Cyberlink PhotoDirector - 11.0 User’s Guide
CyberLink
PhotoDirector 11
User's Guide
Revision date: 8/8/2019
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Contents
..............................................................1
Introduction
................................................................................................1Welcome
.................................................................................................1Latest Features
.................................................................................................2DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud
.................................................................................................3PhotoDirector Ve rsions
................................................................................................4Minimum System Requirements
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PhotoDirector Modes
................................................................................................6Express Mode
.................................................................................................6Presets
.................................................................................................7Express Layer Template
.................................................................................................8AI Style Transfer
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Importing Photos
................................................................................................10Supported File Formats
................................................................................................10Importing Photos into the Library
.................................................................................................12Rename During Import
.................................................................................................13Apply During Import
.................................................................................................14Importing Animated GIFs
................................................................................................14Importing Photos From a Digital Camera
.................................................................................................14Importing Photos From Camera Storage
.................................................................................................16Tethered Shooting
................................................................................................17Importing Videos (Video-to-Photo)
.................................................................................................19Supported Video File Formats
.................................................................................................19Trimming a Video Clip
.................................................................................................20Applying TrueTheater Adjustments
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.................................................................................................20Manually Capturing Video Frames as New Photos
.................................................................................................21Auto Capturing Video Frames as New Photos
.................................................................................................22Auto Create Panorama from Video
.................................................................................................23Advanced Capture Settings
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The PhotoDirector Workspace
................................................................................................25PhotoDirector Modules
.................................................................................................26Library
.................................................................................................26Adjustment
.................................................................................................27Guided
.................................................................................................27Edit
.................................................................................................27Create
.................................................................................................27Print
................................................................................................27Photo Library
.................................................................................................28Project Tab
.................................................................................................34Tagging Faces in Photos
.................................................................................................37Metadata Tab
................................................................................................42Adjustment Panel
................................................................................................43Photo Browser Panel
.................................................................................................45Entering 360º Photo Editor
.................................................................................................46Stacking Photos
.................................................................................................48Searching for Photos
.................................................................................................48Virtual Photos
................................................................................................49Photo Viewer Window
.................................................................................................49Selecting View Mode
.................................................................................................50Selecting Viewer Display Mode
.................................................................................................53Soft Proofing
.................................................................................................54History
.................................................................................................54Photo View er Toolbar
.................................................................................................55View er Zoom
..............................................................57
PhotoDirector Projects
................................................................................................57Exporting Projects
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Adjustments
................................................................................................59Histogram
.................................................................................................60Converting Photos to Black and White
.................................................................................................60Viewing Exposed Areas
................................................................................................61Regional Adjustment Tools
.................................................................................................62Cropping and Straightening Photos
.................................................................................................65Rem oving Spots
.................................................................................................67Rem oving Re d-Eye
.................................................................................................67Using the Adjustment Brush
.................................................................................................71Using Adjustment Selection
.................................................................................................74Using a Gradient Mask
.................................................................................................77Using a Radial Filter
.................................................................................................81Regional Adjustment Options
................................................................................................83Global Adjustment Tools
.................................................................................................84White Balance
.................................................................................................85Tone
.................................................................................................87HDR Effect
.................................................................................................88Level
.................................................................................................89Curve
.................................................................................................91HSL/Color
.................................................................................................94Black and White Mix
.................................................................................................95Split Toning
.................................................................................................96Detail
.................................................................................................98Keystone
.................................................................................................98Lens Correction
................................................................................................101Copying Adjustments
................................................................................................102Using Adjustment Presets
.................................................................................................102Downloading Presets from DirectorZone
.................................................................................................103Downloading Presets from CyberLink Cloud
.................................................................................................104Saving Custom Presets
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.................................................................................................104Applying Presets on Photos
.................................................................................................105Sharing and Backing Up Presets
.................................................................................................106Exporting/Importing Presets
................................................................................................106Viewing History
................................................................................................107Turning Adjustments On/Off
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Guided
................................................................................................108People Beautifier
.................................................................................................108Face Tools
.................................................................................................113Skin Tools
.................................................................................................116Body Shaper
................................................................................................118Photo Effects
.................................................................................................118AI Style Transfer
.................................................................................................119C olor Effects
.................................................................................................124Blur Tools
