disclosed are a method , system , and apparatus for storing a video segment for analysis is provided . accordingly , a digital video player receives a digital video , detects a defect in the digital video , and stores a segment of the digital video that contains the defect . the system includes a digital video player that includes a receiver , a decoder coupled to the receiver , and a memory coupled to the decoder . the digital video player optionally comprises a transmitter . the apparatus implements the method for storing a video segment for analysis .