Author Topic: MFCRecorder - Continued (Read 108318 times)

NotACoder · « **Reply #25 on:** April 12, 2016, 03:57 PM »

I have recently gotten permission from the original author of MFCRecorder, AnonCapper, to modify his code and continue the MFCRecorder as I see fit...
-Asudem (December 11, 2015, 08:00 AM)

I guess you noticed in the GetModelsJsonUrl() that when constructing the WebSocket URL, only the first Websocket server from the _chatServers dictionary is used? (_chatServers.First().Key)

I instead did a simple:

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String chatServer = _chatServers.ElementAt(rand.Next(0, _chatServers.Count)).Key;

Just my 2¢.

Zeqem · « **Reply #26 on:** May 07, 2016, 03:14 AM »

Would it be possible to switch to the normal broadcast instead if the mobile one?
-Garret (February 08, 2016, 02:25 PM)
Hmmm, tricky. I can look into it, but the way the program gathers the data has to be through the mobile version. Perhaps I can add an option to attempt a grab at the normal one.
-Asudem (February 08, 2016, 05:03 PM)

@Asudem Do you think you could share your source code? I would like to take a look to see if perhaps I could help with the addition of an option to grab the normal broadcast. This is something I am very interested in. Or perhaps there is another way I could help you if not with the coding?

jdemarco · « **Reply #27 on:** May 26, 2016, 12:49 AM »

once again, let me start by saying thank you. great program.

i'm have an issue with the program hanging up after a day minimized to the tray. I'll leave it, come back expecting to have a couple evenings of models i've included and find that it froze on the second night. I need to kill it in task manager and restart it. does anyone else have stability issues? The real beauty of the program is being lost on me as i need to reset it daily if i want it to record that night.

4wd · « **Reply #28 on:** May 26, 2016, 07:32 AM »

i'm have an issue with the program hanging up after a day minimized to the tray. I'll leave it, come back expecting to have a couple evenings of models i've included and find that it froze on the second night. I need to kill it in task manager and restart it. does anyone else have stability issues?
-jdemarco (May 26, 2016, 12:49 AM)

Yes, same problem here but not as regularly as you. I think it might be something to do with being unable to access the internet at the moment it wants to do a scan, (or being interrupted when it's doing one), but this could just be coincidence with something else happening on my machine.

sidor0009 · « **Reply #29 on:** June 04, 2016, 10:05 AM »

Remove videos as you to use this program correctly?

byzene · « **Reply #30 on:** June 20, 2016, 05:52 AM »

This was working fine for me until recently, now it's stopped recording anything and I can't really figure out why. The "view" function is not working either. Has this happened to anyone else? I haven't blocked it with anything as far as I'm aware

4wd · « **Reply #31 on:** June 20, 2016, 08:55 AM »

This was working fine for me until recently, now it's stopped recording anything and I can't really figure out why. The "view" function is not working either. Has this happened to anyone else? I haven't blocked it with anything as far as I'm aware
-byzene (June 20, 2016, 05:52 AM)

Download it again, download the ffmpeg binaries again, put them in a new directory, and run it. If it works, try copying the settings file (Settings.xml) from your old installation across and run it again.

If it doesn't work, your settings file possibly has an invalid value or is corrupt, just remove it and start from scratch.

Also, make sure ffmpeg.exe and ffplay.exe are allowed through your firewall.

GalAbutbul · « **Reply #32 on:** July 22, 2016, 12:07 PM »

On mfc, models now have the ability to use higher video quality. (currently only available to models using the web broadcaster)

http://wiki.myfreeca...ode...#Video_Options

Low Resolution: For very old computers or very slow internet connections. No mobile feed. (Tech details 320x240 @ variable up to 1Mbps. Sorenson codec.)
High Resolution: For medium computers or medium internet connections. Mobile feed. (Tech details: 320x240 @ 1Mbps. H.264 codec.)
Higher Resolution: For fast computers and fast internet connections. Mobile feed. (Tech details: 800x600 @ 1.5Mbps. H.264 codec.)

from my limited testing mfcrecorder is only getting the existing 320x240 feed. The higher quality feed is available on both mobile and regular sites as verified testing with Applian Replay Media Catcher

was hoping someone else could confirm, and maybe if the forum notifications work, Asudem might give some feedback on if he's willing to update for us.

judger · « **Reply #33 on:** July 30, 2016, 11:18 AM »

if the forum notifications work, Asudem might give some feedback on if he's willing to update for us.
-GalAbutbul (July 22, 2016, 12:07 PM)

Pretty sure he took the donations and split.

wraith808 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 30, 2016, 12:36 PM »

if the forum notifications work, Asudem might give some feedback on if he's willing to update for us.
-GalAbutbul (July 22, 2016, 12:07 PM)

Pretty sure he took the donations and split.
-judger (July 30, 2016, 11:18 AM)

Just to be sure that people know how DC works. Donations are donations. We are of varying passions about the programs we put out, and of varying commitment to updating such. But donations are not expected, nor required, to download and use most (all?) of the programs that people here put out. We are also not, other than that passion, tied to updating anything. And the amount of donations we get is minimal at best.

