I'm hosting and producing a TV show. I need a recommendation for a camera that I can do video taping, that records great sound quality, and a editing software program. I'm new at this, so keep it simple . Thank you
Producing : Camera for video taping by Gloria Washington-Mines
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I don't have an answer but I can tell you that it might help if you stated your budget. There are a lot of video cameras.
In LA there's a chain called Samy's Camera that sales and rents equipment to the pros. You can look there to get an idea of cost. There's probably an equivalent in NYC.
https://www.samys.com/?keyword=samys%20camera&campaign={Branded}&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgNXtBRC6ARIsAIPP7Rvl42_pOX_FW9tAethT_dwc2rEmC_odCZ529BIW6wgfnR8WKWf0qigaAsolEALw_wcB
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for today's tv, 4K resolution camera, separate sound equipment (boom mic & Mixer). Final Cut or Adobe premiere editing software. Probably need a fast computer. Easily at $10,000 for basic gear.
Or rent. Rental facilities want production insurance equal to the equipment's value.
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A Canon C100 mark 2 & a Sennheiser microphone (shotgun mic or lav system for direct to camera sound), + Final Cut Pro or Premiere (or DaVinci Resolve which is free) to edit with. (All told about $5K before taxes) .
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It's your choice to make - I use a Sony Z90 for basic doc and interview work for tv. A good mic or lav is really a necessary add-on (it has an ok on board mic). You can buy 'em anywhere from $2K to under $3K - however you outfit it.
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Like Dan said and others pointed out.. The audio is vital and a boom plus lav for each person with a mixer/ recorder is very important.. Viewers are forgiving on camera angles and steadiness but never audio.. It is best to start small. Record some friends at a house for cheap.. like rent or connect with locals. Good luck!
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Thanks to everyone for your feedback. This information was helpful.