CyberLink PHOTODIRECTORSUITE5, PHOTODIRECTOR5 User manual

CyberLink

PhotoDirector

User's Guide

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Mailing Address CyberLink Corporation

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Web Site Telephone 886-2-8667-1298 Fax 886-2-8667-1385

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Introduction

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

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

.................................................................................................2DirectorZone

.................................................................................................2PhotoDirector Versions

................................................................................................4System Requirements

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Importing Photos

................................................................................................5Supported File Formats

................................................................................................5Importing Photos into the Library

.................................................................................................7Apply During Import

..............................................................9

The PhotoDirector Workspace

................................................................................................10PhotoDirector Modules

.................................................................................................10Library

.................................................................................................10Adjustment

.................................................................................................10Edit

.................................................................................................10Slideshow

.................................................................................................10Print

................................................................................................11Library Panel

.................................................................................................11Project Tab

.................................................................................................16Tagging Faces

.................................................................................................19Metadata Tab

................................................................................................20Adjustment Panel

................................................................................................21Edit Panel

................................................................................................21Slideshow Panel

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................................................................................................21Print Panel

................................................................................................21Photo Browser Panel

.................................................................................................23Stacking Photos

.................................................................................................25Searching for Photos

................................................................................................27Photo Viewer Window

.................................................................................................27Selecting View Mode

.................................................................................................28Selecting Viewer Display Mode

.................................................................................................30History

.................................................................................................30Photo Viewer Toolbar

.................................................................................................31Viewer Zoom

................................................................................................32PhotoDirector Preferences

.................................................................................................32General Preferences

.................................................................................................33Project Preferences

.................................................................................................33DirectorZone Preferences

.................................................................................................34File Handling Preferences

.................................................................................................34Improvement Program Preferences

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Adjustments

................................................................................................37Creating Virtual Photos

................................................................................................38Histogram

.................................................................................................38Converting Photos to Black and White

.................................................................................................38Viewing Exposed Areas

................................................................................................39Regional Adjustment Tools

.................................................................................................40Cropping and Rotating Photos

.................................................................................................43Removing Spots

.................................................................................................44Removing Red-Eye

.................................................................................................45Using the Adjustment Brush

.................................................................................................48Using Adjustment Selection

.................................................................................................51Using a Gradient Mask

.................................................................................................54Regional Adjustment Options

................................................................................................56Global Adjustment Tools

.................................................................................................56White Balance

.................................................................................................58Tone

.................................................................................................59HDR Effect

.................................................................................................60Level

.................................................................................................61Curve

.................................................................................................62HSL/Color

.................................................................................................65Black and White Mix

.................................................................................................65Split Toning

.................................................................................................66Detail

.................................................................................................68Lens Correction

................................................................................................70Copying Adjustments

................................................................................................71Using Adjustment Presets

.................................................................................................71Downloading Presets from DirectorZone

.................................................................................................72Saving Custom Presets

.................................................................................................73Applying Presets on Photos

.................................................................................................73Uploading Presets to DirectorZone

.................................................................................................73Exporting/Import Presets

................................................................................................74Viewing History

................................................................................................74Turning Adjustments On/Off

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Edits

................................................................................................75People Beautifier

.................................................................................................75Tooth Brush

.................................................................................................76Eye Blinger

.................................................................................................78Skin Smoother

.................................................................................................78Wrinkle Remover

.................................................................................................79Body Shaper

................................................................................................82Photo Effects

.................................................................................................83Using the Region Cleaner

................................................................................................83Object Removal

.................................................................................................84Smart Patch

.................................................................................................84Content Aware Removal

................................................................................................85Extract or Compose

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.................................................................................................86Background Removal

.................................................................................................87Photo Composer

................................................................................................88Photo Merge

.................................................................................................88Bracket HDR

................................................................................................90Frames & Watermarks

.................................................................................................91Watermark Creator

.................................................................................................94Using Watermark Templates

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Exporting and Sharing Photos

................................................................................................97The Export Photo Process

.................................................................................................100Export Profiles

