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what does the Record button do?

with extended controls on i see a record button, but it does not seem to do anything.

will it save to file the processed video being watched on VLC?

Yes. See your video folder.

which is where? or where do you specify it?

My Video folder or My Document folder, or your home, whatever you call it.

thanks, i found it.

is the output file processed with my video adjustments? or is it unprocessed? is output format same as input format?

thanks again

I believe in 1.1 it is mostly the input. In 1.2, it gives also the adjustments.

thanks

Can I select/specify a different output folder?
Thank you.

Did you try looking in preferences?

Did you try looking in preferences?

yes, before posting. To avoid possible embarrassment. Couldn't find anything.
Now neither.

Only thing I had found back then was the directory for still image snapshots: preferences > all > video
Absent a search function, it would maybe be easier to find if all user directories would be selected on the same prefs page.

So where is it please?
Thank you.

Preferences->All->Stream Output->Stream out->Record

Thank you for your help. In VLC 1.1.11 I only have
Preferences->All->Stream Output->Sout Stream->Record

if that is the correct place.
However I have only one input element there: a text field labeled "Destination prefix" without any "browse folder" button (as is the case for other directory selection text fields, e.g. for snapshots) or drop-down list.

I tried various input formats, but nothing had any effect on the output
I also pressed "save" after each change and also restarted VLC each time, just in case.
Here is a screenshot of my preferences window:



I am sincerely sorry, if I have missed something obvious.

still haven't found it unfortunately.
can you tell me where I can select the output folder for the record button?
thank you

I used VLC to record from a DVD, season 3 of the TV show Breaking Bad. There are a number of fairly lengthy scenes that are in Spanish, with English subtitles on the screen. I can see them when the DVD is playing, but when I record it, the subtitles are missing. Anyone know why?

I have been unable to make this function work. I start a DVD, press record, after ten seconds press record again, and stop the video. There is no new video file in my Documents folder; in fact nowhere in my computer is there any file that starts vlc-record. I'm using Windows 7. Any idea why VLP is not creating the clip?

I used VLC to record from a DVD, season 3 of the TV show Breaking Bad. There are a number of fairly lengthy scenes that are in Spanish, with English subtitles on the screen. I can see them when the DVD is playing, but when I record it, the subtitles are missing. Anyone know why?

Use handbrake for DVD ripping.

I have been unable to make this function work. I start a DVD, press record, after ten seconds press record again, and stop the video. There is no new video file in my Documents folder; in fact nowhere in my computer is there any file that starts vlc-record. I'm using Windows 7. Any idea why VLP is not creating the clip?

It should be in "My Videos" folder.

No, it's not in the "Videos" folder (Windows 7 does not have a "My Videos" folder). I have searched extensively and there is no new video clip anywhere in my computer immediately after I try to record one.

still haven't found it unfortunately.
can you tell me where I can select the output folder for the record button?
thank you

I scratched my head over this one for a little while.

From your screenshot you have the "all" preferences option ticked. I was unable to find the target directory settings to change it with that option. However, if you switch to "simple" the option is visible under the input and codecs (sorry I've not got my VLC in front of me so I can't be more specific)

Record button record every thing, what are you saying, what are you doing every thing record.........