How do i burn to dvd video programs offered as freeware at sites like hulu.com?

FrankEast · 03-24-2009, 10:20 AM

I've been trying to burn to DVD some video programs offered for viewing as freeware at sites like Hulu.com. So far, I have NOT been able to do it. I've tried many software programs all to no avail. The error messages always come up such as "unsupported format" "corrupt file", etc. Is there any way to perform this procedure. I'm not into pirating or anything like that. I just want to convert to DVD some of those old classic TV programs like Hitchcock, Adam 12, Hawaii Five-0, etc. I would appreciate any info that would actually help me accomplish this. Thank you. FrankEast.

**zuluclayman** · 03-26-2009, 01:40 AM

This will depend on the file format and resolution (pixel dimensions - 320 x 240 etc) you download them as - if they are .swf or .flv (like youtube videos) don't expect DVD quality as your final product.
You may need to use a file converter to get them to .avi or .mpeg - google "video file converters" - plenty of freeware ones out there.
DVD Flick is a good freeware DVD authoring package that will accept many file types and is easy to use and gives good results.
hope this helps

csc2000e · 03-30-2009, 05:48 AM

I think Hulu puts copyright protection on their online videos. Did you successfully download a vid from Hulu? Not sure your supposed to be able to do that. But you would have to crack the copyright protection in order to convert it.

lokerin · 06-01-2009, 11:49 PM

You’re running into Big Copyright problems Hulu pays to play the video or show and then they charge advertisers to show commercials it’s just like going onto a P2P and downloading a movie

lokerin · 06-01-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankEast

I've been trying to burn to DVD some video programs offered for viewing as freeware at sites like Hulu.com. So far, I have NOT been able to do it. I've tried many software programs all to no avail. The error messages always come up such as "unsupported format" "corrupt file", etc. Is there any way to perform this procedure. I'm not into pirating or anything like that. I just want to convert to DVD some of those old classic TV programs like Hitchcock, Adam 12, Hawaii Five-0, etc. I would appreciate any info that would actually help me accomplish this. Thank you. FrankEast.

03-24-2009, 10:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
FrankEast Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	How do i burn to dvd video programs offered as freeware at sites like hulu.com? I've been trying to burn to DVD some video programs offered for viewing as freeware at sites like Hulu.com. So far, I have NOT been able to do it. I've tried many software programs all to no avail. The error messages always come up such as "unsupported format" "corrupt file", etc. Is there any way to perform this procedure. I'm not into pirating or anything like that. I just want to convert to DVD some of those old classic TV programs like Hitchcock, Adam 12, Hawaii Five-0, etc. I would appreciate any info that would actually help me accomplish this. Thank you. FrankEast.

03-26-2009, 01:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
zuluclayman Design Team Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 3,049 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium My System	Re: How do i burn to dvd video programs offered as freeware at sites like hulu.com? This will depend on the file format and resolution (pixel dimensions - 320 x 240 etc) you download them as - if they are .swf or .flv (like youtube videos) don't expect DVD quality as your final product. You may need to use a file converter to get them to .avi or .mpeg - google "video file converters" - plenty of freeware ones out there. DVD Flick is a good freeware DVD authoring package that will accept many file types and is easy to use and gives good results. hope this helps __________________ AutoGordianKnot Audacity K-Lite codec pack Irfan View GSpot TSF Photographer's Corner

03-30-2009, 05:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
csc2000e Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 340 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 My System	Re: How do i burn to dvd video programs offered as freeware at sites like hulu.com? I think Hulu puts copyright protection on their online videos. Did you successfully download a vid from Hulu? Not sure your supposed to be able to do that. But you would have to crack the copyright protection in order to convert it.

06-01-2009, 11:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
lokerin Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 11 OS: xp	Re: How do i burn to dvd video programs offered as freeware at sites like hulu.com? You’re running into Big Copyright problems Hulu pays to play the video or show and then they charge advertisers to show commercials it’s just like going onto a P2P and downloading a movie