................................................................................................100Sharing Photos

.................................................................................................101Uploading Photos to Facebook

.................................................................................................101Uploading Photos to Flickr

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Slideshows

................................................................................................103Creating Photo Slideshows

.................................................................................................104Producing Slideshows

.................................................................................................104Sharing Slideshow Videos on YouTube

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Printing

................................................................................................107Printing Photos

.................................................................................................107Customizing the Layout

.................................................................................................108Customizing the Image Settings

.................................................................................................109Customizing the Print Settings

.................................................................................................109Watermarks

..............................................................111

PhotoDirector Hotkeys

..............................................................117

Technical Support

................................................................................................117Before Contacting Technical Support

................................................................................................118Web Support

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Note: this document is for reference and informational use only. Its content and the corresponding program are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1:

Introduction

This chapter introduces CyberLink PhotoDirector and provides an overview of all its features. It also outlines the system requirements for installing and using the program.

Welcome

Welcome to the CyberLink family of digital media tools. CyberLink PhotoDirector is a photography program that lets you manage and adjust your digital photos. You can then share your photos on Facebook or Flickr, use them in slideshows, produce slideshow videos you can upload to YouTube, and much more.

Latest Features

This section outlines the latest features within the CyberLink PhotoDirector program.

64-bit operating system support for improved program performance.

New RAW and JPEG encoder for faster photo importing.

Group photos in stacks for easier sorting and browsing.

Create real HDR photos in Bracket HDR using multiple photos shot at different exposures.

Auto correct distorted photos using one of the available lens profiles.

Download and import lens profiles from DirectorZone for lens correction.

Adjust the color level in photos separately by selecting a specific RGB channel.

Change the tonal scale it photos more freely using the histogram curve or targeted adjustment tool.

Use Split Toning to produce creative photo effects or to add color to black and white photos.

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

Reduce image noise on photos using auto denoise and photo texture recovery.

Edit photos more quickly and seamlessly, without the need to export changes after each edit.

Produce slideshow video files, or upload them to YouTube, in 2K or 4K Ultra HD formats.

DirectorZone

DirectorZone is a web service that lets you download camera lens profiles and adjustment presets created by other users, so you can use them on your photos. You may also share your own custom presets by uploading them to DirectorZone.

To access the benefits of DirectorZone, click the Sign in to DirectorZone link on the top of the CyberLink PhotoDirector window.

Go to http://directorzone.cyberlink.com to view more information on the features and benefits of the DirectorZone web site.

PhotoDirector Versions

The features that are available in CyberLink PhotoDirector are completely dependent on the version you have installed on your computer.

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.

Updating PhotoDirector

Software upgrades and updates (patches) are periodically available from CyberLink. CyberLink PhotoDirector automatically prompts you when either is available.

To update your software, do this:

1. Open the Upgrade Information window by doing one of the following:

click the button.

click on the PhotoDirector logo in the top right corner, and then on the

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Upgrade button in the About PhotoDirector window.

2. Click the feature you would like to upgrade to, or the patch you want to update CyberLink PhotoDirector with.

3. A web browser window opens, where you can purchase product upgrades or download the latest patch update.

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System Requirements

CPU Processor

Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz CPU with hyper-threading or equivalent AMD CPU is required. Intel Corei7 or AMD Phenom II X4 recommended for 64bit OS.

Screen Resolution

1024 X 768, 16-bit color or above.

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 8, 7, Vista and XP 32-bit SP3* (Windows XP Service Pack 3 is required).

Memory

2 GB is required. 3 GB is recommended for 32-bit OS. 6 GB is recommended for 64-bit OS.

Graphics Card

128 MB VRAM and above.

Hard Disk Space

1 GB of disk space for application and documentation.

Other

Internet connection required for Internet-based services.

System Requirements

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

Im po rting Photos

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

Chapter 2:

Importing Photos

The first step when using CyberLink PhotoDirector is to import your photos into the program. CyberLink PhotoDirector supports a variety of different photo file types, including most camera RAW file formats.

