Video editing and special effects?

get premiere or final cut for editing then you use after effects for THE EFFECTS AFTER YOU EDIT! then go www.videocopilot.net , amazing he takes you through begginers to advanced in a short amount of time and it is fun with humor. Its not going to be easy, but well worth it. Make sure to get a green screen, a decent camera (a cannon t2i is good for beginners), a tripod, and GOOD LIGHTING!