Photo to Movie software - Worth it?

I have seen the software app Photo to Movie referenced here many times in a positive light. I know it is available in a basic version for free download but was wondering if anyone who has the full paid version can comment on the value of the additional features. Normally priced at $49.99, I see they are offering it for $29.99 one day only... tomorrow Feb 29th as a Leap Year sale. I am planning to purchase unless someone is aware of any downside to the app in general or the paid version in particular. Thanks!
http://www.lqgraphics.com/software/newsletter_200802.php

Well I'm the one who usually refers to it and have used it for 4 or 5 years very happily. It gives you a great deal of control over the "Ken Burns" effect and is way ahead of anything that iPhoto will do. You can cut very precisely to the Music and with QuickTime Pro export to pretty much any size you like - even HD. It's easy to learn, easy to use and can really add to your Slideshow.
There is no "basic free download". There are no "additional features" afaik. There is a free trial period, after which you must purchase the software.
I've recently moved on from PhotoToMovie, I'm now using Final Cut Express - which is rather less convenient, but I wanted to learn to work with a more hard core editor. I can heartily recommend PhotoToMovie, and at the special price tomorrow I say go ahead and buy it.
Regards
TD

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for making slideshows with all the slick transitions
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