Author Topic: OMG it's the SpaceX Party Thread! (Read 479000 times)

Chris-A · « **Reply #260 on:** 05/22/2012 04:45 am »

I'm currently working on how we can grab the Livestream feed.
This was really hard, but I think it could work.

The first screen cap from VLC is 720p video! ~~I would have to check the unstable VLC version if jpeg output is working.~~ The unstable VLC is having problems playing back the downloading the (flash video) flv file, as I can't stream the file directly within the player because the connection is http. I would have to convert the png's to jpeg before uploading.

I think we're ready for the webcast.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #261 on:** 05/22/2012 04:45 am »

Quote from: Chris-A on 05/22/2012 04:45 am

I'm currently working on how we can grab the Livestream feed.
This was really hard, but I think it could work.

Nice!

QuantumG · « **Reply #262 on:** 05/22/2012 04:50 am »

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 05/22/2012 04:45 am

SVC Ben, who works for SpaceX now, probably has something to do with the dramatic improvement. He knows his stuff, like a boss.

I was more referring to the content/production, to which I'm told he's not had the opportunity to contribute. If in the future he is, I expect it would be even better.

alexw · « **Reply #263 on:** 05/22/2012 05:54 am »

Has anyone got a URL you can plug into VLC, instead of Flash viewing?

There was a great HD stream for Shuttle launches, but it no longer works.

Best I can get is the low-def NASA media stream.

Thanks,
-Alex

Maciej Olesinski · « **Reply #264 on:** 05/22/2012 05:55 am »

Going work now (8am here).
Thanks to SpaceX i wont be able to work till at least 11am

Yey intensive day is comming!

mr. mark · « **Reply #265 on:** 05/22/2012 05:59 am »

OK checking in here in California. Hoping for a great flight!

Chris-A · « **Reply #266 on:** 05/22/2012 06:05 am »

I'm not sure how well this works, but I'll give out the information.
Download this streaming file and play with VLC (click and drag)

Bitrate: 198,000 (very low quality)
http://player.livestream-f.akamaihd.net/142499_626741_171f2d0b_1_198@42972?system-bitrate=198000&clipBegin=6190&clipEnd=6379

Bitrate: 678,000 (low quality?)
http://player.livestream-f.akamaihd.net/142499_626741_171f2d0b_1_678@42972?system-bitrate=678000&clipBegin=6190&clipEnd=6379

Biterate: 1,756,000 (good quality?)
http://player.livestream-f.akamaihd.net/142499_626741_171f2d0b_1_1756@42972?system-bitrate=1756000&clipBegin=6190&clipEnd=6379

Bitrate: 2,320,000 (Best: 720p or 720i video!)
http://player.livestream-f.akamaihd.net/142499_626741_171f2d0b_1_2320@42972?system-bitrate=2320000&clipBegin=6190&clipEnd=6379

agenttokyo · « **Reply #267 on:** 05/22/2012 06:29 am »

Quote from: Chris-A on 05/22/2012 06:05 am

I'm not sure how well this works, but I'll give out the information.
Download this streaming file and play with VLC (click and drag)

Works fine on a mac.

Chris-A · « **Reply #268 on:** 05/22/2012 06:31 am »

You might be stuck using the youtube feed here, as the iPad can't have Flash.

kirghizstan · « **Reply #269 on:** 05/22/2012 06:32 am »

Only have a roku for the tv any ideas of how to get the launch in hd on the tv?

sanman · « **Reply #270 on:** 05/22/2012 06:33 am »

Any idea whether we'll be getting the same team of presenters as last time to emcee these events? I thought they were very entertaining the last time around.

kirghizstan · « **Reply #271 on:** 05/22/2012 06:34 am »

Notice how Elin has been quite. Ms shotwell probably disabled his twitter account

Chris-A · « **Reply #272 on:** 05/22/2012 06:37 am »

Quote from: kirghizstan on 05/22/2012 06:34 am

Notice how Elin has been quite. Ms shotwell probably disabled his twitter account

His twitter account is managed by him.

On another note, I think my webcast method is lagging behind in some way, not sure what it could be yet.

butters · « **Reply #273 on:** 05/22/2012 06:38 am »

Wow Alan Lindenmoyer sounds really enthusiastic and confident about this mission...

/sarcasm

NASAGeek · « **Reply #274 on:** 05/22/2012 06:38 am »

Quote from: sanman on 05/22/2012 06:33 am

Any idea whether we'll be getting the same team of presenters as last time to emcee these events? I thought they were very entertaining the last time around.

Hope so! Very entertaining, how long will the webcast last untill the post launch briefing?

Chris-A · « **Reply #275 on:** 05/22/2012 06:44 am »

Ok. I think this will work too as a nasatv source. I isolated the player from the page. I'll try and get the feed

http://static-cdn1.ustream.tv/swf/live/viewer:61.swf?vrsl=c:204&cid=6540154&rmalang=en_US

simonbp · « **Reply #276 on:** 05/22/2012 06:49 am »

Well, the mozzarella didn't work out too well last time, so I'm having some brie now. Hopefully I won't have to make it through the entire list...

Bubbinski · « **Reply #277 on:** 05/22/2012 06:51 am »

Got the iPad fired up watching NASA TV on the app, seeing the Falcon fueled up on the pad. Go get em!

I know I'll regret staying up late tomorrow when I feel sluggish in the afternoon, ready to take a nap at my cubicle....but I don't care.

Jason1701 · « **Reply #278 on:** 05/22/2012 06:53 am »

Quote from: kirghizstan on 05/22/2012 06:34 am

Notice how Elon has been quiet. Ms shotwell probably disabled his twitter account

And someone deleted his posts about going to a concert. Reminds me of the Catherine the Great incident.

nihil · « **Reply #279 on:** 05/22/2012 06:54 am »

Maybe I've spent too long studying (or trying to) Analytical Mechanics today, but I've been listening to the placeholder music in the SpaceX webcast for nearly an hour and still liking it.