Cyberlink PowerDirector - 12.0 Instruction Manual

CyberLink

PowerDirector

User's Guide

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Introduction

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

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

.................................................................................................2PowerDirector Versions

................................................................................................9DirectorZone

................................................................................................10System Requirements

PowerDirector Editing Modes

................................................................................................13Full Feature Editor

................................................................................................14Easy Editor

................................................................................................16Slideshow Creator

.................................................................................................18Setting Music Preferences

.................................................................................................20Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer

PowerDirector Workspace

................................................................................................25Rooms

.................................................................................................26Media Room

.................................................................................................27Effect Room

.................................................................................................27PiP Objects Room

.................................................................................................27Particle Room

.................................................................................................28Title Room

.................................................................................................28Transition Room

.................................................................................................28Audio Mixing Room

.................................................................................................28Voice-Over Recording Room

.................................................................................................28Chapter Room

.................................................................................................29Subtitle Room

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................................................................................................29Library Window

.................................................................................................30Explorer View

.................................................................................................30Filtering Media in the Library

.................................................................................................31Library 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

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................................................................................................49Importing Media Files

.................................................................................................503D Media

.................................................................................................52Importing PowerDirector Projects

................................................................................................53Capturing Media

.................................................................................................53Capturing from a DV Camcorder

.................................................................................................55Capturing from an HDV Camcorder

.................................................................................................55Capturing from a TV Signal

.................................................................................................56Capturing from a Digital TV Signal

.................................................................................................56Capturing from a Webcam

.................................................................................................56Capturing from a Microphone

.................................................................................................56Capturing from a CD

.................................................................................................56Capturing from an AVCHD Camcorder

.................................................................................................57Capturing from an Optical Device

.................................................................................................57Captured Content

.................................................................................................57Quality Profile Setup

.................................................................................................57Capture Settings

.................................................................................................58Capture Preferences

................................................................................................58Downloading Media

.................................................................................................59Downloading Photos From Flickr

.................................................................................................60Downloading Audio From Freesound

.................................................................................................60Downloading from DirectorZone

................................................................................................61Detecting Scenes and Extracting Audio

.................................................................................................61Detecting Scenes in a Video Clip

.................................................................................................62Extracting Audio from a Video Clip

PowerDirector Plug-ins

.................................................................................................65Importing Media

.................................................................................................67Synchronizing Clips

.................................................................................................68Creating Recorded Content

.................................................................................................69Editing Recorded Content

.................................................................................................72Overview

.................................................................................................72Adding Theme Templates/Sequences

.................................................................................................76Adding Media Clips

.................................................................................................79Editing Media Clips

.................................................................................................80Editing Background Music

.................................................................................................82Editing Title Text

.................................................................................................82Replacing Background Images

.................................................................................................82Adding Transitions Between Sequences

.................................................................................................83Previewing and Saving Movies

.................................................................................................84Editing Created Movies

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................................................................................................64Using the MultiCam Designer

................................................................................................71Using the Theme Designer

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Arranging Media in Your Production

................................................................................................85Adding Video Clips and Images to the Timeline

.................................................................................................86Adding Video Clips and Images

.................................................................................................88Adding Color Boards and Backgrounds

................................................................................................90Adding Audio Clips

.................................................................................................92Magic Music

.................................................................................................92Syncing Audio

................................................................................................95Using the Magic Movie Wizard

................................................................................................96Using the Slideshow Creator

Editing Your Media

................................................................................................97Content Aware Editing

.................................................................................................98Using Content Aware Editing

................................................................................................102Splitting a Clip

................................................................................................103Unlinking Video/Audio Clips

................................................................................................103Trimming Video and Audio Clips

.................................................................................................104Trimming a Video Clip

.................................................................................................107Trimming an Audio Clip

................................................................................................109Setting a Media Clip's Duration

................................................................................................109Setting TV (Video Clip Interlacing) Format

................................................................................................110Adjusting Video Clip Aspect Ratio

................................................................................................111Stretching Images

