DRM MPD Starz

[mcauliff]

Is STARZ standalone support as a downloadable site,( like HBO, Showtime, etc)

[FredH]

Is STARZ standalone support as a downloadable site,( like HBO, Showtime, etc)

No, when it works, Starz programs can be downloaded using the DPM module. You go to starz.com on the home tab and select the show there. However, it is not currently working for me.

[BradYonder]

SF 6184 sems to have fixed the issue as I've been able to acquire a few titles.

The problem you'll run into (with this version) is that every title will be downloaded as "STARZ - Captivating Original Series. Hit Movies. Bold Storytelling." -- which means you'll only be able to download one title at a time, then you'll need to rename it before downloading another, otherwise the original title will be overwritten (unless there's a SF setting where you can force it to add, for example, (1) at the end of the filename, which I don't see but I just woke up and might be missing it). There's (currently) no option to be able to rename the title prior to downloading, which would be a nice to have feature, but right now I'm just very glad it works at all.

[FredH]

SF 6184 sems to have fixed the issue as I've been able to acquire a few titles.

The problem you'll run into (with this version) is that every title will be downloaded as "STARZ - Captivating Original Series. Hit Movies. Bold Storytelling." -- which means you'll only be able to download one title at a time, then you'll need to rename it before downloading another, otherwise the original title will be overwritten (unless there's a SF setting where you can force it to add, for example, (1) at the end of the filename, which I don't see but I just woke up and might be missing it). There's (currently) no option to be able to rename the title prior to downloading, which would be a nice to have feature, but right now I'm just very glad it works at all.

That is how it has always worked for Starz. I believe SF appends a _01, _02, etc. on successive downloads

[BradYonder]

That is how it has always worked for Starz. I believe SF appends a _01, _02, etc. on successive downloads

I was not aware of that. First time venturing out into using the DPM module.

[BradYonder]

Correction: If you add multiple files to a queue, the downloaded results will look like this (using MKV as an example for the first five titles downloaded):

STARZ - Captivating Original Series. Hit Movies. Bold Storytelling.mkv
STARZ - Captivating Original Series. Hit Movies. Bold Storytelling_1.mkv
STARZ - Captivating Original Series. Hit Movies. Bold Storytelling_1_2.mkv
STARZ - Captivating Original Series. Hit Movies. Bold Storytelling_1_2_3.mkv
STARZ - Captivating Original Series. Hit Movies. Bold Storytelling_1_2_3_4.mkv

In that respect, it might be a good idea to write down the titles you added to the queue to easily go back and rename them.

[BradYonder]

Correction: If you add multiple files to a queue, the downloaded results will look like this (using MKV as an example for the first five titles downloaded):

STARZ - Captivating Original Series. Hit Movies. Bold Storytelling.mkv
STARZ - Captivating Original Series. Hit Movies. Bold Storytelling_1.mkv
STARZ - Captivating Original Series. Hit Movies. Bold Storytelling_1_2.mkv
STARZ - Captivating Original Series. Hit Movies. Bold Storytelling_1_2_3.mkv
STARZ - Captivating Original Series. Hit Movies. Bold Storytelling_1_2_3_4.mkv

In that respect, it might be a good idea to write down the titles you added to the queue to easily go back and rename them.

[BradYonder]

(sigh) it was too good to last. As of today (possibly earlier, unsure exactly when), now when you try to grab from Starz, you get this message:

[artsunlimited]

(sigh) it was too good to last. As of today (possibly earlier, unsure exactly when), now when you try to grab from Starz, you get this message:

If that avenue is closed to you, you can always get Starz with a subscription through Prime. You'll get 1080p and EAC3 5.1 downloads, too. There's a free trial, so you might want to check it out.

[hizbf]

https://dl.dvdfab.cn/download/streamfab_x64_6184official_2024_06_20_12_14_02_dev _vs2019_057aa995.exe

https://dl.dvdfab.cn/download/49_618...b_x64_6183.exe

Try these two versions!

[BradYonder]

Problem seems to be corrected (so far) on SF 6.1.8.5 as of 27-Jun-2024

[BradYonder]

If that avenue is closed to you, you can always get Starz with a subscription through Prime. You'll get 1080p and EAC3 5.1 downloads, too. There's a free trial, so you might want to check it out.

Appreciate the tip but I had signed up for a three-month promo on the regular Starz channel. If they (Starz) have some better content in a couple of months I'll likely try the Prime Add-On Channel avenue. And as of today (so far) it seems to be working on SF 6.1.8.5.

[artsunlimited]

Appreciate the tip but I had signed up for a three-month promo on the regular Starz channel. If they (Starz) have some better content in a couple of months I'll likely try the Prime Add-On Channel avenue. And as of today (so far) it seems to be working on SF 6.1.8.5.

I'm glad it's working for you with the latest version!

Just as a matter of curiosity, what's the audio quality like? It always drove me nuts that Paramount+ as a separate streamer was literally 1/2 of the audio bitrate I could get with Paramount+ through Prime.

[Chameleon]

I am sticking to Amazon for everything. Yes, that ultimately leaves Netflix out, but I already have all the good past shows. Cutting the Netflix cord saves me 25.00 USD a month; cutting the MAX cord saves me 26.00 USD a month. I am done with Hulu, Disney, Paramount, and Peacock.

[BradYonder]

I'm glad it's working for you with the latest version!

Just as a matter of curiosity, what's the audio quality like? It always drove me nuts that Paramount+ as a separate streamer was literally 1/2 of the audio bitrate I could get with Paramount+ through Prime.

I'm probably not the best person to ask this question as I have hearing issues, but from what I've observed, it seems to be ok. I just haven't been able to have a basis of comparison to download the same show direct from the source compared to the same "source" as a Prime channel add-on.