Recording a video stream

[doryonj]

I must be stupid, but, having installed VLC, I am completely baffled as to how to record to disc a streaming internet video, such as a Youtube item or an internet sports-cast. Could someone please provide an idiot-proof step by step procedure for doing this?

[Jean-Baptiste Kempf]

View->Advanced controls

Then click on record button.

[doryonj]

Thanks, but I still don't know how to specify the file or folder where the recording goes. I did what you suggested but cannot find the recording.

[doryonj]

After much trial and error I managed to record a Youtube clip into a file, but there is no sound on playback! What do I do to record both the video and audio?

[3breadt]

You can just download the youtube videos with a firefox extension, there are plenty of them.
The files you record with the record button usually go into your personal documents or home directory.

[doryonj]

I have other programs that can download a Youtube clip; that was not my point. I was just using Youtube as something to test VLC on; eventually I'd want to use VLC to record other internet material - sports events, operas, etc. But if nobody can tell me how to get the audio recorded with the video, what use is it?

[3breadt]

Usually the audio is also recorded. Maybe try it on a different source.