Cyberlink PowerDirector - 11.0 Instruction Manual
CyberLink
PowerDirector
User's Guide
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Contents
Introduction
................................................................................................1Welcome
.................................................................................................1Latest Features
.................................................................................................2PowerDirector Versions
................................................................................................9DirectorZone
................................................................................................10System Requirements
PowerDirector Editing Modes
................................................................................................13Full Feature Editor
................................................................................................14Easy Editor
................................................................................................16Slideshow Creator
.................................................................................................19Setting Music Preferences
.................................................................................................20Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer
PowerDirector Workspace
................................................................................................25Rooms
.................................................................................................26Media Room
.................................................................................................26Effect Room
.................................................................................................26PiP Objects Room
.................................................................................................27Particle Room
.................................................................................................27Title Room
.................................................................................................27Transition Room
.................................................................................................28Audio Mixing Room
.................................................................................................28Voice-Over Recording Room
.................................................................................................28Chapter Room
.................................................................................................28Subtitle Room
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................................................................................................29Library Window
.................................................................................................30Explorer View
.................................................................................................30Filtering Media in the Library
.................................................................................................30Library Menu
................................................................................................31Expanding the Workspace
................................................................................................32Preview Window
.................................................................................................32Preview Player Controls
.................................................................................................33Taking a Screen Snapshot
.................................................................................................33Preview/Display Options
.................................................................................................35Zoom In/Out
.................................................................................................35Undocking the Preview Window
.................................................................................................36Previewing in 3D Mode
................................................................................................37Editing Workspace
.................................................................................................37Timeline View
.................................................................................................46Storyboard View
PowerDirector Projects
................................................................................................47Setting Project Aspect Ratio
................................................................................................48Exporting Projects
Importing Media into
PowerDirector
..................................................47
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................................................................................................49Importing Media Files
.................................................................................................50Importing PowerDirector Projects
................................................................................................51Capturing Media
.................................................................................................51Capturing from a DV Camcorder
.................................................................................................53Capturing from an HDV Camcorder
.................................................................................................53Capturing from a TV Signal
.................................................................................................54Capturing from a Digital TV Signal
.................................................................................................54Capturing from a Webcam
.................................................................................................54Capturing from a Microphone
.................................................................................................54Capturing from a CD
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.................................................................................................55Capturing from an AVCHD Camcorder
.................................................................................................55Capturing from an Optical Device
.................................................................................................55Captured Content
.................................................................................................56Quality Profile Setup
.................................................................................................56Capture Settings
.................................................................................................56Capture Preferences
................................................................................................57Downloading Media
.................................................................................................57Downloading Photos From Flickr
.................................................................................................58Downloading Audio From Freesound
.................................................................................................59Downloading from DirectorZone
................................................................................................59Detecting Scenes and Extracting Audio
.................................................................................................59Detecting Scenes in a Video Clip
.................................................................................................61Extracting Audio from a Video Clip
3D Media
..................................................63
................................................................................................63Setting 3D Source Format
................................................................................................64The Difference Between 3D and 3D-Like Effects
Arranging Media in Your
Production
.................................................................................................68Adding Video Clips and Images
.................................................................................................69Adding Color Boards and Backgrounds
.................................................................................................72Magic Music
.................................................................................................73Music Beat Detection
Editing Your Media
..................................................67
................................................................................................67Adding Video Clips and Images to the Timeline
................................................................................................71Adding Audio Clips
................................................................................................74Using the Magic Movie Wizard
................................................................................................75Using the Slideshow Creator
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................................................................................................77Content Aware Editing
.................................................................................................78Using Content Aware Editing
................................................................................................82Splitting a Clip
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................................................................................................83Unlinking Video/Audio Clips
................................................................................................83Trimming Video and Audio Clips
.................................................................................................84Trimming a Video Clip
.................................................................................................87Trimming an Audio Clip
................................................................................................89Setting a Media Clip's Duration
................................................................................................89Setting TV (Video Clip Interlacing) Format
................................................................................................90Adjusting Video Clip Aspect Ratio
................................................................................................91Stretching Images
................................................................................................92Cropping Images
................................................................................................92Changing the Shape of Media
................................................................................................94Fixing and Enhancing Images/Videos
.................................................................................................94Advanced Fixes and Enhancements
................................................................................................95Utilizing Keyframes on Media
.................................................................................................97Adding Keyframes
................................................................................................100Power Tools
................................................................................................101Muting Audio
................................................................................................101Advanced Audio Editing
................................................................................................101Time Info
................................................................................................102Magic Fix
................................................................................................102Magic Cut
Adding Effects
..................................................103
................................................................................................103Adding Video Effects
.................................................................................................104Modifying a Video Effect
................................................................................................105Using Magic Motion
.................................................................................................106Magic Motion Designer
