Sony’s Vegas Movie Studio 8 Platinum Edition is its newest attempt to gain greater clout in the popular amateur video editor segment. This version includes HDV and AVCHD editing, 5.1 surround, and ability to export to the PSP. However, its less than friendly user interface poses a big obstruction to enjoying these features. Once mastered, Movie Studio 8 does provide a lot of editing muscle considering its low price. The program is very quick at importing and exporting videos without hitch. And because it’s relatively cheap compared to professional nonlinear editors, your saving can go to buying other camera equipment.