Cyberlink PhotoDirector - 8.0 User’s Guide

CyberLink

PhotoDirector

User's Guide

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Introduction

................................................................................................1Welcome

.................................................................................................1Latest Features

.................................................................................................2DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud

.................................................................................................3PhotoDirector Ve rsions

................................................................................................5System Requirements

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Importing Photos

................................................................................................6Supported File Formats

................................................................................................6Importing Photos into the Library

.................................................................................................8Apply During Import

................................................................................................9Importing Videos (Video-to-Photo)

.................................................................................................10Capturing Frames in Video-to-Photo

.................................................................................................13Advanced Import Settings

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The PhotoDirector Workspace

................................................................................................15PhotoDirector Modules

.................................................................................................16Library

.................................................................................................16Adjustment

.................................................................................................16Edit

.................................................................................................16Layers

.................................................................................................16Slideshow

.................................................................................................16Print

................................................................................................17Library Panel

.................................................................................................17Project Tab

.................................................................................................23Tagging Faces

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.................................................................................................26Metadata Tab

................................................................................................29Adjustment Panel

................................................................................................30Edit Panel

................................................................................................30Layer Manager

................................................................................................30Slideshow Panel

................................................................................................30Print Panel

................................................................................................30Photo Browser Panel

.................................................................................................33Stacking Photos

.................................................................................................35Searching for Photos

................................................................................................35Photo Viewer Window

.................................................................................................36Selecting View Mode

.................................................................................................37Selecting Viewer Display Mode

.................................................................................................39History

.................................................................................................39Photo View er Toolbar

.................................................................................................40View er Zoom

..............................................................42

PhotoDirector Projects

................................................................................................42Exporting Projects

................................................................................................42CyberLink Cloud Projects

..............................................................44

Adjustments

................................................................................................44Creating Virtual Photos

................................................................................................45Histogram

.................................................................................................46Converting Photos to Black and White

.................................................................................................46Viewing Exposed Areas

................................................................................................47Regional Adjustment Tools

.................................................................................................48Cropping and Straightening Photos

.................................................................................................51Rem oving Spots

.................................................................................................53Rem oving Re d-Eye

.................................................................................................53Using the Adjustment Brush

.................................................................................................57Using Adjustment Selection

.................................................................................................60Using a Gradient Mask

.................................................................................................63Using a Radial Filter

.................................................................................................67Regional Adjustment Options

................................................................................................69Global Adjustment Tools

.................................................................................................69White Balance

.................................................................................................71Tone

.................................................................................................72HDR Effect

.................................................................................................74Level

.................................................................................................75Curve

.................................................................................................77HSL/Color

.................................................................................................79Black and White Mix

.................................................................................................80Split Toning

.................................................................................................81Detail

.................................................................................................83Lens Correction

................................................................................................86Copying Adjustments

................................................................................................86Using Adjustment Presets

.................................................................................................88Downloading Presets from DirectorZone

.................................................................................................89Downloading Presets from CyberLink Cloud

.................................................................................................90Saving C ustom Presets

.................................................................................................90Applying Presets on Photos

.................................................................................................91Sharing and Backing Up Presets

.................................................................................................92Exporting/Import Presets

................................................................................................92Viewing History

................................................................................................93Turning Adjustments On/Off

..............................................................94

Edits

................................................................................................94People Beautifier

.................................................................................................94Face Tools

.................................................................................................99Skin Tools

.................................................................................................102Body Shaper

................................................................................................105Photo Effects

.................................................................................................105C olor Effects

.................................................................................................108Blur Tools

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.................................................................................................112Grain Effe ct

.................................................................................................112Overlay

................................................................................................114Object Removal

.................................................................................................114Smart Patch

.................................................................................................115Content Aware Re moval

................................................................................................116Extract or Compose

.................................................................................................117Background Removal

.................................................................................................119Photo Composer

................................................................................................120Photo Merge

