Ninjavideos - how does it work?

[Super_Geo]

Started using Ninjavideo a couple of months ago and it's fuckin awesome! But how is it they haven't been shut down? And how are they paying for all that bandwith? Just from the pop-ups and donations?

I'm amazed at the quality of some of the shows... it's better than regular cable, but not quite as good as HDTV.

[Hakkola]

LOL, I have no idea, they rock though, watched the Fringe premier 3 months ago there, dvd quality.

Second best site on the internet, after Beyond of course. :thumbsup:

[97'Scort]

Yeah, I was looking at trying it out too. Are we sure that they're not using spyware?

[Grogador]

They're hosted in Amsterdam... NL has much looser copyright laws. Looks like it's supported by donations... bandwidth is cheap these days ;)

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by 97'Scort
Yeah, I was looking at trying it out too. Are we sure that they're not using spyware?

Not too likely, people were afriad of that so they switched from the downloaded helper to the browser applet. If they were doing anything shady we would have probably heard something about it by now.

[dj_rice]

Ninjavideo is the bomb diggity ever since Stage6 and Joox went down :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


They're awesome for the TV shows but not so much when it comes to the movies...

[pyro]

whenever i try to watch a movie it says its not a divx file, anyone know how to fix it?

[delled]

Did you launch the ninja video helper?

[Super_Geo]

- Open the helper
- Install Divx from their link
- Install Java

Then it should work...

[Whiley]

dido
opened ninjavideo helper 0.2.4, have divx loaded, and java up to date, but still "not a divx file" :(



Originally posted by pyro
whenever i try to watch a movie it says its not a divx file, anyone know how to fix it?

[davechoi1973]

is there any way to download the video from ninjavideo site?

[realazy]

it has a download link on the top left corner above the video box.

[em2ab]

Isn't this the site that asks you to download some file and install it first? I ran into that at one site and booked it out of there.

[dj_rice]

Originally posted by em2ab
Isn't this the site that asks you to download some file and install it first? I ran into that at one site and booked it out of there.


Before u had to download their Ninjavideo Helper and install it but they changed that due to hacker/spyware fears as Hakkola mentioned above, now its a browser based applet that you just click on and can watch the videos

[Supa Dexta]

My DEP on vista won't allow it to play anything. Closes firefox for "my computers safety"

[97'Scort]

Ok, I'm hooked. Anywhere I can get all 4 seasons of the Office plus Top Gear is A+ in my book.

[Supa Dexta]

Still no luck with this thing.. Anyone using vista and firefox?

IE won't work either for me though..

>Click here to launch the NinjaVideo Helper Beta 0.2.4

>You must click yes on the security dialog.

^I click the helper and it opens another window that says don't close it.. But what is the security dialog, where is that?

[01RedDX]

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[97'Scort]

Originally posted by Supa Dexta
Still no luck with this thing.. Anyone using vista and firefox?

IE won't work either for me though..

>Click here to launch the NinjaVideo Helper Beta 0.2.4

>You must click yes on the security dialog.

^I click the helper and it opens another window that says don't close it.. But what is the security dialog, where is that?

I'm on vista and IE7. I had to update my Java and DL the audio codec for it to work, but it works.

I'm also not using the windows firewall - I turned it off and have another one instead. Maybe that's it?

[Supa Dexta]

Link to codec?

Java installed, but DEP is still closing it in FF and IE.

[97'Scort]

Audio codec (choose advanced settings during the install, or it will re-assign it as your primary player choice):

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm

DivX installer for Windows:

http://download.divx.com/player/DivXWebPlayerInstaller.exe

[Whiley]

comes up with a K-Lite codec DL, but lists 10 different ones
which is the right one, and what's necessary for?

[97'Scort]

The K-Lite is for sound. You need the "default" install but you can do the one without the player if you'd like.

[Whiley]

huh, okay? which one of these
http://www.free-codecs.com/K_Lite_Codec_Pack_download.htm
still just get the "not a divx file" when trying to play vid?

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Mine just says can't find file... Firefox + Vista...

I have divx, java, audio codec. Doesn't work in IE either.

Edit: NVM!! It was my java. Updated it, and it all worked out.

[97'Scort]

Originally posted by Whiley
huh, okay? which one of these
http://www.free-codecs.com/K_Lite_Codec_Pack_download.htm
still just get the "not a divx file" when trying to play vid?
4.1.7 full install.

**NOTE** I had a problem with mine, and here's how I fixed it: I had to download and install Microsoft Visual Studio express, install the .NET framework version 3.5 and download a beta version of DivX. This is for VISTA only.

