Hi all, I'm new to Vegas/Magix as I'm in need of new Software, I have been using the 30 day free trial, and like it well. Seems to work better then others I have used.

I'm planing on purchasing (Vegas Movie Studio) Platinum, But have some questions I hope you all can help out with.

I know Magix has been around for a while, and now own Vegas. So what does that mean for Vegas Movie Studio, and or Magix Movie Edit?

My main question is, Which do you prefer? And Why?

The last Software Suite I purchased was Cyberlink Power Director, which I have used their products since around 1999/2000, and the last suite was pure garbage, and did not give an update, and mine does not even work anymore., Completely unusable junk.

Any way, If you all can give me some insight, I am not a pro, but I have a huge back log of RAW files to edit, and render to MP4. All are .MTS, .MP4, .AVI so far all seem to render nicely.

Also whats the difference purchasing through "Steam" I see it's much cheaper, Even though I'm an avid gamer, and use steam everyday I don't like the idea of launching my video programs through Steam, but not 100% opposed to it either... Is there a difference from the Steam Version vs. the Website Version. it's a 55% price difference on the Platinum Edition.

Thanks for any reply, and/or direction...