Cyberlink PhotoDirector - 10.0 User’s Guide
User's Guide
PhotoDirector 10
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Contents
..............................................................1
Introduction
................................................................................................1Welcome
.................................................................................................1Latest Features
.................................................................................................2DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud
.................................................................................................3PhotoDirector Versions
................................................................................................4Minimum System Requirements
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Importing Photos
................................................................................................5Supported File Formats
................................................................................................5Importing Photos into the Library
.................................................................................................7Rename During Import
.................................................................................................8Apply During Import
.................................................................................................9Importing Animated GIFs
................................................................................................9Importing Photos From a Digital Camera
.................................................................................................9Importing Photos From Camera Storage
.................................................................................................11Tethered Shooting
................................................................................................12Importing Videos (Video-to-Photo)
.................................................................................................14Supported Video File Formats
.................................................................................................14Trimming a Video Clip
.................................................................................................15Applying TrueTheater Adjustments
.................................................................................................15Manually Capturing Video Frames as New Photos
.................................................................................................16Auto Capturing Video Frames as New Photos
.................................................................................................17Auto Create Panorama from Video
.................................................................................................18Advanced Capture Settings
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The PhotoDirector Workspace
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................................................................................................20PhotoDirector Modules
.................................................................................................21Library
.................................................................................................21Adjustment
.................................................................................................22Edit
.................................................................................................22Layers
.................................................................................................22Create
.................................................................................................22Print
................................................................................................22Photo Library
.................................................................................................23Project Tab
.................................................................................................29Tagging Faces in Photos
.................................................................................................32Metadata Tab
................................................................................................37Adjustment Panel
................................................................................................38Photo Browser Panel
.................................................................................................40Entering 360º Photo Editor
.................................................................................................41Stacking Photos
.................................................................................................43Searching for Photos
.................................................................................................43Virtual Photos
................................................................................................44Photo Viewer Window
.................................................................................................44Selecting View Mode
.................................................................................................45Selecting Viewer Display Mode
.................................................................................................47Soft Proofing
.................................................................................................47History
.................................................................................................48Photo Viewer Toolbar
.................................................................................................49Viewer Zoom
..............................................................51
PhotoDirector Projects
................................................................................................51Exporting Projects
................................................................................................51CyberLink Cloud Projects
..............................................................53
Adjustments
................................................................................................53Histogram
.................................................................................................54Converting Photos to Black and White
.................................................................................................54Viewing Exposed Areas
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................................................................................................55Regional Adjustment Tools
.................................................................................................56Cropping and Straightening Photos
.................................................................................................59Removing Spots
.................................................................................................61Removing Red-Eye
.................................................................................................61Using the Adjustment Brush
.................................................................................................65Using Adjustment Selection
.................................................................................................68Using a Gradient Mask
.................................................................................................71Using a Radial Filter
.................................................................................................75Regional Adjustment Options
................................................................................................77Global Adjustment Tools
.................................................................................................77White Balance
.................................................................................................79Tone
.................................................................................................81HDR Effect
.................................................................................................82Level
.................................................................................................83Curve
.................................................................................................85HSL/Color
.................................................................................................88Black and White Mix
.................................................................................................89Split Toning
.................................................................................................90Detail
.................................................................................................92Keystone
.................................................................................................92Lens Correction
................................................................................................95Copying Adjustments
................................................................................................96Using Adjustment Presets
.................................................................................................96Downloading Presets from DirectorZone
.................................................................................................97Downloading Presets from CyberLink Cloud
.................................................................................................98Saving Custom Presets
.................................................................................................98Applying Presets on Photos
.................................................................................................99Sharing and Backing Up Presets
.................................................................................................100Exporting/Import Presets
................................................................................................100Viewing History
................................................................................................101Turning Adjustments On/Off
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Edits
................................................................................................102People Beautifier
.................................................................................................102Face Tools
.................................................................................................107Skin Tools
.................................................................................................110Body Shaper
................................................................................................112Photo Effects
.................................................................................................112AI Style Transfer
.................................................................................................113Color Effects
.................................................................................................117Blur Tools
