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CyberLink
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User's Guide
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Contents
..............................................................1
Introduction
................................................................................................1Welcome
.................................................................................................1Latest Features
.................................................................................................2DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud
.................................................................................................3PhotoDirector Versions
................................................................................................4System Requirements
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Importing Photos
................................................................................................7Supported File Formats
................................................................................................7Importing Photos into the Library
.................................................................................................9Apply During Import
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The PhotoDirector Workspace
................................................................................................11PhotoDirector Modules
.................................................................................................12Library
.................................................................................................12Adjustment
.................................................................................................12Edit
.................................................................................................12Slideshow
.................................................................................................12Print
................................................................................................12Library Panel
.................................................................................................13Project Tab
.................................................................................................18Tagging Faces
.................................................................................................21Metadata Tab
................................................................................................23Adjustment Panel
................................................................................................23Edit Panel
................................................................................................23Slideshow Panel
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................................................................................................23Print Panel
................................................................................................24Photo Browser Panel
.................................................................................................26Stacking Photos
.................................................................................................28Searching for Photos
................................................................................................29Photo Viewer Window
.................................................................................................30Selecting View Mode
.................................................................................................30Selecting Viewer Display Mode
.................................................................................................32History
.................................................................................................32Photo Viewer Toolbar
.................................................................................................33Viewer Zoom
..............................................................35
PhotoDirector Projects
................................................................................................35Exporting Projects
................................................................................................35CyberLink Cloud Projects
..............................................................37
Adjustments
................................................................................................37Creating Virtual Photos
................................................................................................38Histogram
.................................................................................................38Converting Photos to Black and White
.................................................................................................39Viewing Exposed Areas
................................................................................................40Regional Adjustment Tools
.................................................................................................40Cropping and Straightening Photos
.................................................................................................43Removing Spots
.................................................................................................45Removing Red-Eye
.................................................................................................45Using the Adjustment Brush
.................................................................................................49Using Adjustment Selection
.................................................................................................52Using a Gradient Mask
.................................................................................................55Using a Radial Filter
.................................................................................................58Regional Adjustment Options
................................................................................................60Global Adjustment Tools
.................................................................................................60White Balance
.................................................................................................62Tone
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.................................................................................................63HDR Effect
.................................................................................................64Level
.................................................................................................65Curve
.................................................................................................67HSL/Color
.................................................................................................69Black and White Mix
.................................................................................................70Split Toning
.................................................................................................71Detail
.................................................................................................72Lens Correction
................................................................................................75Copying Adjustments
................................................................................................75Using Adjustment Presets
.................................................................................................76Downloading Presets from DirectorZone
.................................................................................................77Downloading Presets from CyberLink Cloud
.................................................................................................78Saving Custom Presets
.................................................................................................78Applying Presets on Photos
.................................................................................................79Sharing and Backing Up Presets
.................................................................................................80Exporting/Import Presets
................................................................................................80Viewing History
................................................................................................81Turning Adjustments On/Off
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Edits
................................................................................................83People Beautifier
.................................................................................................84Tooth Brush
.................................................................................................84Eye Blinger
.................................................................................................86Skin Smoothener
.................................................................................................87Skin Tone
.................................................................................................88Wrinkle Remover
.................................................................................................89Body Shaper
................................................................................................92Photo Effects
.................................................................................................93Using the Region Cleaner
................................................................................................93Object Removal
.................................................................................................94Smart Patch
.................................................................................................94Content Aware Removal
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................................................................................................96Extract or Compose
.................................................................................................96Background Removal
.................................................................................................98Photo Composer
................................................................................................99Photo Merge
.................................................................................................99Bracket HDR
.................................................................................................102Panorama
.................................................................................................102Face Swap
................................................................................................103Frames & Watermarks
.................................................................................................103Watermark Creator
.................................................................................................108Using Watermark Templates
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Exporting and Sharing Photos
................................................................................................111The Export Photo Process
.................................................................................................114Export Profiles
................................................................................................114Sharing Photos
.................................................................................................115Uploading Photos to Facebook
.................................................................................................116Uploading Photos to Flickr
.................................................................................................117Backing Up Photos on CyberLink Cloud
.................................................................................................118Uploading Photos to DirectorZone
.................................................................................................118E-mailing Photos
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Slideshows
................................................................................................121Creating Photo Slideshows
.................................................................................................122Producing Slideshows
.................................................................................................122Sharing Slideshow Videos on YouTube
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Printing
................................................................................................125Printing Photos
.................................................................................................125Customizing the Layout
.................................................................................................126Customizing the Image Settings
.................................................................................................127Customizing the Print Settings
.................................................................................................127Watermarks
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PhotoDirector Preferences
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................................................................................................129General Preferences
................................................................................................129Project Preferences
................................................................................................130DirectorZone Preferences
................................................................................................130File Handling Preferences
................................................................................................131Improvement Program Preferences
................................................................................................132CyberLink Cloud Preferences
................................................................................................132Hardware Acceleration Preferences
..............................................................135
PhotoDirector Hotkeys
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Technical Support
................................................................................................141Before Contacting Technical Support
................................................................................................142Web Support
................................................................................................142Help 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 http://directorzone.cyberlink.
com/tutorial/phd.
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 and adjust your digital photos. You
can then share your photos on Facebook or Flickr, use them in slideshows, produce
slideshow videos you can upload to YouTube, and much more.
Latest Features
This section outlines the latest features within the CyberLink PhotoDirector
program.
More Adjustment and Edit Tools
Use the radial filter* tool to highlight a specific area of a photo or manually
create a vignetting effect.
Stitch together two or more photos to create a panorama* image.
Merge multiple photos into one that incorporates the best faces using Face
Swap*.
Touch up just the skin color in your photos using the Skin Tone* tool.
Give your photos a gritty or coarse look with the new Grain* effect.
Improved red-eye removal and tone adjustments for more authentic results.
Edit the EXIF capture date* of multiple photos at once.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Improved motion effect in photo slideshows that detects and includes all
faces.
Better Camera Support
Adds RAW decoding support for 54 new camera models.
Adds 36 new lens profiles for auto lens correction.
Improved RAW decoding quality of 10 new camera body models.
Improved Program Performance
20% faster photo export process with added OpenCL support.
More Management and Share Options
Share photos in the library by e-mailing them.
Upload photos to the DirectorZone Photo Gallery or back them up on
CyberLink Cloud*.
DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud
You can upload/download color presets, and back up photos, preferences, projects,
and more with the DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud* features.
DirectorZone
DirectorZone is a web service that lets you download camera lens profiles and
adjustment presets created by other users, so you can use them on your photos.
You may also share your own custom presets by uploading them to DirectorZone.
To access the benefits of DirectorZone, you can sign in by clicking the button at
the top of the window to open the PhotoDirector preferences, and then on the
DirectorZone tab. See DirectorZone Preferences for more information.
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Note: CyberLink Cloud is a subscription cloud storage service that is
included with some CyberLink products, and is available for purchase
through our web site. For more detailed information, see http://www.
cyberlink.com/products/cyberlink-cloud/.
Go to http://directorzone.cyberlink.com to view more information on the features
and benefits of the DirectorZone web site.
CyberLink Cloud
CyberLink Cloud is a cloud storage service from CyberLink where users can upload
and download their presets, 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: http://www.
cyberlink.com/products/photodirector-ultra/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 Live
PhotoDirector Live 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 Live 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.
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Note: you must connect to the Internet to use this feature.
System Requirements
CPU Processor
Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz CPU with hyper-threading or
equivalent AMD CPU is required.
Intel Corei7 or AMD Phenom II X4 recommended for
64 bit version.
Screen Resolution
1024 X 768, 16-bit color or above.
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (32 bit and 64 bit).
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium,
PhotoDirector Live 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.
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. Open the Upgrade Information window by doing one of the following:
click the button.
click on the PhotoDirector logo in the top right corner, and then on the
Upgrade button in the About PhotoDirector window.
2. Click the feature you would like to upgrade to, or the patch you want to
update CyberLink PhotoDirector with.
3. A web browser window opens, where you can purchase product upgrades or
download the latest patch update.
System Requirements
The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for using
the CyberLink PhotoDirector program.
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Professional, Ultimate (32 bit and 64 bit).
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Home
Premium, Business, Ultimate (32 bit and 64 bit).
Memory
2 GB is required.
3 GB is recommended for 32-bit OS.
6 GB is recommended for 64-bit OS.
Graphics Card
128 MB VRAM and above.
1 GB or higher VRAM and OpenCL capable are
recommended.
Hard Disk Space
1 GB of disk space for application and
documentation.
Other
Internet connection required for initial software
activation, CyberLink Cloud, DirectorZone, and social
media services (Facebook, Flickr, YouTube).
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Im po rting Photos
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.
Chapter 2:
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:
Photos: JPEG, TIFF.
RAW photo formats: CyberLink PhotoDirector also supports the import of most
camera RAW photo formats.
Importing Photos into the Library
You can import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector from your computer's hard
drive, a digital camera, 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:
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.
Folder: select to import a folder that contains your photos. Once selected,
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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.
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 Camera: select to import photos directly from a digital camera or a card
reader. Ensure that your camera is connected to your computer (and turned
on) and then select From Camera to import photos from it. Once selected,
the Photo Import window displays. Select your camera (or card reader) from
the Source drop-down to display thumbnails of all the photos 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.
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. Select Exclude possible duplicates to have CyberLink PhotoDirector filter out
any photos that were imported previously.
5. Manually select the thumbnails of the photos you want to import, or use the
(deselect all) and (select all) buttons if necessary.
6. Select one of the following two import options:
Keep in current location: keeps the photos in their original source location.
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Note: you can also rename the photos as they are copied into the specified
destination folder. See Apply During Import for more information.
Note: if you cannot find the Apply During Import section of the Photo
Import window, click on the right edge of the window to display it.
Make extra copy in: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to
copy the imported photos to another location you select in the Destination
drop-down.
7. If making an extra copy of the photos in another location, click to
select the Destination where the imported photos are copied. You can also
click to edit the name of the folder that will be created in this location, if
required.
8. If making an extra copy of the photos in another location, you can 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.
9. Click Import. CyberLink PhotoDirector imports the photos into your project
library.
Apply During Import
CyberLink PhotoDirector can apply adjustment presets to photos during the import
process. You can also begin organizing your photos by adding copyright
information and keyword tags as they are imported.
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
information on creating adjustment presets.
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.
Rename: if you selected the Make extra copy in option, you can select this
option to rename the files as they are being copied. Once selected, choose
the naming format from the drop-down. The File Name options use the
current name of the photo file, but will add a numbering sequence or the
capture date to the end. Select the Custom Name options to enter in your
own custom name for the photo files in the field provided. You can also
specify the photo file numbering format, and the starting number used.
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Chapter 3:
The PhotoDirector
Workspace
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 - P hotoDirec tor M odules, B - Libra ry/ Adjustm ent/Edit/Slideshow/P rint P anel , C - P hoto Brow ser
Pa nel, D - Photo View er Window
PhotoDirector Modules
CyberLink PhotoDirector is comprised of five main modules: Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, and Print.
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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 Library Panel 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 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.
Edit
In the Edit module you can touch up the faces in your photos, apply effects,
remove objects and backgrounds, add images on photos, and apply watermarks
and frames on your photos. See Edits for more information.
