I want to employ a freelance producer to shoot an education video
series (think sitcom) - about 10-12 hours on professional DV cam.
Therefore, I want to learn the basics of filmmaking (especially about
camera, lights, sound, post-production) in order to choose a competent
producer and understand her/ him during the shoot and save money by
making smart choices.

Can you suggest a good self-learning video-based/ computer-based (not
book-based) course? I have short-listed the following courses (with
contacts; prices, rounded off). You may either
i)) advise me which among the listed below is the best course or 
ii) suggest another course better than either of the listed.
Note, price is NOT a consideration, quality of course is.

(1)
How to Make Your Movie Version 2(2CDs)
http://www.interactivefilmschool.com/
Distributor, ScreenStyle.com: (917) 887-6607
$60

(2)
A) Interactive Film School (4CD + 1DVD) $50 - (Q: Is it the same as
above? But number of CDs are different.)
B) Digital Film School (4DVD+1CD) $80
Master Film School Package (5CD+5DVD) $120
http://www.studio1productions.com/interactive-film-school.htm
Product Questions 407-812-1225 
Technical Questions 407-812-1225

(3)
The Ultimate Filmmaking Bundle (Sep 2004) DVD $150 

(4)
The Basics of Filmmaking (Oct 2004) DVD $95 

(5)
Make Your Own Damn Movie (May 2005) DVD $45