................................................................................................112Cropping Images

................................................................................................112Changing the Shape of Media

................................................................................................114Fixing and Enhancing Images/Videos

.................................................................................................114Applying ColorDirector Color Effects (Presets)

.................................................................................................115Advanced Fixes and Enhancements

................................................................................................116Utilizing Keyframes on Media

.................................................................................................118Adding Keyframes

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................................................................................................120Power Tools

................................................................................................121Muting Audio

................................................................................................121Advanced Audio Editing

................................................................................................122Time Info

................................................................................................122Magic Fix

................................................................................................122Magic Cut

Adding Effects

Creating PiP Effects

Adding Particle Effects

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................................................................................................125Adding Video Effects

.................................................................................................126Modifying a Video Effect

................................................................................................127Using Magic Motion

.................................................................................................128Magic Motion Designer

................................................................................................129Using Magic Style

................................................................................................130Using the Freeze Frame Effect

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................................................................................................131Adding PiP Objects

.................................................................................................132Creating Custom PiP Objects

................................................................................................133Using the Paint Designer

.................................................................................................134Creating a Paint Animation

................................................................................................136Modifying Media in the PiP Designer

.................................................................................................137Mode Selection and Zoom Tools

.................................................................................................138Modifying PiP Media Size and Position

.................................................................................................138Modifying PiP Media Properties

.................................................................................................141Adding Motion to PiP Media

.................................................................................................145Adding PiP Masks

.................................................................................................145Utilizing PiP Keyframes

.................................................................................................147Saving and Sharing PiP Objects

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................................................................................................151Modifying Particle Effects in the Particle Designer

.................................................................................................152Mode Selection and Zoom Tools

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.................................................................................................153Adding Objects, Images, and Backgrounds

.................................................................................................154Modifying Particle Object Range and Position

.................................................................................................155Modifying Particle Object Properties

.................................................................................................159Adding Motion to Particle Objects

.................................................................................................159Utilizing Particle Keyframes

.................................................................................................162Saving and Sharing Particle Effect Templates

Adding Title Effects

Using Transitions

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................................................................................................165Modifying Titles in the Title Designer

.................................................................................................166Mode Selection and Zoom Tools

.................................................................................................167Adding Text, Particles, Images, and Backgrounds

.................................................................................................168Modifying Title Effect Position

.................................................................................................169Modifying Title Text Properties

.................................................................................................174Applying Motion to Title Text

.................................................................................................177Saving and Sharing Title Templates

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................................................................................................179Adding Transitions to a Single Clip

................................................................................................180Adding Transitions Between Two Clips

................................................................................................181Setting Transition Behavior

................................................................................................182Modifying Transition Settings

Mixing Audio and Recording Voice-Overs

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................................................................................................183Adjusting Audio Clip Volume Levels

.................................................................................................183Mixing Audio In-Track

.................................................................................................184Mixing Audio in the Audio Mixing Room

.................................................................................................185Adding Fade Effects to Audio Clips

.................................................................................................185Restoring Audio Clip Volume Levels

................................................................................................186Recording Voice-Overs

Adding Chapters

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................................................................................................189Adding Chapters Markers

................................................................................................189Setting Chapter Thumbnails

Adding Subtitles

Producing Your Project

Creating Discs

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................................................................................................191Adding Subtitle Markers

................................................................................................192Importing Subtitles from a File

................................................................................................192Extracting Subtitles from an MKV File

................................................................................................193Editing Subtitles

................................................................................................193Syncing Subtitles

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................................................................................................195Utilizing Intelligent SVRT

................................................................................................196Produce Window

.................................................................................................198Outputting to a Standard 2D File

.................................................................................................200Outputting in a 3D Format

.................................................................................................202Outputting to a Device

.................................................................................................204Uploading Video to Online Media Sites

.................................................................................................211Batch Produce

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................................................................................................214Importing Additional Disc Content

................................................................................................216Selecting a Disc Menu

................................................................................................217Editing Disc Menu Properties

