I have grown with Pinnacle since Pinnacle 8 back in 2003...I hate pinnacle for all of its weird curve balls it throws me....but I love it because I have learned to understand it..I'm sure lungbuster knows what I mean.....Remember...making video is about you...a good camera...and careful footage with minimal camera shake...and REAL footage.......I NEED to upgrade too....but pinnacle will get you there...all you need is a menu...transitions..and to be able to trim and add music....Pinnacle does ALL of this and a TON more.....learn and play with it...if you have a specific question about how the program is acting....PM me...take care...