.................................................................................................127Grain Effe ct
.................................................................................................128Overlay
................................................................................................130Improve or Remove
.................................................................................................130Deblur
.................................................................................................130Smart Patch
.................................................................................................131Content Aware Re moval
................................................................................................132Extract or Compose
.................................................................................................133Background Removal
.................................................................................................135Photo Composer
.................................................................................................136Content Aware Move
.................................................................................................137Content Aware C lone
................................................................................................138Photo Merge
.................................................................................................138Bracket HDR
.................................................................................................140Panorama
.................................................................................................141Face Swap
.................................................................................................142Multi Exposure
................................................................................................144Frames & Watermarks
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.................................................................................................144Adding Clip Art to Photos
.................................................................................................145Adding Frames on Photos
.................................................................................................145Using Watermark Templates
.................................................................................................146Creating Ne w Watermarks
................................................................................................151360º Photo Editor
.................................................................................................151Straightening 360º Photos
.................................................................................................153Removing Tripod From 360º Photos
.................................................................................................153Adjusting 360º Photos
.................................................................................................154Creating Little Planet Photos
.................................................................................................155Converting 360º Photos to Panoramas
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Edit
................................................................................................157Layers Overview
.................................................................................................165PhotoDirector Layers Projects
.................................................................................................166Using Express Templates
................................................................................................167Using the Layer Manager
.................................................................................................167Adding New Layers
.................................................................................................169Adding Adjustment Layer
.................................................................................................170Adjusting Layer Opacity
.................................................................................................171Adjusting Layer Properties
.................................................................................................174Ble nding Layers
.................................................................................................178Managing Layers
................................................................................................180Creating Layer Masks
.................................................................................................181Adding a Layer Mask on a Layer
.................................................................................................184Applying a Clipping Mask
.................................................................................................185Creating Mask From File
.................................................................................................188Creating Mask From Other Layer
.................................................................................................189Creating Mask From Transparency
................................................................................................191Rotating and Flipping Layers
.................................................................................................192Rotate Tool
.................................................................................................192Flip Tool
................................................................................................193Using the Layer Tools
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.................................................................................................193Pick and Move Tool
.................................................................................................199Sele ct Area Tool
.................................................................................................201Pe n Tool
.................................................................................................202Eraser Tool
.................................................................................................202Shape Tool
.................................................................................................206Text Tool
.................................................................................................208Fill Tool
.................................................................................................209Gradient Tool
.................................................................................................210Crop and Straighten Tool
.................................................................................................211Guided Tools
.................................................................................................211Adjust Photo Layer
.................................................................................................213C lip Art
................................................................................................213Saving and Sharing Layers Projects
..............................................................215
Creating
................................................................................................215Creating Photo Slideshows
.................................................................................................216Producing Slideshows
.................................................................................................217Sharing Slideshow Videos on YouTube
................................................................................................218Creating Animated GIFs
.................................................................................................219Saving Animated GIFs
................................................................................................220Creating Motion Stills™
.................................................................................................222Saving Motion Stills™
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Exporting and Sharing Photos
................................................................................................224Exporting Photos
.................................................................................................225Basic Photo Export
.................................................................................................226Advanced Photo Export
................................................................................................229Sharing Photos
.................................................................................................229Uploading Photos to Flickr
.................................................................................................230Backing Up Photos on CyberLink Cloud
.................................................................................................231Uploading Photos to DirectorZone
.................................................................................................232E-mailing Photos
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Printing
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................................................................................................233Printing Photos
.................................................................................................233Customizing the Layout
.................................................................................................235Customizing the Image Settings
.................................................................................................235Customizing the Print Settings
.................................................................................................236Adding Watermarks to Printed Photos
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PhotoDirector Preferences
................................................................................................237General Preferences
................................................................................................238Project Preferences
................................................................................................238DirectorZone Preferences
................................................................................................239File Handling Preferences
................................................................................................240Improvement Program Preferences
................................................................................................240CyberLink Cloud Preferences
................................................................................................241Hardware Acceleration Preferences
..............................................................242
PhotoDirector Hotkeys
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Technical Support
................................................................................................249Before Contacting Technical Support
................................................................................................250Web Support
................................................................................................250Help 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. 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.
