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Cyberlink ColorDirector - 3.0 Operation Manual

CyberLink
ColorDirector
User's Guide
Copyright and Disclaimer
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Contents

Introduction
................................................................................................1Welcome
.................................................................................................1Latest Features
.................................................................................................2DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud
.................................................................................................2ColorDirector Versions
................................................................................................4System Requirements
Importing Videos
................................................................................................7Supported File Formats
................................................................................................7Importing Videos into the Program
................................................................................................8Downloading Videos from CyberLink Cloud
The ColorDirector Workspace
................................................................................................9ColorDirector Modules
.................................................................................................10Library
.................................................................................................10Adjustment
.................................................................................................10Production
................................................................................................10Library/Adjustment/Production Panel
.................................................................................................10Library Panel
.................................................................................................13Adjustment Panel
.................................................................................................13Production Panel
................................................................................................13Keyframe Settings Panel
................................................................................................13Storyboard Panel
................................................................................................14Video Viewer Window
.................................................................................................15Trimming Video Clips
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.................................................................................................16Detecting Scenes in Video Clips
.................................................................................................17Splitting Video Clips
.................................................................................................18Selecting Viewer Display Mode
.................................................................................................19Selecting View Mode
.................................................................................................19Viewer Zoom
.................................................................................................20Video Player Controls
ColorDirector Projects
................................................................................................23Setting Project Aspect Ratio
................................................................................................24Exporting Projects
................................................................................................24CyberLink Cloud Projects
Utilizing Keyframes
................................................................................................27Keyframe Timeline
.................................................................................................29Timeline Markers
................................................................................................31Adding Keyframes
.................................................................................................32Setting Keyframe Behavior
.................................................................................................33Modifying and Removing Keyframes
Making Video Adjustments
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................................................................................................36Histogram
.................................................................................................36Applying Color Look-up Tables (CLUT)
.................................................................................................37Converting Videos to Black and White
.................................................................................................37Viewing Exposed Areas
................................................................................................38Regional Adjustment Tools
.................................................................................................38Using a Selection Mask
.................................................................................................43Using a Motion Tracking Mask
.................................................................................................48Using a Gradient Mask
.................................................................................................52Regional Adjustment Options
................................................................................................54Global Adjustment Tools
.................................................................................................54White Balance
.................................................................................................55Tone
.................................................................................................56HDR Effect
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.................................................................................................58Detail
.................................................................................................59Hue
.................................................................................................59Saturation
.................................................................................................60Lightness
.................................................................................................60Black and White
.................................................................................................61Split Toning
.................................................................................................62Color Replacement
.................................................................................................63Tint Filter
.................................................................................................63Vignetting Effect
Using Adjustment Presets
.................................................................................................66My DirectorZone Presets
Turning Adjustments On/Off
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................................................................................................65Downloading Presets from DirectorZone
................................................................................................66Downloading Presets from CyberLink Cloud
................................................................................................67Saving Custom Presets
................................................................................................67Applying Presets on Videos
................................................................................................68Sharing and Backing Up Presets
................................................................................................69Exporting/Import Presets
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Production
.................................................................................................74Customizing Profiles
.................................................................................................75Configuring Production Options
.................................................................................................76Uploading Videos to YouTube
.................................................................................................77Uploading Videos to Vimeo
ColorDirector Preferences
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................................................................................................73Producing Video Files
................................................................................................75Sharing Videos
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................................................................................................79General Preferences
................................................................................................80DirectorZone Preferences
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................................................................................................80Color Preferences
................................................................................................80Hardware Acceleration Preferences
................................................................................................81Production Preferences
................................................................................................81CyberLink Cloud Preferences
ColorDirector Hotkeys
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Licenses and Copyrights Technical Support
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................................................................................................89Before Contacting Technical Support
................................................................................................90Web Support
................................................................................................90Help Resources
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Note: this document is for reference and informational use only. Its content and the corresponding program are subject to change without notice.
Chapter 1:
Introduction
This chapter introduces CyberLink ColorDirector and provides an overview of all its features. It also outlines the system requirements for installing and using the CyberLink ColorDirector program.

Welcome

Welcome to the CyberLink family of digital media tools. CyberLink ColorDirector is a video editing program that turns your video footage into eye-catching movies through the use of video color creating and correcting. You can then render the videos for use in other editing programs, or for upload to YouTube and Vimeo.

