My Pinnacle 15 works great on my i7 quad core for editing HD. No problems with it like you read about on forums on the web. The complainers are just using underpowered computers. Download to YouTube, make Blu-Ray discs, etc., no problem.
For the most part, Avid works pretty well on my i3. 90% of what I do most of it isn’t necessary. The correction and adjustment tools work rather well. I played with Premiere but wasn’t in love with it. If I ever get another mac, I will try out Final Cut.
The bulk of what video and editing I do go to the two stock agencies I deal with. Every now and then I make a few bucks. It is a good feeling when someone out there (no idea) buys something I made.
I have some ideas for something for Youtube ads that might generate a few bucks or go absolutely nowhere. Finding good model talent in the midlands of SC is not easy. Too many freaks, wackos, nuts, crazies, immatures, and chubbies. Too many here do CL and other stuff for TFP, I offer paying gigs that can be negoitated and what I have in mind is G/PG rated for the most part.
http://footage.shutterstock.com/search/?contributor_id=64505
http://us.fotolia.com/p/201245571?order=popularity
Other stuff is in Smugmug.