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Audio
Inexpensive lavaliere microphone
Sony EXM C10 $35.00
Recommended accessories:
Professional shotgun microphone kit
Sennheiser ME66/K6
Recommended accessories (if your camera has a mini mic input rather than an XLR mic input)
Beachtek DXA-2S - Dual XLR Universal Microphone Adapter for Camcorders
Tripods
I would recommend something by Bogen/Manfrotto. Here is a listing of all of their consumer tripods:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/5137/Camcorder_Tripods_Support_Bogen_Manfrotto_Tripod_Systems.html
I would think that something just above the cheapest would be appropriate for a small camcorder. Maybe in the $225- $300 range. Bogen is very stable and durable, and we have good luck with them.
Recommended accessories:
Lights
Here's a basic video light kit (1 light) that comes with a stand and umbrella. Lowel also make a 3 light kit called a tube kit that's very nice.
Required Accessories:
Lamp - 500 watts/120 volts
Notes:
- Lamps may be cheaper elsewhere
- Light does not ship with lamp (bulb) so buy one for each plus 2-4 extras
Software
Final Cut Express
Final Cut Express has all of the important features of Final Cut Pro, but is much less expensive (>$300)
Adobe Premiere Elements
Elements has the features that are most important for video production, at a much lower cost than the full version. (>$100) It can be purchases as a bundle with Photoshop Elements (>$149)
Adobe Captivate
For a comparison, Google "Captivate VS Camtasia" or download a trial version of each:
http://www.adobe.com/products/captivate/?sdid=ZHBP
Camtasia
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