Gear For Church - Video Equipment

[krbowers]

My church wants to look into making video recordings of all services. I'm just looking for suggestions for equipment to look at.
Camera(s) -
Video editing software
Duplication equipment needed

The intent, is to make DVDs available to the congregation & shut-ins.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[edDV]

Are your computer specs accurate?

If DVD is the goal and HD is secondary, I'd suggest an HDV camcorder like the Canon HV40 (~$699). You can record HD to tape, but downscale in the camcorder to 720x480 60i DV for quick edit and DVD encode.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/597424-REG/Canon_3686B001_VIXIA_HV40_High_Definition.html

For software look at Vegas Movie Studio Platinum (~$60-99).

If you go the AVCHD route, you will need a fast computer.

Read through this thread for pro/con of various workflows.
https://forum.videohelp.com/threads/338074-HD-cam-under-800

[Brainiac]

Another thing to consider: Do you want the dvds available immediately after the service? If so, you might want to look at a dvd recorder connected to a mixer (if using more than 1 camera) or connected directly to the camera (if using just 1 camera.)

Brainiac