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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Cyberlink PowerDirector - 10.0 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

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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