Cyberlink PowerDirector - 10.0 Instruction Manual

CyberLink

PowerDirector

User's Guide

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Introduction

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

................................................................................................8DirectorZone

................................................................................................8System Requirements

PowerDirector Editing Modes

................................................................................................11Full Feature Editor

................................................................................................12Easy Editor

................................................................................................14Slideshow Creator

PowerDirector Workspace

................................................................................................24Rooms

..................................................1

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

............................................................................3PowerDirector Versions

..................................................11

............................................................................16Setting Music Preferences

............................................................................18Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer

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............................................................................24Media Room

............................................................................24Effect Room

............................................................................25PiP Objects Room

............................................................................25Particle Room

............................................................................25Title Room

............................................................................26Transition Room

............................................................................26Audio Mixing Room

............................................................................26Voice-Over Recording Room

............................................................................26Chapter Room

............................................................................27Subtitle Room

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................................................................................................27Library Window

................................................................................................28Expanding the Workspace

................................................................................................29Preview Window

................................................................................................34Editing Workspace

PowerDirector Projects

................................................................................................43Setting Project Aspect Ratio

................................................................................................44Exporting Projects

Importing Media into PowerDirector

............................................................................27Explorer View

............................................................................27Filtering Media in the Library

............................................................................28Library Menu

............................................................................29Preview Player Controls

............................................................................30Taking a Screen Snapshot

............................................................................30Media Viewer

............................................................................31Zoom In/Out

............................................................................31Display/Preview Options

............................................................................33Previewing in 3D Mode

............................................................................34Timeline View

............................................................................42Storyboard View

..................................................43

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................................................................................................45Importing Media Files

............................................................................46Importing PowerDirector Projects

................................................................................................47Capturing Media

............................................................................48Capturing from a DV Camcorder

............................................................................49Capturing from an HDV Camcorder

............................................................................50Capturing from a TV Signal

............................................................................50Capturing from a Digital TV Signal

............................................................................50Capturing from a Webcam

............................................................................50Capturing from a Microphone

............................................................................51Capturing from a CD

............................................................................51Capturing from an AVCHD Camcorder

............................................................................51Capturing from an Optical Device

............................................................................51Captured Content

............................................................................52Quality Profile Setup

............................................................................52Capture Settings

............................................................................52Capture Preferences

................................................................................................53Downloading Media

............................................................................53Downloading Photos From Flickr

............................................................................54Downloading from DirectorZone

................................................................................................55Detecting Scenes and Extracting Audio

............................................................................55Detecting Scenes in a Video Clip

............................................................................55Extracting Audio from a Video Clip

3D Media

..................................................57

................................................................................................57Setting 3D Source Format

................................................................................................58The Difference Between 3D and 3D-Like Effects

Arranging Media in Your Production

Editing Your Media

..................................................61

................................................................................................61Adding Video Clips and Images to the Timeline

............................................................................62Adding Video Clips and Images

............................................................................63Adding Color Boards and Backgrounds

................................................................................................63Adding Audio Clips

............................................................................64Magic Music

............................................................................65Music Beat Detection

................................................................................................68Using the Magic Movie Wizard

................................................................................................69Using the Slideshow Creator

..................................................71

................................................................................................71Splitting a Clip

................................................................................................71Unlinking Video/Audio Clips

................................................................................................72Trimming Video and Audio Clips

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................................................................................................77Setting a Media Clip's Duration

................................................................................................77Setting TV (Video Clip Interlacing) Format

................................................................................................78Adjusting Video Clip Aspect Ratio

................................................................................................79Stretching Images

................................................................................................80Cropping Images

................................................................................................80Changing the Shape of Media

................................................................................................82Fixing and Enhancing Images/Videos

................................................................................................82Utilizing Keyframes on Media

................................................................................................86Power Tools

................................................................................................87Muting Audio

................................................................................................87Editing Audio in WaveEditor

................................................................................................87Time Info

................................................................................................88Magic Fix

................................................................................................88Magic Cut

Adding Effects

............................................................................72Trimming a Video Clip

............................................................................74Performing a Multi Trim

............................................................................76Trimming an Audio Clip

............................................................................84Adding Keyframes

..................................................89

................................................................................................89Adding Video Effects

............................................................................90Modifying a Video Effect

................................................................................................91Using Magic Motion

............................................................................92Magic Motion Designer

................................................................................................93Using Magic Style

................................................................................................94Using the Freeze Frame Effect

Creating PiP Effects

..................................................95

................................................................................................95Adding PiP Objects

............................................................................96Creating Custom PiP Objects

................................................................................................97Using the Paint Designer

............................................................................97Creating a Paint Animation

................................................................................................100Modifying Media in the PiP Designer

............................................................................101Modifying PiP Effect Size and Position

............................................................................101Modifying PiP Effect Properties

............................................................................102Adding Motion to PiP Effects

............................................................................104Enabling 3D Depth

............................................................................104Setting PiP Effect Opacity

............................................................................105Customizing PiP Effect Rotation

............................................................................105Saving a Custom PiP Motion Path

............................................................................105Adding PiP Effect Masks

............................................................................105Saving and Sharing PiP Objects

Adding Particle Effects

Adding Title Effects

Using Transitions

..................................................107

................................................................................................108Modifying Particle Effects in the Particle Designer

............................................................................109Adding New Particle Objects

............................................................................109Adding Background Images

............................................................................109Editing Particle Effects

............................................................................110Editing Particle Objects Properties

............................................................................113Saving and Sharing Particle Effect Templates

..................................................115

................................................................................................116Modifying Titles in the Title Designer

............................................................................117Modifying Title Effect Position

............................................................................117Modifying 2D Text Properties

............................................................................118Modifying 3D-Like Text Properties

............................................................................120Applying Animation to a Title Effect

............................................................................121Enabling 3D Depth

............................................................................121Modifying Image Animation Properties

............................................................................121Adding Background Images to Title Effects

............................................................................122Saving and Sharing Title Templates

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................................................................................................123Adding Transitions to a Single Clip

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................................................................................................124Adding Transitions Between Two Clips

................................................................................................124Setting Transition Behavior

Mixing Audio and Recording Voice-Overs

Adding Chapters

Adding Subtitles

Producing Your Project

..................................................127

................................................................................................127Adjusting Audio Clip Volume Levels

................................................................................................130Recording Voice-Overs

..................................................133

................................................................................................133Adding Chapters Markers

................................................................................................134Setting Chapter Thumbnails

..................................................135

................................................................................................135Adding Subtitles

................................................................................................135Editing Subtitles

................................................................................................136Importing Subtitles from Text Files

................................................................................................136Syncing Subtitles with Dialogue

..................................................139

............................................................................127Mixing Audio In-Track

............................................................................128Mixing Audio in the Audio Mixing Room

............................................................................129Adding Fade Effects to Audio Clips

............................................................................129Restoring Audio Clip Volume Levels

................................................................................................139Utilizing Intelligent SVRT

................................................................................................140Produce Window

............................................................................142Outputting to a Standard 2D File

............................................................................144Outputting in a 3D Format

............................................................................146Outputting to a Device

............................................................................148Uploading Video to Social Web Sites

............................................................................152Batch Produce

Creating Discs

..................................................155

................................................................................................157Importing Additional Disc Content

................................................................................................158Selecting a Disc Menu

................................................................................................159Editing Disc Menu Properties

............................................................................160Editing Disc Menu Text

............................................................................160Setting Disc Menu Music

............................................................................161Adding a First Play Video

............................................................................162Setting Disc Playback Mode

............................................................................163Specify Buttons Per Page

................................................................................................164Customizing Disc Menus in the Menu Designer

............................................................................165Setting Menu Opening and Background

............................................................................166Adding Images to Menus

............................................................................166Adding and Editing Disc Menu Text

............................................................................168Adding and Editing Menu Buttons

............................................................................169Setting Object Properties

............................................................................170Enabling 3D Depth in Disc Menus

............................................................................170Saving and Sharing Disc Menu Templates

................................................................................................170Burning Your Production to Disc

............................................................................171Burning a Disc in 2D

............................................................................173Burning a Disc in 3D

............................................................................175Configuring Burn Settings

............................................................................176Erasing Discs

PowerDirector Preferences

..................................................177

................................................................................................177General Preferences

................................................................................................178Capture Preferences

................................................................................................179Confirmation Preferences

................................................................................................180DirectorZone Preferences

................................................................................................180Editing Preferences

................................................................................................181File Preferences

................................................................................................182Hardware Acceleration Preferences

................................................................................................183Project Preferences

................................................................................................183Produce Preferences

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Appendix

Technical Support

..................................................185

................................................................................................185Hotkeys

............................................................................185System Hotkeys

............................................................................185Project Hotkeys

............................................................................186Workspace Hotkeys

............................................................................187Smart Guide Hotkeys

............................................................................187Main Panel Hotkeys

............................................................................187Library Hotkeys

............................................................................188Capture Hotkeys

............................................................................188Voice-Over Hotkeys

............................................................................188Preview Window Hotkeys

............................................................................189Title Designer Hotkeys

................................................................................................190Intelligent SVRT: When Is Used?

................................................................................................191Licensing and Copyright Information

............................................................................193Licenses and Copyrights

..................................................205

................................................................................................205Before Contacting Technical Support

................................................................................................206Web 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. For more helpful tips on using the program, please visit our user forum or see the video tutorials at http://directorzone.cyberlink.com/tutorial/pdr.

Chapter 1:

Introduction

This chapter introduces CyberLink PowerDirector and the digital video editing process. It also outlines all of the latest features, available versions, and reviews the minimum system requirements for CyberLink PowerDirector.

Welcome

Welcome to the CyberLink family of digital media tools. CyberLink PowerDirector is a digital video editing program that lets you create professional-looking videos and photo slideshows, complete with music, voice-overs, special effects, transitions, and much more. You can then output your project to a file, camcorder, portable device, upload it directly to various online video sharing web sites, or burn it to a disc, complete with stylish menus.

Latest Features

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

Workspace

Choose from three different editing modes: Full Feature Editor, Easy Editor, and the Slideshow Creator.

Add timeline markers* for more precise media placement in your video projects.

Import existing CyberLink PowerDirector project files directly into the timeline.

Use Music Beat Detection* to add beat markers you can use for detailed editing with added music.

Auto audio normalization* for all clips on the same timeline track.

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View and edit media in 3D mode*.

Enable continuous thumbnails on video clips on the timeline for easy scene recognition.

Capture/Import

Capture video content from BDMV discs*.

Import media in the following newly supported formats: JPS, MPO, MVC*.

Edit

Use 3D media to create 3D video projects*.

Convert 2D photos and videos to 3D using TrueTheater 3D*.

Enable 3D depth for PiP, particle, and title effects*.

Apply transitions and video effects with 3D* properties.

Add audio transitions between two audio clips on a track.

Unleash your PC's speed with TrueVelocity™ 2.

Use the Paint Designer* to make hand drawn paint animation objects in your videos.

Change the shape of media clips and crop images directly on the timeline.

Record, trim, cut, enhance, mix, and add effects to audio on the timeline of your project using CyberLink WaveEditor 1.0*.

Add creativity and excitement to your videos with NewBlueFX plug-in special effects.

Produce

Enhanced Intelligent SVRT* technology that helps you to quickly produce your projects with the highest quality possible.

Output videos in a variety of 3D video formats*, including Side-by-Side, anaglyph and MVC.

Upload 3D videos to YouTube 3D*.

Share videos on the DailyMotion and Vimeo video web sites.

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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

Features

Ultra

Deluxe

HE3DHEDE

Import Media

3D Video (MVC,

Side-by-Side)

Yes

Yes----

3D Photo (MPO, JPS)

Yes

Yes----

MPEG-2

Yes

Yes--AVCHD file (M2T)

Yes

Yes----

VOB, VRO with Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Yes

Yes--------

MOD, TOD

Yes

Yes----

WTV

Yes

Yes--DVR-MS

Yes

Capture Functions

HDV Camcorder

Yes

Create Disc

Burn discs in either 2D or in a 3D* format.

