I use Canon EOS 60D and Canon Powershot G1 X. Lenses for the EOS 60D varies from, prime lenses (50mm and 100m) and long zoom (70-200) for tripod / accessory supported video. EFS 15-85 IS for handheld video.

Glidetrack Shooter SD http://www.glidetrack.com/products/sd-rang...shooter-sd.html - BEST of my video accessories so far. Love the effects
Steadicam Merlin http://www.tiffen.com/handheldmerlin.html LEAST of my accessories so far. Bought for a project but project abandoned by client, fortunately I got paid so cost covered. Not used so far, as balancing it is SOOOOO difficult. Even entry level DSLR + light lens, balancing it for a while would be like doing work out.

Other gears are tripods and various ballheads, eg

Vanguard GH-100 http://www.vanguardworld.com/index.php/en/...-4-181-558.html
Prophoto EX Tripod http://www.directphoto.com.my/webshaper/st...ProductItem=901
Slik Master Classic (tripod + ballhead) http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/4864...inpage:IN+STOCK

Software : Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11.0 (original laaaa)

Computer :
Windows 7 32bit
AMD X6 1100T
4GB RAM
7200 RPM HDD (slated to SSD upgrade in near future).

(I have a Core i5 2500K overclock rig but that's my gaming rig, tedious to transfer raw videos over. Recently formatted so no software to edit video anyway.)

1. Light temperature, they can be really tricky. Software can handle the color correction but best is still to get it as close as correct during the shoot.

2. Exposure - like in the above photo I posted, it was done in about 20 minutes. I adjust the exposure in the software but as you can see there, I had to sacrifice some bright areas and such. (you can see this problem in various videos posted earlier as well)

3. Shadows - the shadow of the videographer could get into the frame. Know the direction of lights.

4. Image stabilization - AWESOMENESS for handheld! I use to shoot without IS before and it was terrible. You still can see walking movement but it's much reduced, and it'll reduce further if you can walk like a tai-chi master!

5. It's good to have a 2nd person (or more) to video an important event. In some planned scenes, you still need more than 1. I had tried before, I was the only videographer but I had 2 cameras running.

6. Have MANY memory cards, and have a fast reader too! Recording at Full HD (1080p 25fps) fills the card really fast, approximately 4GB in every 12 minutes (at least, for my Canon units la). If you're recording a long event, be fast and don't wait till the card is full before swapping. Time the breaks, get to know the event. blablablabla.........

7. Separate audio recording could be really helpful, depending on the scene. Till date I've not an external mic because my recording doesn't require them.

8. For licensed music - http://triplescoopmusic.com/ For music loops that you don't have to rob the bank for http://www.flashkit.com/loops/

9. Have additional batteries. In video mode, the camera ALWAYS have the LCD ON and that drains the battery fast. It drains even faster if you have image stabilizer on. Once recording starts, it's massive read and write too.

10. While Class 2 cards can record videos fine (I've personally tested), it's best to get the faster card you can afford to avoid the unnecessary.

11. STOP once in a while - for example, 4GB can last for 12 minutes doesn't mean you have to go 12 minutes all the way. Stop when you can, then resume recording. I've had cases where I recorded it for a long time and something screwed up and I lost the first 8 - 10 minutes of recording.

12. Video editing doesn't have to be fancy. I just use fade-in / fade-out for my videos. No slow-motion or PP colors and such.

13. A fast processor is always welcome.

14. MANUAL FOCUS!!! I know some people like to promote their brands for being able to AF but seriously, this is video. There's a reason follow-focus mechanism is invented. Pre-focus / Manual focus is the way to go, if you rely on AF - once the AF gets distracted or move elsewhere, gone is your scene. Retake!

15. Work out your muscles? I've attended various events and imagine holding a DSLR + heavy lens + Flash and lift the camera up to your face level (or higher) and held it for 5 - 10 minutes. It's tiring! I've also had an incident where I was recording when kneeling and the person was talking longer than expected. Was really dead tired, worse than gym. Basically you don't have to be Arnold Schwazinburger but it helps to stay healthy, less tired means more focus. Good leg muscle and arm muscle gives you better control when panning, add steady lens and you become a biological stabilizer of some sort.