Slideshow
In this module you can use your photos to create slideshows with background
music, and then export them as video files or upload them directly to YouTube.
Select the Slideshow button to access the slideshow module. See Slideshows for
more information on all the features in this module.
Once you have finished adjusting and editing your images, you can print them in
the Print module. You can print off your photos one at time, print multiple photos
on a single sheet of paper, and also add watermarks to your printed photos. For
more information see Printing Photos.
Library Panel
The library panel is where you import, organize, and view all of the photos in
CyberLink PhotoDirector. It also provides access to the metadata information for
each individual photo.
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The library panel has two tabs: Project and Metadata. To access either tab, simply
click on it to view its contents.
Project Tab
Click Project to access all of the photos in the library. When photos are imported
into the library, a CyberLink PhotoDirector project database keeps track of photo
location, and associated photo information, including adjustments you make to
each photo. If required you can add new projects, open existing projects, or export
smart collections, albums, folders, and tags as new projects.
On the Project tab you can also organize imported photos by album, folder,
keyword tags, and more.
Smart Collection
CyberLink PhotoDirector automatically organizes your photos in a Smart Collection
for easy browsing. Every time you import, rate, or reject photos, CyberLink
PhotoDirector updates the Smart Collection.
All Photos: select to view all the photos you have imported into the current
project database.
Latest Imports: select to view the photos that were most recently imported
into the library.
1 Star or Better: select to view photos you have rated 1 or more stars.
5 Stars: select to view all the photos you have rated 5 stars.
Rejected: select to view all the rejected photos.
Right-click on a Smart Collection folder to export the photos, or create a new
project that contains just the photos in the selected collection. You can also
Rename, Edit or Delete some folders out of the Smart Collection.
You can also create a custom Smart Collection based on rules you specify. To
create a custom Smart Collection, do this:
1. Select the Project tab, and then click in the Smart Collection section.
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2. Select Create Smart Collection.
3. Enter the information in the fields as follows:
Name: enter a name for the new collection of photos.
Match: select whether to match at least one (Any) of the rules, All of the rules,
or None of them.
4. Use the drop-down boxes to set the rules for the type of photos that you want
to include in the Smart Collection.
5. Click on Create to finish. CyberLink PhotoDirector creates the collection based
on your selected rules.
Folders
When photos are imported into the library, CyberLink PhotoDirector organizes
them into folders based on the structure of the import source location.
Right-click on a folder to:
Synchronize Folder: select to ensure the folder is up-to-date. Use this feature
if the photos were added, deleted, or moved out of the folder. Synchronize
folders as follows:
Synchronizing folder options
If CyberLink PhotoDirector detects any changes, the following related options
become enabled.
Import new photos: if photos were added to the folder, this option becomes
enabled. Select it to import the specified number of photos into the folder.
Show import dialog before importing: select if you want to display the Photo
Import window before importing. If you do not select this option, CyberLink
PhotoDirector performs a background import of the photos.
Remove missing photos: if there are missing photos in the folder, this option
becomes enabled. Select it to remove the specified number of photos from
the folder. Click the Show Missing Photos button to see which photos are
missing.
Click the Synchronize button to begin the process.
Find Missing Folder: select to locate the selected folder if it was moved to a
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different location. Click the button to specify the New location of the
missing folder.
Export Photos: select to export the photos, with any changes applied to them,
in the selected folder. See Exporting and Sharing Photos for more
information.
Export Folder as New Project: select to create a new project database that
only includes the photos in the selected folder.
Tag Faces: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to analyze
all the photos in the selected folder and tag any faces it detects in them. See
Tagging Faces for more information.
Remove from Library: select to remove the selected folder, and all of the
photos it contains, from the library.
Locate on Disk: select to view the selected folder, and all of its contents, in
Windows Explorer.
Rename Folder: select to give the selected folder a different name.
Albums
You can organize your photos in custom albums. To create a new album, do this:
1. Select the Project tab, and then click in the Albums section.
2. In the pop-up menu that displays:
select Create Album with Selected Photos to create a new album that contains
all the current photos you have selected.
select Create Empty Album to create an album that does not have any photos
in it.
select Create Empty Album Set to create a new album set. Album sets are
comprised of a number of albums that you can group together. You cannot
add photos directly into an album set, but it can contain multiple albums
comprised of a number of photos.
3. Enter an Album name in the dialog that displays, and then click Create to add
it to the library.
To add photos into albums in the library, just drag them from the photo browser
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Note: you can also create new tags on the Metadata tab.
panel to the album in the library.
Right-click on an album to:
Export Album as New Project: select to create a new project database that
only includes the photos in the selected album.
Export Photos: select to export the photos, with any changes applied to them,
in the selected album. See Exporting and Sharing Photos for more
information.
Tag Faces: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to analyze
all the photos in the selected album and tag any faces it detects in them. See
Tagging Faces for more information.
Rename: select to give the selected album a different name.
Delete: select to delete the selected album from the library. Any photos it
contains are not removed from the project library.
Tags
You can add keyword tags to photos in the project library. Tags are useful for photo
management and when sharing photos, as users search by tag keywords to find
photos they are interested in.
To create a new tag, do this:
1. Select the Project tab, and then click in the Tags section.
2. In the pop-up menu that displays:
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select Create Tag to create new tag in the project library.
select Create Tag with Selected Photos to create a new tag and then add them
to all the current photos you have selected.
3. Enter an Tag name in the dialog that displays, and then click Create to add it
to the library.
To add keyword tags to photos in the library, just drag photos from the photo
browser panel to the tag in the library.
Right-click on a tag to:
Export Tag as New Project: select to create a new project database that only
includes the photos with the selected tag.
Export Photos: select to export the photos, with any changes applied to them,
with the selected tag. See Exporting and Sharing Photos for more
information.
Tag Faces: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to analyze
all the photos in the selected keyword tag and tag any faces it detects in
them. See Tagging Faces for more information.
Rename: select to give the selected tag a different name.
Delete: select to delete the selected tag from the library. Any photos with the
tag are not removed from the project library.
Faces
When faces are tagged* in your photos, they are added to this section of the library
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
panel, organized by people. Click on a person in the list to view all the photos that
he/she is tagged in, in the photo browser panel.
If you haven't tagged any faces yet, select a folder/album/smart collection/tag in
the library, select the photos in the photo browser panel, and then click the Tag
Faces button. See Auto Tagging Faces for instructions on how to tag the faces in
your photos. If you want to manage the people and faces, see Managing Faces in
the Library.
Right-click on a face (person's name) in the list to:
Rename this Face: select to give the selected face a different name.
Export Photos: select to export the photos, with any changes applied to them,
that contain the tagged face. See Exporting and Sharing Photos for more
information.
Export Face as New Project: select to create a new project database that only
includes the photos with the tagged faces.
Remove this Person: select to remove the selected face tag and the person
from the library. The photos that were tagged are not removed from the
project library.
Tagging Faces
CyberLink PhotoDirector can analyze the photos in your library, detecting any faces
in them. You can then tag* the people you want in your photos, by reviewing the
results or by manually tagging them yourself. Once the faces are tagged, the
photos are then categorized in the Faces section of the library, and included on
Facebook if you choose to share them on the social media web site.
Analyzing Photos for Faces
CyberLink PhotoDirector uses face recognition to auto detect the faces in your
photos. To have CyberLink PhotoDirector analyze photos for faces, do this:
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Note: CyberLink PhotoDirector groups the similar faces together in the
group browser. Select a group of faces to view them and tag the faces. Click
on to show the group browser if necessary, or to hide it.
1. Select all of the photos in the photo browser panel that you want to analyze.
2. Click the button. CyberLink PhotoDirector will analyze the photos and
detect all the faces in them.
3. When the analysis process is complete, the Tag Faces window is displayed.
See Managing Faces in the Library below for information on managing the
faces you just finished analyzing.
Managing Faces in the Library
After CyberLink PhotoDirector has analyzed photos, it groups similar faces together
in the Tag Faces window. In this window you can review each face and associate it
with a person in the library, or add a new person. You can also skip faces if you
want to add them later.
The Tag Faces window can be access by the following methods:
select photos in the photo browser panel, and then click the button. The
Tag Faces window displays after analyzing the photos for faces.
in the Faces section of the library panel, click next to the item marked
Unknown and then select one of the following:
Tag Faces in Selected Photos to have CyberLink PhotoDirector analyze the
currently selected photos for faces.
Tag Previously Unnamed Faces to continue tagging and naming the faces
previously analyzed.
Continue Last Process if you canceled the analysis process previously
before the face tagging was complete on the selected photos.
Once in the Tag Faces window you can manage the tagged faces, for each group of
faces, by doing the following:
if the person tagged in the group of photos is not in your library, select the
check boxes on the photos, click on Select, and then enter the person's name
in the Add New Person field. Click OK to add the person and tag them in the
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Note: if one of the photos in a group does not match the others, just deselect
its checkbox before tagging the faces, so that it won't be included.
Note: if required, hover your mouse over a tagged face in the Tag Faces
window and then click to view the photo the face is tagged in.
Note: once you are done tagging a person in some photos, you can select
more photos in the library, click next to the person's name, and then
select Find More Faces of this Person in the Selected Photos.
CyberLink PhotoDirector will analyze all the selected photos, looking for
more photos that contain this person.
photos.
select the check boxes on the photos, click on the Select button, and then
select the person from the list that matches the face in the group of photos.
if the person tagged in the group of photos is in the suggestion list above the
group of photos, just select the button with the name of the person.
select Skip to ignore the tagged face. At any time you can click on the
Skipped tab and tag the photos if required.
Click the Done button to close the tag faces window when you are finished.
Manually Tagging Faces
If CyberLink PhotoDirector missed faces during the auto tagging process, you can
manually tag faces in your photos.
To manually tag faces, do this:
1. First, ensure you are in the Library module and that the face tag tools are
available on the Photo Viewer Toolbar.
2. Select the photo in the browser panel you want to tag faces in.
3. Click the button at the bottom of the photo viewer window to enter the
tag face editor.
4. CyberLink PhotoDirector will place tag face boxes on all the faces it detects in
the photo. If none are added, click on the button to add one.
5. If required, drag and resize any manually placed face squares so that they fit
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Note: at any time you can hover your mouse over a tagged face and click the
X to remove the face tag information.
Note: the photo EXIF metadata available on the Metadata tab is dependent
on the information that was embedded in the photo when it was shot.
on the person's face.
6. Do one of the following:
click on Unnamed and then enter the person's name in the Add New Person
field. Click OK to add the person and tag them in the photo.
click on Unnamed and then select the person from the list that matches the
face in the photo.
if CyberLink PhotoDirector thinks it recognizes the person tagged in the
photo, it will display the suggested name below the photo. Click the check
mark under it if it is correct. If incorrect, click on the suggested name and
then select another person from the list. If it is a new person, enter his or her
name in Add New Person field and then click OK.
7. If required, repeat the above steps to tag more faces in the photo as required.
Metadata Tab
Click the Metadata tab to view the detailed embedded information for the current
photo or photos that are selected. Included on the Metadata tab are the EXIF
camera details and capture information, including date captured, shutter speed,
and exposure information. The tab also includes fields where you can manually
enter IPTC metadata for your photos, including contact and copyright information.