.................................................................................................120Bracket HDR

.................................................................................................123Panorama

.................................................................................................124Face Swap

.................................................................................................124Multi Exposure

................................................................................................126Frames & Watermarks

.................................................................................................126Watermark Creator

.................................................................................................130Using Watermark Templates

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Layers

................................................................................................133Layers Overview

.................................................................................................138Using Express Templates

................................................................................................139Using the Layer Manager

.................................................................................................140Adjusting Photo Layer

.................................................................................................142Adjusting Layer Opacity

.................................................................................................143Ble nding Layers

.................................................................................................146Managing Layers

................................................................................................148Using the Layer Tools

.................................................................................................148Pe n Tool

.................................................................................................149Eraser Tool

.................................................................................................149Shape Tool

.................................................................................................153Text Tool

.................................................................................................155Sele ct Area Tool

.................................................................................................158Fill Tool

.................................................................................................158Gradient Tool

.................................................................................................159Blur Tool

................................................................................................160Using the Editing Tools

................................................................................................163Saving Layers Projects

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Exporting and Sharing Photos

................................................................................................165The Export Photo Process

.................................................................................................168Export Profiles

................................................................................................169Sharing Photos

.................................................................................................169Uploading Photos to Facebook

.................................................................................................170Uploading Photos to Flickr

.................................................................................................171Backing Up Photos on CyberLink Cloud

.................................................................................................172Uploading Photos to DirectorZone

.................................................................................................172E-mailing Photos

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Slideshows

................................................................................................174Creating Photo Slideshows

.................................................................................................175Producing Slideshows

.................................................................................................176Sharing Slideshow Videos on YouTube

..............................................................178

Printing

................................................................................................178Printing Photos

.................................................................................................178Customizing the Layout

.................................................................................................179Customizing the Image Settings

.................................................................................................180Customizing the Print Settings

.................................................................................................180Watermarks

..............................................................181

PhotoDirector Preferences

................................................................................................181General Preferences

................................................................................................181Project Preferences

................................................................................................182DirectorZone Preferences

................................................................................................182File Handling Preferences

................................................................................................183Improvement Program Preferences

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................................................................................................184CyberLink Cloud Preferences

................................................................................................184Hardware Acceleration Preferences

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PhotoDirector Hotkeys

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Technical Support

................................................................................................192Before Contacting Technical Support

................................................................................................193Web Support

................................................................................................193Help Resources

Introduction

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, adjust, and edit your digital photos, or create new ones using layers. 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 some of the latest features within the CyberLink PhotoDirector program.

Video-to-Photo

· Capture photos from video files that are up to 2K/4K in quality.

· Apply TrueTheater Adjustments to enhance the quality of the captured

photos.

· Import captured photos directly into the Panorama, Face Swap, and new Multi

Exposure feature.

Compose Multi Exposure Photos

· Use burst shot photos, or photos captured from a video file, to create amazing

Multi Exposure photos.

· Auto object tracking makes creation easy.

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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.

· Three output styles to fit your creative needs.

Enhanced Layer Tools

· Use express layer templates to instantly create fantastic looking photos.

· Save layers projects as new express templates and share on DirectorZone.

· Preview blending mode results before applying in your layers project.

· Apply blur effects directly on a selected layer.

· Utilize the magic wand selection tool for more advanced layer editing.

New Effects

· Create stylish photos with ease using the 40+ built-in overlay templates.

· Remove all but a chosen color from a photo with the color splash effect.

· Give subjects/objects in photos the perception of motion using the motion

blur effect.

More PhotoDirector Im provements

· Hierarchical tags make photo management even easier.

· Thumbnail view previews of adjustment presets.

· Continued improvement of the auto tone adjustment feature.

· Supports even more camera lens profiles and RAW image formats.

DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud

You can upload/download color presets and lens profiles, and back up photos, preferences, projects, and more with the DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud* features.

