I've used just about every editor out there and when it comes to ease of use and power when editing, I prefer Movie Studio. Editing is clean and quick with all the key features at your fingertips. Every other editor in the price range seems sluggish or overly complex when trying to do simple edits on complex projects. However...

When it comes to effects and some higher end editing capabilities (like freehand masking, path creations and unique effects) Movie Studio is being left behind. The sad part of it, many consumers will be attracted to those apps that offer the extra and flashy features not understanding what they're losing in the simplicity of editing department. Sony loses potential customers because they are unable or unwilling to increase the value added features of the program.

FREE programs like Blender offer lots of power to those willing to invest the time to learn. The FREE hitfilm express program offers freehand masking and other such powerful tools and effects. Sony feels that it's a feature that simply must be withheld for its Sony Vegas Pro app.

It's time to make Movie Studio even more like Vegas Pro. Increase the features. Add more effects. Also.. changing the name to Magix Movie Studio seems kinda cheap... but I understand the reasoning. But.. can't they come up with a decent name for the app?

UPGRADE THE FEATURES. Vegas Pro and Movie Studio are starting to look weak and old. Hitfilm is coming on strong and Blender is getting easier and easier to use.

I still LOVE Movie Studio... but it isn't fun having to go to another program to do my masking and then render/return. I am tempted to just stay in the other program.

Looking forward to a new release and new features.