Cyberlink ColorDirector - 8.0 User’s Guide
CyberLink
ColorDirector 8
User's Guide
Revision date: 9/2/2019
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Contents
1 IntroductionChapter 1:
1 Welcome
4 Minimum System Requirements
5 Importing VideosChapter 2:
5 Supported File Formats
5 Importing 360° Video Files
6 Importing Videos into the Program
7 Downloading Videos from CyberLink Cloud
8 The ColorDirector WorkspaceChapter 3:
8 ColorDirector Modules
9 Library/Adjustment/Production Panel
12 Keyframe Settings Panel
12 Storyboard Panel
14 Video Viewer Window
22 ColorDirector ProjectsChapter 4:
22 Setting Project Aspect Ratio
23 Exporting Projects
23 CyberLink Cloud Projects
24 Utilizing KeyframesChapter 5:
26 Keyframe Timeline
30 Adding Keyframes
34 Making Video AdjustmentsChapter 6:
35 Histogram
38 Regional Adjustment Tools
65 Global Adjustment Tools
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75 Effects
81 Copying Adjustments
82 Using Adjustment PresetsChapter 7:
82 Downloading Presets from DirectorZone
83 Downloading Presets from CyberLink Cloud
84 Saving Custom Presets
85 Applying Presets on Videos
85 Sharing and Backing Up Presets
86 Exporting/Import Presets
87 Turning Adjustments On/OffChapter 8:
88 ProductionChapter 9:
88 Producing Video Files
90 Sharing Videos
95 ColorDirector PreferencesChapter 10:
95 General Preferences
96 Project Preferences
96 DirectorZone Preferences
97 Color Preferences
97 Hardware Acceleration Preferences
97 Production Preferences
98 CyberLink Cloud Preferences
98 Improvement Program Preferences
100 ColorDirector HotkeysChapter 11:
104 Customizing Keyboard Hotkeys
107 Licenses and CopyrightsChapter 12:
108 Technical SupportChapter 13:
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108 Before Contacting Technical Support
109 Web Support
109 Help 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.
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Set a matching color tone in your videos with Color Match.
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Use the triple color wheel for advanced Split Toning effects on your videos.
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Utilize keyframes to replace color in videos.
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Save custom color LUT in one of four available formats.
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Copy and paste adjustments from video clip to video clip.
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Customize keyboard hotkeys to your editing preference.
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.
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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 https://www.cyberlink.com/products/cyberlink-cloud/.
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.
Also, be sure to periodically click the button to check out the latest
DirectorZone B ulletin. Just click in this section in the Notifications window to view
the bulletin. Or go to https://directorzone.cyberlink.com to find out more
information on the features and benefits of the DirectorZone web service.
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 365
ColorDirector 365 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 365 subscription, you get:
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All the advanced video color grading features of the Ultra version of CyberLink
ColorDirector, including the production of 4K ultra HD video.
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The ability to back up program preferences, projects, custom output profiles,
and presets on the cloud storage space CyberLink Cloud.
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Guaranteed updates to the latest versions of CyberLink ColorDirector Ultra.
ColorDirector 365 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. Click the button to open the Notifications window.
2. Check the New U pdates and U pgrade Info sections.
3. Select an item in these sections to open your web browser, where you can
purchase product upgrades or download the latest patch update.
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System R equirements
Operating System
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Microsoft Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7 (64 bit OS only)
Processor (CPU)
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Intel Core™ i-series or AMD Phenom® II
Graphics
Processor (GPU)
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128 MB VGA VRAM (1 GB or higher VRAM and OpenCL
capable are recommended)
Memory
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4 GB required (8 GB or above recommended)
Hard Disk S pace
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2 GB required
Scr een Resolution
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1024 x 768, 16-bit color
Internet
Connection
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Internet connection also required for initial software
and file formats activation
Minimum System Requirements
The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for using
the CyberLink ColorDirector program.
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Note: the 360° video must be stitched before it can be used in a 360° video project in
CyberLink ColorDirector. See the documentation for your 360 camera manufacturer for
information on stitching the files for viewing and editing.
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, MOV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 (H.264 AVC, H.265 HEVC), TOD, VOB,
VRO, WEBM (VP9 and Opus audio), WMV, XAVC S.
CyberLink ColorDirector also supports Canon & Nikon DSLR video files.
Importing 360° Video Files
You can import and edit video files that were recorded with a 360 camera. Before
importing, make sure your project aspect ratio is set to 360º. See Setting Project
Aspect Ratio for more information.
Once you are done color correcting your 360° video file, you can produce the video
and it will be outputted as a 360 video file. See Producing 360° Video for more
information.
Setting 360° Projection Format
If CyberLink ColorDirector did not detect your 360° video file and you are sure it has
been produced for playback and editing, you can manually set the 360° projection
format. You can also disable 360° mode for a file that was mistakenly detected as a
360° video file.
To set the 360° projection format, do this:
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Impo rting Videos
Note: you can also drag and drop video files onto the CyberLink ColorDirector window
to import them into the program.
1. Right-click on a 360° media file in the media library or on the storyboard, and
then select Set 360° Pr ojection Form at.
2. Select the 360° projection format by selecting one of the following:
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Equirectangular (360°): equirectangular video is the standard projection used
in 360° video. Equirectangular projection displays the 360° video environment,
which is a sphere, onto a rectangular video screen.
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2D Format (Not 360 °): select this option if the selected media file is actually
2D content.
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:
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- select to download video files you previously uploaded to CyberLink
Cloud. See Downloading Videos from CyberLink Cloud for more information.