On the Metadata tab you can also:
rate each photo by selecting the desired star rating.
click to flag a photo that you like and may want to use later. You can then
filter flagged photos in the photo browser panel later.
click to reject a photo you do not like.
if required, you can edit the EXIF capture date* of one or more selected
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
photos. Just click in the Capture date field, and then enter the new date and
time in the YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss format.
add IPTC metadata to your photos. To do this, select all the photos you want
to add IPTC metadata information to, click in the spaces next to the IPTC
fields, and then enter the metadata in the fields provided.
add IPTC copyright information to your photos. To do this, select all the
photos you want to add copyright information to, and the select the
Copyright status from the drop down in the Copyright section. Next, click in
the spaces next to the Copyright section, and then enter the copyright info in
the fields provided.
select Tags to view all the tags for the selected photos. If required, you can
create a new tag for all the selected photos by entering it in the field provided
and then clicking .
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hover your mouse over a tag and then click to remove it from a photo.
Adjustment Panel
The adjustment panel displays when in the adjustment window and contains all of
the tools you use to touch up and adjust your photos. See Adjustments for a
detailed description of the all the tools available on the adjustment panel.
Edit Panel
When in the edit window, the edit panel displays. It provides access to all of the
editing options you can use on the photos in the library. See Edits for a detailed
description of the all the options available on the edit panel.
Slideshow Panel
When in the slideshow module, you can set slideshow preferences and settings on
the slideshow panel. See Slideshows for detailed information about the controls on
the slideshow panel.
Print Panel
Use the options on the print panel to set up your photos for printing in the print
window. See Printing for detail information on the available controls on the print
panel.
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Note: the time it takes for CyberLink PhotoDirector to load a preview of the
photo is dependent on the preview quality selected in File Handing
Preferences. See Preview cache in File Handling Preferences for more
information.
Note: for best results when sorting photos in list view, try the Browser Only
mode. See Selecting View Mode for more information.
Photo Browser Panel
The photo browser panel is where you can browse through all the photos in your
project library. When you select a collection, folder, album, tag, etc. in the library
panel, all the photos it contains display in the photo browser panel.
A - Thumbna il View , B - L ist View , C - Filter P hotos, D - Stack Photos, E - Ta g Fa ces, F - R esize P a nel, G Sea rch, H - Exp ort Photos, I - Sha re Ph otos
Select a photo in the panel to display it in the photo viewer window.
While browsing through photos in the panel, you can:
select to browse through photos in a thumbnail view that includes large
photo thumbnails.
select to view more detailed information about photos, including date
captured, aperture, and shutter speed. In list view you can also sort the photos
in the panel by clicking on a column header.
when in thumbnail view, select a photo and then rate it by selecting the
desired star rating.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
when in thumbnail view, select a photo and then click to flag a photo that
you like and may want to use later.
when in thumbnail view, select a photo and then click to reject a photo
you do not like or want to use.
you can also group photos using color labels. To label, right-click on a photo
in the photo browser panel, select the Label option, and then a color from the
list.
right-click on a photo in the panel (or in the viewer) and then select Show
Photos in Same Folder to only display photos in the Library that are in the
same folder as the selected photo.
right-click on a photo in the panel (or in the viewer) and then select Show
Photos in Same Album to only display photos in the Library that are in the
same album as the selected photo.
click and then select an item in the list to filter the photos in the panel
by their flagged and rejected status.
click and then select an item in the list to filter the photos in the panel
by their label.
click and then select an option in the list to filter the photos in the panel
by whether they have been adjusted or not.
click to stack* the photos in the browser panel. See Stacking Photos for
more information.
right-click on a photo and select Create Virtual Photo to create another copy
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
you can use for editing. See Creating Virtual Photos for more information.
click and drag the top edge of the photo browser panel to resize it and the
size of the photo thumbnails (when in thumbnail view).
if you are in the library module, click Tag Faces* to have CyberLink
PhotoDirector tag all the faces in the photos selected in the browser panel.
See Analyzing Photos for Faces for more information.
click Export to export, with the adjustments applied to them, the selected
photos. See Exporting and Sharing Photos for more information.
click Share to upload the selected photos to Flickr or Facebook. See Sharing
Photos for more information.
double-click in the photo viewer canvas area to hide the photo browser panel
from view and get a larger view of the current photo (viewer only mode).
Double-click on it again to redisplay the browser panel (viewer & browser
mode).
Stacking Photos
Use the stack* photo feature for easy grouping of photos in the photo browser
panel. You can manually stack the photos, or have CyberLink PhotoDirector assist
you using the Auto Stack feature.
Auto Stacking of Photos
The Auto Stack feature stacks photos based on the date and time the photos were
taken.
To automatically stack photos in the photo browser panel, do this:
1. Select all of the photos in the photo browser panel that you want to stack.
2. Click and then select Auto Stack.
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Note: the number of stacks that will be created is displayed at the bottom of
the dialog.
Note: you can repeat these steps as many times as required to stack the
photos in the photo browser panel.
Note: you can change which photo is on top of the stack by dragging it to the
first photo position in the stack.
3. In the dialog that displays, use the slider to set the amount of time (up to one
hour) between the photos in the stacks. Dragging the slider left creates more
stacks, while dragging it right creates fewer.
4. Click OK. CyberLink PhotoDirector stacks the photos based on your settings.
Manual Stacking of Photos
The Manual Stack feature lets you select which photos you want in each stack.
To manually stack some photos in the photo browser panel, do this:
1. Select all of the photos in the photo browser panel that you want to put in a
single stack.
2. Click and then select Manual Stack.
3. CyberLink PhotoDirector puts the photos you selected in a stack.
Viewing the Photos in Stacks
Once the photos in the photo browser panel are in stacks, you can more easily view
your photos, especially if browsing through a large number of them. Stacks are
indicated by a number in the top left corner of a photo thumbnail. The number is
placed on the first photo in each stack.
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To view the photos in a stack, just click on the number to expand it.
Click and then select Expand All Stacks if you want to open all of the stacks
and view all of the photos in the photo browser panel. Select Collapse All Stacks to
only show photo stacks in the panel.
Drag an existing stack on top of another stack if you want to combine them into
one stack. To remove all of the photos from a stack, just select the stack, click ,
and then select Unstack.
Splitting Stacks
If you want to split the photos in a stack into two different stacks, do this:
1. Select the photo stack you want to split.
2. If required, click on the stack number in the top left corner to expand the
stack so you can view all the photos in it.
3. Click on the photo in the stack that you want in the new stack, i.e. the place
where you want the new stack to begin.
4. Click and then select Split Stack.
5. The photo you selected, and all of the photos after it, will be put in a new
stack.
Searching for Photos
If you are looking for specific photos in the browser panel, use the search function
to find them using keyword tags.
To search for photos in the browser panel, do this:
1. Enter in a keyword in the search field located on top of the browser panel.
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Note: click on to clear the search results and display all the photos in
the browser panel.
2. CyberLink PhotoDirector filters the photos based on the keywords entered.
Photo Viewer Window
The photo viewer window displays a preview of a photo selected in the photo
browser panel. Any adjustments you make to photos are viewable in the photo
viewer window as well.
A - Selec t View Mode, B - Vi ew a t Fu ll Sc reen, C - Sec onda ry M on itor Displa y M ode, D - Zoom Tool, E Pa n Tool, F - Sel ect V iew er Di spla y M ode, G - View Hi story, H - Show Origina l P hoto, I - P hoto View er
Too lba r, J - Cu stom iz e To olba r, K - V iew er Zoom
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Note: you can double-click in the photo viewer canvas area to hide the photo
browser panel from view and get a larger view of the current photo (viewer
only mode). Double-click on it again to redisplay the browser panel (viewer
& browser mode).
Note: if you have more than one display device connected to your computer,
the primary device is listed as M ain M onitor, while the secondary device
is listed as Secondary M onitor. Click the button to view the
secondary monitor display mode options.
Note: the buttons/modes that are available is dependent on which CyberLink
PhotoDirector module you are currently within.
Selecting View Mode
In the top left of the photo viewer window, select one of the following view modes
when browsing through and viewing photos in CyberLink PhotoDirector:
Viewer & Browser Mode - select to display the photo viewer window
and the photo browser panel for easy browsing and viewing of photos.
Viewer Only Mode - select to display a larger view of the photos.
Browser Only Mode - select to display a large photo browser panel. This
view is ideal when sorting through photos when in list view.
When previewing photos in the project library or when making adjustments, select
to view the current photo at full screen. Once in full screen mode, you can
click to display the library/adjustment/edit panel if required.
Selecting Viewer Display Mode
The photo viewer window has several display modes, including compare, mirror,
and also the ability to view photos on more than one display device.
Click the buttons in the bottom left corner of the photo viewer window to set the
display mode.
Main Monitor
Show one - shows one preview window for the selected photo in the
library and adjustment modules.
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Compare two - when browsing through photos in your project library,
use this display mode to compare two different photos in the library. The
photo on the left (Current) is the photo you are comparing to other
(Candidate) photos. Click the Set as Current button to set the Candidate photo
as the Current photo, or the one you are using to compare. If zoomed in on a
photo in this mode, the following buttons are available:
Link focus - select to link the movement of two photos you are
comparing when zoomed in.
Sync - select to quickly sync the zoomed in focus area of both photos
you are comparing.
Show multiple - when browsing through photos in your project library,
use this display mode to show multiple photos at once. To select multiple
photos, hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard and select as many photos
as you want. In this view you can rate, flag, and reject each of the photos.
Hover your mouse over a photo and then click the X in the top right corner to
remove it from the view, if required.
Compare before/after - when in the adjustment module, click this
button to display before and after panels, or a comparison between the
original photo (Before) and the photo with the adjustments applied (After).
There are four available comparison modes you can choose from:
Side by side - select to compare adjustments to photos side by side.
Split - left/right - select to split the photo, with the left half
containing the original photo, and the right half of the photo with the
adjustments applied.
Top/bottom - select to compare adjustments to photos top to
bottom.
Split - top/bottom - select to split the photo, with the top half
containing the original photo, and the bottom half of the photo with the
adjustments applied.
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Note: when in the library module, these two buttons are hidden and replaced
by and . Use these buttons to manually tag people in selected
photos. See Manually Tagging Faces for more information.
Secondary Monitor
If you have more than one monitor connected to your computer and have
extended your desktop, click the button and select the display mode for the
secondary monitor.
Mirror: duplicates the viewer display on the secondary monitor.
Alternate: provides a secondary view of the photos you are viewing. For
example, if you are viewing a photo in normal mode, the photo displays at
full screen on the secondary monitor. If you are in compare two mode, select
one of the two photos to have it display at full screen on the secondary
monitor.
None: select if you don't want anything displayed on your secondary
monitor.
History
When in the adjustment or edit module, click to view a history of all the
adjustments and edits you have made to the current photo you are viewing. See
Viewing History for more information.
You can also click and hold the button to quickly view the original photo
during the adjustment/edit process.
Photo Viewer Toolbar
When in the library, adjustment, or edit module, the photo viewer toolbar provides
quick access to several useful tools you can use to manage the photos as you work.