................................................................................................107Using Magic Style
................................................................................................108Using the Freeze Frame Effect
Creating PiP Effects
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................................................................................................109Adding PiP Objects
.................................................................................................110Creating Custom PiP Objects
................................................................................................111Using the Paint Designer
.................................................................................................112Creating a Paint Animation
................................................................................................114Modifying Media in the PiP Designer
.................................................................................................115Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
.................................................................................................116Modifying PiP Media Size and Position
.................................................................................................116Modifying PiP Media Properties
.................................................................................................119Adding Motion to PiP Media
.................................................................................................122Adding PiP Masks
.................................................................................................122Utilizing PiP Keyframes
.................................................................................................124Saving and Sharing PiP Objects
Adding Particle Effects
Adding Title Effects
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................................................................................................127Modifying Particle Effects in the Particle Designer
.................................................................................................128Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
.................................................................................................128Adding Objects, Images, and Backgrounds
.................................................................................................130Modifying Particle Object Range and Position
.................................................................................................131Modifying Particle Object Properties
.................................................................................................135Adding Motion to Particle Objects
.................................................................................................135Utilizing Particle Keyframes
.................................................................................................138Saving and Sharing Particle Effect Templates
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................................................................................................141Modifying Titles in the Title Designer
.................................................................................................142Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
.................................................................................................143Adding Text, Particles, Images, and Backgrounds
.................................................................................................144Modifying Title Effect Position
.................................................................................................144Modifying Title Text Properties
.................................................................................................149Applying Motion to Title Text
.................................................................................................152Saving and Sharing Title Templates
Using Transitions
..................................................153
................................................................................................153Adding Transitions to a Single Clip
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................................................................................................154Adding Transitions Between Two Clips
................................................................................................155Setting Transition Behavior
Mixing Audio and Recording
Voice-Overs
Adding Chapters
Adding Subtitles
Producing Your Project
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................................................................................................157Adjusting Audio Clip Volume Levels
.................................................................................................157Mixing Audio In-Track
.................................................................................................158Mixing Audio in the Audio Mixing Room
.................................................................................................159Adding Fade Effects to Audio Clips
.................................................................................................159Restoring Audio Clip Volume Levels
................................................................................................160Recording Voice-Overs
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................................................................................................163Adding Chapters Markers
................................................................................................163Setting Chapter Thumbnails
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................................................................................................165Adding Subtitles
................................................................................................165Editing Subtitles
................................................................................................166Importing Subtitles from Text Files
................................................................................................166Syncing Subtitles with Dialogue
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................................................................................................169Utilizing Intelligent SVRT
................................................................................................170Produce Window
.................................................................................................172Outputting to a Standard 2D File
.................................................................................................174Outputting in a 3D Format
.................................................................................................176Outputting to a Device
.................................................................................................178Uploading Video to Social Web Sites
.................................................................................................184Batch Produce
Creating Discs
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................................................................................................188Importing Additional Disc Content
................................................................................................190Selecting a Disc Menu
................................................................................................191Editing Disc Menu Properties
.................................................................................................191Editing Disc Menu Title Text
.................................................................................................192Setting Disc Menu Music
.................................................................................................193Adding a First Play Video
.................................................................................................193Setting Disc Playback Mode
.................................................................................................194Specify Buttons Per Page
................................................................................................195Customizing Disc Menus in the Menu Designer
.................................................................................................196Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
.................................................................................................197Setting Menu Opening and Background
.................................................................................................198Adding Images to Menus
.................................................................................................198Adding and Editing Disc Menu Title Text
.................................................................................................202Setting Object Properties
.................................................................................................203Adding and Editing Menu Buttons
.................................................................................................204Enabling 3D Depth in Disc Menus
.................................................................................................204Saving and Sharing Disc Menu Templates
................................................................................................205Burning Your Production to Disc
.................................................................................................205Burning a Disc in 2D
.................................................................................................207Burning a Disc in 3D
.................................................................................................210Configuring Burn Settings
.................................................................................................210Erasing Discs
PowerDirector Preferences
..................................................211
................................................................................................211General Preferences
................................................................................................212Capture Preferences
................................................................................................213Confirmation Preferences
................................................................................................214DirectorZone Preferences
................................................................................................215Editing Preferences
................................................................................................216File Preferences
................................................................................................217Hardware Acceleration Preferences
................................................................................................217Project Preferences
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................................................................................................218Produce Preferences
PowerDirector Hotkeys
Appendix
Technical Support
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................................................................................................219Default Keyboard Hotkeys
.................................................................................................220Application Menu Bar Hotkeys
.................................................................................................223System Hotkeys
.................................................................................................223Capture Hotkeys
.................................................................................................224Edit Hotkeys
.................................................................................................224Designer Hotkeys
................................................................................................224Customizing Keyboard Hotkeys
.................................................................................................225Hotkey Sets
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................................................................................................227Intelligent SVRT: When Is Used?
