If you cannot afford the perpetual license, Grass Valley (via a partnership with a company called "MAGIX" for consumer versions) offers a monthly subscription for around $20-25/month. This is the price of two movie tickets. Pay for one month, edit your project, and cancel.
Go to the EDIUS Download Page or the dedicated Trial Version Section . edius 8 download free
If you have moved on from an older machine and have a modern computer, DaVinci Resolve is the king of free editing. The free version is incredibly powerful, offering Hollywood-grade color grading and editing tools. While the learning curve is steeper than EDIUS, the price point (free) is unbeatable. If you cannot afford the perpetual license, Grass