Click on to customize the tools displayed on the photo viewer toolbar. The
available tools are as follows:
Face Tag Tools: use the face tag tools to manually tag faces in selected
photos. See Manually Tagging Faces for more information.
Flag: when viewing a photo, click to flag a photo that you like and may
want to use later.when viewing a photo, click to reject a photo you do not
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like or want to use.
Rate: when viewing a photo, rate it by selecting the desired star rating on the
tool bar, or directly below the bottom left corner of the photo.
Color Labels: when viewing a photo, click a color to label it. You can use color
labels to group photos together by selecting the same color label for similar
types of photos.
Rotate: when viewing a photo, click to rotate it 90 degrees in the
counterclockwise direction, or to rotate it 90 degrees in the clockwise
direction.
Previous/Next: when viewing a photo, click to select the previous photo in
the browser panel, or to select the next one.
Viewer Zoom
When previewing photos in the photo viewer window, use the Zoom drop-down to
set the size of the photo preview. Select Fit to resize the selected photo so that is
fits in the viewer window.
When you zoom in or out on a photo, a navigation thumbnail for the viewer
displays above the drop-down. Click and drag the available box to change the
focus area to suit your zooming requirements.
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Note: the Navigation option must be selected in the Zoom drop-down for
the navigation thumbnail to display.
Note: when selected, hold down the left mouse button and then draw a
square on the photo to quickly zoom in on a specific area.
You can also use the following zoom and pan tools for easier viewing of your
photos in the photo viewer window:
- when selected, clicking the left mouse button in the photo viewer
window zooms in on the current photo. Click the right mouse button to zoom
out.
- click to enable panning when zoomed in on a photo. To pan, just click
on the photo and drag it to view different areas.
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Note: a CyberLink PhotoDirector project (.phd) file essentially contains a
list of the photos in the library, and a log of all the edits and adjustments
you want to make to these photos. Project files do not include the photos in
them. If you want to back up your project and the photos, use the export
project function. See Exporting Projects for more information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Chapter 4:
PhotoDirector Projects
When you import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector, the program automatically
creates and saves your work in a project in the .phd file format. Use the options in
the File menu to create new a project or open an existing project.
If you have a CyberLink Cloud* subscription you can also upload saved projects to
CyberLink Cloud. See CyberLink Cloud Projects for more information.
Exporting Projects
You can export your CyberLink PhotoDirector project as a new project. All of the
photos, their copyright info, tags, and more will be included in the exported
project. You can also export it by packing all the project materials in a folder and
then uploading it to CyberLink Cloud*. Exported projects can then be imported into
another computer running CyberLink PhotoDirector.
To export your project, select File > Export Project. If you have a CyberLink Cloud
subscription you can select File > Pack Project Materials and Upload to CyberLink
Cloud to back it up in a folder on CyberLink Cloud.
CyberLink Cloud Projects
If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can select File > Upload Project to
CyberLink Cloud to store project files on CyberLink Cloud*.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: when you open a packed project stored on CyberLink Cloud, the
project file and all the project media is downloaded to your local computer
and stored in the download folder specified in CyberLink Cloud Preferences
.
To open a project that was saved on CyberLink Cloud, including projects that were
packed in a folder with their photos (materials), select Download Project from
CyberLink Cloud from the File menu. In the window that displays, select a project
and then click Download.
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Chapter 5:
Adjustments
This chapter outlines all of the adjustments you can make to your photos in
CyberLink PhotoDirector. It also provides a description of adjustment presets, and
how you can use them to quickly edit your photos.
Click on the Adjustment button and then on the Manual tab to begin making
adjustments to your photos. Any adjustments you make are not auto-applied to
the original photo file. CyberLink PhotoDirector keeps a log of all the adjustments
you want to make, and then applies them to each photo when it is exported,
printed, shared, etc. This leaves the original photo untouched.
At any time during the adjustment process, you can:
click to quickly peek at the original photo.
click to view a log of the adjustments applied on a photo in History. See
Viewing History for more information.
click Reset at the bottom of the adjustment panel to revert all the changes
back to the original photo.
Creating Virtual Photos
Before you begin making adjustments to your photos, you can duplicate them by
creating virtual copies. To do this, right click on a photo in the photo browser panel
and select Create Virtual Photo.
Virtual photos are not physical photos on your hard drive until you export them.
This allows you to make a different set of adjustments on the same photo,
simultaneously, and then export the different resulting photos together.
You can create as many virtual copies as you want. They are indicated in the photo
browser panel as shown below.
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Note: hover the mouse pointer over any pixel on the selected photo to view
its RGB tone value in the histogram.
Histogram
The histogram is a graphical representation of the color tone distribution in a
selected photo. Below the histogram is some metadata information for the photo.
The X axis of the graph represents the RGB color tone value between 0 and 255,
while the Y axis indicates the number of pixels in the photo that have this value.
The histogram is created with the three RGB (red, green, and blue) color values
given to each pixel in a photo. The gray portions indicate where all three colors
overlap on the histogram, while yellow, magenta, and cyan appear when two of the
colors overlap.
Converting Photos to Black and White
You can instantly convert a selected photo to black and white, i.e. replace the
colors with grayscale, using the histogram.
To convert, select B&W. To convert back, select Color on the top of the histogram.
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Note: after you convert a photo to black and white, the Black and White
section of the adjustment panel is enabled. See Black and White Mix for
details on adjusting the lightness in black and white photos.
Viewing Exposed Areas
The histogram can be used to determine if the photo was shot correctly. A photo
with a histogram that arcs towards the left, indicates the photo was underexposed
(contains a lot of dark pixels), while one that arcs towards the right means there was
an overexposure (lots of lighter pixels).
Click to view the areas of a photo that were so over and underexposed that all
detail was lost, or clipped, in that area.
The areas that are overexposed are indicated in red. The areas of the photo that are
underexposed, in blue. Click to hide these areas.
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Regional Adjustment Tools
Use the regional adjustment tools if you want to modify only a specific area of a
photo. You can also use these tools to crop, straighten, remove spots and red-eye,
and more.
The following sections outline the features and functions available in the regional
adjustment tools of CyberLink PhotoDirector.
Cropping and Rotating Photos
Removing Spots
Removing Red-Eye
Using the Adjustment Brush
Using Adjustment Selection
Using a Gradient Mask
To begin using a regional adjustment tool, just select it from the available icons.
Cropping and Straightening Photos
You can crop out portions of a photo you do not want, and rotate them up to 45
degrees for an effect or to straighten them if they are a little crooked or uneven.
To assist you when cropping and rotating photos, select a Tool overlay from the
drop-down in the bottom right of the photo viewer window. Use the overlay that
will best guide and assist you to more precisely crop and straighten a photo.
Cropping Photos
To crop a photo, do this:
1. Click to display the available crop and rotate options.
2. To crop, do one of the following:
click to manually crop out a section. Click and drag on the photo to
manually set the crop area.
select a crop area shape from the Area drop-down. To create a custom shape,
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Note: click if you want to manually resize the crop area. Click if you
want the crop area to maintain its aspect ratio.
Note: when you straighten a photo, some portions are cropped to make it
square. You can rotate photos 90 degrees by right clicking on it and
selecting Rotate Right/Left.
select Enter Custom, enter the Aspect ratio values in the field provided, and
then click OK.
3. Click and drag the corners and sides of the crop area to resize, if necessary.
4. Click inside the shape and drag to move the crop area, if necessary.
5. Click Done to crop the photo.
Straightening Photos
To straighten a photo, do this:
1. Click to display the available crop and straighten options.
2. To straighten, do one of the following:
click and then click and drag on the photo to draw a line along the part
you want to be horizontal or vertical. For best results, draw on a straight line
in the photo that you know should be level, as shown in the example below.
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click and drag the Angle slider until the photo appears to be level.
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hover the mouse outside the crop area until the mouse pointer becomes
curved. Then click and drag on the photo to manually straighten it.
3. Click inside the crop area and drag to move it, if necessary. You can also resize
the crop area as well.
4. Click Done. CyberLink PhotoDirector crops out the excess portions of the
photo to make it square.
Removing Spots
The spot removal tool lets you fix any imperfections or blemishes in a photo.
To remove spots, do this:
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1. Click to open the spot removal tools.
2. Set the spot removal options as follows:
Clone/Heal: select and use Clone if you want to copy an area of the photo and
use it to cover up the spot. Select and use Heal to touch up the spot using the
photo information (texture, lighting, and shading) that surrounds it.
Size: use the slider to set the size of area that the tool covers up.
Feather: use the slider to set the transition level between the area being
covered up and the pixels around the area.
Opacity: use the slider to set the transparency of the applied cover up.
3. Click on the part of the photo you want to touch up and then drag the spot
removal tool to the part of the photo you want the spot to resemble.
4. Click Done to finish the adjustments and close the panel.
Using Intelligent Spot Removal
If you find that a large number of photos have a spot on them in the exact same
place, you can use the intelligent spot removal feature to remove all of the spots at
once. This works best if the spot was caused by something on the lens.
To use intelligent spot removal on a number of photos, do this:
1. On the first photo, perform the spot removal as noted above.
2. Click the Copy button.
3. In the Adjustment Copy window, ensure that Spot removal is selected and
then select:
Manual if all the spots in the photos are in the same position and were taken
with a similar background.
Auto if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to auto find the correct pixels
required to fix each photo. Select this item if the backgrounds in the photos
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are different from the original photo.
4. Click Copy to close the Adjustment Copy window.
5. Select all of the photos in the photo browser panel that have the similar spots
that need removing.
6. Click on Paste. CyberLink PhotoDirector will duplicate the spot removal in all
the selected photos.
Removing Red-Eye
You can remove red-eye from photos using the tool in regional adjustments.
To remove red-eye, do this:
1. Click to open the remove red-eye tools.
2. On the photo, click in the center of the affected eye, and drag the mouse to
resize a color spot that is placed over the red-eye.
3. CyberLink PhotoDirector should auto detect the red-eye, and then fix it for
you. If it is unable to detect it properly, click and drag the applied spot to
center it over the red area, and then use the available sliders to manually fix it
as follows:
Pupil size: use the slider to resize the spot on the red area of the pupil.
Darken: use the slider to darken the spot to the desired color.
4. Click Done to finish the adjustments and close the panel.
Using the Adjustment Brush
You can use the adjustment brush to select, or brush, just the parts of a photo that
you want to adjust.
To use the adjustment brush, do this:
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Note: you can adjust multiple areas of the photo using masks. See Using
Masks for Multiple Brush Adjustments for more information.
Note: the mask disappears as soon as you start adjusting the brush options.
See Using Masks for Multiple Brush Adjustments for more information.
1. Click to open the adjustment brush controls.
2. Click and drag on the photo to apply a brush stroke. CyberLink PhotoDirector
displays a mask color on the area you apply.
3. Set the adjustment brush options as follows:
Brush/Eraser: select the Brush to apply the set adjustments. Use the Eraser if
you make some errors using the brush and want to remove areas of the
applied adjustments.
Size: use the slider to set the size of the brushed or erased area. You can also
use the mouse scroll wheel to adjust the diameter of the brush.
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.
Strength: use the slider to set the amount of adjustment applied with a brush
stroke.
