The Renderosity PP2014 video series is a good source to get you started learning the various new features.  I do agree, Genesis is too complicated for you to grasp just yet.  I am still running the gauntlet on some issues with it, but I have tried it and I like what I see so far.  However, you will need to get up to date with IDL, gamma correction, learning the material room, etc, these are enough to keep you busy for quite a while.