Chapter 1:
Introduction
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.
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.
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Use Express Mode to quickly apply presets, express layer templates, or AI Style
Transfer templates on a photo.
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Use FaceMe® AI face recognition to auto detect the faces in your photos.
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Use Color Replace to replace a selected color in a photo.
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Get clearer photos with the Deblur guided tool.
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Adds support for GPS embedded information in photos.
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Add warp text, bevel, and emboss effects to your layers project creations.
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Crop layers or filter them in the Layer Manager to only display the layers you
want in your final layers project.
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Add creative clip art or frame templates on your photos.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table on our web
site for detailed versioning information.
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Adds support for Align/Distribute/Snap for Layer editing.
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Enable detailed photo onscreen photo 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.
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:
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clic king the S ign in to DirectorZone link in the top right corner of the
CyberLink PhotoDirector window.
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clic king 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 B ulletin, 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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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/.
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.
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-photo-editingsoftware/comparison_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 so much more.
Frequent Updates to Keep Pace with Changing
Technology
Technology is becoming more integral to the creative process meaning media
creators are constantly looking for new ways to use the latest technology in their
creative projects. As part of your PhotoDirector 365 subscriber you have access to
all the latest product updates and new features for the duration of your plan. That
ensures you will always have support for and access to the cutting-edge features,
capabilities, media formats, and more.
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Note: you can prevent CyberLink PhotoDirector from auto checking for
updates/upgrades in General Preferences.
Note: you must connect to the Internet to use this feature.
System R equirements
Operating System
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Microsoft Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7 (64 bit OS only)
Unique Plug-ins, Effects and Sound Packs
As a PhotoDirector 365 subscriber you are not only getting the most complete
software solution for professional creativity but also exclusive access to premium
add-ons and creative editing tips and tricks. You get all the tools you need to create
impressive, quality creative projects for precise control over as your edit. With
access to unique creative content and the latest features and updates you’ll be able
to truly unleash your creativity. Our innovative AI Style Packs also lets you harness
the power of our unique artificial intelligence engine to turn photos into works of
art.
See the PhotoDirector 365 home page for more information on all that is
available:https://www.cyberlink.com/products/photodirector-photo-editing-
software-365/overview_en_US.html
Updating PhotoDirector
Software upgrades and updates (patches) are periodically available from CyberLink.
CyberLink PhotoDirector 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.
Minimum System Requirements
The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for using
the CyberLink PhotoDirector program.
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Processor (CPU)
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Intel Core™ i-series or AMD Phenom® II and above
Graphics Processor
(VGA)
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128 MB VGA VRAM or higher
Memory
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2 GB required
Scr een Resolution
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1024 x 768, 16-bit color or above
Hard Disk S pace
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2 GB required
Internet
Connection
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Internet connection also required for initial software &
file formats activation
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Note: select the Al ways enter ful l mode option at the bottom of this dialog to skip
this window at startup. You can always reset this selection at any time in General
Preferences.
Note: if you are not prompted to select a mode at startup, deselect the Always enter
full mode option in General Preferences.
Note: if you are not prompted to select a mode at startup, deselect the Always enter
full mode option in General Preferences.
Chapter 2:
PhotoDirector Modes
When you launch the program from the start menu, or the CyberLink PhotoDirector
shortcut on the desktop, you are prompted to choose one of the following modes:
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Full Mode: select this option to enter a full feature mode, where all of the
program's features are available to you. For more details about this mode see
The PhotoDirector Workspace.
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Express Mode: select this option to enter a mode where you can quickly edit a
photo by applying presets, express layer templates, or transform it with AI
Style Transfer. See Express Mode for more information.
Express Mode
In Express Mode you can quickly edit a photo by applying presets, express layer
templates, or transform it with AI Style Transfer. To enter Express Mode features,
select Express Mode when prompted at startup.
In the Express Mode window, choose from one of these three options:
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Presets
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Express Layer Template
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AI Style Transfer
Presets
In Express Mode you can quickly apply presets to a photo. To apply a preset in
Express Mode, do this:
1. Select Express Mode when prompted at startup.
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Note: if you'd like to perform more advanced adjustments on the photo, click the
Adjust M anual ly button to open it in the Adjustment module.