Fit to edges: select this option to limit applied adjustments to areas of the
photo that have a similar properties. CyberLink PhotoDirector auto applies
them for you based on your brush strokes.
4. Set the type of White Balance adjustments you want to make using the
available sliders. See White Balance for details on the available adjustment
options.
5. Set the type of Tone adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See Tone for details on the available adjustment options.
6. Set the type of HSL/Color adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See HSL/Color for details on the available adjustment options.
7. Set the type of Detail adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See Detail for details on the available adjustment options.
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8. Click and drag on the other areas of the photo where the adjustments should
be applied. Use the sliders to further refine the adjustments as required.
9. Click Done to finish the adjustments and close the panel.
Using Masks for Multiple Brush Adjustments
You can make up to five different brush adjustments on a photo. When you modify
the adjustment options and use the brush to apply them to a photo, a mask is auto
created and labeled by color.
The mask label is visible in the Mask drop-down at the top of the brush panel.
To create a new adjustment mask, do this:
1. Select New from the Mask drop-down to create a new mask.
2. Apply a brush stroke and then use the sliders to set the adjustments as
required for the second adjustment.
3. CyberLink PhotoDirector labels the mask with another color in the Mask dropdown.
4. CyberLink PhotoDirector marks each mask on the photo with the color label.
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Note: to remove a mask from a photo, just click its color label node and then
press the Delete key on your keyboard.
5. Click the color label to toggle the masks on and off, and view the areas of the
photo where each of the adjustments was applied.
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Note: you can adjust multiple areas of the photo using masks. See Using
Masks for Multiple Adjustment Selections for more information.
Using Adjustment Selection
Adjustment selection lets you select only the pixels in a photo you want to adjust.
This allows you to select and adjust objects in the photo, and areas that are
similarly colored, only.
To use adjustment selection, do this:
1. Click to open the adjustment selection controls.
2. Set the adjustment selection options as follows:
Brush/Eraser: select the Brush to select areas (pixels) to adjust. Use the Eraser
to deselect areas (pixels).
Size: use the slider to set the size of the selection tool. You can also use the
mouse scroll wheel to adjust the diameter of the selection tool.
Intelligent: enable this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to assist
you when using the brush to select pixels. Once enabled, all pixels with
similar properties are selected for you when you make a brush stoke.
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Note: CyberLink PhotoDirector displays a mask color on the area you
select. See Using Masks for Multiple Adjustment Selections for more
information.
Note: if required, click the button in the brush tools to invert the
selected pixels. When selected, CyberLink PhotoDirector will apply the
adjustments to areas that were not selected.
Feather: use the slider to set the transition level between the area being
selected 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.
3. If Brush is selected, click on an area of the photo and CyberLink
PhotoDirector will auto select a range of similar pixels. If there are some pixels
selected that you don't want to adjust, use the Eraser to deselect them.
4. Once you have the area of the photo selected, you can use the Shift slider to
reduce or enlarge the selection area. Drag the slider left to shrink to selection
area, or right to enlarge it.
5. Set the type of White Balance adjustments you want to make using the
available sliders. See White Balance for details on the available adjustment
options.
6. Set the type of Tone adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See Tone for details on the available adjustment options.
7. Set the type of HSL/Color adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See HSL/Color for details on the available adjustment options.
8. Set the type of Detail adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See Detail for details on the available adjustment options.
9. Click Done to finish the adjustments and close the panel.
Using Masks for Multiple Adjustment Selections
You can make up to five different selected adjustments on a photo. When you
select areas of the photo and modify the adjustment options, a mask is auto
created and labeled by color.
The mask label is visible in the Mask drop-down at the top of the brush panel.
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Note: to remove a mask from a photo, just click its color label node and then
press the Delete key on your keyboard.
To create a new adjustment mask, do this:
1. Select New from the Mask drop-down to create a new mask.
2. Select an area of the photo and then use the sliders to set the adjustments as
required for the second adjustment.
3. CyberLink PhotoDirector labels the mask with another color in the Mask dropdown.
4. CyberLink PhotoDirector marks each mask on the photo with the color label.
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Note: the mask disappears as soon as you start adjusting the gradient mask
options. See Using Multiple Gradient Masks for more information.
5. Click the color label to quickly select the mask, and view the selected areas
(pixels) of the photo where each of the adjustments was applied.
Using a Gradient Mask
Use the gradient mask to apply adjustments gradually across a large area of a
photo.
To use a gradient mask, do this:
1. Click to open the gradient mask tools.
2. Click and drag on the photo to set the gradient across a portion of the photo.
CyberLink PhotoDirector displays a mask color on the area you apply.
3. Set the type of White Balance adjustments you want to make using the
available sliders. See White Balance for details on the available adjustment
options.
4. Set the type of Tone adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See Tone for details on the available adjustment options.
5. Set the type of HSL/Color adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See HSL/Color for details on the available adjustment options.
6. Set the type of Detail adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See Detail for details on the available adjustment options.
7. Click Done to finish the adjustments and close the panel.
Using Multiple Gradient Masks
You can use up to five gradient masks on a photo in CyberLink PhotoDirector.
When you modify the adjustment options and use the gradient mask on the photo,
CyberLink PhotoDirector auto creates a mask labeled by color.
The mask label is visible in the Mask drop-down at the top of the gradient mask
panel.
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To create a new gradient mask, do this:
1. Select New from the Mask drop-down to create a new mask.
2. Click and drag on the photo to set the gradient across a different portion of
the photo.
3. Use the sliders to set the adjustments as required for the second gradient
mask.
4. CyberLink PhotoDirector labels the mask with another color in the Mask dropdown.
5. CyberLink PhotoDirector marks each gradient mask on the photo with the
color label.
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Note: to remove a mask from a photo, just click its color label node and then
press the Delete key on your keyboard.
6. Click the color label to toggle the masks on and off, and view the areas of the
photo where the gradient was applied.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: CyberLink PhotoDirector displays a mask color on the area in the
ellipse. The mask disappears as soon as you start adjusting the radial filter
mask options. See Using Multiple Radial Filter Masks for more information.
Note: when you start making adjustments on the photo, CyberLink
PhotoDirector applies the adjustments inside the created ellipse. Select the
button if you want the adjustments applied to the other parts of the
photo, i.e. outside the ellipse.
Note: you can use the Gradient slider to set the size of the gradient on the
edges of the radial filter ellipse.
Using a Radial Filter
The radial filter* tool lets you apply regional adjustments in an elliptical shaped
masked area. You can use the radial filter to highlight a specific area of a photo, or
to manually create a vignette effect.
To use the radial filter, do this:
1. Click to open the radial filter tools.
2. Click and drag on the photo to create an ellipse around the area you want to
highlight. Once the ellipse is drawn, you can resize it by clicking and dragging
any of the four white nodes to create the exact shape you need. Click the
green control node outside the ellipse and drag it left or right to rotate it. You
can also click anywhere inside the ellipse to move it to another location on
the photo.
3. Set the type of White Balance adjustments you want to make using the
available sliders. See White Balance for details on the available adjustment
options.
4. Set the type of Tone adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See Tone for details on the available adjustment options.
5. Set the type of HSL/Color adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See HSL/Color for details on the available adjustment options.
6. Set the type of Detail adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See Detail for details on the available adjustment options.
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7. Click Done to finish the adjustments and close the panel.
Using Multiple Radial Filter Masks
You can use up to five radial filter masks on a photo in CyberLink PhotoDirector,
allowing to highlight multiple areas of the photo. When you create a radial filter
ellipse on a photo, CyberLink PhotoDirector auto creates a new mask labeled by
color.
The mask label is visible in the Mask drop-down at the top of the radial filter panel.
To create a new radial filter mask, do this:
1. Select New from the Mask drop-down to create a new mask.
2. Click and drag on the photo to create an ellipse around different portion of
the photo.
3. Use the sliders to set the adjustments as required for the second radial filter
mask.
4. CyberLink PhotoDirector labels the mask with another color in the Mask dropdown.
5. CyberLink PhotoDirector marks each radial filter mask on the photo with the
color label.
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Note: to remove a mask from a photo, just click its color label node and then
press the Delete key on your keyboard.
6. Click the color label to toggle the masks on and off, and view the areas of the
photo where the radial filter was applied.
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Regional Adjustment Options
When making regional adjustments with the adjustment brush, adjustment
selection, or a gradient mask, the following options are available to you.
White Balance
Temp: use to adjust the color temperature in the selected region of the photo.
A negative value applies a colder temperature, while a positive value applies
an atmosphere that is warmer.
Tint: use to adjust the color level in the selected region of the photo.
Tone
Exposure: use to adjust areas of the photo that are over or underexposed. A
negative value darkens overexposed areas, while a positive value lightens
underexposed areas.
Brightness: use to adjust the brightness in parts of the photo.
Contrast: use to adjust contrast, or the difference between light and dark
areas of the photo.
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Clarity: use to adjust the clarity of details in the photo.
Vibrance: use to make the colors in areas of a photo brighter and more vivid,
by enhancing the duller colors.
Saturation: use to adjust the intensity of a color in certain areas of the photo.
HSL/Color
See HSL/Color for a detailed explanation of the HSL/Color options available on the
selected areas of your photo.
Detail
Sharpness
Amount: use the slider to adjust the amount of sharpness applied to the
photo.
Noise Reduction
Applying sharpness to areas of photos may result in some image noise. Use the
following sliders to reduce the noise as required:
Luminance: use this slider to slightly adjust the color brightness, by reducing
any unwanted light grey spots in a photo that cause luminance noise.
Detail: use this slider to adjust/recover detail in the photo that may be lost
when reducing luminance noise from a photo.
Texture: use this slider to adjust/recover texture in the photo that may be lost
when reducing luminance noise from a photo.
Color: use this slider to slightly adjust the overall color saturation, by reducing
any unwanted color spots in a photo that cause color noise.
Detail: use this slider to adjust/recover detail in the photo that may be lost
when reducing color noise from a photo.
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Global Adjustment Tools
Use the global adjustment tools to modify the entire photo. The following sections
outline the features and functions available in the global adjustment tools of
CyberLink PhotoDirector.
White Balance
Tone
HDR Effect
Level
Curve
HSL/Color
Black and White Mix
Split Toning
Detail
Lens Correction
White Balance
Use white balance for color correction or you can use it to adjust the color
temperature of a photo to create a specific atmosphere. A warmer color shifts light
toward the yellows and reds; a colder color shifts light toward the blues and greens.
To adjust the atmosphere of a photo using white balance, do this:
1. Drag the Temp slider to adjust the color temperature in the photo. A negative
value applies a colder temperature, while a positive value applies an
atmosphere that is warmer.
2. Drag the Tint slider to adjust the color level of in the photo.
To use white balance to color correct a photo, do one of the following:
click and then use the eye dropper to select a pixel in the photo that you
believe should be grey.
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CyberLink PhotoDirector auto corrects the color in the photo.
Note: to reset the white balance back to the original color values, select As
Shot in the drop-down.
select Auto in the drop-down to have CyberLink PhotoDirector auto adjust
white balance and correct the color for you.
White Balance on RAW Photos
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When adjusting the white balance on camera RAW photo formats, there are several
white balance presets available.
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Select a preset from the list to have CyberLink PhotoDirector auto adjust the white
balance for you.
