Well iMovie '06 will take some getting used to since it is very different...you'll have to put some time into learning it. But if you're feeling that there's things that you think you should be able to do with '08, and can't...then you need '06. I believe, as an '08 owner, you can still get '06 for free. There's a couple of links below to help you out. I've never used final cut, all I know is that it's more advanced than iMoive...it's more for the pros. The one click uploading is the one thing that 08 does that '06 doesn't...but it's like one more step that you need to do. Check out the links and also google something like "iMovie '08 vs. iMovie '06" there will be a lot of info on the subject. Do you have vids up on youtube? Links please...And yes "Ass Rock" is indeed real...my "production company" does not yet have the budget for set building...

http://mac360.com/index.php/mac360/comments/pro_vs_joe_why_apple_dumbed_down_imovie_08/

http://www.tuaw.com/2007/08/09/buy-ilife-08-and-get-imovie-06-for-free/

They really simplified '08 and dumbed it way down. It's great for a soccer mom making cute videos of their kid's birthday party, but terrible for even slightly advanced editing. It's all templates and easy to use, very cheesy effects and transitions...there is virtually no freedom to be creative. I was shocked at how unusable it was, after using '06 for a couple of years. The two versions don't even resemble each other in the least!! I'm very passionate about this, as you can tell...And yes, Macs are the only way to go for video or music. Hope that helped...have a good one.

The Sexy Vegan