Using MAC OS X VERSION 10.5.8 on all computers.
Porgram stream settings: MPEG 2, set to mTSC Video format, frame rate of 29.97, aspect ratio 4:3, field dominance is bottom first, quality is 6.0 to 9.0, GOP structure is IBBP and sized to 15, and multiplexed to MPEG 1/Layer 2 Audio in program stream.
I always export to my desktop.
I use Western Scartch Discs where my video files are stored. All video files are quicktime files.
I edit in FCP, currently on version 6.0.6.
If there is anything else, let me know and I will provide it.
Thank you for the assistance.