asking about brands is like asking about politics. my advice is to mix on what you know how to fix, so when it does sompthing wierd you dont have to look like a idiot infront of the othor staff. reputation is all you have and is what gets you jobs.
that is what i use
you can get a free full copy if you fill out the student request form
a week after i filled it out they sent me a dvd to instal it
i have yet to pay a sent
and there tech suport people are realy helpfull and nice to a person who dosent know what they are doing
i do not...
i use glow tape. you just have to get rosco brand because it will glow much longer and brighter and then cover it with a clear tape over it and it will last for years