Latest Features

This section outlines the latest features within the CyberLink ColorDirector program.
Greater program performance and faster editing times with the latest TrueVelocity engine.
Helpful timeline markers for more precise color creating and correcting using keyframes.
Improved program usability with library sorting and auto straight line control when creating selection masks.
Creative Split Toning feature to produce color effects on the video image or to add color to black and white videos.
Support for additional color look-up table (CLUT) file formats to ensure all video clips have the same look.
Add vignetting effects to video clips, or use the Tint Filter to apply different mono-tone colors on your videos.
Output video clips in the H.265 (HEVC) and .MKV video formats.
Back up your presets, program preferences, video clips, and more with the
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Note: CyberLink Cloud is a subscription cloud storage service that is included with some CyberLink products, and is available for purchase through our web site. For more detailed information, see http://www. cyberlink.com/products/cyberlink-cloud/.
CyberLink Cloud storage service.

DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud

You can upload/download color presets, and back up media, preferences, projects, and more with the DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud features.
DirectorZone
DirectorZone is a web service that lets you download adjustment presets created by other users, so you can use them on your videos. You may also share your own custom presets by uploading them to DirectorZone.
To access the benefits of DirectorZone, you can sign in by clicking the button at the top of the window to open the ColorDirector preferences, and then on the DirectorZone tab. See DirectorZone Preferences for more information.
Go to http://directorzone.cyberlink.com to view more information on the features and benefits of the DirectorZone web site.
CyberLink Cloud
CyberLink Cloud is a cloud storage service from CyberLink where users can upload and download their presets, ColorDirector projects, produced video clips, and more. CyberLink Cloud allows users to back up media, preferences, projects, etc., and ensure their working environment is the same on multiple computers.

ColorDirector Versions

The features that are available in CyberLink ColorDirector are completely dependent on the version you have installed on your computer.
Click the CyberLink ColorDirector logo in the top right, or select Help > About CyberLink ColorDirector from the menu, to determine the version and build number for your copy of CyberLink ColorDirector.
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Note: you must connect to the Internet to use this feature.
ColorDirector Live
ColorDirector Live is a subscription based version of CyberLink ColorDirector that provides all the editing and color correcting features you expect, and adds the CyberLink Cloud storage service and more.
With a ColorDirector Live subscription, you get:
All the advanced video color grading features of the Ultra version of CyberLink ColorDirector, including the production of 4K ultra HD video.
The ability to back up program preferences, projects, custom output profiles, and presets on the cloud storage space CyberLink Cloud.
Guaranteed updates to the latest versions of CyberLink ColorDirector Ultra.
ColorDirector Live is the must-have solution for on-the-go video editors who want easy access to their media and the latest up-to-date editing technologies.
Updating ColorDirector
Software upgrades and updates (patches) are periodically available from CyberLink. CyberLink ColorDirector automatically prompts you when either is available.
To update your software, do this:
1. Open the Upgrade Information window by doing one of the following:
click the button.
click on the ColorDirector logo in the top right corner, and then on the Upgrade button in the About ColorDirector window.
2. Click the feature you would like to upgrade to, or the patch you want to update CyberLink ColorDirector with.
3. A web browser window opens, where you can purchase product upgrades or download the latest patch update.
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System Requirements

CPU Processor
Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor (Intel Core™ i3, i5, or i7 or AMD Phenom® II recommended). 2K/4K video editing profile: Intel Corei7 or AMD Phenom II X4 with 64 bit OS (6 GB RAM).
Screen Resolution
1024 X 768, 16-bit color or above.
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (32 bit and 64 bit). Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate (32 bit and 64 bit). Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate (32 bit and 64 bit).
Memory
1 GB DDR2 required. 3 GB DDR2 or above recommended for 32 bit OS. 6 GB DDR2 or above recommended for 64 bit OS. 6 GB DDR2 RAM is must for 2k/4k video editing.
Graphics Card
NVIDIA:
GeForce 8500GT and above GeForce 9800GT and above GeForce GT/GTS/GTX 200 series GeForce GT/GTS/GTX 400 series GeForce GT/GTS/GTX 500 series GeForce 600/600M Series GeForce 700M Series
AMD/ATI:
ATI Radeon™ HD 2600 series ATI Radeon™ HD 2900 series ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 series ATI Radeon™ HD 4000 series ATI Radeon™ HD 5000 series AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 series
System Requirements
The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for using the CyberLink ColorDirector program.
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AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series AMD Radeon™ HD 8000 series
Hard Disk Space
1 GB of disk space for application and documentation.
Internet Connection
Required for program activation and other online services.
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Im po rting Vid eo s

Chapter 2:
Importing Videos
The first step when using CyberLink ColorDirector is to import your videos into the program library. You can import videos one by one, or import the entire contents of a folder into CyberLink ColorDirector.