DirectorZone

DirectorZone is a free web service that lets you search for and download color presets and lens profiles created by other users of CyberLink PhotoDirector.

Introduction

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/.

To access the benefits of DirectorZone, you can sign in by:

· clic king the S ign in to DirectorZone link in the top right corner of the

CyberLink PhotoDirector window.

· clic king the button at the top of the window to open the PhotoDirector

preferences, and then on the DirectorZone tab. See DirectorZone Preferences for more information.

Also, be sure to periodically click the button to check out the latest

DirectorZone B ulletin, and view Templates and Tutorials on D irectorZone or the Photo Gallery on D irectorZone. Just click in one of these sections in the

Notifications window to view the bulletin or download these templates. Or go to http://directorzone.cyberlink.com to find out more information on the features and benefits of the DirectorZone web service.

CyberLink Cloud

CyberLink Cloud is a cloud storage service from CyberLink where users can upload and download their presets, 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/compare_en_US.html

Click the CyberLink PhotoDirector logo in the top right, or select Help > About CyberLink PhotoDirector from the menu, to determine the version and build number for your copy of CyberLink PhotoDirector.

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Note: you can prevent CyberLink PhotoDirector from auto checking for updates/upgrades in General Preferences.

Note: you must connect to the Internet to use this feature.

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.

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. Click the button to open the Notifications window.

2. Check the New U pdates and U pgrade Info sections.

3. Select an item in these sections to open your web browser, where you can purchase product upgrades or download the latest patch update.

Introduction

System R equirements

Operating System

· Microsoft Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7 (64 bit OS

recommended)

Scr een Resolution

· 1024 x 768, 16-bit color or above

Memory

· 2GB required

CPU

· Intel Core™ i-series or AMD Phenom® II

and above

VGA

· 128 MB VGA VRAM or higher

Hard Disk S pace

· 1GB required

Internet Connection

· Internet connection also required for initial

software & file formats activation

System Requirements

The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for using the CyberLink PhotoDirector program.

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Note: you can also import PHI files into CyberLink PhotoDirector, which are PhotoDirector layers project files. See Layers for more information.

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, PNG, TIFF.

RAW photo formats: CyberLink PhotoDirector also supports the import of most

camera RAW photo formats. See the PhotoDirector spec page on the CyberLink web site for an up-to-date list of all the supported RAW photo formats: http:// www.cyberlink.com/products/photodirector-ultra/spec_en_US.html

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.

Impo rting Pho tos

Note: if the photo files you want to import are not displayed in the current folder, ensure that the correct file type is selected in the bottom right corner of the Select Some Photos dialog.

Note: you can use in the bottom right of the preview window to resize the photo thumbnails. * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.

· Folder: select to import a folder that contains your photos. Once selected,

browse to and then select the folder on your computer/removable device that you want to import photos from, and then click S elect Folder. Thumbnails of all the photos in the selected folder display in the Photo Import window.

· 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 Inc lude subfolders, if you are importing photos from a folder, device, or digital camera, to display and import photos that are in any subfolders.

4. 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.

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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.

6. Select one of the following two import options:

· Keep in cur rent location: keeps the photos in their original source location.

· 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 Or iginal Folder S tructure: 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 drop-

down to all of the photos during import. See Using Adjustment Presets for information on creating adjustment presets.

Impo rting Pho tos

Note: you can add existing tags by typing in the tag name and then selecting them. To add new tags, just enter the new tag name in the field provided, and they will be added to the library during import.

· Copyright: in the field provided, enter in the copyright text you would like to

embed in each photo. The copyright information can be viewed and edited later on the Metadata tab in the library panel.

· Tags: in the field provided, enter in the keyword tags you want to apply to

each photo, separated by a semi colon.

· 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.

Importing Videos (Video-to-Photo)

You can import videos files into CyberLink PhotoDirector, and then capture select video frames. These video frames are imported as new photos in to the library, where they can be adjusted, edited, and much more.