If you donate, it's because you believe in the program as it is now, and want to encourage the developers. That's it and that's all. Asudem, I'm sure, has his own life outside of DC. And didn't make much on this project. He has gone dark before, and that's his right. And in the other cases, he's returned. That said, if he doesn't, we thank him for his contributions.

mouser · « **Reply #35 on:** July 31, 2016, 12:32 AM »

What wraith said.

Also, saying about someone on DonationCoder that they "took the donations and split" sort of implies that they left after collecting a bunch of money.. The reality is that the total donations given to Asudem would probably be just enough to go to the dinner and movies.

afoto · « **Reply #36 on:** August 02, 2016, 04:58 PM »

I'd like to help out with the development of this, any chance of putting the source in a repository?

4wd · « **Reply #37 on:** August 03, 2016, 02:23 AM »

I'd like to help out with the development of this, any chance of putting the source in a repository?
-afoto (August 02, 2016, 04:58 PM)

Asudem got permission from the original developer to continue with public builds, that said the original source is still available for you to modify, (for your own private use only since the copyright remains with the original author - you need to get his permission to distribute).

Original post detailing some prerequisites.

PacoPaco · « **Reply #38 on:** September 28, 2016, 04:06 AM »

Just found this site and registered just to say that the program looks really really interesting. My sincere congrats, but for some reason i can't manage to start recording anything and i can't find the reason. I click "Record", the program creates the folder in the recordings directory, but it's always empty and the "recording" check is never marked.

Any ideas what could be the problem?

4wd · « **Reply #39 on:** September 28, 2016, 06:17 AM »

Just found this site and registered just to say that the program looks really really interesting. My sincere congrats, but for some reason i can't manage to start recording anything and i can't find the reason. I click "Record", the program creates the folder in the recordings directory, but it's always empty and the "recording" check is never marked.

Any ideas what could be the problem?
-PacoPaco (September 28, 2016, 04:06 AM)

Yes, you didn't read the thread

https://www.donation....msg397351#msg397351

PacoPaco · « **Reply #40 on:** September 29, 2016, 04:26 AM »

Just found this site and registered just to say that the program looks really really interesting. My sincere congrats, but for some reason i can't manage to start recording anything and i can't find the reason. I click "Record", the program creates the folder in the recordings directory, but it's always empty and the "recording" check is never marked.

Any ideas what could be the problem?
-PacoPaco (September 28, 2016, 04:06 AM)

Yes, you didn't read the thread

https://www.donation....msg397351#msg397351
-4wd (September 28, 2016, 06:17 AM)

Thanks for the heads up. I've read most of the thread, but seems like i missed that one.

Now the check mark works for a moment, then it stops. No files added to the recordings folder yet. The view function doesn't work aswell. All the FFmpeg files are inside the MFCrecorder.

4wd · « **Reply #41 on:** September 29, 2016, 06:30 AM »

Now the check mark works for a moment, then it stops. No files added to the recordings folder yet. The view function doesn't work aswell. All the FFmpeg files are inside the MFCrecorder.
-PacoPaco (September 29, 2016, 04:26 AM)

And you have allowed FFmpeg and FFplay through your firewall?

PacoPaco · « **Reply #42 on:** September 29, 2016, 09:36 AM »

Now the check mark works for a moment, then it stops. No files added to the recordings folder yet. The view function doesn't work aswell. All the FFmpeg files are inside the MFCrecorder.
-PacoPaco (September 29, 2016, 04:26 AM)

And you have allowed FFmpeg and FFplay through your firewall?
-4wd (September 29, 2016, 06:30 AM)

Yes, firewall is disabled currently. There are no programs that can be holding it back, so it must be something else. I'm on W10 atm.

4wd · « **Reply #43 on:** September 29, 2016, 08:53 PM »

Just tried it on my machine Win10Pro x64 and it worked fine, here's what your folder contents should look like:

MFCRecorder - Continued
The marked files need to have internet access.

NOTE: Those are the 32bit versions of FFmpeg and FFplay, (and probably not the latest: ffmpeg version N-74593-g6638e4a).