................................................................................................228Licensing and Copyright Information
.................................................................................................230Licenses and Copyrights
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................................................................................................243Before Contacting Technical Support
................................................................................................244Web 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.
Create higher quality videos quickly, with the enhanced Magic Movie creator.
Use Content Aware Editing* to quickly find the most exciting parts and fix the
poor parts of your video clips.
Unleash your PC's speed with TrueVelocity™ 3*.
Full round trip editing experience with AudioDirector*, ColorDirector*, and
PhotoDirector*.
Import 2K* and 4K* Ultra HD video, and video or audio with up to 7.1 channels
for editing.
Enhanced PowerDirector Design Studio (PiP Designer, Particle Designer, Title
Designer, Menu Designer) for more precise, powerful, and creative editing of
your movie production and discs.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Features
Ultimate
Ultra
Deluxe
HE3DHEDE
LE
Native 64-bit
Engine support
Yes
Yes--------
--
Import Medi a
3D Video (MVC,
Side-by-Side)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes----
3D Photo
(MPO, JPS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes----
Create 4 color gradient* borders and text in the PiP Designer, Title Designer,
and Menu Designer.
Import and edit video with 5.1 channel audio, without the need to downmix it
to 2 channel when previewing.
Utilize the updated Fix/Enhance tools to fix the lighting and white balance in
media, or rotational camera shake* in videos.
View all the frames in the timeline of video files with frame rates of 50 or 60
frames per second.
Output movie productions in the Matroska (MKV)* video file format.
Output video in one of many 2K* or 4K* Ultra HD formats.
Undock the preview window for a larger view of your video and timeline.
Edit and customize the PowerDirector keyboard hotkeys for a more
personalized editing experience.
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
Ultimate
Ultra
Deluxe
HE3DHEDE
LE
MPEG-1,
MPEG-2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
FLV, MKV, DSLR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
AVCHD file with
DDCD audio
file (.M2T/.
M2TS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
Yes**----
AVCHD file with
LPCM audio file
(.M2T/.M2TS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Apple Device/
PSP MPEG-4
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
4K video (more
than
1920*1080)
Yes
Yes--------
--
Clip with Dolby
Digital 2 ch
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes----
Clip with Dolby
Digital 5.1 ch
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Clip with DTS
5.1 ch
Yes
Yes----------Clip with WAV
7.1 ch
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
MOD, TOD
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes----
WTV clip
(MPEG2 Video)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes--WTV clip
(H.264)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
DVR-MS
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
Cap ture Functions
HDV Camcorder
Capture
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes--DVB-T Tuner
Capture
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
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Features
Ultimate
Ultra
Deluxe
HE3DHEDE
LE
Analog TV
Tuner Capture
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
External or
Optical Device
Capture
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes--AVCHD
Camcorder
Capture
Yes
Yes--------
--
QuickScan
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
SmartCaption
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
DV Backup
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
Edi t Functions
Convert 2D
Video/Photo to
3D
Yes
Yes--Yes----
--
3D PiP Effects
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes----
3D Title Effects
Yes
Yes--Yes----
--
3D Particle
Effects
Yes
Yes----------3D Transition
Effect
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes----
3D Video Effect
Yes
Yes--Yes----
--
3D Orientation
Adjustment
Yes
Yes--------
--
TrueTheater
Video
Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
ColorDirector
--------------
Video in
Reverse
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Video Speed Frame
Interpolated
Technology
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
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Features
Ultimate
Ultra
Deluxe
HE3DHEDE
LE
Magic Cut - Set
Criteria
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Video Stabilizer
- Fix Rotational
Camera Shake
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Magic Motion
Designer
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Magic Style
Templates 2D
4132272727276
Magic Music
SmartSound
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Slideshow
Templates
1515133333
Keyframe
Settings Panel
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Preview Quality
Full HD/HD
Yes
Yes--------
--
WaveEditor
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
AudioDirector
--------------
Shadow File
Generation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes--Content Aware
Editing
Yes
Yes--------
--
Video Tracks
100
100
1004444
SVRT Track
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes--Chapters Track
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
Dual Monitor
Support
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Preview
Window - Zoom
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Title Templates
163
151
135
135
135
135
135
Multi Trim Precise Cut
(Zoom)
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
