I'm going to pipe in here on the educational aspect of video.
I've worked with a few hundred students pursuing a 'Radio,TV & Film' degree as interns for a production company I work for. I have also had interns and assistants getting a "video technology" degree from a local community college............and drum roll:
The community college people were smarter, harder working, and more 'hungry' to learn because they were usually older and putting themselves through school and not dreaming of the 'big life' in MOVIES.
Check out your local community college for program assistance in video technology.

ALSO........I recommend getting a subscription to VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE. It explains many of the processes of video in laymans/semi professional terms and also offers boot camps and classes that will help people interested in pursuing video as a career. It also offers several different outlets and ideas of purchasing equipment besides the ubiquitous "B&H".....(which I find overpriced and lousy customer service).

Look online for sources such as DV INFO.com, HBS.com, and Creative Cow.com for forums dealing with video, production processes, tips.

I also highly suggest that when learning about video, learn PRODUCTION & WRITING because In MY OPINION, the production value and writing of outdoor shows is what's keeping the monetary value and quality of the productions down below the industry standards of pay.
Write and format a better show (mousetrap) and they (the advertisers & sponsors) will beat down your door.

There's a TON MORE TO DO with having a successful show that just 'whispering at the camera', a kill shot, and unmatched video footage with a trophy shot.

Good luck.