Cyberlink PowerDirector - 12.0 Instruction Manual

CyberLink

PowerDirector

User's Guide

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 1995-2005 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

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Contents

..................................................	1
Introduction
Welcome................................................................................................	1
Latest.................................................................................................Features	1
PowerDirector.................................................................................................Versions	2
DirectorZone................................................................................................	9
System................................................................................................Requirements	10
..................................................	13
PowerDirector Editing Modes
Full Feature................................................................................................Editor	13
Easy Editor................................................................................................	14
Slideshow................................................................................................Creator	16
Setting.................................................................................................Music Preferences	18
Customizing.................................................................................................Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer	20
..................................................	25
PowerDirector Workspace
Rooms................................................................................................	25
Media.................................................................................................Room	26
Effect.................................................................................................Room	27
PiP.................................................................................................Objects Room	27
Particle.................................................................................................Room	27
Title.................................................................................................Room	28
Transition.................................................................................................Room	28
Audio.................................................................................................Mixing Room	28
Voice.................................................................................................-Over Recording Room	28
Chapter.................................................................................................Room	28
Subtitle.................................................................................................Room	29

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Library................................................................................................Window	29
Explorer.................................................................................................View	30
Filtering.................................................................................................Media in the Library	30
Library.................................................................................................Menu	31
Expanding................................................................................................the Workspace	31
Preview................................................................................................Window	32
Preview.................................................................................................Player Controls	32
Taking.................................................................................................a Screen Snapshot	33
Preview/Display.................................................................................................Options	33
Zoom.................................................................................................In/Out	35
Undocking.................................................................................................the Preview Window	35
Previewing.................................................................................................in 3D Mode	36
Editing................................................................................................Workspace	37
Timeline.................................................................................................View	37
Storyboard.................................................................................................View	46
..................................................	47
PowerDirector Projects
Setting................................................................................................Project Aspect Ratio	47
Exporting................................................................................................Projects	48
Importing Media into
..................................................	49
PowerDirector
Importing................................................................................................Media Files	49
3D.................................................................................................Media	50
Importing.................................................................................................PowerDirector Projects	52
Capturing................................................................................................Media	53
Capturing.................................................................................................from a DV Camcorder	53
Capturing.................................................................................................from an HDV Camcorder	55
Capturing.................................................................................................from a TV Signal	55
Capturing.................................................................................................from a Digital TV Signal	56
Capturing.................................................................................................from a Webcam	56
Capturing.................................................................................................from a Microphone	56

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Capturing.................................................................................................from a CD	56
Capturing.................................................................................................from an AVCHD Camcorder	56
Capturing.................................................................................................from an Optical Device	57
Captured.................................................................................................Content	57
Quality.................................................................................................Profile Setup	57
Capture.................................................................................................Settings	57
Capture.................................................................................................Preferences	58
Downloading................................................................................................Media	58
Downloading.................................................................................................Photos From Flickr	59
Downloading.................................................................................................Audio From Freesound	60
Downloading.................................................................................................from DirectorZone	60
Detecting................................................................................................Scenes and Extracting Audio	61
Detecting.................................................................................................Scenes in a Video Clip	61
Extracting.................................................................................................Audio from a Video Clip	62
..................................................	63
PowerDirector Plug-ins
Using the................................................................................................MultiCam Designer	64
Importing.................................................................................................Media	65
Synchronizing.................................................................................................Clips	67
Creating.................................................................................................Recorded Content	68
Editing.................................................................................................Recorded Content	69
Using the................................................................................................Theme Designer	71
Overview.................................................................................................	72
Adding.................................................................................................Theme Templates/Sequences	72
Adding.................................................................................................Media Clips	76
Editing.................................................................................................Media Clips	79
Editing.................................................................................................Background Music	80
Editing.................................................................................................Title Text	82
Replacing.................................................................................................Background Images	82
Adding.................................................................................................Transitions Between Sequences	82
Previewing.................................................................................................and Saving Movies	83
Editing.................................................................................................Created Movies	84

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Arranging Media in Your
..................................................	85
Production
Adding................................................................................................Video Clips and Images to the Timeline	85
Adding.................................................................................................Video Clips and Images	86
Adding.................................................................................................Color Boards and Backgrounds	88
Adding................................................................................................Audio Clips	90
Magic.................................................................................................Music	92
Syncing.................................................................................................Audio	92
Using the................................................................................................Magic Movie Wizard	95
Using the................................................................................................Slideshow Creator	96
..................................................	97
Editing Your Media
Content................................................................................................Aware Editing	97
Using.................................................................................................Content Aware Editing	98
Splitting................................................................................................a Clip	102
Unlinking................................................................................................Video/Audio Clips	103
Trimming................................................................................................Video and Audio Clips	103
Trimming.................................................................................................a Video Clip	104
Trimming.................................................................................................an Audio Clip	107
Setting................................................................................................a Media Clip's Duration	109
Setting................................................................................................TV (Video Clip Interlacing) Format	109
Adjusting................................................................................................Video Clip Aspect Ratio	110
Stretching................................................................................................Images	111
Cropping................................................................................................Images	112
Changing................................................................................................the Shape of Media	112
Fixing................................................................................................and Enhancing Images/Videos	114
Applying.................................................................................................ColorDirector Color Effects (Presets)	114
Advanced.................................................................................................Fixes and Enhancements	115
Utilizing................................................................................................Keyframes on Media	116
Adding.................................................................................................Keyframes	118