.................................................................................................217Editing Disc Menu Text

.................................................................................................218Setting Disc Menu Music

.................................................................................................219Adding a First Play Video

.................................................................................................219Setting Disc Playback Mode

.................................................................................................220Specify Buttons Per Page

................................................................................................221Customizing Disc Menus in the Menu Designer

.................................................................................................222Mode Selection and Zoom Tools

.................................................................................................223Setting Menu Opening and Background

.................................................................................................224Adding Images to Menus

.................................................................................................224Adding and Editing Disc Menu Title Text

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.................................................................................................228Setting Object Properties

.................................................................................................229Adding and Editing Menu Buttons

.................................................................................................230Enabling 3D Depth in Disc Menus

.................................................................................................230Saving and Sharing Disc Menu Templates

................................................................................................231Burning Your Production to Disc

.................................................................................................231Burning a Disc in 2D

.................................................................................................233Burning a Disc in 3D

.................................................................................................236Configuring Burn Settings

.................................................................................................236Erasing Discs

PowerDirector Preferences

PowerDirector Hotkeys

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................................................................................................237General Preferences

................................................................................................238Capture Preferences

................................................................................................239Confirmation Preferences

................................................................................................240DirectorZone Preferences

................................................................................................241Editing Preferences

................................................................................................242File Preferences

................................................................................................243Display Preferences

................................................................................................244Hardware Acceleration Preferences

................................................................................................244Project Preferences

................................................................................................245Produce Preferences

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................................................................................................247Default Keyboard Hotkeys

.................................................................................................248Application Menu Bar Hotkeys

.................................................................................................251System Hotkeys

.................................................................................................251Capture Hotkeys

.................................................................................................252Edit Hotkeys

.................................................................................................252Designer Hotkeys

................................................................................................253Customizing Keyboard Hotkeys

.................................................................................................254Hotkey Sets

Appendix

Technical Support

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................................................................................................257Intelligent SVRT: When Is Used?

................................................................................................258Licensing and Copyright Information

.................................................................................................260Licenses and Copyrights

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................................................................................................273Before Contacting Technical Support

................................................................................................274Web 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 members 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.

Utilize the MultiCam Designer to seamlessly edit footage from multiple cameras, simulating the use of a live camera switcher.

Take more creative control in the creation of theme template created videos in the Theme Designer.

Use motion blur to create smoother movement on titles and PiP media, giving the movement a more natural and authentic look.

Unleash your PC's speed with TrueVelocity™ 4*.

Improved round trip editing with AudioDirector*, ColorDirector*, and PhotoDirector*.

Import 2K* and 4K* Ultra HD video, and video or audio with up to 7.1 channels for editing.

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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

Native 64-bit

Yes

Yes--------

Enhanced PowerDirector Design Studio (PiP Designer, Particle Designer, Title Designer, Menu Designer), including improved chroma key, text kerning, and more.

Use the updated Content Aware Editing* tool that now more accurately finds the most exciting parts of your video clips.

Take advantage of the improved ripple editing feature, including the auto adding of transitions between timeline clips.

Transform the color and look of videos clips by applying ColorDirector color effects (presets) on them.

Copy and paste keyframe attributes (enhancements, video effects, and motion) from one media clip to another on the timeline.

Use editable transition effects that allow you to modify background color, effect direction, effect type, and more.

Produce only a selected range of your video production, outputting it as a separate video file.

Extract subtitles from Matroska (MKV)* video files and create subtitles for playback on MKV players.

Output video in one of many 2K* or 4K* Ultra HD formats.

Create and burn DVD discs with DTS 5.1ch audio.

