Oh, I didn't know about this topic, sorry.
This is going to sound selfish so I apologize in advance: I'll give it a try but no promises.
My day/night cycle is -skruwed- up and school's coming up again soon... I'll definitely keep this in mind though.
Btw, I recommend Bandicam. It records videos in only SLIGHTLY (almost unnoticable) less quality than fraps, but at a normal filesize because it compresses them at the same time. Takes way less time and effort.
[Edited by Monkey007, 8/23/2012 3:47:49 PM]
I would have to say that Mirillis Action! is the best alternative to FRAPS.