Basement finishing question


Hi all, I'm about to finish an unfinished basement. My first and main question is; Has anyone used metal studs to do the job? Everything is so expensive right now! Also, is waterproofing the walls good or bad? I've read conflicting thoughts online. I'd like to do it right the first time. I'm also thinking about not finishing the ceiling. There are prefabricated joists that are open effectively giving me a ten foot high ceiling! I may or may not do it myself. Thoughts? Thank you. Joe
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Metal studs are no bueno, no sound dampening. Second point, if your basement needs water proofing, that goes on the outside wall. 
I wanted to add that dry wall recessed between the rafters would be really cool and give you the maximum available height. I have thought about this a lot and it would make the space just a little more special. Drop ceilings are easy and cheap but I always feel like I'm in an industrial building with dropped ceilings.