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Power................................................................................................Tools	120
Muting................................................................................................Audio	121
Advanced................................................................................................Audio Editing	121
Time ................................................................................................Info	122
Magic................................................................................................Fix	122
Magic................................................................................................Cut	122
..................................................	125
Adding Effects
Adding................................................................................................Video Effects	125
Modifying.................................................................................................a Video Effect	126
Using................................................................................................Magic Motion	127
Magic.................................................................................................Motion Designer	128
Using................................................................................................Magic Style	129
Using................................................................................................the Freeze Frame Effect	130
..................................................	131
Creating PiP Effects
Adding................................................................................................PiP Objects	131
Creating.................................................................................................Custom PiP Objects	132
Using................................................................................................the Paint Designer	133
Creating.................................................................................................a Paint Animation	134
Modifying................................................................................................Media in the PiP Designer	136
Mode.................................................................................................Selection and Zoom Tools	137
Modifying.................................................................................................PiP Media Size and Position	138
Modifying.................................................................................................PiP Media Properties	138
Adding.................................................................................................Motion to PiP Media	141
Adding.................................................................................................PiP Masks	145
Utilizing.................................................................................................PiP Keyframes	145
Saving.................................................................................................and Sharing PiP Objects	147
..................................................	149
Adding Particle Effects
Modifying................................................................................................Particle Effects in the Particle Designer	151
Mode.................................................................................................Selection and Zoom Tools	152

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Adding.................................................................................................Objects, Images, and Backgrounds	153
Modifying.................................................................................................Particle Object Range and Position	154
Modifying.................................................................................................Particle Object Properties	155
Adding.................................................................................................Motion to Particle Objects	159
Utilizing.................................................................................................Particle Keyframes	159
Saving.................................................................................................and Sharing Particle Effect Templates	162
..................................................	163
Adding Title Effects
Modifying................................................................................................Titles in the Title Designer	165
Mode.................................................................................................Selection and Zoom Tools	166
Adding.................................................................................................Text, Particles, Images, and Backgrounds	167
Modifying.................................................................................................Title Effect Position	168
Modifying.................................................................................................Title Text Properties	169
Applying.................................................................................................Motion to Title Text	174
Saving.................................................................................................and Sharing Title Templates	177
..................................................	179
Using Transitions
Adding................................................................................................Transitions to a Single Clip	179
Adding................................................................................................Transitions Between Two Clips	180
Setting................................................................................................Transition Behavior	181
Modifying................................................................................................Transition Settings	182
Mixing Audio and Recording
..................................................	183
Voice-Overs
Adjusting................................................................................................Audio Clip Volume Levels	183
Mixing.................................................................................................Audio In-Track	183
Mixing.................................................................................................Audio in the Audio Mixing Room	184
Adding.................................................................................................Fade Effects to Audio Clips	185
Restoring.................................................................................................Audio Clip Volume Levels	185
Recording................................................................................................Voice-Overs	186
..................................................	189
Adding Chapters
Adding................................................................................................Chapters Markers	189

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Setting................................................................................................Chapter Thumbnails	189
..................................................	191
Adding Subtitles
Adding................................................................................................Subtitle Markers	191
Importing................................................................................................Subtitles from a File	192
Extracting................................................................................................Subtitles from an MKV File	192
Editing................................................................................................Subtitles	193
Syncing................................................................................................Subtitles	193
..................................................	195
Producing Your Project
Utilizing................................................................................................Intelligent SVRT	195
Produce................................................................................................Window	196
Outputting.................................................................................................to a Standard 2D File	198
Outputting.................................................................................................in a 3D Format	200
Outputting.................................................................................................to a Device	202
Uploading.................................................................................................Video to Online Media Sites	204
Batch.................................................................................................Produce	211
..................................................	213
Creating Discs
Importing................................................................................................Additional Disc Content	214
Selecting................................................................................................a Disc Menu	216
Editing................................................................................................Disc Menu Properties	217
Editing.................................................................................................Disc Menu Text	217
Setting.................................................................................................Disc Menu Music	218
Adding.................................................................................................a First Play Video	219
Setting.................................................................................................Disc Playback Mode	219
Specify.................................................................................................Buttons Per Page	220
Customizing................................................................................................Disc Menus in the Menu Designer	221
Mode.................................................................................................Selection and Zoom Tools	222
Setting.................................................................................................Menu Opening and Background	223
Adding.................................................................................................Images to Menus	224
Adding.................................................................................................and Editing Disc Menu Title Text	224