Check out this forum page, bullet points #14, 23, 24.

http://forum.ninjavideo.net/viewtopic.php?id=18419

Anybody else who is having problems, your solution is probably there.

[Whiley]

thanks for the link, it has the problem listed = 2.c.
but OMFG then try and find the right fix(s?) on that long list, and without buggering something up?
i'll try the 4.1.7 install and #14, 23, 24 as you suggested, see what happens?
:dunno:
wow, uninstall, reinstall, download this, download that, clear cache, search files, reset DEP, cleanup downloads folder, hidden folders, .rdf files :banghead:



Originally posted by 97'Scort

4.1.7 full install.

**NOTE** I had a problem with mine, and here's how I fixed it: I had to download and install Microsoft Visual Studio express, install the .NET framework version 3.5 and download a beta version of DivX. This is for VISTA only.

Check out this forum page, bullet points #14, 23, 24.

http://forum.ninjavideo.net/viewtopic.php?id=18419

Anybody else who is having problems, your solution is probably there.

[97'Scort]

Originally posted by Whiley
thanks for the link, it has the problem listed = 2.c.
but OMFG then try and find the right fix(s?) on that long list, and without buggering something up?
i'll try the 4.1.7 install and #14, 23, 24 as you suggested, see what happens?
:dunno:
wow, uninstall, reinstall, download this, download that, clear cache, search files, reset DEP, cleanup downloads folder, hidden folders, .rdf files :banghead:


:werd: Stealin' shit ain't easy anymore. The tech who mods that thread is pretty good too, if you try the fixes first and they don't work.

Edit: When you go to install Visual Studio, the page is really confusing. Just scroll to the bottom, you'll see 4 downloadable files. You can DL all 4 if you want but you only need the FIRST one.

[Whiley]

i don't want to download any vids, just view streaming some episodes i've missed out on
do i need visual studio for XP also?
i DLd 4.1.7, but made no difference? still "not a divx file"?
double checked dixv and java, both up to date?
edit:
followed steps #14, but 23, 24 don't apply to me = XP


Originally posted by 97'Scort

:werd: Stealin' shit ain't easy anymore. The tech who mods that thread is pretty good too, if you try the fixes first and they don't work.

Edit: When you go to install Visual Studio, the page is really confusing. Just scroll to the bottom, you'll see 4 downloadable files. You can DL all 4 if you want but you only need the FIRST one.

[97'Scort]

According to the list, it could be your Shockwave player that's screwed. Try re-installing that.

[Whiley]

hm? cant see shockwave listed under programs?
cant see shockwave on install/uninstall programs list either
where is it located?
:dunno:
edit:
have java 6, up to date
have FF ver 3.0.1
cleared FF downloads list
changed FF cache up from 50MB default



Originally posted by 97'Scort
According to the list, it could be your Shockwave player that's screwed. Try re-installing that.

[97'Scort]

http://get.adobe.com/shockwave/

If you don't have it, download it.

[Whiley]

excellent, thanks
thought 99% that i did have it already? hm?
edit:
have activeX & plugin
have divx codec/converter/player/webplayer
just rebooted, opened NJhelper applet & tried again = "not a divx file"
:banghead:


Originally posted by 97'Scort
http://get.adobe.com/shockwave/

If you don't have it, download it.

[97'Scort]

Dunno man, I'm out of ideas. I'd post it up in that thread and see what the mod says. Tell him exactly what you've done and what you're running.

[Whiley]

thanks for the help :thumbsup:
i tried IE and FF, but still cant view ninjavideo or joox vids? :dunno:


Originally posted by 97'Scort
Dunno man, I'm out of ideas. I'd post it up in that thread and see what the mod says. Tell him exactly what you've done and what you're running.

[Supa Dexta]

Yeah I gave up too. Keeps saying isn't a divx file of whatever. I don't have time it mess with it anymore right now.

[szw]

Had no problems here, I am really amazed by this site...

[badseed]

:werd: This site is BOSS!!

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

After I downloaded Get smart... My desktop can't connect to the internet anymore! I have an IP, my DHCP is still routing, DNS is still good, I can even ping ati, google, etc... I just cant' browse anywhere... Can't even log onto msn.

I'm at work now, and I'm gonna try it a little more when I get home.

[l/l/rX]

is ninjavideo.net down at the moment???

