Cyberlink PhotoDirector - 9.0 User’s Guide
CyberLink
PhotoDirector
User's Guide
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Contents
..............................................................1
Introduction
................................................................................................1Welcome
.................................................................................................1Latest Features
.................................................................................................2DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud
.................................................................................................3PhotoDirector Ve rsions
................................................................................................5System Requirements
..............................................................6
Importing Photos
................................................................................................6Supported File Formats
................................................................................................6Importing Photos into the Library
.................................................................................................8Rename During Import
.................................................................................................9Apply During Import
................................................................................................10Importing Videos (Video-to-Photo)
.................................................................................................12Supported Video File Formats
.................................................................................................12Trimming a Video Clip
.................................................................................................13Applying TrueTheater Adjustments
.................................................................................................14Manually Capturing Video Frames as New Photos
.................................................................................................15Auto Capturing Video Frames as New Photos
.................................................................................................16Auto Create Panorama from Video
.................................................................................................17Advanced Capture Settings
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The PhotoDirector Workspace
................................................................................................19PhotoDirector Modules
.................................................................................................20Library
.................................................................................................20Adjustment
.................................................................................................21Edit
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.................................................................................................21Layers
.................................................................................................21Create
.................................................................................................21Print
................................................................................................21Photo Library
.................................................................................................22Project Tab
.................................................................................................28Tagging Faces in Photos
.................................................................................................31Metadata Tab
................................................................................................35Adjustment Panel
................................................................................................36Photo Browser Panel
.................................................................................................38Entering 360º Photo Editor
.................................................................................................39Stacking Photos
.................................................................................................41Searching for Photos
.................................................................................................42Virtual Photos
................................................................................................42Photo Viewer Window
.................................................................................................43Selecting View Mode
.................................................................................................44Selecting Viewer Display Mode
.................................................................................................46History
.................................................................................................46Photo View er Toolbar
.................................................................................................47View er Zoom
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PhotoDirector Projects
................................................................................................49Exporting Projects
................................................................................................49CyberLink Cloud Projects
..............................................................51
Adjustments
................................................................................................51Histogram
.................................................................................................52Converting Photos to Black and White
.................................................................................................52Viewing Exposed Areas
................................................................................................53Regional Adjustment Tools
.................................................................................................54Cropping and Straightening Photos
.................................................................................................57Rem oving Spots
.................................................................................................59Rem oving Re d-Eye
.................................................................................................59Using the Adjustment Brush
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.................................................................................................63Using Adjustment Selection
.................................................................................................66Using a Gradient Mask
.................................................................................................69Using a Radial Filter
.................................................................................................73Regional Adjustment Options
................................................................................................75Global Adjustment Tools
.................................................................................................76White Balance
.................................................................................................77Tone
.................................................................................................79HDR Effect
.................................................................................................80Level
.................................................................................................81Curve
.................................................................................................83HSL/Color
.................................................................................................86Black and White Mix
.................................................................................................87Split Toning
.................................................................................................88Detail
.................................................................................................90Lens Correction
................................................................................................93Copying Adjustments
................................................................................................94Using Adjustment Presets
.................................................................................................96Downloading Presets from DirectorZone
.................................................................................................97Downloading Presets from CyberLink Cloud
.................................................................................................97Saving C ustom Presets
.................................................................................................98Applying Presets on Photos
.................................................................................................98Sharing and Backing Up Presets
.................................................................................................100Exporting/Import Prese ts
................................................................................................100Viewing History
................................................................................................100Turning Adjustments On/Off
..............................................................102
Edits
................................................................................................102People Beautifier
.................................................................................................103Face Tools
.................................................................................................108Skin Tools
.................................................................................................110Body Shaper
................................................................................................113Photo Effects
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.................................................................................................113C olor Effects
.................................................................................................117Blur Tools
.................................................................................................120Grain Effe ct
.................................................................................................121Overlay
................................................................................................123360º Photo Editor
.................................................................................................123Straightening 360º Photos
.................................................................................................125Removing Tripod From 360º Photos
.................................................................................................126Adjusting 360º Photos
.................................................................................................126Creating Little Planet Photos
.................................................................................................127Converting 360º Photos to Panoramas