Create 3D-BD* discs, complete with 3D disc menus.

Supports DTS as the audio encoding format.

PowerDirector Versions

The features that are available to you within CyberLink PowerDirector are completely dependent on the version you have installed on your computer. Supported file formats, editing features, disc-making functions, and other features vary depending on the version that you have.

To determine your version of CyberLink PowerDirector, click on the CyberLink PowerDirector logo in the top right corner or select ? > About CyberLink PowerDirector.

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Features

Ultra

Deluxe

HE3DHEDE

Capture

DVB-T Tuner Capture

Yes

Yes--Analog TV Tuner

Capture

Yes

Yes--External or Optical

Device Capture

Yes

AVCHD Camcorder Capture

Yes--Yes----

QuickScan

Yes

Yes--------

SmartCaption

Yes

Yes--------

DV Backup

Yes

Workspace Features

3D Display Support

Yes--Yes----

Full HD Preview

Yes----------Dual Preview

Yes

Yes--------

Preview Window Zoom

Yes

Yes--------

Timeline & Music Beat Markers

Yes

Yes--------

Number of Tracks Available

100

1004444

Snap to Reference

Yes

Yes--------

Range Selection

Yes

Yes--------

Edit Functions

Convert 2D Video/Photo to 3D

Yes--Yes----

3D PiP Effects

Yes

Yes----

3D Title Effects

Yes--Yes----

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Features

Ultra

Deluxe

HE3DHEDE

3D Particle Effects

Yes--------

3D Transition Effect

Yes

Yes----

3D Video Effect

Yes--Yes----

3D Orientation Adjustment

Yes----------Keyframe Settings

Panel

Yes

Yes--------

TrueTheater Video Enhancement

Yes

Yes--------

Video in Reverse

Yes

Yes--------

Video Speed Frame Interpolated Technology

Yes

Yes--------

Multi Trim Precise Cut (Zoom)

Yes

Yes--------

WaveEditor

Yes

Yes--------

Magic Motion Designer

Yes

Yes--------

Magic Style Templates 2D

17171717176Magic Style

Templates 3D

66111

Magic Style Template Download

Yes

Yes--------

Magic Cut

Yes

Yes--------

Magic Music SmartSound

Yes

Yes--------

Slideshow Templates

99333

Video Effect

Yes

Yes--------

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Ultra

Deluxe

HE3DHEDE

Layers on Clip

Third Party Effects (NewBlue)

Yes

Yes--------

PiP Designer Customizing PiP Motion

Yes

Yes--------

Paint Designer

Yes

Yes--------

Particle Designer

Yes

Yes--------

Audio Normalization

Yes

Yes--------

Adding Chapters

Yes

Creating Subtitles

- Importing From Text File

Yes

Yes-------Creating Subtitles for DVD

Yes

Yes----

Produce Functions

Output in 3D

Yes--Yes----

Upload 3D Video to YouTube

Yes--Yes----

Output to MPEG-1

Yes

Yes--------

Output to MPEG-2

Yes

Output to MPEG-2 with Dolby Digital

5.1

Yes

Yes-------Output to QuickTime Format

Yes

Yes--------

Output to MPEG-4 AVCHD Format

Yes

Yes----

Write Back HDV Tape

Yes

Yes--------

Output to HDD Camcorder

Yes

Yes--------

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Features

Ultra

Deluxe

HE3DHEDE

Output to Mobile Phone

Yes

Yes----

Output to PS3

Yes

Yes----

Intelligent SVRT

Yes

Create Disc Functions

3D Discs

Yes

Yes--N/A

3D Disc Menus

Yes--------

N/A

Dolby Digital Stereo Creator to Encode 2 ch Audio

Yes

Yes--N/A Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround

Yes

Yes----

N/A

Blu-ray Disc(TM) with DTS Audio

Yes--------

N/A

Blu-ray Disc(TM) Burning (BDMV, BDXL)

Yes--Yes

Yes--N/A AVCHD Burning (AVCHD)

Yes--Yes

Yes--N/A VCD Burning

Yes

Yes------N/A

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

Updating PowerDirector

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

To update your software, do this:

1. Click the button to open the Upgrade window.

2. Click the available tabs to see the Updates, Upgrades, and enhancements ( Installed Packs) available.

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

System Requirements

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 7, Vista or XP (Windows XP Service Pack 2 is required for HDV capture).

Screen Resolution

1024 x 768, 16-bit color or above.

CPU Processor

CyberLink PowerDirector 10 is optimized for CPUs with MMX/SSE/SSE2/3DNow!/3DNow! Extension/HyperThreading technology.

AVI Capture/Producer: Profiles: Pentium II 450 MHz or AMD Athlon 500 MHz. DVD Quality (MPEG-2) Profiles: Pentium 4

2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 2200+. High Quality MPEG-4 and Streaming WMV, QuickTime) Profiles: Pentium 4 3.0 Ghz or

3. Select an item on a tab to open your web browser, where you can purchase product upgrades or download the latest patch update.

DirectorZone

DirectorZone is a free web service that lets you search for and download Magic Style templates, PiP objects, paint animations, title templates, particle objects, and disc menus created by other users of CyberLink PowerDirector. Whenever you see

the icon, you can click it to download free effects and templates into your CyberLink PowerDirector libraries.

You may also share your own creations by uploading them to DirectorZone. To sign in to DirectorZone, click the Sign in to DirectorZone link on the top of the CyberLink PowerDirector window.

Go to http://directorzone.cyberlink.com to find out more information on the features and benefits of the DirectorZone web service.

System Requirements

The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for general digital video production work.

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AMD Athlon 64 X2. Full-HD quality H.264 and MPEG2 Profiles: Intel Corei5/7 or AMD Phenom II X4. AVCHD* and BD* burning Profiles: Pentium Core 2 Duo E6400, or AMD Phenom II X2. 3D* video editing profile: Intel Corei7 or AMD Phenom II X4 with 64 bit OS 6 GB RAM.

Memory

512 MB required. 3 GB DDR2 or above recommended for 32 bit OS. 6 GB DDR2 or above recommended for 64 bit OS.

Hard Disk Space

5 GB minimum required (note: 400 MB is for Magic Music Library). 10 GB (20 GB recommended) for DVD production. 60 GB (100 GB recommended) for Blu-ray Disc/AVCHD production*.

Burning Drive

A CD or DVD burner (CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW) is required to burn VCD/ DVD/SVCD/AVCHD* titles. A Blu-ray Disc recordable drive is required to burn Blu-ray Discs*.

Internet Connection

The import/export of some media formats may require activation via an Internet connection. Activation is fast, easy, and free.

Note: please consult the CyberLink web site (http://www.cyberlink.com) for the most recent system requirements information. * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

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Note: before selecting your preferred editing mode, be sure to set the aspect ratio for your project (16:9 or 4:3) in the top right corner of the dialog that displays.

Note: select the Always enter the full feature editor at startup option at the bottom of this dialog to skip this window at startup. You can always reset this selection at any time in Confirmation Preferences.

Chapter 2:

PowerDirector Editing Modes

CyberLink PowerDirector now has three separate editors to suit your editing requirements. When you launch the program from the start menu or the CyberLink PowerDirector shortcut on the desktop, you are prompted to choose one of the following editing modes:

Full Feature Editor: select this option to enter the classic editing mode of CyberLink PowerDirector, where all of the program's features are available to you.

Easy Editor: if you are new to the editing process and not sure how or where to get started, then the Easy Editor can help. The Magic Movie Wizard takes you through a step-by-step process to import, style, adjust, and preview your finished movie, in just a few steps. You can then edit the created production, output it to a video file, or burn it to a disc.

Slideshow Creator: with the Slideshow Creator you can instantly turn your photos into a dynamic slideshow. Follow the steps in the Slideshow Creator to import your photos, add background music, and stylish slideshow templates. Once done, you can preview the slideshow, before outputting it as a video file or burning it to disc.

Full Feature Editor

In the Full Feature Editor of CyberLink PowerDirector you have the freedom to perform every function and use every feature that is available in your version of the program. The path you take to create your video production is up to you. Use the features you are familiar with to make your movie, or experiment to create something new.

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Description

Capture

Capture media in a number of formats, from a variety of different sources. See Capturing Media.

Edit

In the Edit window, you can edit and trim your imported media, arrange it in your video production, add effects, titles, PiP objects, transitions, music, chapters, subtitles, and much more. See the relevant section of this help file that corresponds with the editing feature you'd like to use.

Produce

In the Produce window, you can output your created production to a video file in a variety of formats (including 3D formats), device (camcorder, mobile phone, or other portable device), or upload it to YouTube, Facebook, DailyMotion, or Vimeo. See Producing Your Project.

Create Disc

Use the features in the Create Disc window to design discs, with menus and then burn your video production in a variety of different formats in 2D or 3D. See Creating Discs.

In the Full Feature Editor, there are four main windows available to you:

When CyberLink PowerDirector launches in the Full Feature Editor, it automatically opens in the Edit window. You can easily switch among the available modules to perform your required task.

Easy Editor

If you are new to the editing process and not sure how or where to get started, then the Easy Editor can help. The Magic Movie Wizard takes all of your media and creates a completed video production in just a few steps.

To create your video production using the Magic Movie Wizard in the Easy Editor, do this:

1. Select Easy Editor when prompted which mode you prefer at startup. The Magic Movie Wizard displays.

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Note: if you are in the Full Feature Editor, you quickly can launch the Magic

Movie Wizard by clicking on the button next to the timeline in the Edit window.

Note: click to remove any unwanted media files from your production, or to clear all imported media.

Note: the style templates with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and when outputted in 3D video productions. * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

2. In the Source window, click to import all of the media you want to use in your video production. Select Import Media Files to import a number of individual video or image files, or select Import a Media Folder if all of your media is in a specific folder on your computer's hard drive. CyberLink PowerDirector will import all of the supported media file formats in the selected folder.

3. Click Next to continue.

4. In the Style window, select from the available movie styles. Each style you select will result in a different outputted video. Select Download more templates from DirectorZone* to get more style templates. See DirectorZone for more information.

5. Click Next to continue.

6. In the Adjustment window, click to add music to your production. Then use the available controls to do the following:

use the button to add more music files to the background music playlist. Use the and buttons to set the order of the music in the

playlist. The total duration of all the music added is noted below the playlist.

Mix audio level between music and the video's audio: use the slider to mix the audio level, by deciding whether to have more background music or the original video's audio in the production.

Specify the movie duration: here you can specify how long your movie will be. Select Original duration if you don't want the Magic Move Wizard to make any edits to your imported media; Select Set output duration to manually specify how long you want the movie to be in the field provided; Select Fit duration to background music if you want your video production to match the duration of the music your imported into the playlist.

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Note: if you are not satisfied with the current video production, you can click the Previous button to return to previous windows to add/remove music, select a

different style, or import more media.

Note: if you are in the Full Feature Mode, you can launch the Slideshow Creator by adding photos to the timeline, selecting them, and then clicking on the Slideshow button above the timeline. See Using the Slideshow Creator for more information.

7. Click Next to continue.

8. In the Preview window, the Magic Movie Wizard generates a version of your production. Enter a Starting title and Ending title for your production in the fields provided, and then use the available player controls to preview it.

9. Click Next to continue.

10. You are done. Select from one of the following choices:

Produce Video: click to enter the Produce window where you can output your production to a video file, device, or upload it to a video

sharing web site. See Producing Your Project.

Create Disc: click to burn your production to a disc, complete with a professional looking disc menu, in the Create Disc window. See Creating Discs.

Advanced Editing: click this option if you'd like to perform some more advanced editing on your production in the Edit window.

11. Click Finish.

Slideshow Creator

The Slideshow Creator is the easiest way to create a dynamic slideshow with your photos.

To create a slideshow in the Slideshow Creator, do this:

1. Select Slideshow Creator when prompted which mode you prefer at startup. The first Slideshow Creator window displays.

2. In the Source window, click to import all of the photos you want to use in your slideshow. Select Import Image Files to import a number of individual photos, or select Import an Image Folder if all of your photos are in a specific folder on your computer's hard drive. CyberLink PowerDirector will import all of the supported image formats in the selected folder.