Tone
In this section of the adjustment panel, the sliders available adjust the tone of the
entire photo, while the Tinge sliders let you modify the clarity, vibrancy, and
saturation levels. Use the histogram to assist you in the adjustment of some of the
options.
To adjust the tonal level of your photos, do this:
1. Click to have CyberLink PhotoDirector automatically adjust the color
tone in the selected photo.
2. Manually adjust color tone using the available sliders as follows:
Exposure: use on photos that are over or underexposed. A negative value
darkens all the colors in the photo, while a positive value lightens them.
Contrast: use to adjust contrast, or the difference between light and dark
areas of the photo.
Brightest: use to brighten/darken the colors in the photo that are close to
whites. Darkening the lighter colors can enhance their contrast and make
highlights stand out more. Drag the slider left to darken, reducing the
clipping in highlights. Drag it right to brighten and clip the colors that are
close to white.
Bright: is applied to areas of photos that are overexposed, which can recover
detail in the highlights and brighter areas. Drag the slider left to recuperate
lost detail in highlights by darkening them. Drag it right to brighten the photo
without clipping the brighter areas.
Midtone: use to adjust the overall brightness of the photo by changing the
midtone colors only. Drag the slider left to darken, or right to brighten.
Dark: can be used to help enhance detail in dark sections of the photo by
brightening shadows and underexposed areas. Drag the slider left to darken
the photo without clipping the shadows. Drag it right to recuperate lost detail
in shadows by brightening them.
Darkest: use to brighten/darken the colors in the photo that are close to
blacks. Brightening the darker colors can enhance their contrast and make
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: if you shot multiple photos at different exposures and you want to use
them to create a real HDR photo, you can do this in the Edit module. See
Bracket HDR for more information.
shadows stand out more. Drag the slider left to darken and clip the dark
colors. Drag it right to brighten and reduce clipping in shadows.
3. Manually adjust the sliders to adjust the photo tinge as follows:
Clarity: use to adjust photo clarity. Dragging the slider to the right makes the
photo appear crisper, while to the left makes it appear more "dreamy".
Vibrance: use to make the colors in a photo brighter and more vivid, by
enhancing the duller colors.
Saturation: use to adjust the saturation of color in a photo. A negative value
moves the colors towards black and white, while a positive value increases the
overall intensity of color in the photo.
HDR Effect
In this section of the adjustment panel, use the sliders to apply an HDR effect* on
your photos.
The HDR (high dynamic range) effect adjusts the lighting range on the edges in
photos, allowing you to recover any loss of detail caused by contrasting brightness
during photo exposure. Users can also use this effect to give photos a more
dramatic tone.
Glow
Use the Glow sliders as follows to apply an HDR glow effect, or a "halo" edge, on
contrast edges in your photos:
Strength: use this slider to adjust the amount of the HDR glow effect applied
to the photo.
Radius: use the slider to adjust the radius of the HDR glow effect, or the
amount of contrast applied to the edges in the photo.
Balance: use the slider to adjust the balance (where it is applied) of the HDR
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: if the photo is in black and white, the only channel available is for
luminance, or overall brightness of the photo.
glow effect. Moving the slider right applies it on the brighter parts (highlights)
of edges. Moving it left applies it to the darker parts (shadows) of edges.
Edge
Use the Edge sliders as follows to apply the HDR effect on contrast edges in the
photo:
Strength: use this slider to adjust the amount of the HDR edge effect applied
to the photo. Dragging it right will reveal more detail on the contrast edges.
Dragging it left will blur them.
Radius: use the slider to adjust the radius of the HDR edge effect, or the
amount of contrast applied to the edges in the photo.
Balance: use the slider to adjust the balance (where it is applied) of the HDR
edge effect. Moving the slider right applies it on the brighter parts (highlights)
of edges. Moving it left applies it to the darker parts (shadows) of edges.
Level
In the Level* section of the adjustment panel you can redefine the color in the
photo by adjusting the color levels. You can adjust using the available presets or
manually with the histogram.
To redefine the color using the available presets, select a preset from the Level
preset drop-down list that best suits the selected photo.
To manually redefine the color in photo, do this:
1. Select whether you want to adjust just the R (red), G (green), or B (blue) color
channel levels. Select RGB to adjust all three levels at once.
2. Click to display the midtone controls.
3. Click and drag the sliders to adjust the color levels in the photo.
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Note: in the above example, the colors in the photo are changed by
redefining how many pixels should have a value of 0.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Dragging the sliders on the left, right, make the colors in the photo darker. While
dragging sliders left make the colors brighter.
Curve
In the Curve* section you can use the tone curve graph and controls to change the
tonal scale, or overall contrast of a photo.
Select whether you want to adjust just the R (red), G (green), or B (blue) color
channel's tonal scale. Select RGB to adjust the tonal scale of all three at once.
Click on the curve and drag it up or down, or use the tool to target the
adjustments on a specific tonal region in the photo. Dragging the curve/tool down
makes the photo darker. Dragging it up makes it lighter.
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Note: click the button at any time to reset the curve back to its default
setting.
Select the Tonal region checkbox if you want to limit the range of tones that are
affected when you make changes to the curve. Once selected, you can drag the
region control sliders at the bottom of the tone curve graph to fine tune the shape
of the curve and the overall tonal scale of the photo.
You can also use the Tonal region sliders to make adjustments to the curve as
follows:
Highlights: affects the top end of the curve, and is applied to areas of photos
that are overexposed to recover detail in the highlights and brighter areas.
Lights: affects mainly the upper middle of the curve, and is used to adjust the
color tone of the lighter pixels in the photo.
Darks: affects mainly the bottom middle of the curve, and is used to adjust
the color tone of the darker pixels in the photo.
Shadows: affects the bottom end of the curve, and enhances detail in dark
sections of the photo by lightening shadows and underexposed areas.
If you want free range on the curve, just deselect the Tonal region checkbox. Once
deselected you can shape the curve any way you want to achieve the tonal
adjustment you require.
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Note: if you converted the selected photo to black and white, the HSL/color
section displays as Black and White. See Black and White Mix for details on
adjusting the lightness in black and white photos.
HSL/Color
In the HSL/Color section you can fine tune the color in a photo by adjusting its hue,
saturation, and lightness. CyberLink PhotoDirector lets you adjust the color in two
different ways, but with the similar results.
HSL
When you enter the HSL/color section of the adjustment panel, the HSL controls
display.
These sliders let you adjust the entire hue, saturation, or lightness of a photo at the
same time.
Hue
Click on Hue to fine tune the shade or purity of a specific color the photo. Use the
sliders to adjust the eight color band ranges as required.
You can also use the tool to target the adjustments on a specific color in the
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photo. To do this, click to enable the tool, and then click and (while holding
the mouse button down) drag on the color. Drag the mouse up to increase its hue,
or down to decrease it in the targeted color.
Saturation
Click on Saturation to adjust the saturation of color in the photo. Dragging the
sliders to right increases the amount of that color in the photo, while dragging it to
the left reduces it. If you drag the slider all the way to the left, you can completely
remove a color from the photo.
You can also use the tool to target the adjustments on a specific color in the
photo. To do this, click to enable the tool, and then click and (while holding
the mouse button down) drag on the color. Drag the mouse up to increase the
color's saturation, or drag it down to decrease it in the targeted color.
Lightness
Click on Lightness to adjust color brightness. For each of the eight colors listed, you
can adjust how light or dark the specific color is.
You can also use the tool to target the adjustments on a specific color in the
photo. To do this, click to enable the tool, and then click and (while holding
the mouse button down) drag on the color. Drag the mouse up to increase the
color's brightness, or drag it down to decrease, making the color darker.
Color
You can also adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of one specific color using
the color palette. Click on Color to display the color palette and available sliders.
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To use, select a color on the palette and then use the sliders to adjust the hue,
saturation, and lightness as required. See the HSL descriptions above for
information on the effects of using these sliders. Click on HSL to return to the HSL
sliders.
Black and White Mix
When you convert photos to black and white in the histogram, this section
becomes enabled, replacing the HSL/Color section. In it you can adjust the
grayscale levels, or the overall image lightness of the converted photos.
To change the grayscale levels, use the Lightness sliders to adjust the brightness of
the original colors, which are now black and white.
You can also use the tool to target the adjustments on a specific color (shade
of gray) in the photo. To do this, click to enable the tool, and then click and
(while holding the mouse button down) drag on the color. Drag the mouse up to
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
increase the brightness of the color, or drag it down to decrease.
Split Toning
In the Split Toning* section of the Adjustment panel you can produce creative
effects on your photos, such as the Lomo photography effect. You can also add
color to monochrome photos, or photos you converted to black and white.
Use the Split Toning controls on a selected photo, as follows:
Highlights
Use the sliders to adjust the hue and saturation of the highlights, or the brightest
areas of a selected photo.
Hue: use this slider to set the hue or color of the highlights in the photo. You
can also click and then use the eye dropper to select the precise color
(both hue and saturation) you want used in the photo's highlights.
Saturation: use this slider to set the saturation of the color used, or its
amount/strength. Dragging the slider right makes the color more saturated,
while dragging it left makes it less saturated.
Balance
use the Balance slider to set the balance between the split toning effect
applied on the highlights and shadows in the photo. Drag the slider left to
increase the influence of the Shadows sliders on the photo, drag it right to
increase the influence of the Highlights sliders. Set the Balance slider's value
to 0 if you want both the effects on the highlights and shadows equally
applied.
Shadows
Use the sliders to adjust the hue and saturation of the shadows, or the darkest areas
of a selected photo.
Hue: use this slider to set the hue or color of the shadows in the photo. You
can also click and then use the eye dropper to select the precise color
(both hue and saturation) you want used in the photo's shadows.
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Note: to see the radius mask, ensure that Show affected areas is selected.
When enabled, dragging the slider lets you see the applied range of
sharpness.
Saturation: use this slider to set the saturation of the color used, or its
amount/strength. Dragging the slider right makes the color more saturated,
while dragging it left makes it less saturated.
Detail
You can adjust the sharpness in a photo in the Detail section. The sharpness is
applied to edges in a photo to enhance photo detail, where possible.
Magnifier
You can use the Magnifier to get a better view of the applied sharpness on a
particular area of the photo. To change the area that is magnified, just click in the
Magnifier and then drag your mouse to change the area of focus.
If the area you want to magnify is in a completely different area of the photo, it is
faster to change the area of focus in the Magnifier by clicking on . Then click on
the area of the photo you want to magnify.
Adjusting Sharpness
To adjust the sharpness in the photo, use the available sliders as follows:
Amount: use this slider to adjust the amount of sharpness applied to the
photo.
Radius: use the slider to adjust the radius or range of sharpness applied to
edges in the photo.
Edge mask: use the slider to apply a mask over on the detected edges in the
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Note: to see the edge mask, ensure that Show affected areas is selected.
When enabled, dragging the slider lets you see the detected edges in the
photo.
photo. Once a mask is applied, CyberLink PhotoDirector only applies the
sharpness to the masked areas, leaving the surrounded areas untouched.
Noise Reduction
Applying sharpness and other adjustments may result in image noise appearing on
the resulting photos. Click the button to apply auto denoise on a selected
photo. Then use the following sliders to further reduce the image noise as required:
Luminance: use this slider to slightly adjust the color brightness, by reducing
any unwanted light grey spots in a photo that cause luminance noise.