.................................................................................................120Grain Effect
.................................................................................................121Overlay
................................................................................................123360º Photo Editor
.................................................................................................123Straightening 360º Photos
.................................................................................................125Removing Tripod From 360º Photos
.................................................................................................125Adjusting 360º Photos
.................................................................................................126Creating Little Planet Photos
.................................................................................................127Converting 360º Photos to Panoramas
................................................................................................127Object Removal
.................................................................................................127Smart Patch
.................................................................................................128Content Aware Removal
................................................................................................130Extract or Compose
.................................................................................................130Background Removal
.................................................................................................132Photo Composer
.................................................................................................133Content Aware Move
.................................................................................................134Content Aware Clone
................................................................................................135Photo Merge
.................................................................................................135Bracket HDR
.................................................................................................138Panorama
.................................................................................................138Face Swap
.................................................................................................139Multi Exposure
................................................................................................141Frames & Watermarks
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.................................................................................................141Using Watermark Templates
.................................................................................................142Creating New Frames and Watermarks
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Layers
................................................................................................148Layers Overview
.................................................................................................155PhotoDirector Layers Projects
.................................................................................................156Using Express Templates
................................................................................................157Using the Layer Manager
.................................................................................................157Adding New Layers
.................................................................................................159Adding Adjustment Layer
.................................................................................................159Adjusting a Photo Layer
.................................................................................................161Adjusting Layer Opacity
.................................................................................................162Adding Shadows and Borders
.................................................................................................164Blending Layers
.................................................................................................169Managing Layers
................................................................................................170Creating Layer Masks
.................................................................................................171Adding a Layer Mask on a Layer
.................................................................................................174Applying a Clipping Mask
.................................................................................................175Creating Mask From File
.................................................................................................178Creating Mask From Other Layer
.................................................................................................179Creating Mask From Transparency
................................................................................................181Rotating and Flipping Layers
.................................................................................................182Rotate Tool
.................................................................................................182Flip Tool
................................................................................................182Using the Layer Tools
.................................................................................................183Pick and Move Tool
.................................................................................................187Select Area Tool
.................................................................................................190Pen Tool
.................................................................................................190Eraser Tool
.................................................................................................191Shape Tool
.................................................................................................194Text Tool
.................................................................................................196Fill Tool
.................................................................................................197Gradient Tool
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.................................................................................................197Blur Tool
................................................................................................198Saving and Sharing Layers Projects
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Creating
................................................................................................200Creating Photo Slideshows
.................................................................................................201Producing Slideshows
.................................................................................................201Sharing Slideshow Videos on YouTube
................................................................................................203Creating Animated GIFs
.................................................................................................204Saving Animated GIFs
................................................................................................205Creating Motion Stills™
.................................................................................................207Saving Motion Stills™
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Exporting and Sharing Photos
................................................................................................209Exporting Photos
.................................................................................................210Basic Photo Export
.................................................................................................211Advanced Photo Export
................................................................................................214Sharing Photos
.................................................................................................214Uploading Photos to Flickr
.................................................................................................215Backing Up Photos on CyberLink Cloud
.................................................................................................216Uploading Photos to DirectorZone
.................................................................................................217E-mailing Photos
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Printing
................................................................................................218Printing Photos
.................................................................................................218Customizing the Layout
.................................................................................................220Customizing the Image Settings
.................................................................................................220Customizing the Print Settings
.................................................................................................221Adding Watermarks to Printed Photos
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PhotoDirector Preferences
................................................................................................222General Preferences
................................................................................................223Project Preferences
................................................................................................223DirectorZone Preferences
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................................................................................................224File Handling Preferences
................................................................................................225Improvement Program Preferences
................................................................................................225CyberLink Cloud Preferences
................................................................................................226Hardware Acceleration Preferences
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PhotoDirector Hotkeys
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Technical Support
................................................................................................234Before Contacting Technical Support
................................................................................................235Web Support
................................................................................................235Help Resources
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Introduction
Chapter 1:
This chapter introduces CyberLink PhotoDirector and provides an overview of all its
features. It also outlines the system requirements for installing and using the
program.