Supported File Formats

CyberLink PhotoDirector supports the following photo file formats:

Photos: JPEG, TIFF.

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

camera RAW photo formats.

Importing Photos into the Library

You can import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector from your computer's hard drive, a digital camera, and also from removable devices, such as memory cards and portable hard drives.

To import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector, do this:

1. Click on Library, and then on the Import button at the bottom of the library panel.

2. Select one of the following import options:

Photos: select to import individual photo files. Once selected, browse to and then select all of the photos on your computer/removable device that you want to import, and then click Open. Thumbnails of all the photos display in the Photo Import window.

Folder: select to import a folder that contains your photos. Once selected, browse to and then select the folder on your computer/removable device that

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Note: you can use in the bottom right of the preview window to resize the photo thumbnails.

you want to import photos from, and then click Select Folder. Thumbnails of all the photos in the selected folder display in the Photo Import window.

From Camera: select to import photos directly from a digital camera or a card reader. Ensure that your camera is connected to your computer (and turned on) and then select From Camera to import photos from it. Once selected, the Photo Import window displays. Select your camera (or card reader) from the Source drop-down to display thumbnails of all the photos in the Photo Import window.

3. Select Include subfolders, if you are importing photos from a folder, device, or digital camera, to display and import photos that are in any subfolders.

4. Select Exclude possible duplicates to have CyberLink PhotoDirector filter out any photos that were imported previously.

5. Manually select the thumbnails of the photos you want to import, or use the

(deselect all) and (select all) buttons if necessary.

6. Select one of the following two import options:

Keep in current location: keeps the photos in their original source location.

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 copying the photos to another location, click to select the Destination where the imported photos are copied. You can also click to

edit the name of the photo folders in this location, if required.

8. If copying the photos to another location, you can Organize the photos by

Im po rting Photos

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.

selecting one of the following:

Put in Single Folder: puts all of the photos in one folder.

By Original Folder Structure: duplicates the original folder structure from the

source location.

By Capture Date: puts the photos in a series of folders, labeled by the date

they were captured. Click to set the date format for the folder naming.

9. Click Import. CyberLink PhotoDirector imports the photos into your project library.

Apply During Import

CyberLink PhotoDirector can apply adjustment presets to photos during the import process. You can also begin organizing your photos by adding copyright information and keyword tags as they are imported.

Apply preset: select to apply the adjustment preset you select from the dropdown to all of the photos during import. See Using Adjustment Presets for information on creating adjustment presets.

Copyright: in the field provided, enter in the copyright text you would like to embed in each photo. The copyright information can be viewed and edited later on the Metadata tab in the library panel.

Tags: in the field provided, enter in the keyword tags you want to apply to each photo, separated by a semi colon.

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Chapter 3:

The PhotoDirector Workspace

This chapter outlines the CyberLink PhotoDirector workspace, and all of its features. Getting familiar with the workspace is helpful, because it is where you spend all of your time when using CyberLink PhotoDirector.

A - P hotoDirec tor M odules, B - Libra ry/ Adjustm ent/Edit/Slideshow/P rint P anel , C - P hoto Brow ser Pa nel, D - Photo View er Window

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PhotoDirector Modules

CyberLink PhotoDirector is comprised of five main modules: Library, Adjustment, Edit, Slideshow, and Print.

Library

Click the Library button to open the photo library of CyberLink PhotoDirector. When you import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector, they are stored in the photo library. Once in the library you can organize them in a smart collection, folder, album, and by keyword tags. See Library Panel for more information.

Adjustment

The adjustment module is where you touch up and make adjustments to the photos in your library. Click the Adjustment button apply presets, crop and rotate photos, apply gradients, remove spots, red-eye, and make other corrections. You can also adjust white balance, sharpness, color, and much, much more. See

Adjustments for more information.

Edit

In the Edit module you can touch up the faces in your photos, apply effects, remove objects and backgrounds, add images on photos, and apply watermarks and frames on your photos. See Edits for more information.

