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You can't go wrong with Sony Vegas for editing. Real simple and still my software of choice. I still have to use many others depending on client's demands, but I'll always go with Vegas when it's my choice. I've only recently begun delving into After Effects for fx, but I'm in love with it already. There is a mad tutorial from Creative Cow on doing greenscreen and such that I will recommend as well. Since this is a public forum, I shouldn't say you can download both from various file sharing sites (hint, hint).
I'd say keep an eye out for Panasonic DVX cameras on eBay. They are truly wonderful and people who own them are dropping them like flies to get the HVX model. The HVX is the same camera, but with HiDef capabilities via the PS2 chip (which cost roughly $1800 a pop). I'm using the Audio Technica ATR55 myself as well in lieu of the ultra priced Sennheiser models for microphones. As for lighting, you can always go with the Halogen models from your local Home Depot and save hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Just remember not to put the light directly on people or else way too bright. You'll see.
It sounds like you're actually paying attention to what you are doing (esp light and sound) so you should have no problems. Check your shutters and keep room above and below in your shots for widescreen depending on the camera you get. Other than that, don't ever put anyone in danger of actually getting hurt on set and be sure to feed people when they show up so they show up again. Personally, I have probably been waiting longer than anyone on HDC to see what you will do since you always ask the most. Do I need to say "good luck" again ? :D
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