I'm currently filming with a Sony HVR-Z1U in HDV mode and I also have a Panasonic GS 320 for 2nd angles. I just ordered a "beefed up" laptop for home and would like to use it to make copies of my footage via a firewire.

I would also like to dabble a bit in editing, but nothing serious. What software would you suggest???? Is there anything else I am forgetting.

(At a minimum I would like to burn backups of my tapes)

Thanks