Note: if you are not prompted to select a mode at startup, deselect the Always enter
full mode option in General Preferences.
2. Select the photo you want to edit and then click Open.
3. If required, click on the Presets button.
4. Hover your mouse over each available preset to preview the current photo
with the adjustment applied. Click on the adjustment preset you want to use
to apply it.
5. Click on the Save to button to save the changes.
6. In the Export destination section, click on to specify a specific folder on
your computer where the photos will be saved. In the Select a Folder window,
browse to and select the folder location, and then click Select Folder.
7. In the Naming section, click in the available field and enter a new file name if
required.
8. In the File Settings section, set the photo file format. Photos can be exported
in the JPEG, PNG, or TIFF file format.
9. In the Image Sizing section, set the size of the exported photos, as follows:
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Keep original photo resolution: select this option if you don't want the photos
to be resized.
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Resize to fit: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to resize
the photos during the export process. In the fields provided, specify the new
Width (W) and Height (H) for the saved photo.
10. Click the Export button. The photos will be exported to the specified folder
location on your computer's hard drive.
Express Layer Template
You can apply an express layer template on a photo in Express Mode. To apply an
express layer template in Express Mode, do this:
1. Select Express Mode when prompted at startup.
2. Select the photo you want to edit and then click Open.
3. If required, click on the Express Layer Template button.
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Note: if required you can click on the Store tab to download, try out, and purchase the
latest premium express layer templates from CyberLink.
Note: if you'd like to perform more advanced editing on the photo, click the Adjust
Manually button to open it in the Edit module.
Note: if you are not prompted to select a mode at startup, deselect the Always enter
full mode option in General Preferences.
Note: if required you can click on the Store tab to download, try out, and purchase the
latest premium AI Style Transfer packs from CyberLink.
4. Select one of the available express templates on the My Templates tab. You
can preview how it looks when applied in the preview window.
5. Click on the Save to button to save the changes.
6. In the Export destination section, click on to specify a specific folder on
your computer where the photos will be saved. In the Select a Folder window,
browse to and select the folder location, and then click Select Folder.
7. In the Naming section, click in the available field and enter a new file name if
required.
8. In the File Settings section, set the photo file format. Photos can be exported
in the JPEG, PNG, or TIFF file format.
9. In the Image Sizing section, set the size of the exported photos, as follows:
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Keep original photo resolution: select this option if you don't want the photos
to be resized.
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Resize to fit: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to resize
the photos during the export process. In the fields provided, specify the new
Width (W) and Height (H) for the saved photo.
10. Click the Export button. The photos will be exported to the specified folder
location on your computer's hard drive.
AI Style Transfer
You can transform a photo in one step in Express Mode. To use AI Style Transfer to
transform a photo in Express Mode, do this:
1. Select Express Mode when prompted at startup.
2. Select the photo you want to edit and then click Open.
3. If required, click on the AI Style Transfer button.
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Note: if you brush areas on the photo by mistake, click to enable the restore effect
brush. Then use your mouse to restore the effect on areas of the photo you erased by
mistake.
4. Select one of the AI Style Transfer templates on the My Templates tab. You
can preview how it looks when applied in the preview window.
5. Use the Strength slider to adjust the level of the applied effect.
6. You can select the Apply original color option if you want the transformed
photo to use the photo's original colors. If not selected, the transformed
photo will use the color scheme of the selected artwork sample template.
7. If required you can click on to enable the erase effect brush, and then
click and drag on the photo to brush away the applied effect. Use the
following brush settings to customize the brush strokes:
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Size: use the slider to set the size of the brush.
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Feather: use the slider to set the transition level between the area being
brushed and the pixels around the area. The area between the inner and outer
circle is the size of the gradient that CyberLink PhotoDirector uses to create a
smooth transition between the areas.
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Strength: use the slider to set the strength, or intensity of the brush.
8. Click on the Save to button to save the changes in a new photo.
9. In the Save As dialog, browse to the location on your computer where you
want to save the photo, enter a F ile name, and then select the photo format in
the Save as type drop-down. Click the Save button to save the new photo in
the specified location.
