Update September 2016 Corel ha dropped support for this . It WILL NOT INSTALL as of now .  Requires software that no longer exits as part of the installation process. Upgrading to Windows 10 Update generates error message about re-installing the software. This was a 5 star program . I've changed my rating to 1 star because I can't give it a 0 .

 Pinnacle Studio 16 Ultimate is a full featured video editing suite. It's minimum specs are :
  * Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista (SP2) (64-bit OS recommended)
  * Intel Core Duo 1.8 GHz, Core i3 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+2.0 GHz or higher; Intel Core2 Duo 2.66 GHz, Intel Core i5 or i7 1.06 GHz or higher required for AVCHD*, stereoscopic 3D*, and Intel Quick Sync Video support
  * 2 GB of RAM or higher, min. 4 GB for Windows 64-bit (strongly recommended for stereoscopic 3D)
  * DirectX 9 (or higher) graphics device with Pixel Shader 3.0 support such as:
  o NVIDIA GeForce 6 series or higher (CUDA enabled required for CUDA support)
  o ATI X1000 series or higher
  o Intel GMA X3000 series or higher
  * 128 MB VGA VRAM; 256 MB or higher recommended, required for AVCHD*, stereoscopic 3D and CUDA
  * Display resolution: 1024 x 600 or higher
  * Windows-compatible sound card (multi-channel output required for surround preview**)
  * 4.5 GB HDD space for installation
  * DVD-ROM for installation
  * Internet connection required for online activation and cloud or online services

* Requires free product activation via the Internet

That said don't expect speed or ease of use at these specifications. If you only meet the minimum requirements you might be better off trying&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/VideoStudio-Pro-X5-Ultimate/dp/B007GFNPFY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">VideoStudio Pro X5 Ultimate</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Cyberlink-PowerDirector-11-Ultra/dp/B009716GWE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Cyberlink PowerDirector 11 Ultra</a>. Of the two I'd recommend&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/VideoStudio-Pro-X5-Ultimate/dp/B007GFNPFY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">VideoStudio Pro X5 Ultimate</a>&nbsp;as the more stable program. Another PC based alternative is&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sony-Movie-Studio-Platinum-Suite-12/dp/B008MIMIY8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sony Movie Studio Platinum Suite 12</a>.
 Regardless of the software you choose , keep in mind the more memory , larger the hard drive and your video card will determine performance.

As with all video software there is a learning curve to each of these products and I didn't necessarily find one harder to learn than another.

On the other hand if you need to replace your computer to run this software you might be better served by switching to a Mac and going the Final Cut route to editing.
Update September 2016 Corel ha dropped support for this. It WILL NOT INSTALL as of now. Requires software that no longer exits as part of the installation process. Upgrading to Windows 10 Update generates error message about re-installing the software. This was a 5 star program. I've changed my rating to 1 star because I can't give it a 0. Pinnacle Studio 16 Ultimate is a full featured video editing suite. It's minimum specs are :
  * Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista (SP2) (64-bit OS recommended)
  * Intel Core Duo 1. 8 GHz, Core i3 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+2. 0 GHz or higher; Intel Core2 Duo 2. 66 GHz, Intel Core i5 or i7 1. 06 GHz or higher required for AVCHD*, stereoscopic 3D*, and Intel Quick Sync Video support
  * 2 GB of RAM or higher, min. 4 GB for Windows 64-bit (strongly recommended for stereoscopic 3D)
  * DirectX 9 (or higher) graphics device with Pixel Shader 3. 0 support such as:
  o NVIDIA GeForce 6 series or higher (CUDA enabled required for CUDA support)
  o ATI X1000 series or higher
  o Intel GMA X3000 series or higher
  * 128 MB VGA VRAM; 256 MB or higher recommended, required for AVCHD*, stereoscopic 3D and CUDA
  * Display resolution: 1024 x 600 or higher
  * Windows-compatible sound card (multi-channel output required for surround preview**)
  * 4. 5 GB HDD space for installation
  * DVD-ROM for installation
  * Internet connection required for online activation and cloud or online services

* Requires free product activation via the Internet

That said don't expect speed or ease of use at these specifications. If you only meet the minimum requirements you might be better off trying&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/VideoStudio-Pro-X5-Ultimate/dp/B007GFNPFY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt? ie=UTF8">VideoStudio Pro X5 Ultimate</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Cyberlink-PowerDirector-11-Ultra/dp/B009716GWE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt? ie=UTF8">Cyberlink PowerDirector 11 Ultra</a>. Of the two I'd recommend&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/VideoStudio-Pro-X5-Ultimate/dp/B007GFNPFY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt? ie=UTF8">VideoStudio Pro X5 Ultimate</a>&nbsp;as the more stable program. Another PC based alternative is&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sony-Movie-Studio-Platinum-Suite-12/dp/B008MIMIY8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt? ie=UTF8">Sony Movie Studio Platinum Suite 12</a>. Regardless of the software you choose , keep in mind the more memory , larger the hard drive and your video card will determine performance. As with all video software there is a learning curve to each of these products and I didn't necessarily find one harder to learn than another. On the other hand if you need to replace your computer to run this software you might be better served by switching to a Mac and going the Final Cut route to editing.