I am using a sony VX2000 and a 500mhz g4DP and when i get ready to capture the video it has a weird type of horizontal noise, or streaks, i tried capturing it to see if it was maybe just a display problem but it captures it that way too. i tried using premiere, FCP, imovie2 and it's the same with all of them, which tells me that i might have a hardware problem, also i tried different firewire cables and i optimized my hard drive thinking that would help. oh, the distortion only happens when there is motion on screen, such as a snowboarder flying through the air or the camera panning, but it looks fine on the camera and tv through s-video. i would appreciate any suggestions. thanks in advance.

[videoalex]

I have very few ideas on this one. but I'd start with your software setup. what version of quicktime are you using (you may want to try 5 preview if you're not using FCP) and also certainly check your firewire drivers, extentions, and setup in your editing software. if nothing else works, consider sending me your Machine, and I'll happily exchange it with an iMac I have.

You know what, I'm in a generous mood, if you have a flat panel, send that too and I'll buy you a NEW iMac!
(you're welcome!)
---Alex Johnson