................................................................................................128Object Removal
.................................................................................................128Smart Patch
.................................................................................................129Content Aware Re moval
................................................................................................130Extract or Compose
.................................................................................................131Background Removal
.................................................................................................133Photo Composer
.................................................................................................134Content Aware Move
................................................................................................135Photo Merge
.................................................................................................135Bracket HDR
.................................................................................................138Panorama
.................................................................................................139Face Swap
.................................................................................................140Multi Exposure
................................................................................................141Frames & Watermarks
.................................................................................................142Using Watermark Templates
.................................................................................................143Creating New Frames and Watermarks
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Layers
................................................................................................149Layers Overview
.................................................................................................154Using Express Templates
................................................................................................155Using the Layer Manager
.................................................................................................156Adjusting Photo Layer
.................................................................................................158Adjusting Layer Opacity
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.................................................................................................159Adding Shadows and Borders
.................................................................................................162Ble nding Layers
.................................................................................................167Managing Layers
................................................................................................168Using the Layer Tools
.................................................................................................169Pe n Tool
.................................................................................................169Eraser Tool
.................................................................................................170Shape Tool
.................................................................................................173Text Tool
.................................................................................................175Sele ct Area Tool
.................................................................................................178Fill Tool
.................................................................................................179Gradient Tool
.................................................................................................180Blur Tool
................................................................................................180Using the Editing Tools
................................................................................................186Saving Layers Projects
..............................................................188
Creating
................................................................................................188Creating Photo Slideshows
.................................................................................................189Producing Slideshows
.................................................................................................190Sharing Slideshow Videos on YouTube
................................................................................................191Creating Animated GIFs
.................................................................................................192Saving Animated GIFs
................................................................................................193Creating Motion Stills
.................................................................................................196Saving Motion Stills
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Exporting and Sharing Photos
................................................................................................197Exporting Photos
.................................................................................................198Basic Photo Export
.................................................................................................199Advanced Photo Export
................................................................................................202Sharing Photos
.................................................................................................202Uploading Photos to Facebook
.................................................................................................203Uploading Animated GIFs to Facebook
.................................................................................................204Uploading Photos to Flickr
.................................................................................................205Backing Up Photos on CyberLink Cloud
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.................................................................................................206Uploading Photos to DirectorZone
.................................................................................................206E-mailing Photos
..............................................................208
Printing
................................................................................................208Printing Photos
.................................................................................................208Customizing the Layout
.................................................................................................210Customizing the Image Settings
.................................................................................................210Customizing the Print Settings
.................................................................................................211Adding Watermarks to Printed Photos
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PhotoDirector Preferences
................................................................................................212General Preferences
................................................................................................213Project Preferences
................................................................................................213DirectorZone Preferences
................................................................................................214File Handling Preferences
................................................................................................215Improvement Program Preferences
................................................................................................215CyberLink Cloud Preferences
................................................................................................216Hardware Acceleration Preferences
..............................................................217
PhotoDirector Hotkeys
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Technical Support
................................................................................................224Before Contacting Technical Support
................................................................................................225Web Support
................................................................................................225Help Resources
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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
https://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.
360º Photo Editor*
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Fix 360º photos using the straighten and tripod removal tools.
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Apply color, lighting, and others adjustments to 360º photos.
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Use 360º photos to create panoramas.
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Create new little planet photos.
More Photo Adjustment Tools
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Brighten the colors in photos using the dehaze feature to make them clearer*.
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Remove color fringing on high contrast edges with the defringe feature*.
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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.
New Creative Tools
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Auto create panoramas from imported video clips*.
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Output multi exposure photos as animated GIFs.
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Create motion stills - animated GIFs on a still photo background*.
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Produce classic animated GIFs quickly from your imported photos.
More Advanced Layer Tools
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Add drop shadows and borders to layer objects*.
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Distort photo objects for more creative layer composites*.
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10 new blending modes for layer projects*.
More PhotoDirector Im provements
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Import and export user interface improvements.
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IPTC profiles for batch metadata editing.
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Page size layout profiles for easier printing.
DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud
You can upload/download color presets and lens profiles, and back up photos,
preferences, projects, and more with the DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud*
features.
DirectorZone
DirectorZone is a free web service that lets you search for and download color
presets and lens profiles created by other users of CyberLink PhotoDirector.
To access the benefits of DirectorZone, you can sign in by:
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Note: CyberLink Cloud is a subscription cloud storage service that is
included with some CyberLink products, and is available for purchase
through our web site. For more detailed information, see
https://www.cyberlink.com/products/cyberlink-cloud/.