To import videos into CyberLink PhotoDirector, do this:

1. Click on Library, and then on the Video-to-Photo button at the bottom of the library panel.

2. Browse to and select the video file you want to import, and then click Open.

3. Select one of the following Video-to-Photo import options:

· Im port Video F rames as New Photos: select this option to just capture frames

of your video file and import them into the library. Once in the library you can make adjustments to them, or use them with any of the other features available in CyberLink PhotoDirector.

· Create a Panorama Photo: select this option to capture frames of your video

file and then use them to create a panorama image. See Panorama for information on creating a panorama image once imported.

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Note: for the best results, use a video file where the camera steadily pans left or right.

Note: for the best results, make sure there is minimal camera, background, and head movement of the subjects in the video you are using for this feature.

Note: for the best results, make sure there is minimal camera or background movement in the video you are using for this feature.

Note: you can click Advanced for more import settings. See Advanced Import Settings for more information.

· Make a Perfect Group Shot: select this option to capture frames of your video

file and then use them to incorporate the best faces in a new photo. See Face

Swap for information once imported.

· Compose a Multi Exposure Photo: select this option to capture frames of your

video file and then use them to create a multi exposure photo. See Multi

Exposure for information once imported.

4. In the Video-to-Photo window, capture all the frames of video you want to import in the library. See Capturing Frames in Video-to-Photo for more information.

5. Once you are ready, click Go to Library.

6. Set the Import Settings as follows:

· Folder: indicates the folder on your computer where the photos will be saved.

To change the folder, click and then browse to and select the new folder.

· Put in subfolder: select this option if you want to place the imported photos in

a new subfolder. Input the name of the new folder in the field provided.

7. Click Import to import the new photos into the library, and use them in the selected feature.

Capturing Frames in Video-to-Photo

Once you have selected a video and an import option, the Video-to-Photo window displays.

Impo rting Pho tos

A - Preview Window , B - Captured Frames/New Photos Panel, C - TrueTheater Adjustments, D Captured Frame I ndicators, E - P laybac k Controls, F - Cap ture Frame, G - Trim Video, H - Go to Library/I mport New Ph otos

In the Video-to-Photo window you can trim the imported video clip, apply TrueTheater Adjustments, and capture frames as new photos.

Trimming the Video Clip

Before capturing the frames you can trim the imported video clip. To trim the video clip, do this:

1. Click the button to open the Trim window.

2. Use the player controls to find where you want the trimmed clip to begin, and then drag the mark in position slider to this position.

3. Use the player controls to find where you want the trimmed clip to end, and then drag the mark out position slider to this position.

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Note: you can reenter the trim window to refine the trimmed clip at any time.

Note: you can click at any time while applying the TrueTheater

Adjustments to view the original video and compare how the adjustments have enhanced your video.

4. If required, you can preview what the trimmed clip will look like by clicking Output and then clicking the play button on the player controls. Click Original if you want to play the original video.

5. Click OK to set your changes and trim the clip.

Applying TrueTheater Adjustments

Before you capture frames, you can apply TrueTheater Adjustments to enhance your video and the resulting photos.

To apply TrueTheater Adjustments, do this:

1. Select the T rueTheater Adjustments check box in the bottom left corner to enable them.

2. Click and then adjust the TrueTheater Adjustments options as follows:

· Sharpness: select this option to up scale the original video to a higher

resolution version, which is sharper and artifact-free. Use the slider to adjust the sharpness to the best output that suits your configuration.

· Lighting: is a video enhancement technology developed by CyberLink that

detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast ratios. Use the level slider to adjust the TrueTheater Lighting effect the desired amount.

· Color: select this option to dynamically adjust the color saturation ratio in the

video. Use the level slider to make the colors in the video more vivid, without affecting skin tones.

