How do I record a video of a video

I know this seems really stupid. I have a situation where I am needing to record a video of a video.

The situation is that the video is a 1 time deal and I may need to step away from the computer for a few hours during the course of it. I want to be able to go back and watch it later.

I promise I won’t be abusing this and posting it for free online.

How do I do it?

Mac/Linux solutions preffered, but I can get my hands on a Windows machine if needed.

Rig up a little smartphone stand out of paper clip wire, hit record on phone, point at screen. Move a speaker close enough to the phone so it gets good audio. Stack the whole rig on a couple books for that eye level perspective.

In for more elegant solutions.

FRAPS?

What app/program/whatever is streaming the video?

It’s some silly java applet. I don’t want to post the source of the video publicly, but you may know the source. It’s pretty popular in certain circles which we both may have a shared interest in.

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I can use my gopro for this if needed. Good idea as a last resort.

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that might work, never heard of it. thanks!

I have the full version if you want. Not sure if it will record a browser window (assuming that’s what this is).

I don’t think it’s a browser window. How can I get it from you?

PMd

So you can watch it while you watch it?http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/500/50441183/Xzibit.png

This may not actually be a problem after all

I’d like to keep my options open though, so I am going to try out some of the suggestions. Thanks!