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

Engine support

Import Medi a

3D Video (MVC, Side-by-Side)

Yes

Yes----

3D Photo (MPO, JPS)

Yes

Yes----

MPEG-1, MPEG-2

Yes

FLV, MKV, DSLR

Yes

Yes**

AVCHD file with DDCD audio file (.M2T/. M2TS)

Yes

Yes**

Yes**----

AVCHD file with LPCM audio file (.M2T/.M2TS)

Yes

Yes**

Apple Device/ PSP MPEG-4

Yes

Yes**

4K video (more than 1920*1080)

Yes

Yes--------

Clip with Dolby Digital 2 ch

Yes

Yes----

Clip with Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Yes

Yes--------

Clip with Dolby Digital Plus

5.1ch

Yes

Yes--------

Clip with DTS

5.1 ch

Yes

Yes----------Clip with WAV

7.1 ch

Yes

Yes--------

MOD, TOD

Yes

Yes----

WTV clip (MPEG-2

Yes

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Features

Ultimate

Ultra

Deluxe

HE3DHEDE

Video)

WTV clip (H.264)

Yes

Yes**

DVR-MS

Yes

Cap ture Functions

HDV Camcorder Capture

Yes

Yes--DVB-T Tuner

Capture

Yes

Yes--Analog TV

Tuner Capture

Yes

External or Optical Device Capture

Yes

Yes--AVCHD

Camcorder Capture

Yes

Yes--------

QuickScan

Yes

Yes--------

SmartCaption

Yes

Yes--------

DV Backup

Yes

Edi t Functions

Convert 2D Video/Photo to 3D

Yes

Yes--Yes----

3D PiP Effects

Yes

Yes----

3D Title Effects

Yes

Yes--Yes----

3D Particle Effects

Yes

Yes----------3D Transition

Effect

Yes

Yes----

3D Video Effect

Yes

Yes--Yes----

3D Orientation Adjustment

Yes

Yes--------

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Features

Ultimate

Ultra

Deluxe

HE3DHEDE

TrueTheater Video Enhancement

Yes

Yes--------

Theme Designer

Yes

Yes--------

MultiCam Designer

Yes

Yes--------

ColorDirector

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Video in Reverse

Yes

Yes--------

Video Speed Frame Interpolated Technology

Yes

Yes--------

Magic Cut - Set Criteria

Yes

Yes--------

Video Stabilizer

- Fix Rotational Camera Shake

Yes

Yes--------

Magic Motion Designer

Yes

Yes--------

Magic Style Templates

3131214444

Magic Music SmartSound

Yes

Yes--------

Slideshow Templates

13131311111111

Keyframe Settings Panel

Yes

Yes--------

Preview Quality Full HD/HD

Yes

Yes--------

WaveEditor

Yes

Yes--------

AudioDirector

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Shadow File Generation

Yes

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Features

Ultimate

Ultra

Deluxe

HE3DHEDE

Content Aware Editing

Yes

Yes--------

Video Tracks

100

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SVRT Track

Yes

Yes--Chapters Track

Yes

Dual Monitor Support

Yes

Yes--------

Preview Window - Zoom

Yes

Yes--------

Title Templates

115

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Multi Trim Precise Cut (Zoom)