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Note: you can right click on a photo and select Set 3D Source Format if required. For more information, please refer to Setting 3D Source Format. You

can also click to remove any unwanted photos from your slideshow, or to clear all imported photos.

Note: you can fully customize your slideshow in the Slideshow Designer by clicking the Customize button in the Preview window. See Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer for a detailed description of all the available options for your selected slideshow style. The slideshow styles with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and when outputted in 3D video productions.

3. Click Next to continue.

4. In the Style & Music window, select a slideshow style. Each style you

select will result in a different slideshow.

5. In the Style & Music window, click the button to add background music to your slideshow. After adding music, click the Music Preferences button to customize the music duration and add fades. See Setting Music Preferences for a detail description of the available preferences.

6. In the Style & Music window, click the Slideshow Preferences button to set your slideshow preferences as follows:

Duration: use this option to set the length of your slideshow. Select Fit photos to music to have the length of the slideshow match the duration of

the added background music. Select Fit music to photos (if launched in Full Feature Mode) for the length of the music to match the duration of the slideshow, i.e. its specified length on the timeline.

Sequence: use this option to set the order of the photos in the slideshow. Select Timeline order (if launched in Full Feature Mode) to have the sequence match the order the photos are currently displayed in the timeline. Select Date/time taken for the photos to display in chronological order based on the date and time they were taken.

Detect faces: some slideshow templates include this option. When selected, the Slideshow Creator will scan and detect the faces in the photos included in the slideshow. The faces in the photos will then become the area of focus in the created photo slideshows.

Click OK to save your changes.

7. Click Next to continue.

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Note: if you are not satisfied with the current slideshow, you can click the Previous button to return to previous windows to select a different style, or import

more photos. You can also click the Customize button in the Preview window to fully customize your slideshow in the Slideshow Designer. See Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer for a detailed description of all the available options for your selected slideshow style.

Note: if you select the Advanced Editing option, the Slideshow Creator adds your created slideshow to the timeline in the Edit window as a combined video file. If you would like to view each individual slide/photo in the slideshow for advanced editing, just right click on the file in the timeline and then select Show Individual Photos.

8. In the Preview window, the Slideshow Creator generates a version of your slideshow. Use the available player controls to preview it.

9. Click Next to continue.

10. You are done. Select from one of the following choices:

Produce Video: click to enter the Produce window where you can output your slideshow to a video file, device, or upload it to a video sharing web site. See Producing Your Project.

Create Disc: click to burn your slideshow to a disc, complete with a professional looking disc menu, in the Create Disc window. See Creating Disc.

Advanced Editing: click this option if you'd like to perform some more advanced editing on your slideshow in the Edit window.

11. Click Finish.

Setting Music Preferences

If you are using background music in your slideshow, click on the Music Preferences button in the Style & Music window of the Slideshow Creator to

configure the preferences as follows:

1. In the Trim audio section you can trim the length of the music file you added as background music as follows:

use the player controls to find the desired start point for the music, and then click .

use the player controls to find the desired end point for the music, and

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then click .

drag the markers on the music timeline to set the desired start and end times manually.

2. Select the Fade-in option to have the background music gradually fade-in at the beginning of the slideshow.

3. Select the Fade out option to have the background music gradually fade-out at the end of the slideshow.

4. Click OK to save your changes.

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Note: if the Customize button is not available in the Preview window, the slideshow style template you selected cannot be customized in the Slideshow Designer.

Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer

In the Preview window of the Slideshow Creator, click on the Customize button to open the Slideshow Designer to modify the selected slideshow style.

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The editing options and tools that are available in the Slideshow Designer, depend on the slideshow style template you selected. The following outlines the editing options for each of the style templates in the Slideshow Designer.

Cell Slideshow

When customizing a cell slideshow in the Slideshow Designer, you can perform the following functions:

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in slide area, click on a specific slideshow slide to view and edit it.

in the preview area, click and drag a photo to an alternative cell.

in the editing area (Unused photos), click the Add Photos button to import additional photos for use in the slideshow.

in the editing area (Unused photos), indicate the maximum number of photos that are displayed on a slide.

in the editing area, drag and drop the photos from Unused photos to the cell in the preview area where you want it on the slide. You can also highlight a

cell by clicking it and use the buttons to add or remove selected photos.

in the preview area, select a cell with a photo and then click on the button to set the focus of that cell on a specific portion of the photo. Manually resize and drag the box to set the desired focus area.

in the extra tools area, click the Remix button to generate a new version of the slideshow.

in the preview area, use the player controls to preview the slideshow.

3D Slideshow

When customizing a 3D slideshow in the Slideshow Designer, you can perform the following functions:

in slide area, click on a specific slideshow slide to view and edit it.

in the editing area (Cropping area), resize and drag the box to the area of the photo you want highlighted in the 3D photo on the slide.

in the preview area, use the player controls to preview the slideshow.

Highlight Slideshow

When customizing a highlight slideshow in the Slideshow Designer, you can perform the following functions:

in slide area, click on a specific slideshow slide to view and edit it.

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in the extra tools area, select whether you want to edit the foreground or background photo.

in the editing area (Cropping area), resize and drag the box to the area of the photo you want highlighted on the slide.

in the preview area, use the player controls to preview the slideshow.

Motion Slideshow

When customizing a motion slideshow in the Slideshow Designer, you can perform the following functions:

in slide area, click on a specific slideshow slide to view and edit it.

in the editing area (Cropping area), use the Magic Motion Designer to customize the motion on the slide. See Magic Motion Designer for detailed instructions on using all its features.

in the preview area, use the player controls to preview the slideshow.

Camera Slideshow

When customizing a camera slideshow in the Slideshow Designer, you can perform the following functions:

in slide area, click on a specific slideshow slide to view and edit it.

in the editing area (Unused photos), click the Add Photos button to import additional photos for use in the slideshow.

in the editing area (Unused photos), indicate the maximum number of photos that are displayed on a slide.

in the editing area, drag and drop the photos from Unused photos to the photo in the preview area where you want it on the slide. You can also

highlight a photo by clicking it and use the buttons to add or remove selected photos.

in the preview area, select a photo and then click on the button to set the focus of that cell on a specific portion of the photo. Manually resize and drag the box to set the desired focus area.

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Note: to create a time-lapse slideshow, you need to prepare the photos for it ahead of time. This feature works best with a series of photos taken with a camera that supports time-lapse photography.

in the extra tools area, click the Remix button to generate a new version of the slideshow.

Time-Lapse Slideshow

When customizing a time-lapse slideshow in the Slideshow Designer, you can specify the following settings:

Duration of each image: in the field provided, specify how long you want each of the imported images to display. Each image can display for as long as 99 frames, or as short as for 1 single video frame.

For each displayed image, skip: when importing a large number of images that were taken over a period of time, you may find the need to remove some of the images to reduce the slideshow's duration. In the field provided, enter the number of images you want to remove for each displayed image in your slideshow.

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Chapter 3:

PowerDirector Workspace

This chapter outlines the CyberLink PowerDirector workspace, and all of its features. The workspace in the Edit window is where you will spend most of your time when using CyberLink PowerDirector, so getting familiar with everything is has to offer is helpful.

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Note: if you cannot find this button when in the media library, you may need to resize the preview window to reveal it. See Expanding the Workspace for more information.

Note: the video effects with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and when outputted in 3D video productions.

Rooms

The various rooms in the Edit window of CyberLink PowerDirector are where you can access all of your media, effects, titles, and transitions when editing your video production. You can also gain access to controls for recording and mixing audio, adding chapters or subtitles. By default, the library window displays the Media Room.

Media Room

The Media Room provides access to your media library. The media library contains your video, audio, and image files. You can also access a number of useful color boards and backgrounds for use in your video productions.

Managing the Media Library

Use the button to manage the media in your library.

The options include:

exporting your entire media library as a file for backup, in the PDL (PowerDirector Library) format.

importing a media library PDL file, exported from another project or version of CyberLink PowerDirector.

emptying the entire contents of the media library.

Effect Room

The Effect Room contains a library of special effects that are used on the video files and images in your project. For more information, see Adding Effects.

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Note: the PiP objects with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and when outputted in 3D video productions.

Note: the particle effects with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and when outputted in 3D video productions.

PiP Objects Room

The PiP Objects Room contains a library of PiP objects, or graphics, that you can add on top of the video or images on a video track. You can place PiP objects onto any track in the timeline. The PiP Objects Room also includes paint animation objects and access to the Paint Designer.

There are four main types of objects in the PiP Objects Room:

static graphics.

motion graphics that fly through clips.

decorative borders that are added to frame your clip.

hand drawn paint animation objects you create in the Paint Designer.

For information on adding PiP objects, see Adding PiP Objects. For information on the hand drawn paint animation objects you can create in the Paint Designer, see Using the Paint Designer.

Particle Room

The Particle Room contains a library of effects you can place on a video track to add a particle object (snow, dust, smoke, etc.) on top of a video or image on a video track.

You can modify particles in the Particle Designer. For more information, see Adding Particle Effects.

Title Room

The Title Room contains the library of titles that when applied to your project, add credits or comments to your production. For more information, see Adding Title Effects.

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Note: the title templates with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and when outputted in 3D video productions. See The Difference Between 3D and 3DLike Effects to learn more about both types of effects.

Note: the transitions with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and when outputted in 3D video productions. See The Difference Between 3D and 3D-Like Effects to learn more about both types of effects.

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Transition Room

The Transition Room contains transitions that you can use on or between clips in your project. Transitions let you control how media appears and disappears in your project, and changes from one clip to the next. For more information, see Using Transitions.

Audio Mixing Room

In the Audio Mixing Room you can use controls to mix all of the audio tracks

in your project. For more information, see Mixing Audio and Recording VoiceOvers.

Voice-Over Recording Room

In the Voice-Over Recording Room you can record a voice over for your video, while you are watching it play back. For more information, see Recording VoiceOvers.

Chapter Room

In the Chapter Room* you can automatically or manually set chapter markers for your project. Setting chapters on your final disc allows viewers to jump from the menu page to the chapter markers you have set in order to navigate through your disc. For more information, see Adding Chapters.

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Subtitle Room

In the Subtitle Room you can add subtitles to your video production manually or through the import of a TXT or SRT file. For more information, see Adding Subtitles.

Library Window

The library window contains all of the media in CyberLink PowerDirector, including your video, images, and audio files. When you are in other rooms (Effects, PiP Object, etc.), it contains the effects, titles, and transitions you apply to your media.

The media content and available buttons that display in the library window depend on the room you are currently in.

Explorer View

Select the button to toggle the explorer view within the library windows.

In the explorer view you can organize the media in your library folders into subfolders. It also lets you quickly browse through and filter the media in each room.

In the explorer view you can:

click on to add a new subfolder in a library window.

select an existing folder and click to delete a previously created subfolder.

browse a folder's contents in the library window by selecting it.

Filtering Media in the Library

Use the available drop down menus at the top of the library window to filter the media in it. For example, when viewing the media in the Media Room, use the All Content drop down to display your media, the available color boards, or the available backgrounds. Use the All Media drop down to display all or one type of media file if you want to find a certain type of media file quickly.

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Note: if you cannot find this button when in the media library, you may need to resize the preview window to reveal it. See Expanding the Workspace for more information.

Library Menu

Click on to access the library menu. In the library menu you can sort or change the display of the content in the library window, depending on your preference. Other options are available in the library menu and depend on the specific room you are in.

Expanding the Workspace

The look of the CyberLink PowerDirector workspace is fully expandable and customizable based on your personal preference.

Simply drag the borders of the preview window and timeline to resize them to your liking. This allows you to get the most out of your display device space and customize the size of the preview window as you work.

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Preview Window

While creating your video production, preview it in the preview window using the available player controls.

Preview Player Controls

With the player controls you can preview your production as you edit, including playing your project from the current timeline position, or pausing and stopping playback.