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clic king the S ign in to DirectorZone link in the top right corner of the
CyberLink PhotoDirector window.
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clic king the button at the top of the window to open the PhotoDirector
preferences, and then on the DirectorZone tab. See DirectorZone Preferences
for more information.
Also, be sure to periodically click the button to check out the latest
DirectorZone B ulletin, and view Templates and Tutorials on 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
https://directorzone.cyberlink.com to find out more information on the features
and benefits of the DirectorZone web service.
CyberLink Cloud
CyberLink Cloud is a cloud storage service from CyberLink where users can upload
and download their presets, PhotoDirector projects, exported photos, and more.
CyberLink Cloud allows users to back up media, preferences, projects, etc., and
ensure their working environment is the same on multiple computers.
PhotoDirector Versions
The features that are available in CyberLink PhotoDirector are completely
dependent on the version you have installed on your computer.
To view the PhotoDirector version table, please go to our web site:
https://www.cyberlink.com/products/photodirector-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:
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All the advanced photo adjustment and editing features of the Ultra version of
CyberLink PhotoDirector.
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The ability to back up program preferences, projects, and presets on the cloud
storage space CyberLink Cloud.
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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.
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System R equirements
Operating
System
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Microsoft Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7 (64 bit OS recommended)
Processor
(CPU)
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Intel Core™ i-series or AMD Phenom® II and above
Graphics
Processor
(VGA)
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128 MB VGA VRAM or higher
Memory
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2 GB required
Screen
Resolution
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1024 x 768, 16-bit color or above
Hard Disk
Space
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1 GB required
Internet
Connection
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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 for importing:
Photos: BMP, 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:
https://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:
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Photos: select to import individual photo files. Once selected, browse to and
then select all of the photos on your computer/removable device that you
want to import, and then click Open. Thumbnails of all the photos display in
the Photo Import window.
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Note: if the photo files you want to import are not displayed in the current
folder, ensure that the correct file type is selected in the bottom right corner
of the Select Some Photos dialog.
Note: you can use in the bottom right of the preview
window to resize the photo thumbnails. * optional feature in CyberLink
PhotoDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed
versioning information.
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Folder: select to import a folder that contains your photos. Once selected,
browse to and then select the folder on your computer/removable device that
you want to import photos from, and then click S elect Folder. Thumbnails of
all the photos in the selected folder display in the Photo Import window.
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From 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.
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From Cloud*: if you have a subscription to CyberLink Cloud, select this option
to download photos that are in your CyberLink Cloud storage. Once selected,
find all the photos you want to download, select them, and then click the
Download button.
3. Select Inc lude subfolders, if you are importing photos from a folder, device,
or digital camera, to display and import photos that are in any subfolders.
4. 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 click
Select All or Deselect All buttons if necessary.
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6. Click Import. CyberLink PhotoDirector imports the photos into your project
library.
Advanced Import Options
Before clicking the Import button, you can click the Advanced button at the top of
the import window to use these advanced import options.
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Make Extra Copy: click this option and then select Copy to below path if you
want CyberLink PhotoDirector to make a copy of the imported photos in
another folder. Click to select the folder and then how you want to
Organize them by selecting one of the following:
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Put in Single Folder: puts all of the photos in one folder.
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By Or iginal Folder S tructure: duplicates the original folder structure from
the source location.
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By Capture Date: puts the photos in a series of folders, labeled by the date
they were captured. Click to set the date format for the folder
namin g, and to edit the name of the folder that will be created in this
location.
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Rename During Im port: select this option to rename the photos during the
import process.
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Apply During Import: select this option to apply photo presets and more
during the import process.
Rename During Import
When importing photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector, if you chose to make an
extra copy in another photo, you can rename them as they are being imported.
To rename photos during import, do this:
1. In the Photo Import window, click Advanced button at the top of the window.
2. Select the Make Extra Copy option on the right and then Copy to below path.
See Advanced Import Options for more details.
3. Click the Rename During Im port option and then select Rename.
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Note: see the Example field for a preview of the new photo file names.
Note: you can either apply a preset or auto fix during import. You cannot
apply both at the same time.