Supported File Formats

CyberLink ColorDirector supports the following video file formats:
Videos: AVI, FLV (H.264), M2TS (H.264 AVC, H.265 HEVC), MKV (H.264 AVC, H.265 HEVC), MOD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 (H.264 AVC, H.265 HEVC), TOD, VOB (with Dolby Digital 2ch or 5.1ch), VRO (with Dolby Digital 2ch or 5.1ch), WMV.
CyberLink ColorDirector also supports Canon & Nikon DSLR video files.

Importing Videos into the Program

You can import videos into CyberLink ColorDirector from your computer's hard drive, and from removable devices, such as memory cards and portable hard drives.
To import videos into CyberLink ColorDirector, do this:
1. Click on Library, and then on one of the following import options:
- select to import individual video files. Once selected, browse to and
then select all of the videos on your computer/removable device that you want to import, and then click Open.
- select to import a folder that contains your videos. Once selected,
browse to and then select the folder on your computer/removable device that you want to import videos from, and then click Select Folder.
- select to download video files you previously uploaded to CyberLink
Cloud. See Downloading Videos from CyberLink Cloud for more information.
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Note: you can also drag and drop video files onto the CyberLink ColorDirector window to import them into the program.
2. CyberLink ColorDirector imports the video files into the library.

Downloading Videos from CyberLink Cloud

If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can download videos from your CyberLink Cloud storage directly into the library.
To download videos from CyberLink Cloud, do this:
1. Click on the File menu item and then select Download Media from CyberLink Cloud. You can also click the button in the library panel.
2. Browse to and then select all the video files you want to download.
3. Click on the Download button. CyberLink ColorDirector downloads the selected files and then imports them into the library.
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Chapter 3:
The ColorDirector Workspace
This chapter outlines the CyberLink ColorDirector workspace, and all of its features. Getting familiar with the workspace is helpful, because it is where you spend all of your time when using CyberLink ColorDirector.
A - ColorDirector M od ules, B - Key fram e Settings P anel, C - ColorDirector Preferen ces, D - Libra ry/ Adjustm ent/P roduction Pa nel, E - Storyb oa rd P anel, F - Video View er Window

ColorDirector Modules

CyberLink ColorDirector is comprised of three main modules: Library, Adjustment, and Production.
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Library

Click the Library button to import video clips into CyberLink ColorDirector and view detailed information video file information. Once imported into the library, you can add them to the storyboard panel for adjusting and editing. See Library Panel for more information.

Adjustment

The Adjustment module is where you touch up and make adjustments to the video clips you imported into CyberLink ColorDirector. Click the Adjustment button to apply presets, use motion track masks and gradients, adjust video saturation, hue, white balance, and much more. See Making Video Adjustments for detailed information.

Production

Once you finish adjusting your video clips, you must render them in the Production module to apply the adjustments you made. All the video clips in the storyboard panel will be rendered into one longer video once produced in the Production module. For more detailed information see Production.

Library/Adjustment/Production Panel

The panel on the left side of the CyberLink ColorDirector window that displays is dependent on which module of the program you are in. The following outlines each of the panels and some of the available features.