Note: this document is for reference and informational use only. Its content and the
corresponding program are subject to change without notice. For more helpful tips on
using the program, please visit our user forum, or see the video tutorials in the Learning
Center at https://www.cyberlink.com/learning/photo.
Welcome
Welcome to the CyberLink family of digital media tools. CyberLink PhotoDirector is
a photography program that lets you manage, adjust, and edit your digital photos,
or create new ones using layers. You can then share your photos on Flickr, use
them in slideshows, produce slideshow videos you can upload to YouTube, and
much more.
Latest Features
This section outlines some of the latest features within the CyberLink PhotoDirector
program.
Import photos as you capture them with tethered shooting*.
Adds support for photos in the HEIF (.HEIC)* format.
Import one or all frames from an animated GIF.
View photos in the library by date taken in calendar view.
Use soft proofing* to change the display color space to fit your printer's color
setting.
Instantly correct the perspective of your photos with the auto keystone*
feature.
Transform your photos into works of art using AI Style Transfer.
Duplicate objects in a photo with Content Aware Clone.
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Add a non destructive layer of adjustments on photos in your layers* projects.
Improved text fonts and layout in the Layers* module.
Use layer and clipping masks to create exquisite photos in the Layers*
module.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table on our
web site for detailed versioning information.
DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud
You can upload/download color presets and lens profiles, and back up photos,
preferences, projects, and more with the DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud*
features.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table on our web
site for detailed versioning information.
DirectorZone
DirectorZone is a free web service that lets you search for and download color
presets and lens profiles created by other users of CyberLink PhotoDirector.
To access the benefits of DirectorZone, you can sign in by:
clicking the Sign in to DirectorZone link in the top right corner of the
CyberLink PhotoDirector window.
clicking the button at the top of the window to open the PhotoDirector
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 Bulletin, and view Templates and Tutorials on DirectorZone or the
Photo Gallery on DirectorZone. Just click in one of these sections in the
Notifications window to view the bulletin or download these templates. Or go to
https://directorzone.cyberlink.com to find out more information on the features
and benefits of the DirectorZone web service.
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CyberLink Cloud
CyberLink Cloud is a cloud storage service from CyberLink where users can upload
and download their presets, PhotoDirector projects, exported photos, and more.
CyberLink Cloud allows users to back up media, preferences, projects, etc., and
ensure their working environment is the same on multiple computers.
Note: CyberLink Cloud is a sub scription 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/.
PhotoDirector Versions
The features that are available in CyberLink PhotoDirector are completely
dependent on the version you have installed on your computer.
To view the PhotoDirector version table, please go to our web site:
https://www.cyberlink.com/products/photodirector-ultra/compare_en_US.html
Click the CyberLink PhotoDirector logo in the top right, or select Help > About
CyberLink PhotoDirector from the menu, to determine the version and build
number for your copy of CyberLink PhotoDirector.
PhotoDirector 365
PhotoDirector 365 is a subscription based version of CyberLink PhotoDirector that
provides all the photo adjustment features you expect, and adds the CyberLink
Cloud storage service and more.
With a PhotoDirector 365 subscription, you get:
All the advanced photo adjustment and editing features of the Ultra version of
CyberLink PhotoDirector.
The ability to back up program preferences, projects, and presets on the cloud
storage space CyberLink Cloud.
Guaranteed updates to the latest versions of CyberLink PhotoDirector Ultra.
PhotoDirector 365 is the must-have solution for on-the-go photo editors who want
easy access to their media and the latest up-to-date photo editing technologies.
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Updating PhotoDirector
Software upgrades and updates (patches) are periodically available from CyberLink.
CyberLink PhotoDirector automatically prompts you when either is available.
Note: you can prevent CyberLink PhotoDirector from auto checking for
updates/upgrades in General Preferences.
To update your software, do this:
1. Click the button to open the Notifications window.
2. Check the New Updates and Upgrade 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.
Note: you must connect to the Internet to use this feature.
Minimum System Requirements
The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for using
the CyberLink PhotoDirector program.
