I don't feel Vegas gets the credit it deserves because it can do so many things...if you dig in a little and really push the built-in effects it has. One of the areas where I think Vegas has a lot of potential is in creating 3D objects and text or should I say, the illusion of 3D objects and text. Some of these 3D effects can be easily achieved with layer dimensionality, light rays, drop shadow, and 3D Source alpha. I hope to be experimenting more with Vegas' 3D potential in the near future.