Click the Clip button to play back only the clip that is selected in the timeline, or Movie to play the entire video production. When viewing media in Clip mode, the cross hairs and grid lines/TV safe zone (if enabled) are visible to help with the placement of the selected clip in the video display area. When in Movie mode, these options are hidden.

Use the button to select a seek by method (frame, second, minute, scene, subtitle, chapter, segment) and then use the buttons on either side of it for a more precise step through of your current production.

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You can also click and drag the playback slider, or enter in a specific timecode in the time field, and then press the enter key on your keyboard to quickly find a specific scene.

Select to view your production in the Media Viewer. See Media Viewer for more information on using this feature.

Taking a Screen Snapshot

While previewing your project, you can take a still 2D screen snapshot and save it as a BMP, JPG, GIF, or PNG image file. You can also take a still 3D screen snapshot and save it as a MPO or JPS image file.

To do this click the button on the player controls.

You can change the image file format (or the default image file name) on the File Preferences tab. See File Preferences for more information.

Media Viewer

The Media Viewer is similar to the preview window, but provides a larger display of your production, including an option to view it at full screen.

To use the Media Viewer:

click in the preview window and then select Launch Media Viewer to open the Media Viewer.

click in the Media Viewer to view your production at full screen.

click in full screen mode to return the window to the normal size.

click in full screen mode to close the Media Viewer.

Preview Resolution

Select and then a preview resolution from the list (Full HD*, HD*, high, normal, low) to set the quality of the video used when previewing your movie in the preview window. The higher the resolution you select, the more resources that are required to preview your video project.

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Note: Full HD and HD preview resolution are only available when the Ultra version of CyberLink PowerDirector is installed on a 64-bit operating system.

Note: you can also preview a portion of your video using the Render Preview option. See Range Selection for more information on this function.

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Preview Mode

CyberLink PowerDirector provides two modes you can use to preview your video production:

Real-time Preview: synchronizes and renders clips and effects in real-time, displaying a preview of your video at the standard 25 (PAL)/30 (NTSC) frames per second.

Non Real-time Preview: mutes the audio and displays a preview at a reduced speed to help make editing much more fluid. Useful when editing highdefinition video, using multiple PiP tracks on a less powerful computer, or when you receive dropped frames when previewing. By muting the audio and slowing down the video, CyberLink PowerDirector lets you view more frames per second when your computer has trouble providing a smooth preview during editing.

Zoom In/Out

When you place media on the timeline, use the Fit* drop-down underneath the preview window to zoom in or out on the video. Zooming in is useful for precise placement of media, while zooming out lets you add media that begins off screen.

Display/Preview Options

CyberLink PowerDirector includes some display and preview options that help make your editing experience easier. Click on to enable the TV safe zone, display

grid lines, or enable dual preview.

TV Safe Zone/Grid Lines

When you place media on the timeline, use the TV safe zone and grid lines to help with the precise placement on your video project's image. These display options are

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Note: if both of your displays are 3D devices, you can only enable 3D on one of the two devices in dual preview mode.

only available when in the Clip preview mode.

Click the button and then select TV Safe Zone to enable a box that indicates the on-screen area of most TV displays.

Click the button, select Grid Lines, and then select the number of lines you want to display in a grid over the video image. Use this grid to more precisely place the PiP media where you want on the video image.

Once enabled, select Snap to Reference* to have the selected objects snap to the grid lines, TV safe zone, and the boundary of the preview window.

Dual Preview

If you have a secondary display device, such as a monitor, TV, or DV camcorder connected to your computer, click the button and select Dual Preview* to

extend your workspace and preview your project on a secondary display.

Once enabled, when you click play in the preview window, you can preview your production on both your primary and secondary display when Primary 2D and Secondary 2D Display is selected. Select DV Camcorder to extend your production preview to a connected DV camcorder device.

3D Dual Preview

When your desktop is extended to a secondary display, you can enable 3D on one of the two devices. If you want one of your previews to be in 3D, select either Primary 2D and Secondary 3D Display or Primary 3D and Secondary 2D Display to enable it. Your selection depends on which device you want to enable, and which one supports 3D.

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Note: for detailed information on adding and setting the source format of 3D media, see 3D Media. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

Note: any 2D media in your production will not display in 3D. However, you can convert all of the 2D media to 3D using TrueTheater 3D in Power Tools. See Power Tools: 2D to 3D for more information.

Previewing in 3D Mode

In the preview window you can enable 3D* mode to view the media in your production, in 3D, while you work.

3D Configuration

Before you can enable 3D mode, you must first set your 3D display device.

To set your 3D display device, do this:

1. Select the 3D configuration menu underneath the preview window .

2. Select one of the following options:

select your 3D display type from the list, i.e. 3D-Ready HDTV

(Checkerboard), Micro-polarizer LCD 3D (Row-Interleaved), 120Hz Timesequential 3D LCD, HDMI 1.4 Enabled 3D TV, etc.

if you are not sure which type of 3D display you have, select the Auto Detect 3D Mode option to have CyberLink PowerDirector detect it for you.

if you do not have a 3D display, select Anaglyph Red/Cyan mode and then use anaglyphic (red/cyan) 3D glasses to view 3D content.

Enabling 3D Mode

Once you have set your 3D display device, you can enable 3D mode at any time to preview your video production in 3D. To enable, just select the button.

To disable 3D mode, just select the button.

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Note: you can set which workspace view is displayed by default in Editing Preferences.

Track

Description

Video tracks contain your project's media clips (video clips and images) and effects (PiP objects, particle effects, title effects, etc.) on the timeline. By default, there are two video tracks in the timeline, but you can have up to 100 video tracks by adding more in the Track Manager. Each video track in the timeline may have an associated audio track for the video clip's audio.

Audio tracks contain the audio in your project. The audio may be the audio portion of a video clip on the video track, or a separate audio track for music clips or other audio. By default there are two audio tracks linked with a video track, and a separate audio track for music, which is always at the bottom track in the timeline. You can have up to 100 audio tracks by adding more in the Track Manager.

The effect track contains any special effects that you want to apply to your final video. Video effects in the effect track are

Editing Workspace

The editing workspace is where you create your project by adding your media, various effects, transitions, and titles. The editing workspace has two different views, the timeline and storyboard views, which are accessed by clicking the or

button.

Timeline View

The timeline view lets you view your entire project based on running time. This view is useful if you want to insert effects, subtitles, etc. at a specific moment in production. The timeline view also provides a view of all the tracks, media, and other content (chapter markers, subtitle markers) that are displayed in the timeline.

To switch to timeline view, click .

Timeline Tracks

The timeline contains the following tracks:

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applied to all the video tracks that are positioned above it in the timeline.

The title track contains the text title effects that appear in your project. The titles you add to this track display over all the content in every video track that display during their duration.

The voice track contains a narrative voice-over or other audio clip.

The chapter track contains all of the chapter markers in your current video production. This track displays when you are in the Chapter Room. Right-click on the timeline and then select Show Chapter Track if you always want this track to display in the timeline.

The subtitle track contains all of the subtitle markers in your current video production. This track displays when you are in the Subtitle Room. Right-click on the timeline and then select Show Subtitle Track if you always want this track to display in the timeline.

The SVRT track displays the Intelligent SVRT information for your current project. See Utilizing Intelligent SVRT for more information. Right-click on the timeline and then select Show SVRT Track if you always want this track to display in the timeline.

When using the Music Beat Detection feature, the music beat track is enabled. This track displays all of the music beat markers for the music in your production. See Music Beat Detection for more information. Right-click on the timeline and then select Show Music Beat Track if you always want this track to display in the timeline.

Timeline Behavior

The CyberLink PowerDirector timeline has several behavior features that make it easy to manage media on the timeline.

On the timeline you can:

place media clips at any position on a video track. If no media is placed before a media clip on the timeline, your video production displays a black

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screen until the timeline position of your media clip is reached.

hold down the Ctrl key on the keyboard and select multiple media clips on the timeline.

click and drag the mouse to select multiple media clips on the timeline.

right click on select media in the timeline and select Group Objects. Doing this allows you to move all the selected media clips as a group. Select Ungroup Objects to once again allow for individual media clip movement.

Timeline Ruler

You can resize the timeline ruler for a more expanded or condensed view of your production. To resize the ruler, click on the ruler and drag it left or right.

Expanding the ruler is especially handy when aligning clips and effects, while condensing it gives you a global overview of your entire production.

You can also right click on the timeline ruler and select View Entire Movie to auto fit your current project in the timeline area. Or select Zoom In or Zoom Out to change the view to your required size.

Use the timeline ruler slider located in the bottom left corner to manually resize the timeline.

Timeline Markers

You can add timeline markers* to the timeline ruler for more precise media placement on the timeline. Once added, media clips snap to the timeline markers, allowing your media to appear in your video production at the exact moment you want it.

Adding Timeline Markers

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Note: use the timeline ruler to expand the timeline for a more precise placement of timeline markers.

Note: you can manually drag a timeline marker to different position if the original is not in the exact location you wanted it. Expand the timeline ruler for a more precise placement, if necessary.

To add a timeline marker, do this:

1. Hover your mouse over the timeline ruler. The green timeline marker indicator displays with the displayed time.

2. Once you have found the time where you want to place the timeline, rightclick on the ruler and select Add Timeline Marker.

3. Input a Name for the new timeline marker, if required.

4. Click on OK to add the new timeline marker.

Once a timeline marker is added, media will snap to it when added to a track in the timeline.

Right-click on the timeline ruler and then select View All Timeline Markers to view a list of all the timeline markers you added.

Function Buttons

When you select media that is on the timeline, whether it's a video clip, image, audio clip, effect, title, etc., several function buttons display above the timeline. These buttons let you perform a variety of tasks or gain access to some important features of CyberLink PowerDirector.

The function buttons that are available depend on the type of media content you select. However, whenever you select media, the and buttons are

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always displayed. Click to remove the selected media content from the timeline, or to gain access to more timeline functions, which vary depending

on the selected media.

Range Selection

Click and drag one of the arrows on either side of the timeline slider to select a range* of media on the timeline.

Once selected, you can cut or copy, and then paste the selected media to another position on the timeline.

You can also use this feature to manually highlight a portion of a clip that you want to then remove or trim out. Or select Render Preview to have CyberLink PowerDirector render a video preview of only the highlighted range.

Track Manager

In the Track Manager* you can add additional video and audio tracks to the timeline. You can have up to 100 video tracks (with or without an audio track) in the timeline, or add up to 98 additional audio tracks.

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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

Note: CyberLink PowerDirector auto adds a video and audio track for you when all the current video/audio tracks in the timeline have media on them.

Note: if you don't want your additional video tracks to have a track for its audio, enter in 0 tracks in the Audio section.

Note: if you only want to add an audio track (i.e. without a linked video track), enter in 0 tracks in the Video section.

Adding Tracks to Timeline

Each video track you add, adds another layer of PiP video on the tracks above it in the timeline.

To add tracks to the timeline, do this:

1. In the timeline view, click on to open the Track Manager.

2. In the Video section, enter in the number of video tracks you want to add to the timeline. By default, one track is added, but you can add up to 98 video tracks (100 in total) to the timeline, as required.

3. In the Video section, select the Position in the timeline where you want to add the tracks.

4. In the Audio section, enter in the number of audio tracks you want to add to the timeline. By default, one track is added, but you can add up to 98 audio tracks (100 in total) to the timeline, as required.

5. In the Audio section, select the Position in the timeline where you want to add the tracks.

6. Click on OK to add the tracks to the timeline.

To quickly remove any unwanted tracks from the timeline, just right-click on the timeline and select Remove Empty Tracks.

Customizing Timeline Tracks

In CyberLink PowerDirector you can customize the layout of the timeline and its tracks to fit your preference.

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Customizing Track Names

To make it easy to identify all of your tracks if you have lots of media on multiple tracks, drag the left sidebar to reveal the track names.

You can give all the tracks in the timeline a custom name as required.

Reordering Tracks

You can reorder the video tracks in the timeline if required. To reorder, click on the left sidebar and drag the track to the new position in the timeline.

