Video into my IMac G5

I have an IMac G5/10.4x. I am using IMovie HD. The equipment is being used in a church to record worship services for output to DVD and the web. We are going to be using a P/T/Z camera that has the ability to output the video signal through both composite (RCA) and S-Video (4 pin). What is the best way to get this video signal into my IMac G5? PLease keep in mind that I need to ultimatly get the footage into IMove to prepare for the web and DVD outputs.

It makes me sad to correct you, Sue, but:
Hi Mark,
if your camera "just" offers analog output (RCA/s-video) you urgently need a analogue-digital converter, which is able to offer a "dv signal" on a firewire connection...
the Apple store has something to offer, as an example from Canopus
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apologize, Sue, but no dv-out mentioned in O.P. :-/

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