Impo rting Pho tos

Note: if you find that the video preview is not smooth during playback, you

can cli ck and then select Non Real-time Preview. This mutes the audio and displays the preview at a reduced speed to help make the preview go more smoothly.

Capturing Frames as New Photos

To capture frames of the imported video, do this:

1. Use the playback controls to find a moment in your video where you want to capture the video and then pause the video.

2. If required, use the and buttons to find the exact video frame you want to capture.

3. When ready, click to capture the frame of video and add it to the captured frames panel.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 to capture as many frames as required.

5. When you are done, click Go to Library to import the new photos into the library, and then use them in the selected feature.

Advanced Import Settings

Before importing the photos into the PhotoDirector library, you can set the following advanced import settings:

1. In the Destination section of the Import Settings window, specify the import location as follows:

· Folder: specify the folder that photos are imported to as follows:

· Click on to specify a specific folder on your computer where the

photos are imported to.

· Put in subfolder: select this option if you want to place the imported

photos in a new subfolder. Input the name of the new folder in the field provided.

2. In the File Settings section of the Import Settings window, if required, you can specify the file format and color space as follows.

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Note: see the Example field at the bottom of Naming format section to view an example of the naming that will be used on the imported photos.

· Format: specify whether you want the captured photos to be in the JPEG,

PNG, or TIFF file format.

· Color space: select the type of color space you want used on the imported

photos.

3. In the Image Size section of the Import Settings window is where you can set the size of the imported photos, as follows:

· Keep original resolution as video frame: select this option if you don't want

the photos resized during the import process.

· Resize to fit: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to resize

the photos during the import process. In the fields provided, specify the new size as follows:

· Width/Height: specify the width or height of each photo in the fields

provided. CyberLink PhotoDirector will resize photos to the specified size, and ensure the photos maintain their current aspect ratio.

· Resolution: enter the desired resolution of the photos in the field provided.

4. In the Naming form at section of the Import Settings window, specify the naming convention used on the imported photo files as follows:

· Prefix: in the field provided, enter the prefix used in each photo file name.

· Start number: if you want the file name to contain a number sequence,

specify the starting number in the field provided.

5. In the Apply during import section of the Import Settings window, you can add copyright information and keyword tags as follows:

· Copyright: in the field provided, enter in the copyright text you would like to

embed in each photo. The copyright information can be viewed and edited later on the Metadata tab in the library panel.

· Tags: in the field provided, enter in the keyword tags you want to apply to

each photo, separated by a semi colon.

6. Click Import. CyberLink PhotoDirector will import the captured photos as specified.

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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 - Pho toDirector Mo dules, B - Library/Adjustment/Edit/Layers/Sl ideshow/ Print Panel , C - Pho to Browser Pan el, D - Ph oto Viewer Wi ndow

PhotoDirector Modules

CyberLink PhotoDirector is comprised of six main modules: Library, Adjustment, Edit, Layers, 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, apply watermarks and frames on your photos, and much more. See Edits for more information.

Layers

In the Layers module you can perform advanced photo composing. See Layers for detailed 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.

Print

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.

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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.

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 S tar or B etter: select to view photos you have rated 1 or more stars.

· 5 S tars: select to view all the photos you have rated 5 stars.

· Rejected: select to view all the rejected photos.

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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.

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.

· Im port 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.

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· Remov e 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

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.

· Remov e 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.

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· select Create Em pty 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 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.

Cyberlink PhotoDirector - 8.0 User’s Guide

Contents

Introduction

Welcome

Latest Features

DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud

PhotoDirector Versions

System R equirements

Importing Photos

Supported File Formats

Importing Photos into the Library

Apply During Import

Importing Videos (Video-to-Photo)

Capturing Frames in Video-to-Photo

Advanced Import Settings

The PhotoDirecto r Worksp ace

PhotoDirector Modules

Library

Adjustment

Edit

Layers

Slideshow

Print

Library Panel

Project Tab