Library Panel

The library panel is where you import all of the video clips into CyberLink ColorDirector. It also provides access to the metadata information for each individual video clip. You can double-click on any video clip in the library to begin playing it in the preview window.
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Importing Videos
You can import video files individually or by importing all the videos in a specific folder. See Importing Videos for detailed information.
Sorting Videos in the Library
You can easily sort the videos in the ColorDirector library by selecting a sort option from the list.
You have the option of sorting the videos in ascending or descending order by file name, duration, or the date the videos were created.
Setting Library View
If required you can change the library view to fit your personal preference. By default the video clips in the library display in thumbnail view, but you can click the button in the top right corner of the library panel to change the view.
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Note: you can click and drag on the divider between the clips library and video information for a larger view of the clips in the library.
Select to view the video clips by file name. Select to view them by their video thumbnails.
Video Information
When you select video clips in the library, CyberLink ColorDirector displays each clip's detailed embedded information in the library panel. Included in the information is video and audio codec information, file size and type, video resolution, frame rate, aspect ratio, and more.
Adding Video Clips to the Storyboard
Once you have video clips in the library, you must add them to the storyboard to make adjustments and edit them. You can adjust and produce them one at a time, or add multiple video clips that are merged into a longer video.
To add a video clip to the storyboard, do either of the following:
drag it from the library to the storyboard.
select it in the library and then click on its thumbnail.
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Note: all the video clips in the storyboard panel will be rendered into one longer video once produced in the Production window. If you do not want the video clips rendered together, you must add each of them to the storyboard separately, and then adjust and produce them one by one.

Adjustment Panel

The adjustment panel displays when in the Adjustment module and contains all of the tools you use to color correct and adjust your videos. See Making Video
Adjustments for a detailed description of the all the tools available on the
adjustment panel.

Production Panel

When in the Production module, you can set produce preferences in the production panel before rendering your adjusted video clips. See Producing Videos for detailed information about the controls on the production panel.

Keyframe Settings Panel

When in the Adjustment module, click on the Manual tab and then the button to display the keyframe settings panel. You can use keyframes when adjusting your video clips to define the start and end points of the applied changes.
See Utilizing Keyframes for more detailed information on this feature.

Storyboard Panel

The storyboard panel is where the videos you want to adjust are located.
A - Video Clips, B - Scene D etectio n
Select a video in the storyboard panel to display it in the video viewer window for playback and adjustment.
While browsing through video clips in the storyboard panel, you can:
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Note: you cannot detect scenes in a video clip that was previously trimmed or split.
rearrange the order of the video clips in the storyboard panel, just select it in the panel and then drag it to the new position.
remove a clip from the storyboard panel, right-click on it and then select Remove. You can also remove multiple video clips at once by holding down the Ctrl key on your keyboard, selecting the clips in the panel, and then
clicking the button at the top of the video viewer window.
right-click on a video clip in the storyboard panel and then select Open File Location to view the file in Windows Explorer.
a video clip thumbnail with the icon in the storyboard indicates that adjustments were made on the clip.
click on the icon in a video clip's thumbnail to detect any scenes that the clip may contain. The detected scenes are added to the storyboard panel like any other video clip. See Detecting Scenes in Video Clips for more detailed information on this feature.
double-click in the video viewer canvas area to hide the storyboard panel from view and get a larger view of the current video (viewer only mode). Double-click on it again to redisplay the storyboard panel (viewer & storyboard mode).

Video Viewer Window

The video viewer window displays a preview of the video selected in the storyboard panel. Any adjustments you make to videos are viewable this window.
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Note: the trim function is only available when in the Library and Adjustment modules.
A - Trim Vi deo , B - Scen e Detection, C - Split Video, D - R emove Video, E - View at Fu ll Sc reen, F ­Sec onda ry M on itor Displa y M ode, G - Selec t View er Di spl ay M ode, H - Selec t Vi ew M od e, I - V iew er Zoom , J - Pla yer Controls, K - Pl ayba ck Options, L - M otion Tra cking Control s, M - Video Tim ecode Displa y

Trimming Video Clips

Use the trim function to quickly trim off unwanted portions at the beginning and end of a video clip in the storyboard panel.
To trim a video clip, do this:
1. Select the video clip in the storyboard panel you want to trim, and then click
on the button at the top of the video viewer window to open the Trim window.
2. Use the player controls to find where you want the trimmed clip to begin, or
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Note: the detected scenes are not split from the original clip, but can be separately moved around or removed from the storyboard panel.
Note: you cannot detect scenes in a video clip that was previously trimmed or split. The detect scenes function is only available when in the Library and Adjustment modules.
the mark in position.
3. Click and drag the mark in and mark out indicators to positions where you want the clips trimmed.
You can also manually set the timecodes for the In position and Out position using the up and down arrows as required.
4. Click OK to set your changes and trim the clip as specified.
When trimming videos clips, please note:
use the Duration controls if you want to trim the video clip to a specific length.
to preview what the trimmed clip will look like, ensure Output is selected and then click the play button.
if required, you can reenter the Trim window to refine the trimmed clip at any time.