System Requirements
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7 (64 bit OS
recommended)
Processor (CPU)
Intel Core™ i-series or AMD Phenom® II and above
Graphics Processor
(VGA)
128 MB VGA VRAM or higher
Memory
2 GB required
Screen Resolution
1024 x 768, 16-bit color or above
Hard Disk Space
2 GB required
Internet
Connection
Internet connection also required for initial software &
file formats activation
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Importing Photos
Chapter 2:
The first step when using CyberLink PhotoDirector is to import your photos into the
program. CyberLink PhotoDirector supports a variety of different photo file types,
including most camera RAW file formats.
Supported File Formats
CyberLink PhotoDirector supports the following photo file formats for importing:
Photos: BMP, GIF, HEIF (.HEIC)*, JPEG, PNG, TIFF.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table on our
web site for detailed versioning information.
RAW photo formats: CyberLink PhotoDirector also supports the import of most
camera RAW photo formats. See the PhotoDirector spec page on the CyberLink web
site for an up-to-date list of all the supported RAW photo formats:
https://www.cyberlink.com/products/photodirector-ultra/spec_en_US.html
Note: you can also import PHI files into CyberLink PhotoDirector, which are
PhotoDirector layers project files. See Layers for more information.
Importing Photos into the
Library
You can import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector from your computer's hard
drive, and also from removable devices, such as memory cards and portable hard
drives.
Note: if you want to import photos from a connected digital camera, see Importing
Photos From a Digital Camera.
To import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector, do this:
1. Click on Library, and then on the Import button at the bottom of the library
panel.
2. Select one of the following import options:
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Photos: select to import individual photo files. Once selected, browse to and
then select all of the photos on your computer/removable device that you
want to import, and then click Open. Thumbnails of all the photos display in
the Photo Import window.
Note: if the photo files you want to import are not displayed in the current folder, ensure
that the correct file type is selected in the bottom right corner of the Select Some Photos
dialog.
Folder: select to import a folder that contains your photos. Once selected,
browse to and then select the folder on your computer/removable device that
you want to import photos from, and then click Select Folder. Thumbnails of
all the photos in the selected folder display in the Photo Import window.
From Cloud*: if you have a subscription to CyberLink Cloud, select this option
to download photos that are in your CyberLink Cloud storage. Once selected,
find all the photos you want to download, select them, and then click the
Download button.
Note: you can use in the bottom right of the preview window to
resize the photo thumbnails. * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the
version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
3. Select Include subfolders, if you are importing photos from a folder, device,
or digital camera, to display and import photos that are in any subfolders.
4. Manually select the thumbnails of the photos you want to import, or click
Select All or Deselect All buttons if necessary.
5. Click Import. CyberLink PhotoDirector imports the photos into your project
library.
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Advanced Import Options
Before clicking the Import button, you can click the Advanced button at the top of
the import window to use these advanced import options.
Make Extra Copy: click this option and then select Copy to below path if you
want CyberLink PhotoDirector to make a copy of the imported photos in
another folder. Click to select the folder and then how you want to
Organize them by selecting one of the following:
Put in Single Folder: puts all of the photos in one folder.
By Original Folder Structure: duplicates the original folder structure from
the source location.
By Capture Date: puts the photos in a series of folders, labeled by the date
they were captured. Click to set the date format for the folder
naming, and to edit the name of the folder that will be created in this
location.
Rename During Import: select this option to rename the photos during the
import process.
Apply During Import: select this option to apply photo presets and more
during the import process.
Rename During Import
When importing photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector, if you chose to make an
extra copy in another photo, you can rename them as they are being imported.
To rename photos during import, do this:
1. In the Photo Import window, click Advanced button at the top of the window.
2. Select the Make Extra Copy option on the right and then Copy to below path.
See Advanced Import Options for more details.
3. Click the Rename During Import option and then select Rename.
4. Once selected, choose the naming Format from the drop-down. The Original
filename options use the name of the photo file, but will add a numbering
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sequence or the capture date to the end. Select a Custom filename option to
enter in your own Custom name for the photo files in the field provided. You
can also specify the photo file numbering format (sequence number or X of
Y), and the starting number used.
Note: see the Example field for a preview of the new photo file names.
