for video capture I'm using iShowU. it's Mac only though. It will go on for hours, with no real slowdown. I accidentally left it running, and didn't even notice until about 3 hrs later.
I've noticed you've been scarce lately. I check out these forums daily, but don't have much time, to actually do anything 3D either. I'm planning out a big scene, to work on over the winter months. hopefully you'll be around more to give me some pointers.