Detecting Scenes in Video Clips

The scene detection function automatically detects the individual scenes (or pre­edited shots) contained within a video clip, and then separates them into multiple clips. The detected scenes are added to the storyboard panel like any other video clip.
To detect the scenes in a video clip, do this:
1. Select a clip it in the storyboard panel and then click the button at the top of the video viewer window to open the Scene Detection window. You can
also click the icon on the video clip's thumbnail in the storyboard panel.
2. The scenes in the video clip are automatically detected and then displayed in
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the Scenes panel.
3. Once you are done detecting the scenes in the video clip, click the OK button. All the separate clips that were detected are now visible in the storyboard panel.
When using scene detection, please note:
if required, use the Sensitivity slider to increase or decrease scene detection sensitivity. Doing this may yield an increased or decreased number of scenes that are detected. Click Start to redetect the scenes in the video clip. You are asked to confirm the clearing of the previously detected clips and then the updated scenes are detected and displayed in the Scenes panel.
click on the button to configure the Advanced Scene Detection Settings. If the selected video clip is a DV-AVI file, you have the option to Detect by
change of video frame (used on all other file formats) or Detect by change of timecodes (i.e.: time codes are automatically set when you start and stop
recording). Select the Disable preview during detection option to speed up the detection process if you find your computer runs slow during the process.
to stop the scene detection process before completion, click the stop button on the playback controls.
to detect scenes manually, drag the slider (in Clip mode) to the beginning of each new scene and then click .
to preview a detected scene, just select it in the Scenes panel (ensure Scene is selected) and then click the play button.
to view all the detected scene markers on the clip timeline, ensure that Clip is selected.
to merge two or more detected scenes into one longer scene, select them in the Scenes panel and then click Merge. Click Remove All if you want to restore the clip to the original.

Splitting Video Clips

You can quickly split a video clip that is in the storyboard panel into two separate clips. To do this, move the timeline slider (or use the player controls) to the position
in the clip where you want to split it. Next, click the button to separate it into
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Note: the split function is only available when in the Library and Adjustment modules.
Note: these display mode buttons are only available when in the Adjustment module of CyberLink ColorDirector.
two clips that you can then move around and adjust separately from one another.
You can also use it to quickly remove unwanted portions of a video clip, or if you want to insert other media between the two portions.

Selecting Viewer Display Mode

The video viewer window has several display modes that let you more easily view the adjustments made to video clips. Click the arrow next in the viewer display mode section to view all of the available display modes.
Show one - shows one preview window for the selected video clip in the
storyboard panel.
Side by side - select to compare adjustments to videos side by side.
Split - left/right - select to split the video, with the left half containing
the original video, and the right half of the video with the adjustments applied.
Top/bottom - select to compare adjustments to videos top to bottom.
Split - top/bottom - select to split the video, with the top half containing
the original video, and the bottom half of the video with the adjustments applied.
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Note: for this button to display, you must connect a secondary display to your computer and then enable extend desktop to a secondary display in the Windows Display Properties Settings.
Note: you can double-click in the video viewer canvas area to hide the storyboard panel from view and get a larger view of the current video (viewer only mode). Double-click on it again to redisplay the storyboard panel (viewer & storyboard mode).
Secondary Monitor Display Mode
If you have more than one monitor connected to your computer, click the button and then select the display mode for the secondary monitor.
Mirror: duplicates the viewer display on the secondary monitor.
Alternate: provides a secondary view of the videos you are adjusting. For
example, if you are adjusting a video in side by side mode, the "After" video displays at full screen on the secondary monitor.
None: select if you don't want anything displayed on your secondary
monitor.

Selecting View Mode

In the top left of the video viewer window, select one of the following view modes when browsing through and viewing videos in CyberLink ColorDirector:
Viewer & Storyboard Mode - select to display the video viewer window
and the storyboard panel for easy browsing and viewing of videos.
Viewer Only Mode - select to display a larger view of the videos.
When playing back videos in the program or when making adjustments, select to view the current video at full screen. When in full screen mode, click to exit.