Detail: use this slider to adjust/recover detail in the photo that may be lost
when reducing luminance noise from a photo.
Texture: use this slider to adjust/recover texture in the photo that may be lost
when reducing luminance noise from a photo.
Color: use this slider to slightly adjust the overall color saturation, by reducing
any unwanted color spots in a photo that cause color noise.
Detail: use this slider to adjust/recover detail in the photo that may be lost
when reducing color noise from a photo.
Lens Correction
In the Lens Correction section of the Adjustment panel you can use Auto Lens
Correction to correct distorted photos, or just manually correct them if they have a
keystone effect, fisheye distortion, or vignette effect. Or you can add a custom
vignetting effect to photos if required.
Auto Lens Correction
If you find that many of the photos you shot with your camera appear distorted,
you may be able to use the Auto Lens Correction* feature to fix them if a fix for the
camera's model and lens is available.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: if any of the drop-downs have a None value, there is no correction
profile currently available for that lens. See Downloading Lens Profiles from
DirectorZone for information on finding the lens profile for your camera.
Note: click the button to redo the lens detection and reset any
changes made to the drop-downs.
To use Auto Lens Correction on a photo, do this:
1. Select the photo in the photo browser panel that you want to correct and
then select Enable correction.
2. By default, CyberLink PhotoDirector will read the photo's metadata, auto
select the drop-downs for you, and then correct the photo.
3. If the detected lens is incorrect, you can manually select a different Maker,
Lens, or Profile if required to correct the photo.
Downloading Lens Profiles from DirectorZone
If your camera's lens and profile are not available in CyberLink PhotoDirector you
can click the button to download more lens profiles from DirectorZone.
Once downloaded, click the button to import it and then click to
refresh the profile. CyberLink PhotoDirector should auto detected the imported
profile and then correct the selected photo.
Keystone
The keystone section lets you correct the perspective of your photos. Use the
available sliders if the subject in a photo appears off because it was taken at an
incorrect angle.
Use the sliders to fix the perspective as follows:
Vertical: use the slider to adjust the vertical perspective in the photo. This
slider helps correct photos that were taken from an upward or downward
angle, for example if the camera was tilted up or down.
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Horizontal: use the slider to adjust the horizontal perspective in the photo.
This slider helps correct photos that were taken from a left or right angle from
the intended subject.
Fisheye Distortion
The fisheye distortion section helps correct photos that appear distorted. Dragging
the Distortion slider to the right straightens lines that bend away from the center,
correcting barrel distortions. Dragging it to the left straightens lines that bend
towards the center, fixing pincushion distortions in photos.
Chromatic Aberration
The chromatic aberration section helps to remove color distortions, or fringes,
along boundaries that separate dark and bright colors in photos. These fringes are
caused when a camera lens does not properly focus all the colors at these
boundaries.
Use the sliders to fix the chromatic aberration as follows:
Blue/Yellow: drag the slider left to remove the fringing in colors that are close
to blue. Drag it right to remove the fringing in colors that are close to yellow.
Red/Cyan: drag the slider left to remove the fringing in colors that are close to
red. Drag it right to remove the fringing in colors that are close to cyan.
Vignette Removal
Use the following sliders to remove an unwanted vignette effect on photos that
was caused by a camera lens or the lighting environment:
Amount: use this slider to adjust the level of vignette removal on the photo.
Midpoint: drag the midpoint slider to the left to increase the size of the area
(towards the center of the photo) where the vignette removal is applied. Drag
it right to decrease the size, towards the corners.
Vignetting Effect
You can add custom vignetting effects to photos in CyberLink PhotoDirector.
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Note: the vignetting effect sliders also remove unwanted vignette effect on
photos, however the degree of application is greater.
Shade: use this slider to adjust the shade of the vignetting effect. Dragging
the slider to the left darkens the corners of the photo towards black, while
dragging it right lightens them towards white.
Size: use this slider to adjust the size of the vignetting effect. Dragging the
slider to the left increases the size of the vignette effect, closing in a circle on
the center of the photo.
Roundness: use this slider to adjust the overall shape of the vignetting effect.
Feather: use this slider to adjust the edge sharpness of the vignetting effect.
Dragging the slider to the left makes the edge blunt, while to right uses more
of a gradient.
Copying Adjustments
When you have finished applying adjustments to a photo, you can copy all of the
adjustments you made and apply them to other photos by pasting them. This is
useful if you took several photos in the same lighting environment and you need to
apply similar adjustments.
To copy and apply adjustments to other photos in the library, do this:
1. At the bottom of the adjustment panel, click Copy.
2. In the Adjustment Copy window, select or deselect any adjustment types as
required. This allows you to customize the copied adjustment if required.
3. Click the Copy button.
4. In the photo browser panel, browse to and select all of the photos you want
apply the adjustments to.
5. Click the Paste button at the bottom of the adjustment panel to apply the
adjustments to the selected photos.
Using Adjustment Presets
Adjustment presets are a saved set of adjustments that you can apply to your
photos. You can also download and import presets created by other users, or save
your own to use on other photos or share them by uploading to DirectorZone.
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Click on the Presets tab to display the available adjustment presets.
Downloading Presets from DirectorZone
CyberLink PhotoDirector supplies you with some custom adjustment presets that
you can use on your photos. On the Presets tab, these default adjustment presets
are available in the Default Presets section.
To download additional adjustment presets from DirectorZone, do this:
1. Click on . CyberLink PhotoDirector launches DirectorZone in your default
web browser.
2. You must first sign in to DirectorZone to download templates. If you don't
have an account, click the Create Account link at the top of the page to get
one for free.
3. Select the PhotoDirector tab to display all the available adjustment presets
you can download.
4. Find a preset you want to download, and then click the Download link
underneath it.
5. Click Download again.
6. Save the template to your computer. Find the location on your computer
where you saved the preset .pdadj file, and then double-click on it to install it
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Note: the presets you download are available in the Downloaded Presets
section of the Presets tab.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
in the Presets window.
My DirectorZone Presets
In the My DirectorZone window you can conveniently download your custom
presets that you previously uploaded to DirectorZone. You can also access and
download presets from your DirectorZone download history and also your favorite
presets.
To download My DirectorZone presets, do this:
1. Click on the Presets tab.
2. Click the My DirectorZone tab.
3. Filter the presets by My Uploads, Download History, or My Favorites, or enter
a search keyword in the field provided.
4. Select all of the presets you want to download.
5. Click Download to download them to your computer and import them into
the presets library.
Downloading Presets from CyberLink Cloud
If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can download the presets you
previously backed up to CyberLink Cloud*. Once downloaded, these presets are
stored in the download folder specified in CyberLink Cloud Preferences, and
imported into the presets library on the Presets tab.
To download presets from CyberLink Cloud, do this:
1. Click on the Presets tab.
2. Click the My CyberLink Cloud tab.
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Note: the presets you download are available in the Downloaded Presets
section of the Presets tab.
Note: before saving the preset, click the Upload button if you want to
upload it to DirectorZone or back it up on CyberLink Cloud. See Sharing and
Backing Up Presets for more information on uploading presets.
3. Filter the presets by selecting a collection from the drop-down, or enter a
search keyword in the field provided.
4. Select all of the presets you want to download.
5. Click Download to download them to your computer and import them into
the presets library.
Saving Custom Presets
You can save all the adjustments you made on a photo into a custom preset, so
that you can use them on other photos.
To save a custom adjustment preset, do this:
1. Click on when on the Presets tab, or at the bottom of the Manual tab click
on Save.
2. In the New Preset window, enter the following information:
Name: enter a custom name for the new preset.
Save in: select which preset folder on the Presets tab you want to save the
preset in. Select New Folder if you want to save the custom preset in a new
folder.
3. Select or deselect any adjustment types as required. This allows you to
customize the adjustment if required.
4. Click the Save button.
Applying Presets on Photos
You can apply any of the adjustments presets in the Presets window on photos in
your library.
To apply adjustment presets on photos, do this:
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
1. Select the photos you want to apply presets to in the photo browser panel
and the click on the Presets tab.
2. Hover your mouse over each available preset to preview the current photo
with the adjustment applied.
3. Click on the adjustment preset you want to use to apply it.
Sharing and Backing Up Presets
You can share your customized presets with other CyberLink PhotoDirector users
by uploading them to DirectorZone. If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription
you can back up all your customized presets by storing them on CyberLink Cloud*.
To share and back up your presets, do this:
1. Do either of the following:
in the New Preset window, enter a name for the custom preset, and then click
Upload.
select the preset in the My Created Presets section of the Presets tab, and then
click .
right click on the preset in the My Created Presets section of the Presets tab,
and then select Upload to DirectorZone/CyberLink Cloud.
2. In the upload window, enter the information as follows:
Destination: select where you want to upload the preset.
Preset name: name of the preset as it will display once uploaded.
This preset belongs to which styles: select the styles or category for the preset.
Description: enter a short description of your preset.
Collection: enter the name of the collection you want the preset added to.
Tags: enter some keyword search tags that will help users find the preset
when searching.
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Note: separate each tag you enter with a space. If you want to use two
words as the tag, just put quotes around them, e.g. "dollar bill".
Note: if you are not signed into DirectorZone, you will first be asked to sign
in to continue.
Note: you can only import adjustment presets in the .pdadj file format via this
import method. If you are trying to import an adjustment preset in the .pdadj
format that you downloaded from DirectorZone, just double click on it.
3. Click Next to proceed.
4. Confirm the copyright disclaimer, and then click Next to proceed with the
upload.
5. Click on Close to close the upload window.
Exporting/Import Presets
You can export your adjustment presets for import and use on another computer.
To export an adjustment preset, do this:
1. Right-click on a preset and then select Export.
2. Enter a file name for the preset, and then select the location where you want
to export it.
3. Click Save. CyberLink PhotoDirector saves the preset in the .pdadj file format.
To import an adjustment preset, do this:
1. Within the Downloaded Preset or My Created Presets section, click on and
then select Import.
2. Browse to location of the preset file and then select Open to complete the
import.
Viewing History
Click on the button below the photo viewer to view a history of all the
adjustments and edits you made to the selected photo in CyberLink PhotoDirector.
Hover your mouse over an item in the history to view in the thumbnail what the
photo looked like at that moment in the history.
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Note: you can also click the button if you would like to reset a set of
adjustments back to the default values.
If required, select an item to revert the photo back to that adjustment or edit. Click
Apply to close the History window.
Turning Adjustments On/Off
You can turn off a set of adjustments applied to a photo instantly. This allows you
to reset the one type of adjustments, instead of resetting all the adjustments by
clicking Reset.
To do this, just deselect the check box associated to the applied adjustments.
At any time you can turn the adjustments back on by re-selecting the check box.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Chapter 6:
Edits
This chapter outlines all of the features available in the Edit module. In this module
you can use the People Beautifier tools to touch up the people in your photos, add
effects to your photos, remove objects and backgrounds, merge photos to create
panoramas or real HDR photos, add frames and watermarks, and much more.
