Spark Sport and DRM??

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Zippity

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#290007 14-Oct-2021 16:52

For the past 20+ years, I have recorded for my own personal use, all Formula One races, whether they were screened on TVOne, Sky Sport or more recently, Spark Sport.

On Sunday night when attempting to set up my screen capture programme "Debut", I was unable to get a video image on the recording screen.

Has Spark recently introduced DRM?

If so, is there any work around?

wratterus

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#2795398 14-Oct-2021 16:55

Why would you need to screen record from a streaming service that allows you to go back & watch whenever you want?

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#2795467 14-Oct-2021 18:30

Because compared to 20 years spark sport is a flash in the pan.

OP, not sure of how you would get around this without hdmi strippers and other things for breaking that type of protection. Maybe subscribing to f1tv (which I believe you get with your spark sport connection) has some other options

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Zippity

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#2795864 15-Oct-2021 12:00

wratterus:

Why would you need to screen record from a streaming service that allows you to go back & watch whenever you want?

Coz they are only kept online for a few days :(

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#2795869 15-Oct-2021 12:15

Wow you're right sorry, that's pretty average. Just checked myself (don't have a current sub mind you) and can only see back as far as the Belgium race.