This is a simple walkthrough of the basic steps I take when making a film, along with the equipment and programs that I currently use. Hopefully this will answer some of your questions!
Also, if there's something here that you'd like a more in-depth video about, drop me a comment!
Here are links to the programs used:
http://boinx.com/istopmotion/mac/
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/
https://www.celtx.com/index.html
http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere-elements.html?kw=p&sdid=EQDGT&skwcid=AL!3085!3!31226892794!b!!g!!adobe%20premiere%20elements&ef_id=UmHHhQAAAJ7l-TBc:20131115171200:s