Mike

@SDWAN I used to, but I switched to Hitfilm. I like it better.

Any advantages/disadvantages? (sorry for derailing, but im curious)

@SDWAN I've used it at lemme tell ya:

Advantages:

• The interface is more user friendly.
• The particle effects are rendered in 3D. They can be manipulated with 3D planes and some knowledge allowing for (in my opinion) the most advanced effects you can get for a mere video editor.
• Has some pretty good tutorials for those interested in learning the program which is made by the creators
• Can be free if you simply want the express version (Doesn't come with the usual effects, but you can always get 3rd party effects/plugins similar to after effects)
• Cheaper

Disadvantages:

• It's GUI is more unusual to navigate through for those who have used programs similar to Vegas, Primere, etc.
• The express version is free, but severely gimped compared to it's pro counterpart
  • This does not apply for Hitfilm 4 Express. Hitfilm 4 actually has half of all the effects in Hitfilm 4 pro.
• Hitfilm is honestly not designed as an all-in-one editor. (Though the brave can use it that way if they wanted to) It should be used like After Effects with Primere and have the basic editing, keying, and frame-by-frame work be done in one editor, and then head to the second program for the final pass.
  • TL;DR Use vegas first, and then rwad the editor timeline to Hitfilm.