And what should be allowed through the firewall:

MFCRecorder - Continued

Settings.xml should look something like this, (model was chosen randomly):

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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<MFCRecorder xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema">
  <ModelsInclude>
    <long>21562245</long>
  </ModelsInclude>
  <ModelsExclude />
  <RecordAboveCamScore>false</RecordAboveCamScore>
  <MinCamScore>0</MinCamScore>
  <HideExcluded>false</HideExcluded>
  <StartInTray>false</StartInTray>
  <UpdateTime>2016-09-30T11:46:14.4521518+10:00</UpdateTime>
  <OnlineModels>1407</OnlineModels>
</MFCRecorder>

PacoPaco · « **Reply #44 on:** September 30, 2016, 02:20 AM »

Just tried it on my machine Win10Pro x64 and it worked fine, here's what your folder contents should look like:

[ Invalid Attachment ]
The marked files need to have internet access.

NOTE: Those are the 32bit versions of FFmpeg and FFplay, (and probably not the latest: ffmpeg version N-74593-g6638e4a).

And what should be allowed through the firewall:

[ Invalid Attachment ]

Settings.xml should look something like this, (model was chosen randomly):
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<MFCRecorder xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema">
<ModelsInclude>
<long>21562245</long>
</ModelsInclude>
<ModelsExclude />
<RecordAboveCamScore>false</RecordAboveCamScore>
<MinCamScore>0</MinCamScore>
<HideExcluded>false</HideExcluded>
<StartInTray>false</StartInTray>
<UpdateTime>2016-09-30T11:46:14.4521518+10:00</UpdateTime>
<OnlineModels>1407</OnlineModels>
</MFCRecorder>
-4wd (September 29, 2016, 08:53 PM)

My folder looks just like that. Same files, same with the config file. Tried with the AV off and i had no firewall on to add the exceptions, still nothing. I'm on Windows10 Pro x64 aswell. I have no clue why it's giving so much trouble.

Gonna try to find an older version of FFmpeg x32 and see if that works, mine is the newest build, or if you don't mind, send me a copy of your own folder without the recordings.

4wd · « **Reply #45 on:** October 01, 2016, 02:46 AM »

... if you don't mind, send me a copy of your own folder without the recordings.
-PacoPaco (September 30, 2016, 02:20 AM)

PM sent

Thankyou · « **Reply #46 on:** October 01, 2016, 04:28 AM »

Of course, I'd like to start out by giving a big THANK YOU to Asudem, and anoncapper.

I have read the thread, from top to bottom, and I understand that there is a very small chance you'll consider updating, but please do.
There's just one minor thing.
MFC now allows stream sizes larger than 320x240, and currently mfcrecorder does not.
now, if Im doing something wrong on my end id like to apologize. Perhaps mfcrecorder does and I managed to break it.
If anyone knows a solution, please reply to me.

PacoPaco · « **Reply #47 on:** October 02, 2016, 05:16 AM »

Of course, I'd like to start out by giving a big THANK YOU to Asudem, and anoncapper.

I have read the thread, from top to bottom, and I understand that there is a very small chance you'll consider updating, but please do.
There's just one minor thing.
MFC now allows stream sizes larger than 320x240, and currently mfcrecorder does not.
now, if Im doing something wrong on my end id like to apologize. Perhaps mfcrecorder does and I managed to break it.
If anyone knows a solution, please reply to me.
-Thankyou (October 01, 2016, 04:28 AM)

Indeed. I managed to make the program works thanks to an user who took the time to upload his folder for me, and it works really well. Only problem is the bitrate.

4wd · « **Reply #48 on:** October 02, 2016, 06:46 PM »

MFC now allows stream sizes larger than 320x240, and currently mfcrecorder does not.
now, if Im doing something wrong on my end id like to apologize. Perhaps mfcrecorder does and I managed to break it.
-Thankyou (October 01, 2016, 04:28 AM)

Indeed. I managed to make the program works thanks to an user who took the time to upload his folder for me, and it works really well. Only problem is the bitrate.
-PacoPaco (October 02, 2016, 05:16 AM)

You mean resolution not bitrate - ffmpeg will capture at whatever the bitrate is that is being received.

However, to get the stream with the higher resolution requires a different URL, eg.

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http://video482.myfreecams.com:1935/NxServer/mfc_121134131.f4v_aac/playlist.m3u8
http://video482.myfreecams.com:1935/NxServer/ngrp:mfc_121134131.f4v_mobile/playlist.m3u8

The first is the normal 320x240 resolution, the second is higher resolution - note the differences.

MFCRecorder doesn't search for or generate the URL for the higher resolution stream for ffmpeg/ffplay to work with.

Thankyou · « **Reply #49 on:** October 02, 2016, 07:39 PM »

However, to get the stream with the higher resolution requires a different URL, eg.

-4wd (October 02, 2016, 06:46 PM)

Right, and so theres nothing that can be done on MFCrecorder as of yet?