu Boot Camped in my mac just in case so if there is any trouble using youtube-dl on my mac.

With Ubuntu...
Install

sudo apt-get -y install youtube-dl

Then update

sudo youtube-dl --update

@ubuntu:~$ sudo youtube-dl --update
youtube-dl is up-to-date (2013.05.23)

[Pikachu4170]

And Holy smokes it worked!

Thanks so much!

Cheers!