You can also drag the effect track to a new position in the timeline. Effects on the effect track are applied to all video tracks that are positioned above it in the timeline.

Adjusting Track Height

Click and drag the bottom of a track on the left sidebar to resize it to your preference.

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You can also right-click on the timeline and select Adjust Track Height to resize it to one of the default sizes.

Locking/Unlocking Tracks

To lock a track in the timeline, click at the left of the track. When a track is locked, you cannot add new clips to the track, or move or edit the clips it contains. To unlock a track in the timeline, click to the left of the track.

Enable/Disable Tracks

To disable a track in the timeline*, deselect to the left of the track. When a track is disabled, the media it contains is not displayed in the Preview window. This allows you to preview your project by tracks so you can concentrate on the track you are working on.

To enable a track in the timeline, select to the left of the track.

Magic Tools

When editing your video project in the timeline, you can use magic tools to edit and touch up your audio, video, and image clips. Magic tools can also help you add a creative style to your video production or add the right background music. CyberLink PowerDirector offers the following magic tools:

Magic Movie Wizard: automatically creates an edited video blended with stylish effects and transitions.

Magic Fix: fixes and enhances your photos and videos, including fixing shaky video, enhancing video quality, removing red-eye, and enhancing the focus on photos.

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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

Note: some features are unavailable in the storyboard view. If you try to perform a function that is unavailable, the program switches back to the timeline view.

Magic Motion: applies zooms and pans to your images. You can also use the Magic Motion Designer to manually customize motion on an image.

Magic Cut: condenses long video segments into shorter clips that contain only the best moments.

Magic Style: creates professional videos with pre-designed style templates automatically.

Magic Music*: adds background music that automatically adjusts to suit different durations.

Storyboard View

The storyboard view is essentially a large graphical display, or storyboard, of all your video clips and images on the first track in the timeline. You can use it to visualize the main scenes and overall production more clearly.

To switch to storyboard view, click .

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Note: a CyberLink PowerDirector project (.pds) file essentially contains a list of the media clips and effects used in your project, and a log of all the edits you want to make to your media. Project files do not include the media clips in them. If you want to save all your video production files in one place, use the Pack Project Materials function. To do this select, File > Export > Pack Project M aterials from the menu.

Note: when you create a new project, CyberLink PowerDirector resets your media library. If you want to create a new video production using the same media current in your library, select File > New Workspace.

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PowerDirector Projects

When working on a new video production, click the button to save it as a .pds file, a project file format that is used exclusively by CyberLink PowerDirector. These project files can be imported directly into the timeline, if required. See Importing PowerDirector Projects for more information.

Use the options in the File menu to save, create new, or open existing projects in CyberLink PowerDirector.

The changes you make to your media in CyberLink PowerDirector do not affect the original media you imported into the program. Since your edits are all saved in the project file, you can trim, edit, or remove clips, but still keep your original files on your hard drive, untouched. So let yourself get creative. If you end up changing things too drastically, you can always start over.

Setting Project Aspect Ratio

To set the aspect ratio for your project, select 4:3 or 16:9 from the aspect ratio drop down at the top of the window.

The preview window changes according to the aspect ratio you select. See Adjusting Video Clip Aspect Ratio for information on modifying the aspect ratio of a media file in your library.

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Exporting Projects

You can export your CyberLink PowerDirector projects by writing them to a DV tape, or by packing all the materials in a folder on your computer's hard drive. Exported projects can then be imported into another computer running CyberLink PowerDirector,

To export your project, select File > Export from the menu and select the export process that suits your requirements.

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Note: media you import is saved in the current CyberLink PowerDirector project you are working on. If you create a new project, you will be asked if you want to merge the media in your library into the new project. You can also select File > New Workspace to create a new project, while maintaining the current media in the library.

Note: if you import media files that are on a removable device into the media library, they will be removed if the removable device is disconnected. For best results, it is recommended that you copy the media to your computer's hard drive before importing.

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Importing Media into PowerDirector

You can import media in a wide variety of formats into CyberLink PowerDirector, in many different ways. Whether you need to capture media from external sources, import media that is already on your computer's hard drive, or download it from the Internet.

CyberLink PowerDirector makes it easy to get all your media into the program quickly, so you can start working on your video production.

Importing Media Files

If you already have video, audio, and image files that you want to use in your production on your computer's hard drive, you can import the files directly into CyberLink PowerDirector's media library in the Media Room. You can also import media files that are on a removable device.

CyberLink PowerDirector supports the following file formats:

Image: BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF

3D Image Format: JPS*, MPO*

CyberLink PowerDirector also supports the import of the following camera RAW image formats, which are then converted to JPEG once imported: ARW (SONY), CR2 (Canon), DNG (Ricoh), ERF (Epson), KDC (Kodak), MRW (Konica Minolta), NEF (Nikon), NRW (Nikon), ORF (OLYMPUS), PEF (Pentax), RAF (Fujifilm), RW2 (Panasonic), SR2 (SONY), SRF (SONY)

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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

Note: you can also drag and drop media onto the CyberLink PowerDirector window to import it into the program.

Video: 3GPP2, AVI, DAT, DivX (on Windows 7), DV-AVI, DVR-MS*, FLV (H.264), HD MPEG-2, M2T*, MKV (H.264), MOD*, MOV, MOV (H.264), MP4, MPEG-1, MPEG-2*, MPEG-4 AVC (H.264), TOD*, VOB*, VRO*, WMV, WMV-HD, WTV*

3D Video Format: Dual-stream AVI, MVC*, Side-by-Side Video*, Over/Under Video

Audio: M4A, MP3, WAV, WMA

To import media into CyberLink PowerDirector, click and then select one of the following options:

Import Media Files: import media files individually.

Import a Media Folder: import the entire contents of a folder that contains the

media files you want to use in your current project.

Importing PowerDirector Projects

CyberLink PowerDirector projects (PDS files) you worked on and saved previously can now be imported and then directly inserted into your video production's timeline.

To do this, select File > Insert Project from the menu. All of the media in the original project will be imported into the current project's media library, and also inserted at the current position of the timeline slider.

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Capturing Media

CyberLink PowerDirector lets you capture media from a variety of sources directly into the media library. Click the Capture button to enter the Capture window.

In the Capture window, the program appears as follows:

A - Ca pture from a DV Ca mcorder, B - Ca pture from a n H DV Ca mcorder, C- Ca pture from a TV Sig na l, D - Ca pture fro m a Digita l TV Sig na l, E- Ca pture fro m a W ebca m, F- Ca pture from a M ic rophone, G Ca pture from a CD, H - Ca pture fro m a n Ex terna l o r Opti ca l D evice, I - Ca ptu re P review Wi ndow , J Ca ptured Co nten t, K - Qua lity Profi le Setup, L- Ca pture Settin gs, M - Ca pture P la yer C ontrols, N Ca pture Preferen ces

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Note: to add a text remark, date, or time code to the video you are capturing, click on the button in capture preferences area to enable it. See Capture

Preferences for more information.

Note: this feature requires a DVD burner. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

Capturing from a DV Camcorder

You can capture video content that you recorded with a DV camcorder. Use the capture from a DV camcorder option only if your camcorder connects to your computer using an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. You can capture a single scene or a number of scenes in a batch from your camcorder.

If your DV camcorder connects to your computer via a USB connection, just import the video files directly from your camcorder, as if it was another hard drive on your computer. See Importing Mediafor information on importing video files from your computer.

Capturing a Single Scene

You can capture a single segment of video from your camcorder using the capture player controls (record, stop, fast forward, rewind, etc.) underneath the capture preview window. This function is particularly useful, for example, if you want to acquire a long video segment in its entirety without skipping over sections.

DV Backup

The DV Backup* feature lets you back up the digital video from your DV camcorder directly to DVD using CyberLink PowerDirector.

Insert a blank DVD disc into your disc drive and then click the button to begin backing up your video.

Batch Capture from a DV Camcorder

With Batch Capture, CyberLink PowerDirector scans your DV camcorder for intervals or scenes (or allows you to set them manually) on the tape, and then captures these

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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

scenes as separate video files and imports each of them into the program.

Automatic Batch Capture

If you want CyberLink PowerDirector to auto capture and import each of the

intervals/scenes on your DV camcorder, click the button on the DV Camcorder tab.

An interval/scene is the content you recorded each time you pressed record and then stop during the video shooting process. For help on using this function, use the tips on the user interface.

Manual Batch Capture

Using manual batch capture* gives you more control over the capturing process and ensures that the scenes you want to include are captured. Manual batch capture is recommended when you know which scenes you want to capture and have a good idea where they are located on the tape.

Click the button to access the manual batch capture feature. For help on using this function, use the helpful tips on the user interface.

Capturing from an HDV Camcorder

You can capture video footage you shot with an HDV* camcorder. Use the capture from an HDV camcorder option only if your camcorder connects to your computer using an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. To a capture scene from your HDV camcorder, use the capture player controls (record, stop, fast forward, rewind, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.

If your HDV camcorder connects to your computer via a USB connection, just import the video files directly from your camcorder, as if it was another hard drive on your computer. See Importing Media for information on importing video files from your computer.

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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

Note: this feature is not available in all regions. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

Capturing from a TV Signal

If your computer has a TV* tuner card installed and you want to capture segments from your favorite programs, select this option. To capture, use the capture player controls (record, stop, change channel, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.

Capturing from a Digital TV Signal

If your computer has a TV tuner card installed that receives a digital* TV signal and you want to capture segments from your favorite programs, select this option. To capture, use the capture player controls (record, stop, change channel, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.

Capturing from a Webcam

You can record live content with a webcam that is attached to your computer and then import it directly into your CyberLink PowerDirector media library. To capture, use the capture player controls (record, stop, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.

Capturing from a Microphone

Select this option to record audio with a microphone that is attached to your computer. To capture, use the capture player controls (record, stop, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.

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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

Note: some DVDs are protected by technology that does not allow you to capture the content they contain. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

Capturing from a CD

Use this option to rip your favorite music, or other audio, from an audio CD. To capture, use the capture player controls (record, play, stop, next/previous track, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.

Capturing from an AVCHD Camcorder

You can capture video content that is on an external device, such as an AVCHD camcorder. Use the capture from an AVCHD camcorder option only if your camcorder connects to your computer using an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. To a capture scene from your AVCHD camcorder, use the capture player controls (record, stop, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.

If your AVCHD camcorder connects to your computer via a USB connection, just import the video files directly from your camcorder, as if it was another hard drive on your computer. See Importing Media for information on importing video files from your computer.

Capturing from an Optical Device

You can capture content from an optical device, such as video scenes from a DVD. To capture, use the capture player controls (record, play, stop, next/previous frame, etc.) underneath the capture preview window. You can also use the DVD disc structure tree to quickly select the titles and chapters you want to capture.

Captured Content

All of the media you capture in the capture window is displayed in the Captured Content area. When you return to the Edit window, all of the media is automatically imported into your media library.

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Note: when capturing from a DVD, this button reads Drive, allowing you to select the specific disc drive you want to capture from.

In the Captured Content area you can right click on media to perform a number of options, including detecting scenes in video clips and deleting unwanted content so that it won't import into the Edit window.

The content captured in CyberLink PowerDirector is stored in the folder noted underneath the Captured Content area. If you want to store it in a different location, click the Change Folder button and select a different folder.

Quality Profile Setup

To set the file format and quality of the media you capture, click the Profile button. If this button is grayed out, that means that the original format and quality of the media is maintained, as set on the original media device (camcorder, etc.).

The profile settings that are available depend on the capture device connected and the capture mode you have selected.

Capture Settings

Use the Settings button to configure the set up of your selected capture device. The capture settings that are available depend on the capture device connected and the capture mode you have selected.

Capture Preferences

Before capturing media, you can set the preferences for your captured content. The capture preferences that are available, depend on the content you are capturing.

