I have recently aquired an interest in film and video and I think I am going to major in film and video editing in college. But thats two years away.

For now, I want to get into some basic editing for short films and documentaries just so I know what I am doing before I get into the major.

I was wonder what camera would be good to shoot some shorts and docs. I was think of spending up to $400 or maybe $500.

Also, what is a good editing software to learn on? I was thinking premiere. Any other suggestions?


Any help would be great!