[5hift]

yes

[InLoveWitRSX]

Originally posted by l/l/rX
is ninjavideo.net down at the moment???



yes :(

[l/l/rX]

where am i suppose to watch my tv now?!

i dont have cable =(

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by l/l/rX
where am i suppose to watch my tv now?!

i dont have cable =(

lol, me neither, I'm going through withdrawl. :banghead:

[dj_rice]

At least u guys have internet to download shit, I've been waiting a month for Telus to come install my damn internet...

[JordanAndrew]

damn it, I wanted to watch some tv shows that I've missed. :cry:

[SprayGUN]

AGHHH i need another season of smallville why did they shut down

[LadyLuck]

lets hope its back up again soon, im stuck at work with a shitty band tonight, im bored and tired.

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by SprayGUN
AGHHH i need another season of smallville why did they shut down

Server "issues."

[l/l/rX]

Originally posted by Princess*Precid
lets hope its back up again soon, im stuck at work with a shitty band tonight, im bored and tired.

im just curious...where do you work at that would allow you to surf the internet while a concert is on? lol

but yes lets hope its back up soon, cuz like you I'm stuck at work with nothing to do. ninja and beyond help my day go by faster.

[szw]

There has got to be other sites that are similar or just as good, anybody know what they are? Trying to search google for this kind of thing blows.

I miss you NJ

[l/l/rX]

i miss ninja too :( :(
they could post up tv shows 20min after they aired!!! thats ninja skills!!!

[Hakkola]

Originally posted by szw
There has got to be other sites that are similar or just as good, anybody know what they are?


There aren't any. :thumbsdow

They'll be back, hopefully today.

http://www.zerosec.ws/regarding-the-ninjavideo-net-downtime/

[SigmaRacing]

*relieved*

[The Cosworth]

address not found :(

[bball2]

Never heard of the site, will have to check it out once its online :thumbsup:

I usually just download any tv show / movie that I want to watch from rapidshare. Takes about 5 minutes to download a 350mb show, or 15 minutes to download a 720p hd quality version with shaw extreme / rapidshare premium. And if you know where to get the links you can usually get any show an hour or two before it airs locally.

[dj_rice]

Its back up and running!!!

[finboy]

entourage and dexter are no longer listed

[dj_rice]

Originally posted by finboy
entourage and dexter are no longer listed



When I was on it, it was at the bottom of the page, but I guess the server crash nuked everything...

[LadyLuck]

Originally posted by l/l/rX
im just curious...where do you work at that would allow you to surf the internet while a concert is on? lol


I am one of the Events and Programing Managers at Sait, once the bands hit the stage i sit in the office and browse lol, unless its a band that i really wanna see perform.

Ive never had any issues watching movies on my Sait Work account, but I occasionally bring in my own laptop at night too.

:D

[dj_rice]

Looks like the server crash took down alot of the TV shows and movies...they have barely anything up...and damn it..the Arrested Development seasons are all gone :banghead: :banghead:

[pyroza]

Everything's back up :D

[dj_rice]

Originally posted by pyroza
Everything's back up :D


:clap: :clap:



Edit: I spoke too soon, even though it says everythings back, lots of the TV shows are gone....

[bball2]

Still can't get it to work, first time around I got this error:

"the downloaded video file is not a divx file."

after installing divx web player. Searched around google and other people were having similar problems downgraded to 1.3 and it worked fine for them. Downgraded to 1.3 now I get this error:

"divx web player cannot play this url."

:(

[bashir26]

Originally posted by bball2
Still can't get it to work, first time around I got this error:

"the downloaded video file is not a divx file."

after installing divx web player. Searched around google and other people were having similar problems downgraded to 1.3 and it worked fine for them. Downgraded to 1.3 now I get this error:

"divx web player cannot play this url."

:(

Get the latest version of java and then restart your computer. go on ninjavideo.net open up the ninjavideo helper 0.2.4 its one of the top links. once you open that wait for it to say online then you can watch or download anything you want

[88CRX]

Site would be good if it would actually work.

I've update Java, Divx, codec bull shit and stil the same "the downloaded video file is not a divx file" error message.

[bball2]

^^ Same, nothing for me either, gonna stick with rapidshare :thumbsup:

[Billy_Billions]

Anyone had trouble dling from them in the past few days?
a couple vids seem to crap out around the 97% mark.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Mine either work, or crap out @ 163bytes.

Mine will play, but some random ones won't stream to my xbox, like last weeks Heroes.

[Super_Geo]

^ You can stream NinjaVideos to an xbox? Like a modded original xbox or an X360?

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

I d/l it and use tversity to stream it.