Set the capture preferences, as follows:

to set a maximum capture length, select Time limit and then enter a time in the time code box.

to set a maximum captured file size, select Size limit and then enter a size limit (in MB).

to add a text remark, date stamp, or time stamp to the video being captured,

click on the button. In the Add Text Overlay window, select which type and display format of text overlay you want to include on your recorded video on the Text tab. Select the Format tab to set the font and text position

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Note: if capturing content from a compliant DV (tape) camcorder, date and time information is automatically captured for you using CyberLink RichVideo (if enabled in preferences). To display in your video, place the captured media on the timeline and then click the Time Info* button. See Time Info for more information. CyberLink PowerDirector does not support the enabling of running time codes on video files. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

for the text.

to take a still photo of a frame of video for use in your project, just click on

at the point where you want to take the snapshot. The image is saved to the Captured content area. You can specify your preferred snapshot image file format in preferences. See File Preferences for detailed information.

select Non real-time when capturing from a camcorder to continue processing captured video after the original video stops playing in order to ensure that no frames are dropped.

select Begin with fade-in to add fade-in to audio captured with a microphone.

select End with fade-out to add fade-out to audio captured with a microphone.

select Record at maximum speed to record CD audio at a higher speed. Capturing at a higher speed reduces processing time, but yields audio of a lower quality.

Downloading Media

If you feel that you do not have enough media for your project, or you are looking for specific media to make your creation just perfect, in the Edit window you can:

click to download media from the Internet (Flickr) directly into the media library.

click to download PiP effects, particle effects, title templates, or disc menus from DirectorZone.

Downloading Photos From Flickr

You can download your own photos directly from your account on Flickr into CyberLink PowerDirector. You can also search for and browse other user’s photos

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Note: having a Flickr account is not required to search for, browse, and download photos from Flickr.

Note: use the drop down filter menu at the top of the search window to sort the photos.

Note: you cannot use the photos downloaded into your media library for commercial use. Click on the button underneath a photo thumbnail to view its copyright information.

from within CyberLink PowerDirector, and then import them into your media library for use in a project.

To download photos from Flickr, do this:

1. Click on and then select Import from Flickr.

2. Follow the steps within the wizard window to authorize CyberLink PowerDirector to use your Flickr account and accept the Terms of Use from Flickr.

3. Select from the drop down whether to search for photos from:

My Photos on Flickr: this option displays thumbnails of all the photos you have uploaded to your Flickr account.

My Contacts' Photos: this option displays thumbnails of all the photos your Flick contacts have uploaded to Flickr.

Search for Photos on Flickr: select this option to perform a search for photos on Flickr.

4. Select all of the photos that you want to import into your Media Library and then click on the Download button.

Downloading from DirectorZone

If you are looking for additional PiP objects, paint animation objects, title effects, particle effects, or disc menu templates for your library, you can click to

download them from the DirectorZone web site in the PiP Objects Room, Particle Room, Title Room, or the Create Disc window.

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Note: depending on the file format, scene detection on certain clips may not work as precisely as it does for others. You may need to split the scenes manually in the scene detection dialog.

Detecting Scenes and Extracting Audio

To assist with your editing process, CyberLink PowerDirector can detect scenes in your video clips or extract the audio from them. These new clips are displayed, separately from the original clips, in the media library.

Detecting Scenes in a Video Clip

The scene detection function automatically creates individual clips based on the individual scenes (or pre-edited shots) contained within a video clip. Detected scenes are not split from the original clip, but can be added to the workspace like any other media clip.

To detect the scenes in a video clip, right click on it in either the Captured Content area or in the media library, and select Detect Scenes and then Detect. In the media

library, you can also select the button when a video clip is selected.

The detected clips are displayed in a sub folder under the original video clip. You can add the individual scenes to the timeline or manage them in the media library like any other video clip.

Video clips that contain detected scenes show a small folder icon in the lower right corner of the clip when displayed in the media library. To display a clip’s scenes, click the folder icon.

Extracting Audio from a Video Clip

If you want to include just the audio from a video clip, you can extract it in the media library by right clicking it and selecting Extract Audio. The audio is separated from the video and saved in the media library. You can use it in your project like

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Note: when a video clip is already on the timeline, you can separate the audio from the video file by right-clicking on it and selecting Unlink Video and Audio.

any other audio file.

3D Media

Note: click the button to enable 3D mode to view the 3D content during the editing process. For more information on enabling 3D mode and configuring your 3D display settings, see Previewing in 3D Mode. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

Note: if you want to use 3D video clips and images in a 2D video production, you still need to set the correct 3D source format to ensure the media displays properly in 2D. CyberLink PowerDirector will incorporate the specified eye frames into your 2D video.

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3D Media

CyberLink PowerDirector now supports various 3D* video and image formats. You can use 3D media to create both 3D videos, and standard 2D video productions. All 3D media in the library is indicated by a 3D icon in the top left of its thumbnail.

You can use and arrange 3D video clips and images in your video productions the same way you use 2D media. However, note that if you want to create a 3D video production, any 2D media in your project must be converted to 3D before production. See PowerTools: 2D to 3D for more information.

Setting 3D Source Format

When 3D media is imported into the media library, you may need to set the format of the 3D source video. This is because 3D media comes in a variety of different video source formats. CyberLink PowerDirector needs to know the source format of each 3D media file so that it can display it properly in 3D.

To set the 3D source format of your 3D media, do this:

1. Right-click on the 3D media file in either the media library or when in is on a timeline track.

2. Select Set 3D Source Format. The Set 3D Source Format window displays.

3. Select the 3D source format by selecting one of the following:

Auto Detect 3D Source Format: if you are not sure what the source format is of your 3D video, click this button to have CyberLink PowerDirector automatically detect and set it for you.

2D: select this option if the selected media file is actually 2D content.

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Side by side format: select this option if the 3D content has two different images side by side. CyberLink PowerDirector merges the two images to produce the 3D effect.

Over/Under format: select this option if the 3D content has two different video images, one on top of the other. CyberLink PowerDirector merges the two images to produce the 3D effect.

Multiview video coding: select this option if the 3D content is in the MVC video format (.mts or .m2ts file format).

Dual view format: select this option if the 3D content is in the dual view source format (.avi file format).

4. From the drop-down available, Specify whether to display the left or right eye frame first. Use this feature if while the editing or playing back 3D content you begin to feel uncomfortable or uneasy. This may be because the layout of the 3D image is displayed differently than most standard content. If this occurs, try selecting the opposite eye view. This switches the way the 3D content is displayed on your display device, and may reduce the discomfort.

5. Click OK to set your changes to the selected media file.

The Difference Between 3D and 3D-Like Effects

In supported versions of CyberLink PowerDirector, there are both 3D effects* and effects that have "3D-Like" properties.

Like 3D media that can be imported into the library, 3D effects* are composed of two images from slightly different perspectives. 3D effects have one image for the left eye, and one image for the right eye. When these images are viewed together with compatible 3D hardware and software, they produce an effect that gives the perception of depth. In supported versions of CyberLink PowerDirector, you can enable this type of 3D effect for PiP media, particle effects, title effects, and on disc menus. The video effects and transitions indicated with the 3D icon on their thumbnail, also have these 3D effect properties when viewed and included in 3D video productions.

Some titles, transitions, and other features in CyberLink PowerDirector have 3D-Like properties. Available in all versions of the program, these effects are simply 3D animations that only consist of one image. 3D-Like effects do not produce a 3D

depth effect when viewed in 3D mode.

Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

3D Media

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Note: the timeline view of the CyberLink PowerDirector workspace offers more editing freedom and ease of movement in your production. Be sure to consult the Timeline View and Timeline Behavior sections to get the most out of this view.

Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

Chapter 7:

Arranging Media in Your Production

Once you have your media in the media library, you can begin putting your video production together by adding media clips to the editing workspace. You add the media clips in the order that tells the story you want to tell.

There are several program features you can utilize to assist with the arrangement of media in your video production, including:

Magic Movie Wizard: auto creates a movie for you, using the media clips and effects in your library. See Using the Magic Movie Wizard for more information.

Slideshow Creator: auto creates a slideshow with your photos, in a few simple steps. See Using the Slideshow Creator for more information.

Timeline markers*: add to the timeline ruler for more precise media clip placement on the timeline. See Timeline Markers for more information.

Music Beat Detection*: use this feature to add music beat markers on the music beat track, which you can use to arrange media clips to the music. See Music Beat Detection for more information.

Adding Video Clips and Images to the Timeline

To start creating your video production, begin adding video clips and images to the video tracks in the timeline.

If you are not sure which tracks you can add your media to, just select a clip in the media library. The tracks in the timeline you can add the media to will "light up".

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Note: you may prefer to add video clips and images using the storyboard view, since this view is simpler than the timeline view. However, you can only add clips to the first track in this view. Therefore, this section uses the timeline view in all of the procedures.

Note: you can add additional tracks to your project's timeline in the Track Manager, allowing you to have up to 99 PiP objects displayed on a video at the same time. See Track Manager for more information.

Note: when you add video clips to the timeline, CyberLink PowerDirector automatically adds its audio track (if available) to the linked audio track.

Note: if the timeline slider is over an existing clip on the timeline when you perform either of the above actions, CyberLink PowerDirector splits the clip and inserts the new clip between the two portions.

For more information on what media you can add to which track, see Timeline Tracks.

You can add video clips and images at any position on any video track in the timeline. You no longer need to place your media on the top track or at the beginning of the timeline. You now have total freedom to add the media exactly where you want, and in the order you want it. Just start placing the media on a timeline track, in a sequence that tells your story.

Once you add a video clip or image to any timeline track, click the Modify button above the timeline to edit its properties in the PiP Designer. See Modifying Media in the PiP Designer for more information.

Adding Video Clips and Images

You can add video clips and images onto any video track in the timeline, and at any position.

To add video clips or images to the workspace, do one of the following:

use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the media, select

the media in the library, and then click to add it to the selected video track.

use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the media, rightclick on the media in the library, and then select Insert on Selected Track to add it to the selected video track.

drag and drop media to a desired position on the video track.

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Note: if you drop the media onto an existing clip on the timeline, you are asked if you want to split the clip and Insert the new clip between the two portions, or

Overwrite the existing clip.

Note: if the timeline slider is over an existing clip on the timeline when you

perform either of the above actions, CyberLink PowerDirector splits the clip and inserts the new clip between the two portions.

Note: if you drop the media onto an existing clip on the timeline, you are asked if you want to split the clip and Insert the new clip between the two portions, or Overwrite the existing clip.

Adding Color Boards and Backgrounds

The use of color boards allows you to insert solid frames of color into your video. Color boards are really useful as quick transitions between video clips or as background for titles and ending credits. Backgrounds provide interesting and creative environments for PiP objects, titles, and more.

You can find color boards and backgrounds in your media library, by clicking to open the explorer view, or selecting Color Boards or Backgrounds from the All Content drop down.

To add color boards or backgrounds to the workspace, do one of the following:

use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the color boards or

backgrounds, select it in the library, and then click to add it to the selected video track.

use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the color boards or backgrounds, right-click on it in the library, and then select Insert on Selected Track to add it to the selected video track.

drag and drop color boards and backgrounds to a desired position on the video track.

Adding Audio Clips

Audio clips allow you to add background music or a narrative voice-over to your video production. You can add audio clips to the audio portion of a video track, to the voice track, or to the music track.

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Note: you can now add transitions between two audio clips on any of the available audio tracks. To do this, go to the Transitions Room and then select Audio from the transition library filter drop-down. See Using Transitions for more information on adding transitions between two clips.

Note: you can add additional audio tracks to your project's timeline in the Track Manager. See Track Manager for more information.

Note: if the timeline slider is over an existing clip on the timeline when you perform any of the above actions, CyberLink PowerDirector splits the clip and inserts the new clip between the two portions.

Note: if you drop the audio clip onto an existing clip on the timeline, you are asked if you want to split the clip and Insert the new clip between the two portions, or Overwrite the existing clip.

If you are not sure which tracks you can add audio to, just select a clip in the media library. The tracks in the timeline you can add the audio to will "light up". For more information on what media you can add to which track, see Timeline Tracks.

