grey squares on video

Hello,
I am a kinetic sculptor that works with discarded technology. I make 
videos of my sculptures, particularly those that are hired by 
restaurants. I have used windows (found copies of win 98SE and W2k). I 
am trying to move to linux. The last hurdle, and the one that I have 
failed to clear multiple times is capturing video. I have been lent a 
Panasonic NV-DX100 digital video camera (PAL/dv) and have made many 
videos that other have enjoyed using u-lead and nero.
    In shifting to Linux, I have run kino on different PC's and laptops 
with different distros. I can capture and make mpeg files. At all 
stages, and in all my attempts, I have five grey squares that sit 
solidly and unattractively through all the stages of capturing editing 
and rendering. I hoped, because some said that the quality might not be 
good during the capture/edit process that it might all come right on the 
mpeg file. Sadly no.
    I am woefully ignorant re the inner workings of Linux but will try 
anything and have time to learn from mistakes.
Paul

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