Trial version of After Effects - which do I choose?

I currently own the Design and Web Premium pacakge, but wanted a trial version of After Effects to complete a motion graphic I am creating.
The trial offer includes the choice of; a free trial download or to join the Creative Cloud and download now (Recommended - it's free).
I am a little confused as to what it means, to my knowledge the Creative Cloud is through subscription only and isn't offered for free. So I just wondered what it meant?
If I choose to join and download that trial will I then have to pay an annual subscription? - When I clicked this option no card details were requested and I do not have any linked to my Adobe ID.
Somebody help please?

I currently own the Design and Web Premium pacakge, but wanted a trial version of After Effects to complete a motion graphic I am creating... If I choose to join and download that trial will I then have to pay an annual subscription?
First things first: you say you want AE to complete a motion graphic. This would lead people to believe that you've used AE before. Have you? It's a yes/no question, and a "How tough can it be to learn?" response counts as a no.
Second question: if you DO download the 30-day trial, do you intend to continue using AE, assuming you already know how to use it?
The reasons for the questions:
AE contains many, many hidden pitfalls for the uninitiated that obliterate the tight deadlines of those who think, "How tough can it be to learn?", and those same pitfalls easily can extend a reasonable learning period beyond 30 days for busy individuals.

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Not your fault, known issue.
a) Download the Microsoft Installer Cleanup Utility and install it
b) Download the CS4 Cleanup Utility from Adobe's support pages
c) Run the CS4 Cleanup, electing to remove all debris from your failed install
d) Manually uninstall all instances of Adobe AIR products (Acrobat.com, Adobe Media Palyer) using Add or Remove Programs
e) Launch the Microsoft Installer Cleanup and look for instances of Adobe Installer 2.0. Have them removed. Optionally, have it remove other Adobe stuff that may have been left over from CS4.
f) Try to install CS4
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Exit Code: 6
-------------------------------------- Summary --------------------------------------
- 1 fatal error(s), 3 error(s), 20 warning(s)
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-------------------------------------- Summary --------------------------------------
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Here: http://i.imgur.com/UQdWH.png
and
Here: http://i.imgur.com/Rv01I.png
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