To add audio to the workspace, do one of the following:

use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the audio, select the audio file in the library, and then click:

to add it to the audio portion of the selected video track.

to add it to the voice track.

to add it to the music track. The music track is always the

bottom track in the timeline.

use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the audio, rightclick on the audio file in the library, and then select:

Add to Voice Track to add it to the voice track.

Add to Music Track to add it to the music track. The music track is always

the bottom track in the timeline.

drag and drop an audio file to a desired audio track and position on the timeline.

Magic Music

Magic Music* is designed to help you add music into your video production. In just a few simple steps, Magic Music can help you turn your video production into a

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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

Note: SmartSound provides some music for you to use in your video production, but you can also purchase music. Click the SmartSound button to view SmartSound related copyright and purchasing information.

Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

professional looking movie through the addition of background music.

Click the button to the left of the timeline to open the Magic Music panel. Magic Music uses SmartSound to add music to your video production. Just follow the four steps on the user interface to select the music style (genre), song, and then duration, before applying your selection to your video production.

Music Beat Detection

Use the Music Beat Detection* feature in CyberLink PowerDirector to analyze a music clip in your video production, and then add beat markers to the music beat track. You can also manually add music beat markers.

You can then use these music beat markers for more precise arrangement of media with the added music.

To add music beat markers, do this:

1. Add a music clip to an audio track on the timeline (audio, voice, or music track).

2. Right-click on the music clip and then select Use Automatic Music Beat Detection. The Automatic Music Beat Detection window opens.

3. Use the slider to set the Minimum time between beat markers. For example, if you know the beats in the music are once a second, you can set the slider to apply markers ever 2.0 seconds if you want to place media on every other beat.

4. Click Detect. CyberLink PowerDirector will analyze the music clip, and then detect and apply the music beat markers to the music beat track.

5. Click on Apply to close the Music Beat Detection window.

Once the music beats markers are added, media will snap to them when added to a track on the timeline.

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To remove the music beat markers, do one of the following:

remove the music clip from the timeline.

right-click on a music beat marker on the music beat track, and then select Remove Selected Music Beat Marker.

right-click on the music beat track, and then select Remove All Music Beat Markers.

Manually Adding Music Beat Markers

To manually add music beat markers to the timeline, do this:

1. Add a music clip to an audio track on the timeline (audio, voice, or music track).

2. Right-click on the music clip and then select Use Automatic Music Beat Detection. The Use Automatic Music Beat Detection window opens.

3. If required, use the magnification tools to zoom in on the audio waveform for the selected music clip.

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4. Manually drag the timeline slider to the position on the audio waveform where you want to add the music beat marker.

5. Click Add (or the A key on your keyboard) to add a music beat marker at the current position.

6. Repeat the above steps to add as many music beat markers as you want.

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Note: you can also use the player controls to play the music, and then continually click the Add button (or the A key on your keyboard) to add the music beat markers when you hear a beat.

Note: any edits you previously made in your project to the clips in the timeline are ignored. The Magic Movie Wizard uses the source clips to create you final movie.

7. Click on Apply to close the Music Beat Detection window.

Using the Magic Movie Wizard

If you are new to the editing process and not sure how or where to get started, then the Magic Movie Wizard can help. The Magic Movie Wizard takes all of your media and creates a completed video production in just a few steps. You can then edit the created production, output it to a file, or burn it to a disc.

To use the Magic Movie Wizard, do this:

1. Click the button located to the left of the timeline.

2. Select which media you want to use in your movie, as follows:

Media Library: the Magic Movie Wizard uses all of the media in the library to create your movie.

Timeline: the Magic Movie Wizard only uses the media that is currently on the timeline.

Select items: the Magic Movie Wizard only uses the media that is currently selected in the library.

3. Click Next to continue.

4. See the step by step description in Easy Editor for more information on the remaining steps in the Magic Movie Wizard.

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Note: after the Slideshow Creator has created your slideshow and inserted it into the timeline, if you would like to view each individual slide/photo in the slideshow for advanced editing, just right click on the file in the timeline and then select Show Individual Photos.

Using the Slideshow Creator

The Slideshow Creator is the easiest way to instantly turn your photos into a dynamic slideshow.

To create a slideshow using the Slideshow Creator, do this:

1. Drag all the photos that you want in the slideshow into the timeline.

2. Make sure the photos are selected, and then click on the Slideshow button to launch the Slideshow Creator.

3. See the step by step description in Slideshow Creator for more information on the remaining steps in the Slideshow Creator.

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Chapter 8:

Editing Your Media

Once you have your video clips, audio files, and images in the editing workspace/ timeline you can start editing them. Editing is a broad term that encompasses a number of different functions, including splitting, trimming, applying fixes, and much more.

This section describes all of the editing processes you can perform on your media clips.

Splitting a Clip

You can quickly split a media clip that is on any track in the timeline into two separate clips. To do this, move the timeline slider (or use the player controls) to the position in the clip where you want to split it. Next, click the Split button to separate it into two clips that you can then move around separately from one another.

You can also use it to quickly remove unwanted portions of a media clip, or if you want to insert other media between the two portions.

Unlinking Video/Audio Clips

When you add a video clip with audio to the timeline, its audio portion is visible on its corresponding audio track of the timeline. You can unlink the two portions of the clip, allowing you to modify them separately, remove one completely from the timeline, or use it elsewhere in your project.

To unlink the audio from a video clip, right click on it in the timeline and then select Unlink Video and Audio. To link the two files back together, select them both, right click on them, and then select Link Video and Audio.

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Note: when you trim media clips, the program does not delete any of the original source media's content. It just marks the requested edits on the clips and then applies the edits when it renders the final video during production.

Trimming Video and Audio Clips

Use the trim functions to remove unwanted portions from your video and audio clips. You can use the Trim function to remove part of a video or audio clip, or the Multi Trim function to remove multiple portions at once.

Trimming a Video Clip

Use the video trim function to quickly trim off unwanted portions at the beginning and end of a video clip on the timeline.

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To trim a video clip, do this.

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Note: you can reenter the trim window to refine the trimmed clip at any time. You can also drag the trimmed edges of a video clip on the timeline as well.

1. Select the video clip on the timeline you want to trim, and then click on the Trim button above the timeline.

2. If required, use and to change the magnification* level on the video clip. You can magnify the timeline down to each individual frame for a more precise edit. The size of the timeline magnifier changes based on the magnification level set.

3. Use the player controls to find where you want the trimmed clip to begin, or the mark in position.

4. Click to set the mark in position.

5. Use the player controls or drag the timeline slider to position where you want to video clip to end, and then click to set the mark out position.

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

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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

Performing a Multi Trim

The multi trim function lets you trim out one or more segments of a video clip at once, resulting in a series of clips that are independent from the original video.

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To perform a multi trim on a video clip, do this.

1. Select the video clip on the timeline you want to trim, and then click on the Multi Trim button above the timeline.

2. If required, use and to change the magnification level on the video clip. You can magnify the timeline down to each individual frame for a more precise edit. The size of the timeline magnifier changes based on the magnification level set.

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Note: the segments of video that CyberLink PowerDirector inserts into the timeline are indicated in blue. If you want to remove these segments from trimmed video clip, click the Invert button.

3. Use the player controls to find the beginning of the first trimmed segments, or the mark in position.

4. Click to set the mark in position.

5. Use the player controls or drag the timeline slider to position where you want the first segment to end, and then click to set the mark out position. The

trimmed segment is added to trimmed segments section.

6. Repeat the above steps to trim out all the required segments.

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

Extra Trimming Tools

In the Multi Trim window, you can also use the following extra trimming tools to:

split a trimmed segment into two separate segments by clicking the button.

detect all the scenes in the selected video clip by clicking on . Once selected, choose whether you want the program to add all the scenes to the trimmed segments area, or just mark the scene breaks for you on the timeline.

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Trimming an Audio Clip

Use the audio trim function to quickly trim off unwanted portions at the beginning and end of an audio clip on the timeline.

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To trim an audio clip, do this.

1. Select the audio clip on the timeline you want to trim, and then click on the Trim button above the timeline.

2. If required, use and to zoom in and out on the audio waveform for a more precise edit.

3. Use the player controls to find where you want the trimmed clip to begin, or the mark in position.

4. Click to set the mark in position.

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Note: you can reenter the trim window to refine the trimmed clip at any time. You can also drag the trimmed edges of the audio clip on the timeline as well.

Note: to set the duration of a video or audio clip, see Trimming Video and Audio Clips.

Note: you can also set the duration of effects, such as PiP objects and titles, using this same method.

Note: you can only lengthen a video clip back to its original duration.

5. Use the player controls or drag the timeline slider to position where you want to audio clip to end, and then click to set the mark out position.

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

Setting a Media Clip's Duration

When you add images, color boards, and backgrounds to a timeline track, you set how long they are displayed in your video production. Unlike video and audio clips which have a maximum length, these media clips can have any duration you want.

To set a media clip's duration, do this:

1. Select the clip in the timeline.

2. Click the Duration button (or right click on the clip and then select Set Duration).

3. In the Duration Settings window, enter in the how long you want it to display in your video production. You can set the duration down to the number of frames.

4. Click on OK.

You can also change the duration of a media clip by selecting it and then dragging the end of the clip to the desired length.

Setting TV (Video Clip Interlacing) Format

All video clips have an interlacing (TV) format, which specifies how frames are displayed. Using video clips with conflicting (or incorrect) TV formats can result in degraded video quality in your final production.

Before you produce your video, it is recommended that you set all of the video

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Note: this is an extremely important step to take before production, as it can drastically affect final video quality. It is recommended that you check the user guide for your video camcorder to determine what format your video should be.

clips to the same format. While CyberLink PowerDirector can normally detect and suggest the correct format, some interlaced video (such as a video with very little motion) may be misjudged as a progressive video.

CyberLink PowerDirector automatically produces interlaced video for DVD, SVCD and DV-AVI. Only change this setting if you are sure that CyberLink PowerDirector has wrongly set the format.

To set a video clip's TV format, do this:

1. Right-click on a video clip in the timeline and then select Set TV format.

2. In the Interlace/Progressive Settings window, do one of the following:

click the Scan and Suggest Format button to have CyberLink PowerDirector auto detect and set the format for you.

manually select one of the three available formats. See the description on the right of the window for a detailed description of each format.

3. Click OK to set your changes.

Adjusting Video Clip Aspect Ratio

Some of the video clips in the timeline may not have the same aspect ratio as your video production. You can adjust the aspect ratio for these clips, so that all the media in your video production has the same aspect ratio.

To adjust a video clip's aspect ratio, do this:

1. Right-click on a video clip in the timeline and then select Set Aspect Ratio.

2. In the Clip Aspect Ratio Settings window, do one of the following:

if you want your project to use the original aspect ratio of the selected video clip, select Detect aspect ratio automatically. If the clip's aspect ratio is different from the project's, then CyberLink PowerDirector will letterbox the video clip to fill in the rest of the frame.

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Note: for best results when changing a clip's aspect ratio, select the CLPV option. CLPV (CyberLink Pano Vision) is video stretching technology from CyberLink that produces minimal distortion in the center of the picture.

if the aspect ratio of the selected clip is 4:3, then select The aspect ratio of the video is 4:3 option. If the project ratio is 16:9, select the stretch method

to convert the 4:3 clip to 16:9.

if the aspect ratio of the selected clip is 16:9, then select The aspect ratio of the video is 16:9 option. If the project ratio is 4:3, select the stretch method to convert the 16:9 clip to 4:3.

if the selected clip has an aspect ratio other than 4:3 or 16:9, then select the Neither 4:3 nor 16:9 option. Next, select the stretch method to convert the video clip's aspect ratio to the project's aspect ratio.

if you are not sure what the aspect ratio of the original video clip is, click the Detect and Suggest button. CyberLink PowerDirector will select one of the above options for you.

3. Select the Apply to all video clips option if you want to apply the current setting to all the video clips on the same track.

4. Click OK to set your changes.

Stretching Images

Some of the images/photos in the timeline may not have the same aspect ratio as your video production. You can stretch these images, so that all the media in your video production has the same aspect ratio.