Slideshow

In this module you can use your photos to create slideshows with background music, and then export them as video files or upload them directly to YouTube. Select the Slideshow button to access the slideshow module. See Slideshows for more information on all the features in this module.

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 Star or Better: select to view photos you have rated 1 or more stars.

5 Stars: select to view all the photos you have rated 5 stars.

Rejected: select to view all the rejected photos.

Right-click on a Smart Collection folder to export the photos, or create a new project that contains just the photos in the selected collection. You can also

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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.

Import new photos: if photos were added to the folder, this option becomes enabled. Select it to import the specified number of photos into the folder.

Show import dialog before importing: select if you want to display the Photo Import window before importing. If you do not select this option, CyberLink PhotoDirector performs a background import of the photos.

Remove missing photos: if there are missing photos in the folder, this option

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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.

Remove from Library: select to remove the selected folder, and all of the photos it contains, from the library.

Locate on Disk: select to view the selected folder, and all of its contents, in Windows Explorer.

Rename Folder: select to give the selected folder a different name.

Albums

You can organize your photos in custom albums. To create a new album, do this:

1. Select the Project tab, and then click in the Albums section.

2. In the pop-up menu that displays:

select Create Album with Selected Photos to create a new album that contains all the current photos you have selected.

select Create Empty Album to create an album that does not have any photos in it.

select Create Empty Album Set to create a new album set. Album sets are

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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.

Tagging Faces

CyberLink PhotoDirector can analyze the photos in your library, detecting any faces in them. You can then tag the people you want in your photos, by reviewing the results or by manually tagging them yourself. Once the faces are tagged, the photos are then categorized in the Faces section of the library, and included on Facebook if you choose to share them on the social media web site.

Analyzing Photos for Faces

CyberLink PhotoDirector uses face recognition to auto detect the faces in your photos. To have CyberLink PhotoDirector analyze photos for faces, do this:

1. Select all of the photos in the photo browser panel that you want to analyze.

2. Click the Tag Faces button. CyberLink PhotoDirector will analyze the photos and detect all the faces in them.

3. When the analysis process is complete, the Tag Faces window is displayed. See Managing Faces in the Library below for information on managing the

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Note: CyberLink PhotoDirector groups the similar faces together in the group browser. Select a group of faces to view them and tag the faces. Click on to show the group browser if necessary, or to hide it.

Note: if one of the photos in a group does not match the others, just deselect its checkbox before tagging the faces, so that it won't be included.

faces you just finished analyzing.

Managing Faces in the Library

After CyberLink PhotoDirector has analyzed photos, it groups similar faces together in the Tag Faces window. In this window you can review each face and associate it with a person in the library, or add a new person. You can also skip faces if you want to add them later.

The Tag Faces window can be access by the following methods:

select photos in the photo browser panel, and then click the Tag Faces button. The Tag Faces window displays after analyzing the photos for faces.

in the Faces section of the library panel, click next to the item marked

Unknown and then select one of the following:

Tag Faces in Selected Photos to have CyberLink PhotoDirector analyze the

currently selected photos for faces.

Tag Previously Unnamed Faces to continue tagging and naming the faces previously analyzed.

Continue Last Process if you canceled the analysis process previously before the face tagging was complete on the selected photos.

Once in the Tag Faces window you can manage the tagged faces, for each group of faces, by doing the following:

if the person tagged in the group of photos is not in your library, select the check boxes on the photos, click on Select, and then enter the person's name in the Add New Person field. Click OK to add the person and tag them in the photos.

select the check boxes on the photos, click on the Select button, and then select the person from the list that matches the face in the group of photos.

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Note: if required, hover your mouse over a tagged face in the Tag Faces window and then click to view the photo the face is tagged in.

Note: once you are done tagging a person in some photos, you can select more photos in the library, click next to the person's name, and then select Find

More Faces of this Person in the Selected Photos. CyberLink PhotoDirector will analyze all the selected photos, looking for more photos that contain this person.

if the person tagged in the group of photos is in the suggestion list above the group of photos, just select the button with the name of the person.

select Skip to ignore the tagged face. At any time you can click on the Skipped tab and tag the photos if required.

