Any Apple computer with a Firewire port, comes with software to do your own video editing (iMovie). Apple also sells professional level video program (Final Cut Studio) that have been used to make some of the movies that have Oscar awards. Apple is more expensive than others, but you are paying for "easy to use" quality. For the camera, any Sony at their professional level will work. The main factor for a pro quality camera is the frame rate (how many frames per minute). Both of these companies have discounted or refurbished products you can buy through their websites. I do not work for them or own stock in these companies, but I have worked with their products since 1990. Good Luck!