Yes

Yes--------

Video Effects

138

118

113

103

Video Effect Layers on Clip

Yes

Yes--------

Video Effect Keyframes

Yes

Yes--------

Designers - 4 Color Gradient

Yes

Yes--------

PiP Objects

6464228888

PiP Designer Customizing PiP Motion

Yes

Yes--------

PiP Designer Apply Shows

Yes

Paint Designer

Yes

Yes--------

Particle Designer

Yes

Yes--------

Particle Effect Templates

6767432222

Adding Chapters

Yes

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Features

Ultimate

Ultra

Deluxe

HE3DHEDE

Subtitles Import/Export

Yes

Yes--------

Creating Subtitles for DVD

Yes

Yes----

3D Display Support

Yes

Yes--Yes------Snap to

Reference Lines

Yes

Yes--------

Range Selection

Yes

Yes--------

Pr od uce Functions

Output in 3D

Yes

Yes--Yes----

Upload 3D Video to YouTube

Yes

Yes--Yes----

Output to MPEG-2

Yes

Output to MPEG-2 with Dolby Digital

5.1

Yes

Yes--------

Output to QuickTime Format

Yes

Yes--------

MPEG-4 AVCHD format

Yes

Yes**----

Output to MPEG-4 MVC, H.264 MVC

Yes

Yes--Yes----

Write Back HDV Tape

Yes

Yes--------

Output to HDD Camcorder

Yes

Yes--------

2K/4K video to

Yes

Yes--------

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Features

Ultimate

Ultra

Deluxe

HE3DHEDE

H.264 AVC/ WMV/MPEG-4

2K/4K video to Social Media Sites

Yes

Yes----------AVCHD

Removable Disk

Yes

Yes--Yes

Yes----

Output to Mobile Phones

Yes

Yes**

Output to Apple Devices

Yes

Yes**

Output to Sony Devices

Yes

Yes**

Create Disc Functions

Disc Menu Templates

161615555N/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--N/A

Dolby Digital

5.1 Surround

Yes

Yes------N/A

DVD Disc with DTS audio

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

Yes

Yes--Yes**

Yes**--N/A

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Features

Ultimate

Ultra

Deluxe

HE3DHEDE

(AVCHD)

VCD Burning

Yes

Yes------N/A

Note: ** Windows 7 and 8 only.

Note: you can prevent CyberLink PowerDirector from auto checking for updates/

upgrades in General Preferences.

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

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.

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 theme templates, PiP objects, paint animations, title templates, particle objects, sound clips, 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 (32 bit and 64 bit). Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate (32 bit and 64 bit). Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate (32 bit and 64 bit). Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional (32 bit with Service Pack 3).

Screen Resolution

1024 x 768, 16-bit color or above.

CPU Processor

CyberLink PowerDirector 12 is optimized for CPUs with MMX/SSE/SSE2/3DNow!/3DNow! Extension/HyperThreading/AVX2 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 X4 (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 FX with 64bit OS and 6 GB RAM (Recommended). Multiple camera editing: Intel Core i5/7 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

2 GB required.

System Requirements

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

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3 GB or above recommended for 32 bit OS. 6 GB or above recommended for 64 bit OS.

Hard Disk Space (Installation)

Deluxe

5 GB.

Ultra

6.5 GB.

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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Note: before selecting your preferred editing mode, be sure to set the video aspect ratio for your project (16:9 or 4:3).

Note: select the Always enter the full feature editor 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 fit 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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Module

Description

Capture

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

Edit

In the Edit module 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 module you can output your created production to a video file in a variety of formats (including 3D formats), a 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 module to design discs with menus, and then burn your video production in a variety of different formats in 2D or 3D. See Creating Discs.

Note: if you want more creative control than the Magic Movie Wizard provides, you can also use the Theme Designer to create your video production. The Theme Designer allows you to customize the theme templates used and choose the exact images, video clips, and background music you want in your production. See Using the Theme Designer for more information.

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

When CyberLink PowerDirector launches in the Full Feature Editor, it automatically opens in the Edit module. 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:

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Note: if you are in the Full Feature Editor, you can quickly launch the Magic Movie Wizard by clicking on the button above the timeline and selecting

Magic Movie Wizard.

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.

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

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 above 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 Movie 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

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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. You can also click the Reorder Media button to shuffle the media files in the created production for a different look, or the Edit in the Theme Designer button if you want to customize the style template used. See Using the Theme Designer for more information.

duration to background music if you want your video production to match the duration of the music you 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 and Ending title for your production in the fields provided, and then use the available player controls to preview it.

10. Click Next to continue.

11. You are done. To finish and close the Easy Editor, choose one of the

following:

Produce Video: click to enter the Produce module 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 module. See Creating Discs.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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. Also, if available, click the Replace Background button in the Preview window to replace the background image used in the slideshow, or Customize 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.

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. To finish and close the Easy Editor, choose one of the following:

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.

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 .

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Cyberlink PowerDirector - 12.0 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

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Welcome

Latest Features

PowerDirector Versions

DirectorZone

System Requirements

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Full Feature Editor

Easy Editor

Slideshow Creator

Setting Music Preferences