Live Video Feed

Is there a way to connect a camera to your mac to run live video without using firewire? Is it possible to use an S-video connection to a video card? I want to be able to move away from my mac and firewire doesn't give the distance I need. S-video cable can be up to 150 feet. I have a small program called Video Viewer for live video. It works well.
Any Thoughts?
Thanks

You can go to 150 feet with firewire. I think the limit is 300 feet. You just need to buy a cable with an amp in it.... Just do a Google search and read.

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