Apply During Import
CyberLink PhotoDirector can apply adjustment presets and auto fixes to photos
during the import process. You can also begin organizing your photos by adding
copyright information, keyword tags, and IPTC profiles as they are imported.
To apply presets, auto fixes, and more during import, do this:
1. In the Photo Import window, click Advanced button at the top of the window.
2. Click the Apply During Import option on the right of the window.
3. Select one or more of the following options:
Apply preset: select to apply the adjustment preset you select from the dropdown to all of the photos during import. See Using Adjustment Presets for
more detailed information about adjustment presets.
Apply auto fix: select this option and then Auto tone if you want CyberLink
PhotoDirector to auto adjust the color tone in the photos as they are
imported. You can also select Auto denoise if you want to automatically
remove image noise during the import process.
Note: you can either apply a preset or auto fix during import. You cannot apply both at
the same time.
IPTC profile: select a created IPTC profile from the drop-down to add its IPTC
metadata during import. See Creating IPTC Profiles for more information.
Copyright: in the field provided, enter in the copyright text you would like to
embed in each photo. The copyright information can be viewed and edited
later on the Metadata tab in the library panel.
Tags: in the field provided, enter in the keyword tags you want to apply to
each photo, separated by a semi colon. Use " > " between them if you want to
create hierarchical tags.
Note: you can add existing tags by typing in the tag name and then selecting them. To
add new tags, just enter the new tag name in the field provided, and they will be added to
the library during import.
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Importing Animated GIFs
You can now import animated GIF files into CyberLink PhotoDirector. When one is
detected during import, a message will display asking you whether you want to:
Import Single Frame: select this option if you only want to import the first
frame of the animated GIF into the PhotoDirector library.
Import All Frames: select this option to extract and import all frames in the
animated GIF as individual photos. In the Photo Import window you can
deselect some of the photos if required before proceeding.
Importing Photos From a Digital
Camera
You can import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector from a connected digital
camera's storage, or immediately when taking photos through tethered shooting.
Importing Photos From Camera Storage
You can import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector from a connected digital
camera.
To import photos from a connected digital camera, do this:
1. Click on Library, and then on the Import button at the bottom of the library
panel.
2. Select the From Camera > Camera Storage option to import photos directly
from the digital camera or a card reader. Ensure that your camera is
connected to your computer (and turned on) and then select From Camera >
Camera Storage to import photos from it. Once selected, the Photo Import
window displays. Select your camera (or card reader) from the Source dropdown to display thumbnails of all the photos in the Photo Import window.
Note: you can use in the bottom right of the preview window to
resize the photo thumbnails.
3. Select Include subfolders, if you are importing photos from a folder, device,
or digital camera, to display and import photos that are in any subfolders.
4. Manually select the thumbnails of the photos you want to import, or click
Select All or Deselect All buttons if necessary.
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5. Click Import. CyberLink PhotoDirector imports the photos into your project
library.
Advanced Import Options
Before clicking the Import button, you can click the Advanced button at the top of
the import window to use these advanced import options.
Make Extra Copy: click this option and then select Copy to below path if you
want CyberLink PhotoDirector to make a copy of the imported photos in
another folder. Click to select the folder and then how you want to
Organize them by selecting one of the following:
Put in Single Folder: puts all of the photos in one folder.
By Original Folder Structure: duplicates the original folder structure from
the source location.
By Capture Date: puts the photos in a series of folders, labeled by the date
they were captured. Click to set the date format for the folder
naming, and to edit the name of the folder that will be created in this
location.
Rename During Import: select this option to rename the photos during the
import process.
Apply During Import: select this option to apply photo presets and more
during the import process.
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Tethered Shooting
You can import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector's photo library automatically
as you capture them from a connected digital camera using the tethered shooting*
feature.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table on our
web site for detailed versioning information.
To import photos using tethered shooting, do this:
1. Click on Library, and then on the Import button at the bottom of the library
panel.
2. Select Tethered Shooting and then the connected camera you want to use.
3. In the Tethered Shooting Settings window, specify the following preferences:
Destination: click on to set the folder on your computer where the
captured photos are imported to. Select the Put in subfolder option to create a
new folder in the selected destination folder. Enter a name for the subfolder in
the field provided.