4. Once selected, choose the naming Format from the drop-down. The Original
filename options use the name of the photo file, but will add a numbering
sequence or the capture date to the end. Select a Custom filename option to
enter in your own Custom name for the photo files in the field provided. You
can also specify the photo file numbering format (sequence number or X of
Y), and the starting number used.
Apply During Import
CyberLink PhotoDirector can apply adjustment presets and auto fixes to photos
during the import process. You can also begin organizing your photos by adding
copyright information, keyword tags, and IPTC profiles as they are imported.
To apply presets, auto fixes, and more during import, do this:
1. In the Photo Import window, click Advanced button at the top of the window.
2. Click the Apply D uring Im port option on the right of the window.
3. Select one or more of the following options:
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Apply preset: select to apply the adjustment preset you select from the dropdown to all of the photos during import. See Using Adjustment Presets for
more detailed information about adjustment presets.
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Apply auto fix: select this option and then Auto tone if you want CyberLink
PhotoDirector to auto adjust the color tone in the photos as they are
imported. You can also select Auto denoise if you want to automatically
remove image noise during the import process.
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IPTC profile: select a created IPTC profile from the drop-down to add its IPTC
metadata during import. See Creating IPTC Profiles for more information.
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Copyright: in the field provided, enter in the copyright text you would like to
embed in each photo. The copyright information can be viewed and edited
later on the Metadata tab in the library panel.
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Note: you can add existing tags by typing in the tag name and then selecting
them. To add new tags, just enter the new tag name in the field provided, and
they will be added to the library during import.
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Tags: in the field provided, enter in the keyword tags you want to apply to
each photo, separated by a semi colon.
Importing Videos (Video-to-Photo)
You can import videos files into CyberLink PhotoDirector, and then capture
selected video frames. These video frames are imported as new photos into the
library, where they can be adjusted, edited, and much more.
A - Preview Window , B - Captured Frames/New Photos Panel, C - TrueTheater Adjustments, D Captured Frame I ndicators, E - P laybac k Controls, F - Auto Ca pture, G - Cap ture Frame, H - Trim Video,
I - Go to Li brary/I mport New Pho tos
To import videos into CyberLink PhotoDirector, do this:
1. Click on Library, the Import button at the bottom of the library panel, and
then select Video-to-Photo.
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Note: for the best results, use a video file where the camera steadily pans
left or right.
Note: for the best results, make sure there is minimal camera, background,
and head movement of the subjects in the video you are using for this
feature.
Note: for the best results, make sure there is minimal camera or
background movement in the video you are using for this feature.
Note: for the best results, make sure there is minimal camera or
background movement in the video you are using for this feature.
2. Browse to and select the video file you want to import, and then click Open.
3. Select one of the following Video-to-Photo import options:
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Capture Video Frames as N ew Photos: select this option to just capture frames
of your video file and import them into the library. Once in the library you can
make adjustments to them, or use them with any of the other features
available in CyberLink PhotoDirector.
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Create a Panorama Photo: use this option to capture frames of your video file
and use them to create a panorama image. See Panorama for information on
creating a panorama image once imported, or Auto Create Panorama from
Video if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to create it for you automatically.
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Make a Perfect Group Shot: select this option to capture frames of your video
file and then use them to incorporate the best faces in a new photo. See Face
Swap for information once imported.
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Compose a Multi Exposure Photo: use this option to capture frames of your
video file to create a multi exposure photo. See Multi Exposure for
information once imported.
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Create Animated GIF file: select this option to capture video frames and then
use them to create an animated GIF. See Creating Animated GIFs for
information once imported.
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Create Motion Still: use this option to capture video frames to create Motion
Stills. See Creating Motion Stills for information once imported.
4. In the Video-to-Photo window, before capturing any frames, you can:
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Trim the imported video clip.
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Note: you can click Advanced for more capture settings. See Advanced
Capture Settings for more information.
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Apply TrueTheater adjustments.
5. You can import photos from your video by:
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Manually Capturing Video Frames as New Photos.
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Auto Capturing Video Frames as New Photos
6. After capturing photos, click the Go to Library button.
7. Set the Capture Settings as follows:
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Folder: indicates the folder on your computer where the photos will be saved.
To change the folder, click and then browse to and select the new
folder.
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Put in subfolder: select this option if you want to place the imported photos in
a new subfolder. Input the name of the new folder in the field provided.