2. CyberLink ColorDirector imports the video files into the library.
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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 Dow nload 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 - Col orDirector Mod ules, B - Key frame Settings P anel, C - Col orDirector Preferences, D Library/Adjustment/Produc tion Panel , E - Video Viewer Wi ndow, F - Storyboa rd P anel
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, effects, 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:
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drag it from the library to the storyboard.
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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, adjust, and add effects to 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 - Vid eo Cli ps, B - Scen e Detection
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.
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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.
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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.
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right-click on a video clip in the storyboard panel and then select Open File
Location to view the file in Windows Explorer.
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a video clip thumbnail with the icon in the storyboard indicates that
adjustments were made on the clip.
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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.
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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).
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Note: the trim function is only available when in the Library and Adjustment modules.
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.
A - Trim Vi deo, B - Scene Detection, C - Spl it Video , D - Remove Video, E - Vi ew at Ful l Screen, F Seconda ry M onitor Displ ay Mo de, G - Sel ect Viewer Disp lay M ode, H - Sel ect View Mode, I - View er
Zoom, J - Pla yer Controls, K - Pl ayback Options, L - Motio n Tracking Controls, M - Enabl e 360° Viewer
Mod e, N - R ender Preview, O - Video Timec ode Di splay
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
the mark in position.
3. Click and drag the mark in and mark out indicators to positions where you
want the clips trimmed.
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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.
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:
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use the Duration controls if you want to trim the video clip to a specific
length.
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to preview what the trimmed clip will look like, ensure Output is selected and
then click the play button.
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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
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.
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Note: the split function is only available when in the Library and Adjustment modules.
When using scene detection, please note:
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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.
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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 v ideo 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.
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to stop the scene detection process before completion, click the stop button
on the playback controls.
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to detect scenes manually, drag the slider (in Clip mode) to the beginning of
each new scene and then click .
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to preview a detected scene, just select it in the Scenes panel (ensure Scene is
selected) and then click the play button.
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to view all the detected scene markers on the clip timeline, ensure that Clip is
selected.
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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
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.
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Note: these display mode buttons are only available when in the Adjustment module of
CyberLink ColorDirector.
Rendering a Preview
When in the Adjustment module or viewing a video at full screen, you can click and
drag one of the yellow markers on either side of the timeline slider to select a range
of the video clips on the storyboard.
Once selected, click Render Pr eview to have CyberLink ColorDirector render a video
preview of only the selected range. Once rendered, click the play button for a
smoother preview of color adjustments in the selected range.
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.
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Show one - shows one preview window for the selected video clip in the
storyboard panel.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Mirror: duplicates the viewer display on the secondary monitor.
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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.
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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:
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Viewer & S toryboard 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.
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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).
Note: when in full screen mode you can render a selected range for smoother playback.
See Rendering a Preview for more information.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Real-time Preview: select one of the following preview modes:
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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.
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Non R eal-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.
Playing 360° Video Files
After 360° video files are added to the storyboard, they can be played back in 360°
viewer mode. To play video files in 360° viewer mode, do this:
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Note: you can also click and drag your mouse in the preview window to explore the
360° environment.
Note: you can also use your mouse's scroll wheel to zoom in and out within the 360°
view. To exit the 360° viewer mode, press the Esc key on your keyboard or click the X
in the top right corner of the window.
1. First, ensure your project's aspect ratio is set to 360°. See Setting Project
Aspect Ratio for more information.
2. Select the 360° video file on the storyboard.
3. Click to enable the 360° viewer mode.
4. Click the play button to start playing it back.
5. Use the 360 controls to view and explore the 360° environment.
360 Controls
When playing a 360° media file, you can click and drag on the preview window to
pan around the 360° environment or use the controls to pan left, right, up, or
down. Note that you can click the in the middle of the controls at any time to
reset to the default viewing position.
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Colo rDirector Projects
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 Proj ect M ateri als 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 that's currently in your
li brary, 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 from the available options in the
aspect ratio drop down at the top of the window.
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Note: if you have CyberLink PowerDirector 11 or above installed on your computer, you
can also select Fi le > Export Proj ect to PowerDi rector from the menu to quickly
send all the individual adjusted video clips in the storyboard directly to the
PowerDirector timeline.
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.
The video viewer window changes according to the aspect ratio you select.
If the video you imported is a 360º video file, your project aspect ratio should be
360º so you can edit and produce it as a 360º virtual reality video. See Importing
360° Video Files for more information on importing them, and Producing a 360°
Video for information on outputting them in the 360º video format.
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 Proj ect Materials. If you have a CyberLink
Cloud subscription you can select File > Pack Pr oject Materials and U pload 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 F ile > 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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Utilizing Key frames
Note: not all of the adjustments can utilize keyframes. You can check which
adjustments allow keyframing in the keyframe settings panel.
Chapter 5:
Utilizing Keyframes
By default when you are color correcting and adding color grading on video clips,
the adjustments are applied to every single frame in the video, i.e. the entire video
clip. However, you can use keyframes to only apply the adjustments on just the
frames of video you want modified, by defining the start and end points in the
keyframe settings panel.
When in the Adjustment module, click to open the keyframe settings panel.
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You can use keyframes to define the start and end points of every type of
adjustment in CyberLink ColorDirector, giving you full control over the process.
Every adjustment item has keyframe controls for the timeline in the keyframe
settings panel.
To use keyframes when making adjustments to video clips, do this:
1. Select the video clip in the storyboard and then c lick the button to
display the keyframe settings panel.
2. Use the keyframe timeline to find the frame in your video clip where you want
the adjustments to begin and end. See Keyframe Timeline for more
information.
3. Add keyframes as required to mark where the adjustments begin and end. See
Adding Keyframes for more information.
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