Rules on portal are clear about 'hints' how to "avoid trial period" ... So, ALL please be nice at obey those rules. Thx. And I have some experience with Windows Live Movie Maker (CF Intro is done in this) and it can give nice result if you not want something extra ... its part of Windows live, so you can have it for free. IMHO if you want start with making videos, WLMM is good enough to learn basic.