Naming: set the naming scheme for all the captured photos, as required.
Check the Example to preview how the captured photos will be named.
IPTC: select the IPTC metadata profile you want applied to each captured
photo. You can select New to create a new IPTC profile.
Click OK to save your settings. You can click at anytime to reenter the
Tethered Shooting Settings window.
4. The tethered shooting bar displays at the bottom of the PhotoDirector
window. If required you can adjust your camera's shutter speed, aperture
value, ISO setting, and color temperature while you shoot.
5. When ready, begin capturing photos and importing them into the
PhotoDirector library by pressing the shutter button on your camera, or
clicking the capture button on the tethered shooting bar.
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Importing Videos
(Video-to-Photo)
You can import videos files into CyberLink PhotoDirector, and then capture
selected video frames. These video frames are imported as new photos into the
library, where they can be adjusted, edited, and much more.
A - Preview Window, B - Captured Frames/New Photos Panel, C - TrueTheater Adjustments, D Captured Frame Indicators, E - Playback Controls, F - Auto Capture, G - Capture Frame, H - Trim Video,
I - Go to Library/Import New Photos
To import videos into CyberLink PhotoDirector, do this:
1. Click on Library, the Import button at the bottom of the library panel, and
then select Video-to-Photo.
2. Browse to and select the video file you want to import, and then click Open.
3. Select one of the following Video-to-Photo import options:
Capture Video Frames as New Photos: select this option to just capture frames
of your video file and import them into the library. Once in the library you can
make adjustments to them, or use them with any of the other features
available in CyberLink PhotoDirector.
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Create a Panorama Photo: use this option to capture frames of your video file
and use them to create a panorama image. See Panorama for information on
creating a panorama image once imported, or Auto Create Panorama from
Video if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to create it for you automatically.
Note: for the best results, use a video file where the camera steadily pans left or right.
Make a Perfect Group Shot: select this option to capture frames of your video
file and then use them to incorporate the best faces in a new photo. See Face
Swap for information once imported.
Note: for the best results, make sure there is minimal camera, background, and head
movement of the subjects in the video you are using for this feature.
Compose a Multi Exposure Photo: use this option to capture frames of your
video file to create a multi exposure photo. See Multi Exposure for
information once imported.
Note: for the best results, make sure there is minimal camera or b ackground movement
in the video you are using for this feature.
Create Animated GIF File: select this option to capture video frames and then
use them to create an animated GIF. See Creating Animated GIFs for
information once imported.
Create Motion Stills™ Image: use this option to capture video frames to create
Motion Stills™. See Creating Motion Stills™ for information once imported.
Note: for the best results, make sure there is minimal camera or b ackground movement
in the video you are using for this feature.
4. In the Video-to-Photo window, before capturing any frames, you can:
Trim the imported video clip.
Apply TrueTheater adjustments.
5. You can import photos from your video by:
Manually Capturing Video Frames as New Photos.
Auto Capturing Video Frames as New Photos
6. After capturing photos, click the Go to Library button.
7. Set the Capture Settings as follows:
Folder: indicates the folder on your computer where the photos will be saved.
To change the folder, click and then browse to and select the new
folder.
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Put in subfolder: select this option if you want to place the imported photos in
a new subfolder. Input the name of the new folder in the field provided.
Note: you can click Advanced for more capture settings. See Advanced Capture
Settings for more information.
8. Click Import to import the new photos into the library, and use them in the
selected feature.
Supported Video File Formats
CyberLink PhotoDirector supports the following video file formats for importing:
3G2, 3GP, 3GPP, ASF, AVI, DAT, FLV, M2T, M2TS, M2V, M4V, MKV, MOD, MOV, MP4,
MPE, MPG, MPEG, MTS, TOD, TPD, TRP, TS, VOB, VRO, WMV
Trimming a Video Clip
Before importing a video and capturing its frames, you can trim the imported video
clip. To trim the video clip, do this:
1. Click the button to open the Trim window.
2. Use the player controls to find where you want the trimmed clip to begin, and
then drag the mark in position slider to this position.
