"In the end everyone is free to produce the kind of work he/she wants."

Absolutely agree, it really was an enquiry rather than a criticism, and I think tufif's eloquent response answers all.

cryptojoe,
can't say I'm of fan of much of Adobe's software, but AE really is the best software of its kind. Not that I can afford it, but people I work with use it daily, and swear by it.