Viewer Zoom

When previewing videos in the video viewer window, use the zoom drop-down in the top right corner to set the size of the video preview.
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Note: you can also hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard and then use the mouse scroll wheel to zoom in or out on the video viewer window.
Note: if you find that the size of the video in the video preview window seems quite small when 100% zoom is selected, and becomes distorted after selecting Fit, check that the quality setting of the video is correct. See Playback Options for more information.
Select Fit to resize the selected video so that is fits in the viewer window.
When you zoom in or out on a video clip, a navigation thumbnail for the viewer displays in the bottom right of the video frame. Click and drag the available box to change the focus area to suit your zooming requirements.

Video Player Controls

Select a video clip in the storyboard panel and then click the button to begin playing it back. CyberLink ColorDirector will just play back the selected clip when the play button is clicked. If you want to play all the clips in the storyboard, click
the button to enter full screen mode, and then click to play the whole movie.
Use the video playback controls available in the video viewer window to control playback, including pausing/stopping playback, fast forwarding videos, jumping to the previous/next frame, or adjusting the volume. You can also click and drag the playback slider to quickly go to a specific timecode in the timecode display, if necessary.
Playback Options
Click the button to access the following playback options:
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Quality: select to set the quality of the video in the video viewer window. For best results it is recommended that you set this based on the quality of the original video.
Real-time Preview: select one of the following preview modes:
Real-time Preview: synchronizes and renders clips and effects in real-time,
displaying a preview of your video at the standard 25 (PAL)/30 (NTSC) frames per second.
Non Real-time Preview: mutes the audio and displays a preview at a reduced speed to help make editing much more fluid. Useful when editing high-definition video on a less powerful computer, or when you receive dropped frames when previewing. By muting the audio and slowing down the video, CyberLink ColorDirector lets you view more frames per second when your computer has trouble providing a smooth preview during editing.
Motion Tracking Controls
The motion tracking controls are available when on the motion tracking mask tab of the Regional Adjustment Tools. They are used when applying regional adjustments on moving objects in videos. See Using a Motion Tracking Mask for more detailed information.
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Note: a CyberLink ColorDirector project (.cds) file essentially contains a list of the video clips in the storyboard panel, and a log of all the edits and adjustments you want to make to them. Project files do not include the video clips in them. If you want to save all your video production files in one place, use the Pack Project Materials function. To do this select, File > Pack
Project M aterials from the menu.
Note: when you create a new project, CyberLink ColorDirector resets your
library. If you want to create a new video production using the same media current in your library, select File > New Workspace.
Chapter 4:
ColorDirector Projects
When adjusting video clips in CyberLink ColorDirector, click the button to save your work as a project in the .cds file format, which is used exclusively by CyberLink ColorDirector.
Use the options in the File menu to save, create new, or open existing projects in CyberLink ColorDirector. If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can also upload saved projects and more to CyberLink Cloud. See CyberLink Cloud Projects for more information.
The changes you make to your video clips in CyberLink ColorDirector do not affect the original videos you imported into the program. Since your edits are all saved in the project file, you can trim and make adjustments to your clips, but still keep your original files on your hard drive, untouched. So let yourself get creative. If you end up changing things too drastically, you can always start over.

Setting Project Aspect Ratio

To set the aspect ratio for your project, select 4:3 or 16:9 from the aspect ratio drop down at the top of the window.
The video viewer window changes according to the aspect ratio you select.
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Note: when you open a packed project stored on CyberLink Cloud, the project file and all the project media is downloaded to your local computer and stored in the download folder specified in CyberLink Cloud Preferences .

Exporting Projects

You can export your CyberLink ColorDirector projects by packing all the materials in a folder on your computer's hard drive or CyberLink Cloud*. Exported projects can then be imported into another computer running CyberLink ColorDirector.
To export your project, select File > Pack Project Materials. If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can select File > Pack Project Materials and Upload to CyberLink Cloud to back it up in a folder on CyberLink Cloud.

CyberLink Cloud Projects

If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can select File > Upload Project to CyberLink Cloud to store project files on CyberLink Cloud.
To open a project that was saved on CyberLink Cloud, including projects that were packed in a folder with their media (materials), select Download Project from CyberLink Cloud from the File menu or in the Welcome window. In the window that displays, select a project and then click Download.
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