3. Use the player controls to find where you want the trimmed clip to end, and
then drag the mark out position slider to this position.
4. If required, you can preview what the trimmed clip will look like by clicking
Output and then clicking the play button on the player controls. Click Original
if you want to play the original video.
5. Click OK to set your changes and trim the clip.
Note: you can reenter the trim window to refine the trimmed clip at any time.
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Applying TrueTheater Adjustments
Before importing a video and capturing its frames, you can apply TrueTheater
Adjustments to enhance your video and the resulting photos.
To apply TrueTheater Adjustments, do this:
1. Select the TrueTheater Adjustments check box in the bottom left corner to
enable them.
2. Click and then adjust the TrueTheater Adjustments options as follows:
Sharpness: select this option to up scale the original video to a higher
resolution version, which is sharper and artifact-free. Use the slider to adjust
the sharpness to the best output that suits your configuration.
Lighting: is a video enhancement technology developed by CyberLink that
detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast ratios.
Use the level slider to adjust the TrueTheater Lighting effect the desired
amount.
Color: select this option to dynamically adjust the color saturation ratio in the
video. Use the level slider to make the colors in the video more vivid, without
affecting skin tones.
Note: you can click and hold while applying the TrueTheater Adjustments to view
the original video and compare how the adjustments have enhanced your video.
Manually Capturing Video Frames as
New Photos
After importing a video into CyberLink PhotoDirector, to manually capture its
frames, do this:
1. Use the playback controls to find a moment in your video where you want to
capture the video and then pause the video.
Note: if you find that the video preview is not smooth during playback, you can click
and then select Non Real -ti me Preview. This mutes the audio and displays the
preview at a reduced speed to help make the preview go more smoothly.
2. If required, use the and buttons to find the exact video frame you want
to capture.
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3. When ready, click to capture the frame of video and add it to the
captured frames panel.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to capture as many frames as required.
5. If required, hover your mouse over a photo in the captured frames panel and
then click for a larger view. Click X to remove any captured photos from
the panel.
6. When you are done, click the Go to Library button.
7. Set the Capture Settings as follows:
Folder: indicates the folder on your computer where the photos will be saved.
To change the folder, click and then browse to and select the new
folder.
Put in subfolder: select this option if you want to place the imported photos in
a new subfolder. Input the name of the new folder in the field provided.
Note: you can click Advanced for more capture settings. See Advanced Capture
Settings for more information.
8. Click Import to import the new photos into the library.
Auto Capturing Video Frames as New
Photos
After importing a video into CyberLink PhotoDirector, if you selected the Import
Video Frames as New Photos option, you can use this feature to capture a large
number of photos quickly. To auto* capture frames as new photos, do this:
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table on our
web site for detailed versioning information.
1. Click on Library, the Import button at the bottom of the library panel, and
then select Video-to-Photo.
2. Browse to and select the video file you want to import, and then click Open.
3. Select the Import Video Frames as New Photos option.
4. In the Video-to-Photo window, click on the Auto button.
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5. In the Frames field, input how many photos (frames of video) you want
captured from the video.
6. Click the Start button. CyberLink PhotoDirector will capture the specified
number of frames and import them into the captured frames panel.
7. If required, hover your mouse over a photo in the captured frames panel and
then click for a larger view. Click X to remove any captured photos from
the panel.
8. When you are done, click the Go to Library button.
9. Set the Capture Settings as follows:
Folder: indicates the folder on your computer where the photos will be saved.
To change the folder, click and then browse to and select the new
folder.
Put in subfolder: select this option if you want to place the imported photos in
a new subfolder. Input the name of the new folder in the field provided.
Note: you can click Advanced for more capture settings. See Advanced Capture
Settings for more information.
10. Click Import to import the new photos into the library.
Auto Create Panorama from Video
After importing a video, if you selected the Create a Panorama Photo* option,
CyberLink PhotoDirector can create a panorama for you automatically. To auto
create a panorama from a video, do this:
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table on our
web site for detailed versioning information.
1. Click on Library, the Import button at the bottom of the library panel, and
then select Video-to-Photo.