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Impo rting Pho tos
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table on our
web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: you can also import PHI files into CyberLink PhotoDirector, which are
PhotoDirector layers project files. See Edit for more information.
Note: if you want to import photos from a connected digital camera, see Importing
Photos From a Digital Camera.
Chapter 3:
Importing Photos
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.
RAW photo formats: CyberLink PhotoDirector also supports the import of most
camera RAW photo formats. See this FAQ for an up-to-date list of all the supported
RAW photo formats: https://www.cyberlink.com/support/product-faq-content.do?
id=23355
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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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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 S elect Folder. Thumbnails of
all the photos in the selected folder display in the Photo Import window.
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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.
3. Select Inc lude 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.
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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:
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Put in Single Folder: puts all of the photos in one folder.
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By Or iginal Folder S tructure: duplicates the original folder structure from
the source location.
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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
namin g, and to edit the name of the folder that will be created in this
location.
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Rename During Im port: select this option to rename the photos during the
import process.
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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 Im port 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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Note: see the Example field for a preview of the new photo file names.
Note: you can either apply a preset or auto fix during import. You cannot apply both at
the same time.
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.
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.
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 D uring Im port option on the right of the window.
3. Select one or more of the following options:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Note: you can use in the bottom right of the preview window to
resize the photo thumbnails.
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:
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Im port Single Fr ame: select this option if you only want to import the first
frame of the animated GIF into the PhotoDirector library.
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Im port 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 F rom Camera > Camera S torage 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.
3. Select Inc lude 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.
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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:
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Put in Single Folder: puts all of the photos in one folder.
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By Or iginal Folder S tructure: duplicates the original folder structure from
the source location.
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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
namin g, and to edit the name of the folder that will be created in this
location.
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Rename During Im port: select this option to rename the photos during the
import process.
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Apply During Import: select this option to apply photo presets and more
during the import process.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table on our
web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: refer to the following FAQ to view a list of the supported cameras for CyberLink
PhotoDirector's tethered shooting feature:
https://www.cyberlink.com/support/faq-content.do?id=23347
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.
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:
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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.
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Naming: set the naming scheme for all the captured photos, as required.
Check the Example to preview how the captured photos will be named.
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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 video files into CyberLink PhotoDirector, and then capture select
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 I ndicators, E - P laybac k Controls, F - Auto Ca pture, G - Cap ture Frame, H - Trim Video,
I - Go to Li brary/I mport New Ph otos
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:
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Capture Video Frames as N ew 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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Note: for the best results, use a video file where the camera steadily pans left or right.
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.
Note: for the best results, make sure there is minimal camera or background movement
in the video you are using for this feature.
Note: for the best results, make sure there is minimal camera or background movement
in the video you are using for this feature.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Create Animated GIF F ile: select this option to capture video frames and then
use them to create an animated GIF. See Creating Animated GIFs for
information once imported.
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Create Motion Stills™ Im age: use this option to capture video frames to create
Motion Stills™. See Creating Motion Stills™ for information once imported.
4. In the Video-to-Photo window, before capturing any frames, you can:
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Trim the imported video clip.
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Apply TrueTheater adjustments.
5. You can import photos from your video by:
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Manually Capturing Video Frames as New Photos.
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Auto Capturing Video Frames as New Photos
6. After capturing photos, click the Go to Library button.
7. Set the Capture Settings as follows:
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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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Note: you can click Advanced for more capture settings. See Advanced Capture
Settings for more information.
Note: you can reenter the trim window to refine the trimmed clip at any time.
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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.
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.
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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.
Note: if you find that the video preview is not smooth during playback, you can click
and then select Non Real-time Preview. This mutes the audio and displays the
preview at a reduced speed to help make the preview go more smoothly.
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 T rueTheater Adjustments check box in the bottom left corner to
enable them.
2. Click and then adjust the TrueTheater Adjustments options as follows:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
2. If required, use the and buttons to find the exact video frame you want
to capture.
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Note: you can click Advanced for more capture settings. See Advanced Capture
Settings for more information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table on our
web site for detailed versioning information.
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:
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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.
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 Fr ames 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:
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 I mport Video Fr ames as New Photos option.
4. In the Video-to-Photo window, click on the Auto button.
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