I currently use Avid and Premiere 1.5 and honestly, Avid has a dramatic learning curve compared to Premiere. These programs make it easier to edit in means of short cuts, features and special effects, but if you don't know how to edit (i.e: move the story along), then your movie will in the end not be effective. Once you learn the basics, then invest in a higher quality program, such as Premiere or Final Cut.