8. Click Import to import the new photos into the library, and use them in the
selected feature.
Supported Video File Formats
CyberLink PhotoDirector supports the following video file formats for importing:
3G2, 3GP, 3GPP2, ASF, AVI, DAT, FLV, M2T, M2TS, M2V, M4V, MKV, MOD, MOV, MP4,
MPE, MPG, MPEG, MTS, TOD, TPD, TRP, TS, VOB, VRO, WMV
Trimming a Video Clip
Before importing a video and capturing its frames, you can trim the imported video
clip. To trim the video clip, do this:
1. Click the button to open the Trim window.
2. Use the player controls to find where you want the trimmed clip to begin, and
then drag the mark in position slider to this position.
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Note: you can reenter the trim window to refine the trimmed clip at any time.
Note: you can click and hold while applying the TrueTheater
Adjustments to view the original video and compare how the adjustments
have enhanced your video.
3. Use the player controls to find where you want the trimmed clip to end, and
then drag the mark out position slider to this position.
4. If required, you can preview what the trimmed clip will look like by clicking
Output and then clicking the play button on the player controls. Click Original
if you want to play the original video.
5. Click OK to set your changes and trim the clip.
Applying TrueTheater Adjustments
Before importing a video and capturing its frames, you can apply TrueTheater
Adjustments to enhance your video and the resulting photos.
To apply TrueTheater Adjustments, do this:
1. Select the T rueTheater Adjustments check box in the bottom left corner to
enable them.
2. Click and then adjust the TrueTheater Adjustments options as follows:
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Sharpness: select this option to up scale the original video to a higher
resolution version, which is sharper and artifact-free. Use the slider to adjust
the sharpness to the best output that suits your configuration.
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Lighting: is a video enhancement technology developed by CyberLink that
detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast ratios.
Use the level slider to adjust the TrueTheater Lighting effect the desired
amount.
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Color: select this option to dynamically adjust the color saturation ratio in the
video. Use the level slider to make the colors in the video more vivid, without
affecting skin tones.
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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.
Manually Capturing Video Frames as New Photos
After importing a video into CyberLink PowerDirector, to manually capture its
frames, do this:
1. Use the playback controls to find a moment in your video where you want to
capture the video and then pause the video.
2. If required, use the and buttons to find the exact video frame you want
to capture.
3. When ready, click to capture the frame of video and add it to the
captured frames panel.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to capture as many frames as required.
5. If required, hover your mouse over a photo in the captured frames panel and
then click for a larger view. Click X to remove any captured photos from
the panel.
6. When you are done, click the Go to Library button.
7. Set the Capture Settings as follows:
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Folder: indicates the folder on your computer where the photos will be saved.
To change the folder, click and then browse to and select the new
folder.
·
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.
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Note: you can click Advanced for more capture settings. See Advanced
Capture Settings for more information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
8. Click Import to import the new photos into the library.
Auto Capturing Video Frames as New Photos
After importing a video into CyberLink PowerDirector, if you selected the Import
Video Fr ames as New Photos option, you can use this feature to capture a large
number of photos quickly. To auto* capture frames as new photos, do this:
1. Click on Library, the Import button at the bottom of the library panel, and
then select Video-to-Photo.
2. Browse to and select the video file you want to import, and then click Open.
3. Select the I mport Video Fr ames as New Photos option.
4. In the Video-to-Photo window, click on the Auto button.
5. In the Frames field, input how many photos (frames of video) you want
captured from the video.
6. Click the Start button. CyberLink PowerDirector will capture the specified
number of frames and import them into the captured frames panel.
7. If required, hover your mouse over a photo in the captured frames panel and
then click for a larger view. Click X to remove any captured photos from
the panel.
8. When you are done, click the Go to Library button.
9. Set the Capture Settings as follows:
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Folder: indicates the folder on your computer where the photos will be saved.
To change the folder, click and then browse to and select the new
folder.
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Note: you can click Advanced for more capture settings. See Advanced
Capture Settings for more information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: if you are not satisfied with the results, click Retry to try again.
Note: by default, CyberLink PhotoDirector does not include any of the black
areas in the crop area. However, if you expand/move the crop area and it
includes some black areas, select the Auto fill boundary option.
CyberLink PhotoDirector will fill in the black area using nearby pixels to
create a complete image.