Click on the Edit button to begin editing your photos. Any edits you make are not
auto-applied to the original photo file. When you enter the Edit module, CyberLink
PhotoDirector creates a virtual copy of the photo and then applies any
adjustments you previously made to this copy for more seamless
editing.
To apply the edits, you must either click the Save to button in the window, export
the photo as a new photo, or share/print it. See The Export Photo Process for more
information on how to export photos that have been edited.
At any time during the edit process, you can:
click to quickly peek at the original photo.
click to view a log of the edits made on a photo in History. See Viewing
History for more information.
click Clear at the bottom of the edit panel to clear the most recent changes
you made in an Edit window. This does not clear all the changes made in the
Edit window.
People Beautifier
Select the People Beautifier* option to touch up people in your photos by
whitening teeth, brightening eyes, smoothing the skin, removing wrinkles, shaping
bodies, and more.
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Note: if you brush areas on the photo by mistake, click to enable the
eraser. Then use your mouse to erase sections of the photo you brushed by
mistake.
Tooth Brush
Use the tooth brush to whiten teeth in your photos. To use the tooth brush, do this:
1. Click on Tooth Brush to open the panel.
2. Ensure is selected.
3. Configure the Brush Settings as follows:
Size: use the slider to set the size of the brushed area.
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.
Strength: use the slider to set the strength, or intensity of the whitening
applied.
Fit to edges: select this option to limit applied whitening to areas of the photo
that have a similar properties. CyberLink PhotoDirector auto applies them for
you based on your brush strokes.
4. Click and drag on the teeth in the photo to apply a brush stroke.
5. Once you are done, click on to return to the main menu.
Eye Blinger
Use the Eye Blinger brushes to brighten the eyes in your photos, or darken the
eyelashes, eyebrows, or other parts of the eye.
Eye White Brush
To use the eye white brush, do this:
1. Click on Eye Blinger to open the panel.
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2. Ensure is selected.
Note: if you brush areas on the photo by mistake, click to enable the
eraser. Then use your mouse to erase sections of the photo you brushed by
mistake.
3. Configure the Brush Settings as follows:
Size: use the slider to set the size of the brushed area.
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.
Strength: use the slider to set the strength, or intensity of the whitening
applied.
Fit to edges: select this option to limit applied whitening to areas of the photo
that have a similar properties. CyberLink PhotoDirector auto applies them for
you based on your brush strokes.
4. Click and drag on the white part of eyes in the photo to apply brush strokes.
5. Once you are done, click on to return to the main menu.
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Eyelash/Eyebrow Brush
To use the eyelash/eyebrow brush, do this:
1. Click on Eye Blinger to open the panel.
2. Click on to select the eyelash/eyebrow brush.
3. Configure the Brush Settings as follows:
Size: use the slider to set the size of the brushed area.
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.
Strength: use the slider to set the strength, or intensity of the darkening
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Note: if you brush areas on the photo by mistake, click to enable the
eraser. Then use your mouse to erase sections of the photo you brushed by
mistake.
applied.
Fit to edges: select this option to limit applied darkening to areas of the photo
that have a similar properties. CyberLink PhotoDirector auto applies them for
you based on your brush strokes.
4. Click and drag on the areas of the photo you want to darken to apply brush
strokes.
5. Once you are done, click on to return to the main menu.
Skin Smoothener
Use the Skin Smoothener option to the smoothen skin on faces in your photos. To
use the skin smoothener brush, do this:
1. Click on Skin Smoothener to open the panel.
2. Ensure is selected.
3. Configure the Brush Settings as follows:
Size: use the slider to set the size of the brushed area.
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.
Strength: use the slider to set the strength, or intensity of the smoothening
applied.
Fit to edges: select this option to limit applied smoothening to areas of the
photo that have a similar properties. CyberLink PhotoDirector auto applies
them for you based on your brush strokes.
4. Select the Fine tune detail option to enable the following two sliders to adjust
the amount of smoothness and adjust/recover detail.
Smoothness: use this slider to adjust the amount of smoothness applied to
the brushed areas of the photo.
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Detail: use this slider to adjust/recover detail in the photo that may be lost
Note: if you brush areas on the photo by mistake, click to enable the
eraser. Then use your mouse to erase sections of the photo you brushed by
mistake.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: the skin is indicated by a skin like color in the mask preview window.
The areas in white are the areas where the skin tone edits will not be
applied.
Note: to help with the use of the fine tune tools, select the Show mask on
viewer option to display the mask on your photo in the preview window.
when smoothening areas of the face.
5. Click and drag on the skin area you want to smoothen to apply brush strokes.
6. Once you are done, click on to return to the main menu.
Skin Tone
The Skin Tone* feature lets you touch up just the skin color in your photos. To use
skin tone, do this:
1. Click on Skin Tone to open the panel.
2. Ensure is selected, and then select an area of the skin. CyberLink
PhotoDirector will detect the skin and then cover up all areas that are not skin
with a mask. You can view the masked areas in the mask preview window.
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3. If required, you use the Tolerance slider to adjust the masked area. Dragging
the slider left will reduce the size of the mask, while dragging to right will
expand it.
4. If required, you can use the fine tune tools to manually adjust the masked
areas as follows:
- use the cleaner tool to add to the white areas of the photo that should
not be edited. For example teeth or light colored clothing, i.e. areas that are
not skin.
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- use the recovery tool to remove the white areas to expose skin that
should not be covered.
Size: drag this slider to change the size of the fine tune tool brush.
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.
Fit to edges: select this option to limit applied areas of the photo that have a
similar properties. CyberLink PhotoDirector auto applies them for you based
on your brush strokes.
5. Select a color to use as the foundation for the new skin tone. Click if you
want to customize the foundation color using the color picker.
6. Use the sliders to fine tune the skin color as follows:
Strength: use this slider to adjust the amount of the color applied.
Warmth: use this slider to adjust the warmth of the skin color. Dragging it left
applies a colder temperature, while dragging it right makes it warmer.
Tint: use this slider to adjust the tint of the applied color.
7. Once you are done, click on to return to the main menu.
Wrinkle Remover
The Wrinkle Remover option can eliminate wrinkles on the faces in your photos. To
use the wrinkle remover tool, do this:
1. Click on Wrinkle Remover to open the panel.
2. Ensure is selected.
3. Use the Size slider to set the size of the selection tool.
4. Mark the areas of the face that contain the wrinkles you want to remove. If
required, you can click on multiple areas.
5. When you are done, click on Done.
6. Click on the marked area and then drag it to an area of the face that is
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Note: before you begin using the warp tool, you can click to enable
and use the add protection brush. Use it to brush on areas of the photo you
want to protect, or where the distortion tools won't have any effect. Use the
Size slider to set the size of the brush and then brush the areas you want to
protect. Select the Show mask option to see the area you brushed. Click on
the button to erase any areas you don't want to protect.
smoother, i.e. has no wrinkles.
7. Use the Size slider to adjust the size and look of the area that covers up the
wrinkles.
8. When you are done, click on the Save to button to save the changes you
made in a new photo that is added to the library.
9. Once the save is complete, click on to return to the main menu
Body Shaper
The Body Shaper option lets you easily reshape people and objects in your photos.
When you enter the Body Shaper window, you can choose between the distortion
tool, mesh tool, and the manual mesh tool.
Distortion Tool
The distortion tool lets you warp areas of a photo, changing the shape of objects in
them.
To use the distortion tool to warp objects, do this:
1. Click on Body Shaper to open the panel.
2. Click on the tab.
3. Click on the button and then drag the mouse on the photo to warp areas
by having the surrounding pixels dragged in the direction it is moving. Use
the Size slider to set the size of the area being distorted. Use the Strength
slider to change the amount of distortion applied when dragging the mouse.
4. Click on the button and then drag the mouse on the photo to make
areas pucker, or appear to sink in. Use the Size slider to set the size of the area
being distorted. Use the Strength slider to change the amount of distortion
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Note: you can reset a control point back to its original position by doubleclicking on it.
applied when dragging the mouse on the photo.
5. Click on the button and then drag the mouse on the photo to make
areas bloated, or appear to bulge out. Use the Size slider to set the size of the
area being distorted. Use the Strength slider to change the amount of
distortion applied when dragging the mouse on the photo.
6. If you want to remove parts of the distorted areas you applied on a photo,
you can use the recover brush to remove them. To do this, click on the
button and then brush the areas you want to recover/remove the distortion
from. Use the Size slider to set the size of the recover brush. Use the Strength
slider to change the amount of recovery applied when dragging the mouse
on the photo.
7. When you are done, click on the Save to button to save the changes you
made in a new photo that is added to the library.
8. Once the save is complete, click on to return to the main menu.
Mesh Tool
The mesh tool lets you use the sliders to create a mesh grid that you use to reshape
objects.
To use the mesh tool to reshape objects, do this:
1. Click on Body Shaper to open the panel.
2. Click on the tab.
3. Use the Rows slider to set the number of rows in the mesh grid.
4. Use the Columns slider to set the number of columns in the mesh grid.
5. Click and drag a control point (the square that appears where each row and
column intersect) and then drag it to a new position to reshape the object as
required.
6. Continue clicking and dragging controls points until the object becomes the
desired shape.
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Note: if required, deselect the Show mesh option to preview the photo with
the mesh grid hidden from view.
7. When you are done, click on the Save to button to save the changes you
Note: to delete a control point, just right click on it.
Note: you can reset a control point back to its original position by double-
clicking on it.
Note: if required, deselect the Show mesh option to preview the photo with
the mesh hidden from view.
made in a new photo that is added to the library.
8. Once the save is complete, click on to return to the main menu.
Manual Mesh Tool
The manual mesh tool lets you manually add the control points, creating a
customized mesh grid you can use to reshape objects.
To use the manual mesh tool to reshape objects, do this:
1. Click on Body Shaper to open the panel.
2. Click on the tab.
3. Ensure is selected.
4. Click on the photo to add control points, as required. Continue this process
until you have added all the required control points you think you need to
reshape the object. Note that CyberLink PhotoDirector also auto adds control
points where the mesh grid lines intersect.
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5. Click on a control point and drag it to a new position to reshape the object as
required.
6. Continue clicking and dragging controls points until the object becomes the
desired shape.
7. When you are done, click on the Save to button to save the changes you
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Note: you can only apply one effect to each photo.
Note: once you have applied an effect, you can use the Region Cleaner to
remove parts of the effect from the photo. See Using the Region Cleaner for
more information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.
made in a new photo that is added to the library.
8. Once the save is complete, click on to return to the main menu.
Photo Effects
In the Photo Effects* section you can apply display and color effects to your
photos, including black & white, sepia, tint, and also apply a blur effect.
To apply a photo effect, do this:
1. Click on Effects to open the panel.
2. Select one of the following effects:
Black & White: changes color photos into black and white photos.
Sepia: applies a dark brown-gray hue that resembles the effect of aging in old
photographs. Use the Amount slider to adjust the level of the applied effect.
Tint: the tint effect lets you add highlighted color throughout a photo. Click
on the Color button to pick your desired color and then use the slider to
adjust its Intensity.
Blur: adds a soft focus effect to your photo. Use the Blur degree slider to
adjust the amount of blur applied.
Grain*: gives the photo a gritty or coarse looking effect. Use the Amount
slider to adjust the level of the applied effect.
3. Once you are done, click on to return to the main menu.
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