Vixy.net Saves YouTube Clips

Posted by Jo Murphy Jun 21, 2008

The Problem With Utube

Using YouTube in the class room can be a bit risky. Utube is a fantastic resource and there is such a range of video clips to choose from. There are timely modern videos as well as age old classic clips. The risk is that the clip might drop out due to a "blink" in the internet transmission. If this happens during class it can be both frustrating and embarrassing. Many teachers avoid using Utube clips in the classroom for this reason.

The Solution is Vixy.net

Vixy.net is a simple solution to this problem. This free online open source technology will facilitate a simple download of the clip. It can be saved to your own disc space. Once you have done this, you can play it when and where you want without the risk of losing the connection.

How It Works

• Surf to vixy.net remembering to take the URL of the clip you want with you, by highlighting and copying.
• Paste the url into the slot at the top of the Vixy.net homepage.
• When you submit a URL, it will download and convert to the video format, and then you can download the converted file.
• Save the file to an external drive or to your hard drive or iPod.

Open Source

This service allows you convert a Flash Video / FLV file (YouTube's videos,etc) to MPEG4 (AVI/MOV/MP4/MP3/3GP) file online. When you submit a URL, it will download and convert to the video format, and then you can download the converted file. TheFLV to MPEG4 Converter engine is now OpenSource. (Information taken from Vixy.net website.)