2. Browse to and select the video file you want to import, and then click Open.
3. Select the Create a Panorama Photo option.
4. In the Video-to-Photo window, click on the Auto button. CyberLink
PhotoDirector will auto capture video frames and then merge the photos to
create the panorama.
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Note: if you are not satisfied with the results, click Retry to try again.
5. When the merge is complete, adjust the position and size of the crop area to
create the panorama image you want.
Note: by default, CyberLink PhotoDirector does not include any of the black areas in
the crop area. However, if you expand/move the crop area and it includes some black
areas, select the Auto fill bounda ry option. CyberLink PhotoDirector will fill in the
black area using nearby pixels to create a complete image.
6. When you are done, click on the Save button to save the panorama to your
computer's hard drive.
7. Enter in a file name for the panorama, select the save location on your
computer, and then click Save.
Advanced Capture Settings
During the video import and capture process, you can set the following advanced
capture settings:
1. In the Destination section of the Import Settings window, specify the import
location as follows:
Folder: specify the folder that photos are imported to as follows:
Click on to specify a specific folder on your computer where the
photos are imported to.
Put in subfolder: select this option if you want to place the imported
photos in a new subfolder. Input the name of the new folder in the field
provided.
2. In the File Settings section of the Import Settings window, if required, you can
specify the file format and color space as follows.
Format: specify whether you want the captured photos to be in the JPEG,
PNG, or TIFF file format.
Color space: select the type of color space you want used on the imported
photos.
3. In the Image Size section of the Import Settings window is where you can set
the size of the imported photos, as follows:
Keep original resolution as video frame: select this option if you don't want
the photos resized during the import process.
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Resize to fit: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to resize
the photos during the import process. In the fields provided, specify the new
size as follows:
Width/Height: specify the width or height of each photo in the fields
provided. CyberLink PhotoDirector will resize photos to the specified size,
and ensure the photos maintain their current aspect ratio.
Resolution: enter the desired resolution of the photos in the field provided.
4. In the Naming format section of the Import Settings window, specify the
naming convention used on the imported photo files as follows:
Note: see the Example field at the bottom of Naming for mat section to view an
example of the naming that will be used on the imported photos.
Prefix: in the field provided, enter the prefix used in each photo file name.
Start number: if you want the file name to contain a number sequence,
specify the starting number in the field provided.
5. In the Apply during import section of the Import Settings window, you can
add copyright information and keyword tags as follows:
Copyright: in the field provided, enter in the copyright text you would like to
embed in each photo. The copyright information can be viewed and edited
later on the Metadata tab in the library panel.
Tags: in the field provided, enter in the keyword tags you want to apply to
each photo, separated by a semi colon.
6. Click Import. CyberLink PhotoDirector will capture and import the photos as
specified.
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The PhotoDirector Workspace
The PhotoDirector
Workspace
Chapter 3:
This chapter outlines the CyberLink PhotoDirector 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 PhotoDirector.
A - PhotoDirector Modules, B - Adjustment Panel, C - Photo Browser Panel, D - Photo Viewer Window
PhotoDirector Modules
CyberLink PhotoDirector is comprised of six main modules: Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Create, and Print.
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Hiding PhotoDirector Modules
If required you can customize which modules are displayed/available in CyberLink
PhotoDirector. To hide any of the modules, just right click at the top of CyberLink
PhotoDirector window and then deselect it from the list.
Note: the Library module cannot be hidden.
You can also click at the bottom of the photo viewer to hide any of the
PhotoDirector modules. If you'd like to make the module available again, just right
click and then reselect it in the list.
Note: before you can hide a module, you must exit that module/enter a different module.
Library
Click the Library button to open the photo library of CyberLink PhotoDirector.
When you import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector, they are stored in the photo
library. Once in the library you can organize them in a smart collection, folder,
album, and by keyword tags. See Photo Library for more information.
Adjustment
The Adjustment module is where you touch up and make adjustments to the
photos in your library. Click the Adjustment button to apply presets, crop and
rotate photos, apply gradients, remove spots, red-eye, and make other corrections.
You can also adjust white balance, sharpness, color, and much, much more. See
Adjustments for more information.
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