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Put in subfolder: select this option if you want to place the imported photos in
a new subfolder. Input the name of the new folder in the field provided.
10. Click Import to import the new photos into the library.
Auto Create Panorama from Video
After importing a video, if you selected the Create a Panorama Photo* option,
CyberLink PhotoDirector can create a panorama for you automatically. To auto
create a panorama from a video, do this:
1. Click on Library, the Import button at the bottom of the library panel, and
then select Video-to-Photo.
2. Browse to and select the video file you want to import, and then click Open.
3. Select the Create a Panorama Photo option.
4. In the Video-to-Photo window, click on the Auto button. CyberLink
PhotoDirector will auto capture video frames and then merge the photos to
create the panorama.
5. When the merge is complete, adjust the position and size of the crop area to
create the panorama image you want.
6. When you are done, click on the Save button to save the panorama to your
computer's hard drive.
7. Enter in a file name for the panorama, select the save location on your
computer, and then click Save.
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Advanced Capture Settings
During the video import and capture process, you can set the following advanced
capture settings:
1. In the Destination section of the Import Settings window, specify the import
location as follows:
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Folder: specify the folder that photos are imported to as follows:
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Click on to specify a specific folder on your computer where the
photos are imported to.
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Put in subfolder: select this option if you want to place the imported
photos in a new subfolder. Input the name of the new folder in the field
provided.
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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Format: specify whether you want the captured photos to be in the JPEG,
PNG, or TIFF file format.
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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:
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Keep original resolution as video frame: select this option if you don't want
the photos resized during the import process.
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Resize to fit: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to resize
the photos during the import process. In the fields provided, specify the new
size as follows:
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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:
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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.
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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:
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Copyright: in the field provided, enter in the copyright text you would like to
embed in each photo. The copyright information can be viewed and edited
later on the Metadata tab in the library panel.
·
Tags: in the field provided, enter in the keyword tags you want to apply to
each photo, separated by a semi colon.
6. Click Import. CyberLink PhotoDirector will capture and import the photos as
specified.
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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 - Adjustment Panel , C - Ph oto Browser Panel , D - Pho to Vi ewer Windo w
PhotoDirector Modules
CyberLink PhotoDirector is comprised of six main modules: Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Create, and Print.
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Note: the Library module cannot be hidden.
Note: before you can hide a module, you must exit that module/enter a
different module.
Hiding PhotoDirector Modules
If required you can customize which modules are displayed/available in CyberLink
PhotoDirector. To hide any of the modules, just right click at the top of CyberLink
PhotoDirector window and then deselect it from the list.
You can also click at the bottom of the photo viewer to hide any of the
PhotoDirector modules. If you'd like to make the module available again, just right
click and then reselect it in the list.
Library
Click the Library button to open the photo library of CyberLink PhotoDirector.
When you import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector, they are stored in the photo
library. Once in the library you can organize them in a smart collection, folder,
album, and by keyword tags. See Photo Library for more information.
Adjustment
The Adjustment module is where you touch up and make adjustments to the
photos in your library. Click the Adjustment button to apply presets, crop and
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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
Click the Edit button to touch up the faces in your photos, apply effects, remove
objects and backgrounds, create panoramas and multi exposure photos, apply
watermarks and frames on your photos, and much more. See Edits for more
information.
Layers
Click the Layers button to perform advanced photo composing to create stunning
images using multiple images, text, and mask layers. See Layers for detailed
information.
Create
In this module you can use your photos to create slideshows with background
music, animated GIFs, and Motion Stills. Click the Create button to access the
Create module. See Creating for more information on all the features in this
window.
Once you have finished adjusting and editing your images, click the Print button to
print them. 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
inform ation see Printing Photos.
Photo Library
All of the photos that you import into CyberLink PhotoDirector can be found by
clicking on the Library button at the top of the window. The photo library has two
tabs: Project and Metadata. To access either tab, simply click on it to view its
contents.
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Project Tab
Click the Library button and then the Project tab 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.
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All Photos: select to view all the photos you have imported into the current
project database.
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Latest Imports: select to view the photos that were most recently imported
into the library.
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1 S tar or B etter: select to view photos you have rated 1 or more stars.
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5 S tars: select to view all the photos you have rated 5 stars.
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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.
2. Select Create Smart Collection.
3. Enter the information in the fields as follows:
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Name: enter a name for the new collection of photos.
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