Hello, whats the best app for recording as you play(games)

hey there, ive not used fraps etc for such a long time, so im not sure which is the best to use, im gonna be doing some recording of an mmo over the weekend as I play and was wondering what to use.
I need something that is the least resource hog but still gives good quality(720p ideally ) anybody got any advice/tips? thank you so much.
(i know i can google for recording apps, but what i want is a really good app that people have used with experience for recording mmos etc)
Answer #1
FRAPS is lossless. If you plan on doing post editing and uploading to gaytub, its probably the best way to go. But you will get huge file sizes so re-encoding is a must and can only record your screen; then must upload afterwards.
XSplit is a complete recording and broadcasting solution. You will be able to record any part, of any screen, and arrange it any way you like. The video is compressed as it records so there is no need for re-encoding after your done. Furthermore, if your upload bandwidth is sufficient, you can record directly to a streaming/hosting site that will not only allow people to watch you live, if you choose, but host your file for you as well; eliminating the need for re-encoding and uploading. The second your done recording, your video is already encoded, uploaded and ready to be shared.
If you do post editing, this is not an option.
http://www.xsplit.com/
Answer #2
very nice mate, thanks a lot, im assuming xsplit is what people are using to do ustream uploads while they play?
Answer #3
darmz replied: very nice mate, thanks a lot, im assuming xsplit is what people are using to do ustream uploads while they play?
Yea, its #1 software for streaming, you can stream live to any streaming site, like justintv and ustream.
You can also just make a local recording if you don’t wanna stream your video live.
Answer #4
very nice mate, thanks a lot, im assuming xsplit is what people are using to do ustream uploads while they play?You can use an app that simulates a web cam + Adobe Live Media Encoder for UStreaming. SCFH DSF is a popular webcam simulator people use for this.
http://mosax.sakura.ne.jp/yp4g/fswiki.cgi?page=SCFH+DSF
Google for ‘SCFH DSF guides’
Answer #5
interesting ^ will have a look at those guides, thanks again guys!