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Features
Ultimate
Ultra
Deluxe
HE3DHEDE
LE
Video Effects
135
113
113
113
113
113
113
Video Effect
Layers on Clip
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Video Effect
Keyframes
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Designers - 4
Color Gradient
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
PiP Objects
121
121
113
113
113
113
113
PiP Designer Customizing
PiP Motion
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
PiP Designer Apply Shows
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
Paint Designer
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Particle
Designer
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Particle Effect
Templates
64645858585858
Adding
Chapters
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes--Subtitles -
Import/Export
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Creating
Subtitles for
DVD
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes----
3D Display
Support
Yes
Yes--Yes------Snap to
Reference Lines
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Range
Selection
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Pr oduce Functions
Output in 3D
Yes
Yes--Yes----
--
Upload 3D
Yes
Yes--Yes----
--
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Features
Ultimate
Ultra
Deluxe
HE3DHEDE
LE
Video to
YouTube
Output to
MPEG-2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
Output to
MPEG-2 with
Dolby Digital
5.1
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Output to
QuickTime
Format
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
MPEG-4 AVCHD
format
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**----
Output to
MPEG-4 MVC,
H.264 MVC
Yes
Yes--Yes----
--
Write Back HDV
Tape
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
Output to HDD
Camcorder
Yes
Yes
Yes--------
2K/4K video to
H.264 AVC/
WMV/MPEG-4
Yes
Yes----------2K/4K video to
Social Media
Sites
Yes
Yes----------AVCHD
Removable
Disk
Yes
Yes--Yes
Yes----
Output to
Mobile Phones
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Output to
Apple Devices
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Output to Sony
Devices
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
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Features
Ultimate
Ultra
Deluxe
HE3DHEDE
LE
Create Disc Functions
Disc Menu
Templates
241512555N/A
3D Discs
Yes
Yes--Yes
Yes--N/A
3D Disc Menus
Yes
Yes--------
N/A
Dolby Digital
Stereo Creator
to Encode 2 ch
Audio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes--N/A
Dolby Digital
5.1 Surround
Yes
Yes
Yes------N/A
Blu-ray Disc
(TM) with DTS
Audio
Yes
Yes--------
N/A
Blu-ray Disc
(TM) Burning
(BDMV, BDXL)
Yes
Yes--Yes**
Yes**--N/A
AVCHD
Burning
(AVCHD)
Yes
Yes--Yes**
Yes**--N/A
VCD Burning
Yes
Yes
Yes------N/A
Note: ** Windows 7 only.
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.
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.
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System Requirements
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8, 7, Vista, or XP
(Windows XP Service Pack 3 is required for
HDV capture).
Screen Resolution
1024 x 768, 16-bit color or above.
CPU Processor
CyberLink PowerDirector 11 is optimized for
CPUs with MMX/SSE/SSE2/3DNow!/3DNow!
Extension/HyperThreading technology.
SD video editing and export: Pentium 4 3.0
Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 or above
(Required).
AVCHD* and BD* burning: Pentium Core 2
Duo E6400, or AMD Phenom II X2
(Recommended).
Full-HD video editing and export: Intel
Corei5/7 or AMD Phenom II X4
(Recommended).
2K/4K/3D* video editing and export: Intel
Corei7 or AMD Phenom II X4
(Recommended).
Graphics Card
128 MB VGA VRAM or higher (1 GB or
higher VRAM and OpenCL capable are
recommended).
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 (Installation)
Deluxe
5 GB.
Ultra
6.5 GB.
System Requirements
The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for general
digital video production work.
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Ultimate and Ultimate Suite
6.5 GB (10 GB recommended to install all
premium content).
Hard Disk Space (Burning)
10 GB (20 GB recommended) free for DVD
production.
60 GB (100 GB recommended) free for Bluray 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.
Other
Windows Media Player 9 or above is
required.
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 on our web site for detailed versioning
information.
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Po werDirecto r Ed itin g M od es
Note: before selecting your preferred editing mode, be sure to set the aspect
ratio for your project (16:9 or 4:3).
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 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.
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 on our web site 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
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
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, change the criteria settings, duration, or import more media.
to match the duration of the music your imported into the playlist.
7. Click the Settings* button to use the sliders to customize the criteria the
Magic Movie Wizard uses to cut your movie. Click OK to save the settings.
8. Click Next to continue.
9. In the Preview window, the Magic Movie Wizard generates a version of your
production. Enter a Starting title for your production in the field provided, and
then use the available player controls to preview it.
10. Click Next to continue.
11. 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.
12. 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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 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 available for the style templates that utilize the Slideshow Designer.
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