Click the Done button to close the tag faces window when you are finished.

Manually Tagging Faces

If CyberLink PhotoDirector missed faces during the auto tagging process, you can manually tag faces in your photos.

To manually tag faces, do this:

1. Select the photo in the browser panel you want to tag faces in.

2. Click the button at the bottom of the photo viewer window to enter the tag face editor.

3. CyberLink PhotoDirector will place tag face boxes on all the faces it detects in the photo. If none are added, click on the button to add one.

4. If required, drag and resize any manually placed face squares so that they fit on the person's face.

5. Do one of the following:

click on Unnamed and then enter the person's name in the Add New Person field. Click OK to add the person and tag them in the photo.

click on Unnamed and then select the person from the list that matches the face in the photo.

if CyberLink PhotoDirector thinks it recognizes the person tagged in the photo, it will display the suggested name below the photo. Click the check mark under it if it is correct. If incorrect, click on the suggested name and

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Note: at any time you can hover your mouse over a tagged face and click the X to remove the face tag information.

Note: the photo EXIF metadata available on the Metadata tab is dependent on the information that was embedded in the photo when it was shot.

then select the person from the list. If it is a new person, enter his or her name in Add New Person field and then click OK.

6. If required, repeat the above steps to tag more faces in the photo as required.

Metadata Tab

Click the Metadata tab to view detailed embedded information for the current photos that are selected. Included on the Metadata tab are EXIF camera details and information about the captured photo, including date capture, shutter speed, exposure information. The tab also includes fields where you can manually enter IPTC metadata for your photos, including contact and copyright information.

On the Metadata tab you can also:

rate each photo by selecting the desired star rating.

click to flag a photo that you like and may want to use later. You can then filter flagged photos in the photo browser panel later.

click to reject a photo you do not like.

add IPTC metadata to your photos. To do this, select all the photos you want to add IPTC metadata information to, click in the spaces next to the IPTC fields, and then enter the metadata in the fields provided.

add IPTC copyright information to your photos. To do this, select all the

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photos you want to add copyright information to, and the select the Copyright status from the drop down in the Copyright section. Next, click in the spaces next to the Copyright section, and then enter the copyright info in the fields provided.

select Tags to view all the tags for the selected photos. If required, you can create a new tag for all the selected photos by entering it in the field provided

and then clicking .

hover your mouse over a tag and then click to remove it from a photo.

Adjustment Panel

The adjustment panel displays when in the adjustment window and contains all of the tools you use to touch up and adjust your photos. See Adjustments for a detailed description of the all the tools available on the adjustment panel.

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Note: the time it takes for CyberLink PhotoDirector to load a preview of the photo is dependent on the preview quality selected in File Handing Preferences. See Preview cache in File Handling Preferences for more information.

Edit Panel

When in the edit window, the edit panel displays. It provides access to all of the editing options you can use on the photos in the library. See Edits for a detailed description of the all the options available on the edit panel.

Slideshow Panel

When in the slideshow module, you can set slideshow preferences and settings on the slideshow panel. See Slideshows for detailed information about the controls on the slideshow panel.

Print Panel

Use the options on the print panel to set up your photos for printing in the print window. See Printing for detail information on the available controls on the print panel.

Photo Browser Panel

The photo browser panel is where you can browse through all the photos in your project library. When you select a collection, folder, album, tag, etc. in the library panel, all the photos it contains display in the photo browser panel.

A - Thumbna il View , B - L ist View , C - Filter P hotos, D - Stack Photos, E - R esize P anel , F - Sea rch, G Ta g Fa ces, H - Exp ort Photos, I - Sha re P hotos

Select a photo in the panel to display it in the photo viewer window.

