I am using a DSLR Canon camera and a basic tripod. Unfortunately it doesn't have a level on it, but it's been okay to use so far. I am using a fairly basic microphone (borrowed from the digital media department--thanks Mr. Cass!!) that slides on top of my camera. It's been working very well so far.
Mr. Cass has given me a book titled Video Basics 7 by Herbert Zettl, which is actually used in some college programs. There are some sections, I won't really be needing to look at such as 'Talent, Clothing, and Makeup' or 'Tape-Based Video-Recording Systems.' There are some parts that I also already understand, such as information on the basics of framing. Because I have a background in photography and some experience in digital media, I understand how some of this works, such as the rule of thirds, where to place bodies, and even simply not cutting off people's heads.
In the editing process, I will be starting to use a program called Adobe Premiere Pro. I have a bit of background with it from digital media class last year, but hope to use it with more ease now. One struggle I face is only having access to it mainly at school in the lab. Mr. Cass also has laptops I can borrow and bring home when it gets closer to my deadline and I need to work on polishing off my product. In addition, Mr. Cass has offered to help me design a title template for people's names and other stylistic choices. I hope it will help my documentary to look nice and be unique and uniform throughout the video.
Here's a screenshot I found online of the editing program. I remember seeing it for the first time and being overwhelmed by all the tabs and options:
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