To stretch an image, do this:

1. Right-click on an image in the timeline and then select Set Image Stretch Mode.

2. In the drop down in the Image Stretch Mode Settings window, select one of the following:

Stretch clip to 4:3/16:9 aspect ratio: select this option if you want CyberLink PowerDirector to stretch the sides of the select image to fit your project's aspect ratio.

Use CLPV to stretch clip to 4:3/16:9 aspect ratio: select this option to use CLPV to stretch the image. CLPV (CyberLink Pano Vision) is an image stretching technology from CyberLink that produces minimal distortion in

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the center of the image.

3. Select the Apply to all image clips option if you want to apply the

current setting to all the image clips on the same track.

4. Click OK to set your changes.

Cropping Images

You can completely customize the aspect ratio of the images in your video production or crop out unwanted portions of a photo, using the crop image function.

To crop an image, do this:

1. Right-click on an image in the timeline and then select Crop Image.

2. Set the size of the crop area by selecting one of the following:

4:3: gives the crop area, and the resulting cropped image, a 4:3 aspect ratio.

16:9: gives the crop area, and the resulting cropped image, a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Freeform: select if you want to manually resize the crop area on the image and give the resulting cropped image a custom aspect ratio.

Custom: select if you want to set a custom aspect ratio for the cropped image using the Width and Height fields.

3. Use the Crop size controls to set the size of the crop area, and the resulting cropped image. You can also manually drag the edges of the crop area on the image to resize it as required.

4. Click OK to set your changes and crop the image.

Changing the Shape of Media

CyberLink PowerDirector lets you change the shape of the media in your video production. Videos, images, and PiP objects added to the timeline have freeform properties, so you can easily change their shape to create media that is different from the usual rectangle or square shape.

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Note: the top-left corner of the video frame is the 0 axis, with the bottom-right corner having a value of 1.0, 1.0. The center position in the video frame is 0.500,

0.500.

Note: you can also change the shape of media clips by altering their freeform positions using keyframes. See Utilizing Keyframes on Media for more information.

CyberLink PowerDirector lets you change the X and Y positions for the four corners and the center of a media clip, giving it a custom freeform shape.

To change the shape of a media clip, do this:

1. Select a media clip on the timeline, and then ensure that you are in the Clip preview mode so that the media crosshairs are displayed.

2. Use your mouse to click and drag the blue nodes in the corners of the media clip, changing it to the desired freeform shape.

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Fixing and Enhancing Images/Videos

You can apply instant fixes to the images and videos in your video production, or enhance the media by adjusting color, white balance, or applying TrueTheater HD technology from CyberLink on videos. The Fix/Enhance feature also lets you adjust the 3D orientation of media to fix the 3D effect on the media.

To begin fixing and enhancing your media, select it in the timeline and then click the Fix/Enhance button.

Click on the button to consult the iHelp for information on using the available fix and enhance tools.

You can apply fixes and video enhancements to the entire duration of a media clip, or customize how they are displayed using keyframes. See Utilizing Keyframes on Media for more information on customizing the way the fixes and enhancements are displayed in your video production.

Utilizing Keyframes on Media

Use keyframes in your video production to define the start and end points of an applied fix, enhancement, or effect on images, videos, and audio, or to change the audio level in videos and audio clips.

To use keyframes on your media, select the clip on the timeline and then click the Keyframe* button to open the Keyframe Settings panel. See the available Keyframe Settings below, and Adding Keyframes for information on applying these settings at different moments in your video production.

In the Keyframe Settings panel, the following options are available, depending on the type of media selected:

Fix/Enhance

Use the available sliders to fix and enhance images, videos, and audio clips at the current keyframe in your video production. Click to compare the changes you

make in a split preview.

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Note: the settings and sliders that are available in the Keyframe Settings panel are completely dependent on the type of effect you are editing.

Lighting Adjustment: adjust the lighting in video clips using the Degree slider. Select Extreme backlight if you need to adjust the back lighting in the clip.

Video Denoise: use the Degree slider to increase or decrease the amount of video noise in video clips.

Audio Denoise: for video and audio clips, use the Audio Denoise feature to remove unwanted noise from clips. Select the type of noise from the dropdown you are removing, and then use the Degree slider to set the intensity of denoise on the clip.

Video Enhancement: use the Degree slider to set the amount of TrueTheater HD video enhancement applied to video clips.

Color Adjustment: use the available sliders to adjust the brightness, contract, hue, saturation, and sharpness of images and videos.

White Balance: use the Color temperature slider to manually adjust the white balance in images and videos, or select White calibration and then click to

have CyberLink PowerDirector auto calibrate for you.

Effect

When you apply video effects to media clips on the timeline, you can use keyframes to adjust the intensity of the effect at different moments of the clip. See Adding Video Effects for information on adding effects to your media.

Clip Attributes

In the Clip Attributes section you can adjust the opacity, size, freeform shape, and more for media clips in your video production.

Opacity: use the slider to adjust the opacity of images and video clips at different moments (keyframes) in your video production.

H scale: set the height of media clips in at different moments (keyframes) in your video production.

W scale: set the width of media clips in at different moments (keyframes) in your video production.

Rotation: enter in the preferred orientation in degrees for media clips at different moments (keyframes) in your video production.

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Note: CyberLink PowerDirector sets the value of the top-left corner of the media as the 0 axis, with the bottom-right corner having a value of 1.0, 1.0. The center position in the video frame is 0.500, 0.500.

Center position: in the fields provided, enter the X and Y position of the center of the selected media clip at different moments (keyframes) in your video production.

Freeform position: in the eight freeform position fields provided, define the shape of the selected media clip by setting the X and Y positions for its four corners in the video frame. By entering different values at different moments (keyframes) in your video production, the clip's freeform shape can change over time in your video production. See Changing the Shape of Media for more information on freeform media clips.

Volume

For video and audio clips in your video production, use the available slider to adjust the level of the selected clip's volume at different moments in your production.

Adding Keyframes

In the Keyframe Settings window, there is a mini timeline for the selected media clip. The timeline matches the duration the selected media clip displays in your video production.

You can resize the timeline ruler and move the timeline slider, just like on the main timeline.

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To add a keyframe to the keyframe timeline, do this:

1. Use the player controls to find the moment in your media clip where you want its properties to change.

2. In the panel on the left, use the slider or other options to change the clips properties as required. Note that a keyframe marker is added at that moment in timeline.

3. Use the player controls to find the next moment you want to add the next keyframe, and then modify the clip properties as required again,

4. Repeat these steps to create the kind of effect you want in your video production using keyframes. In the above example, the brightness of the media clip will slowly dim between the two keyframe moments.

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Modifying and Removing Keyframes

At any time you can modify the keyframes added, by selecting it and changing the clip's properties, or dragging it to another position on the timeline. To remove a

keyframe, select it on the timeline and then click .

Power Tools

Select a media clip on the timeline and then select the Power Tools button to perform a range of powerful functions, including:

2D to 3D*: select this option to convert any 2D images or videos into 3D, using TrueTheater 3D. Use the Scene Depth slider to adjust the amount of depth in the resulting 3D image.

Video/Audio in Reverse*: when enabled on a selected video or audio clip, it plays backwards.

Video Crop: select this option to crop or zoom in on a specific portion of a video clip. Select the Crop Video button to define the area you want to zoom in on (crop). You can then customize the motion on the cropped portion of video. See Magic Motion Designer for information on customizing the motion on the cropped section of video.

Video/Audio Speed: select this option to change the speed of a video or audio clip. For an advanced slow motion effect, use the Slow motion video with frame interpolated technology* option. Select Stretch audio (between 2X and

0.5X only) to stretch the audio to match the new video's length. Deselect this option to mute the audio. You can also enter a new duration in New video

length video to manually increase/reduce a video clip's speed.

Video/Photo Rotation: select this option and then use the buttons to rotate a

video or image up to 360 degrees in either direction. You can also enter in a custom rotation amount in the field provided, and press the Enter key on your keyboard to apply it.

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Note: if you would like to mute the audio of an entire track, right-click on the track and then select M ute Track. This is useful if you have video on a PiP track and you don't want any of its audio in your final production.

Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

Note: CyberLink PowerDirector does not support the enabling of running time codes on video files.

Muting Audio

You can mute the audio in a video clip (or in any audio clip on the timeline) simply by right-clicking on it in the timeline and then selecting Mute Clip. If you added any audio volume keys previously, they are hidden.

To restore sound to the clip, right-click on the clip and then deselect Mute Clip.

Editing Audio in WaveEditor

You can edit the audio in your video production in CyberLink WaveEditor*. CyberLink WaveEditor is a useful companion program that lets you record, trim, cut, enhance, and mix digital audio with rich effects.

To edit an audio clip in CyberLink WaveEditor, do this:

1. Select an audio or a video clip (with audio) on timeline and then click the Edit Audio* button above the timeline. The CyberLink WaveEditor program opens.

2. Perform the edits on the audio clip as necessary. Please consult the help file in CyberLink WaveEditor for detailed information on editing audio in that program.

3. Once you finish editing the audio file in CyberLink WaveEditor, close the program, and then click Yes to save your changes and import your edited audio file into the timeline.

Time Info

When a DV-AVI video clip captured from a DV tape camcorder or an EXIF image is added to the timeline, the Time Info button is enabled. Click the Time Info button to enable the date or time stamp (displayed as an image) that was captured from the original camcorder or digital camera. You may also add a text remark to your video or image if required.

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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table for detailed versioning information.

Magic Fix

With Magic Fix CyberLink PowerDirector can auto stabilize videos taken with shaky hands, enhance a video's audio, or the quality of a video's image. Magic Fix can also auto remove red-eye from photos, or improve the clarity on photos that are out of focus.

To use Magic Fix to fix and edit a media clip, select it on the timeline and then click

on the button beside the timeline. Click on the button to consult the iHelp for more information on using these features.

Magic Cut

You can use Magic Cut* to have CyberLink PowerDirector auto-edit your video clips using video technology that locates and keeps the most interesting moments, while discarding sections of lesser importance. The Magic Cut tool is ideal for condensing long video segments into shorter clips. For example Magic Cut can edit a one hour video down to ten minutes.

To use Magic Cut on a video clip, select it on the timeline and then click on the

button beside the timeline. Click on the button to consult the iHelp for more information on using this feature.

Cyberlink PowerDirector - 10.0 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

In tro du ctio n

Welcome

Latest Features

PowerDirector Versions

System Requirements

DirectorZone

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Full Feature Editor

Easy Editor

Slideshow Creator

Setting Music Preferences

Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer

Po werDirecto r Work space

Rooms

Media Room

Effect Room

PiP Objects Room

Particle Room

Title Room

Transition Room

Audio Mixing Room

Voice-Over Recording Room

Chapter Room

Subtitle Room

Library Window

Explorer View

Filtering Media in the Library

Library Menu

Expanding the Workspace

Preview Window

Preview Player Controls

Taking a Screen Snapshot

Media Viewer

Zoom In/Out

Display/Preview Options

Previewing in 3D Mode

Editing Workspace

Timeline View

Storyboard View

Po werDirecto r Pro jects

Setting Project Aspect Ratio

Exporting Projects

Im po rting Media in to Po werD irector

Importing Media Files

Importing PowerDirector Projects

Capturing Media

Capturing from a DV Camcorder

Capturing from an HDV Camcorder

Capturing from a TV Signal

Capturing from a Digital TV Signal

Capturing from a Webcam

Capturing from a Microphone

Capturing from a CD

Capturing from an AVCHD Camcorder

Capturing from an Optical Device

Captured Content

Quality Profile Setup

Capture Settings

Capture Preferences

Downloading Media

Downloading Photos From Flickr

Downloading from DirectorZone

Detecting Scenes and Extracting Audio

Detecting Scenes in a Video Clip

Extracting Audio from a Video Clip

3D Media

Setting 3D Source Format

The Difference Between 3D and 3D-Like Effects

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Adding Video Clips and Images to the Timeline

Adding Video Clips and Images

Adding Color Boards and Backgrounds

Adding Audio Clips

Magic Music

Music Beat Detection