Thanks Guru and Zero. Your replies were very helpful to me.

FNG, I haven't bought any equipment yet, but you can check out a little of my creativity here: YouTube - Bat-Mitzvah, April 2005 zvitwersky
If you want to check stuff that I filmed and played around with, you can look here: YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.
(last logo clip I did in AE).

So I have much to think about before I make an educated decision. Thanks guys.