I am an online University student, I live in France. I speak some French but not a whole lot. So I want to start making movies, mostly youtube and video blog stuff to start. I really want to get on this 3D thing on youtube while it's young.

I have some money to get started with my G.I. bill, but getting a job in France is tough so I'm looking at online do it your self money making. I want to get 2 camcorders, 1080p HD. Around 200 euros, or a bit under. Had some flash drive ones picked out but the flip screen my be a problem with the classic design. I'll be making a platform my self or buying http://www.3dstereo.com/viewmaster/bar-b14.html

I want to make my own basic DIY steadicam set up, all ready have a tripod and wife that's a photographer. I will be taking a few courses at http://www.le-taillefer.com/articles/formations.html Wife will give me some basics as well.

They will teach me some of the basic of capture and editing butI need hardware and editing software. I want the camcorders to be good enough to provide back up shots in 1080p on tripods in a wedding situation. In other words, a good cam on my shoulder and the 2 I buy now doing wide angle shots.

Any suggestions on starter equipment?

I am an absolute newbie, but dying to learn.