While browsing through photos in the panel, you can:

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Note: for best results when sorting photos in list view, try the Browser Only mode. See Selecting View Mode for more information.

select to browse through photos in a thumbnail view that includes large photo thumbnails.

select to view more detailed information about photos, including date captured, aperture, and shutter speed. In list view you can also sort the photos in the panel by clicking on a column header.

when in thumbnail view, select a photo and then rate it by selecting the desired star rating.

when in thumbnail view, select a photo and then click to flag a photo that you like and may want to use later.

when in thumbnail view, select a photo and then click to reject a photo you do not like or want to use.

you can also group photos using color labels. To label, right-click on a photo in the photo browser panel, select the Label option, and then a color from the list.

right-click on a photo in the panel (or in the viewer) and then select Show Photos in Same Folder to only display photos in the Library that are in the same folder as the selected photo.

right-click on a photo in the panel (or in the viewer) and then select Show Photos in Same Album to only display photos in the Library that are in the same album as the selected photo.

click and then select an item in the list to filter the photos in the panel by their flagged and rejected status.

click and then select an item in the list to filter the photos in the panel by their label.

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click and then select an option in the list to filter the photos in the panel by whether they have been adjusted or not.

click to stack the photos in the browser panel. See Stacking Photos for more information.

right-click on a photo and select Create Virtual Photo to create another copy you can use for editing. See Creating Virtual Photos for more information.

click and drag the top edge of the photo browser panel to resize it and the size of the photo thumbnails (when in thumbnail view).

if you are in the library module, click Tag Faces to have CyberLink PhotoDirector tag all the faces in the photos selected in the browser panel. See Analyzing Photos for Faces for more information.

click Export to export, with the adjustments applied to them, the selected photos. See Exporting and Sharing Photos for more information.

click Share to upload the selected photos to Flickr or Facebook. See Sharing

Photos for more information.

double-click in the photo viewer canvas area to hide the photo browser panel from view and get a larger view of the current photo (viewer only mode). Double-click on it again to redisplay the browser panel (viewer & browser mode).

Stacking Photos

Use the stack photo feature for easy grouping of photos in the photo browser panel. You can manually stack the photos, or have CyberLink PhotoDirector assist you using the Auto Stack feature.

Auto Stacking of Photos

The Auto Stack feature stacks photos based on the date and time the photos were taken.

To automatically stack photos in the photo browser panel, do this:

1. Select all of the photos in the photo browser panel that you want to stack.

2. Click and then select Auto Stack.

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Note: the number of stacks that will be created is displayed at the bottom of the dialog.

Note: you can repeat these steps as many times as required to stack the photos in the photo browser panel.

Note: you can change which photo is on top of the stack by dragging it to the first photo position in the stack.

3. In the dialog that displays, use the slider to set the amount of time (up to one hour) between the photos in the stacks. Dragging the slider left creates more stacks, while dragging it right creates fewer.

4. Click OK. CyberLink PhotoDirector stacks the photos based on your settings.

Manual Stacking of Photos

The Manual Stack feature lets you select which photos you want in each stack.

To manually stack some photos in the photo browser panel, do this:

1. Select all of the photos in the photo browser panel that you want to put in a single stack.

2. Click and then select Manual Stack.

3. CyberLink PhotoDirector puts the photos you selected in a stack.

Viewing the Photos in Stacks

Once the photos in the photo browser panel are in stacks, you can more easily view your photos, especially if browsing through a large number of them. Stacks are indicated by a number in the top left corner of a photo thumbnail. The number is placed on the first photo in each stack.

To view the photos in a stack, just click on the number to expand it.

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CyberLink PHOTODIRECTORSUITE5, PHOTODIRECTOR5 User manual

Contents

In tro du ctio n

Welcome

Latest Features

DirectorZone

PhotoDirector Versions

System Requirements

Im po rting Photos

Supported File Formats

Importing Photos into the Library

Apply During Import

Th e Ph oto Directo r Wo rksp ace

PhotoDirector Modules

Library

Adjustment

Edit

Slideshow

Print

Library Panel

Project Tab

Tagging Faces

Metadata Tab

Adjustment Panel

Edit Panel

Slideshow Panel

Print Panel

Photo Browser Panel

Stacking Photos