the cameras, editing software and hardware, DVD authoring and duplication equipment and services used by "the professionals"? That would be a good place to start...
Shooting the routine with the camcorder close you works to have you "look like (you are) relatively close to the viewer"... Or backing the cam up a bit and moving in with a little zoom. Thats called "framing" the shot.
Multiple cameras at different angles and distances and shooting the routine a BUNCH of times so there's a selection of clips is another way... Then there are tripods, cranes, lights, mics... and lots more. The camera and editing applications are merely two pieces of a much larger system.
I have:
Laptop, Samsung, Windows 7, Intel Core i5
Which camcorder is best to record exercise DVD's?
I think I need wide lens with zoom capable.
I do not want to look like I am 10 yards away. I want to look like I am relatively close to the viewer like commerical DVD's look.
Also, what video editing software is easiest (but with professional results) do I use?

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