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Setting.................................................................................................Object Properties	228
Adding.................................................................................................and Editing Menu Buttons	229
Enabling.................................................................................................3D Depth in Disc Menus	230
Saving.................................................................................................and Sharing Disc Menu Templates	230
Burning................................................................................................Your Production to Disc	231
Burning.................................................................................................a Disc in 2D	231
Burning.................................................................................................a Disc in 3D	233
Configuring.................................................................................................Burn Settings	236
Erasing.................................................................................................Discs	236
..................................................	237
PowerDirector Preferences
General................................................................................................Preferences	237
Capture................................................................................................Preferences	238
Confirmation................................................................................................Preferences	239
DirectorZone................................................................................................Preferences	240
Editing................................................................................................Preferences	241
File Preferences................................................................................................	242
Display................................................................................................Preferences	243
Hardware................................................................................................Acceleration Preferences	244
Project................................................................................................Preferences	244
Produce................................................................................................Preferences	245
..................................................	247
PowerDirector Hotkeys
Default................................................................................................Keyboard Hotkeys	247
Application.................................................................................................Menu Bar Hotkeys	248
System.................................................................................................Hotkeys	251
Capture.................................................................................................Hotkeys	251
Edit.................................................................................................Hotkeys	252
Designer.................................................................................................Hotkeys	252
Customizing................................................................................................Keyboard Hotkeys	253
Hotkey.................................................................................................Sets	254

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Appendix
Intelligent................................................................................................SVRT: When Is Used?	257
Licensing................................................................................................and Copyright Information	258
Licenses.................................................................................................and Copyrights	260
..................................................	273
Technical Support
Before................................................................................................Contacting Technical Support	273
Web Support................................................................................................	274

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Introduction

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.

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.

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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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.

Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on

our web site for detailed versioning information.

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.

Features	Ultimate	Ultra	Deluxe	HE3D	HE	DE	LE
Native 64-bit	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--	--

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Features

Ultimate

Ultra

Deluxe

HE3D

HE

DE

LE

Engine support

Import Media

3D Video (MVC,	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--
Side-by-Side)
3D Photo	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--
(MPO, JPS)
MPEG-1,	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--
MPEG-2
FLV, MKV, DSLR	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes**	Yes**	Yes**	Yes**
AVCHD file with	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes**	Yes**	--	--
DDCD audio
file (.M2T/.
M2TS)
AVCHD file with	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes**	Yes**	Yes**	Yes**
LPCM audio file
(.M2T/.M2TS)
Apple Device/	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes**	Yes**	Yes**	Yes**
PSP MPEG-4
4K video (more	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--	--
than
1920*1080)
Clip with Dolby	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--
Digital 2 ch
Clip with Dolby	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Digital 5.1 ch
Clip with Dolby	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Digital Plus
5.1ch
Clip with DTS	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--	--
5.1 ch
Clip with WAV	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
7.1 ch
MOD, TOD	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--
WTV clip	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--
(MPEG-2

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Ultimate

Ultra

Deluxe

HE3D

HE

DE

LE

	Video)
	WTV clip	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes**	Yes**	Yes**	Yes**
	(H.264)
	DVR-MS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--
	Capture Functions
	HDV Camcorder	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--
	Capture
	DVB-T Tuner	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--
	Capture
	Analog TV	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--
	Tuner Capture
	External or	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--
	Optical Device
	Capture
	AVCHD	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--	--
	Camcorder
	Capture
	QuickScan	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
	SmartCaption	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
	DV Backup	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--
	Edit Functions
	Convert 2D	Yes	Yes	--	Yes	--	--	--
	Video/Photo to
	3D
	3D PiP Effects	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--
	3D Title Effects	Yes	Yes	--	Yes	--	--	--
	3D Particle	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--	--
	Effects
	3D Transition	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--
	Effect
	3D Video Effect	Yes	Yes	--	Yes	--	--	--
	3D Orientation	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--	--
	Adjustment

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Features	Ultimate	Ultra	Deluxe	HE3D	HE	DE	LE
TrueTheater	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Video
Enhancement
Theme	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Designer
MultiCam	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--	--
Designer
ColorDirector	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Video in	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Reverse
Video Speed -	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Frame
Interpolated
Technology
Magic Cut - Set	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Criteria
Video Stabilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
- Fix Rotational
Camera Shake
Magic Motion	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Designer
Magic Style	31	31	21	4	4	4	4
Templates
Magic Music	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
SmartSound
Slideshow	13	13	13	11	11	11	11
Templates
Keyframe	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Settings Panel
Preview Quality	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--	--
Full HD/HD
WaveEditor	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
AudioDirector	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Shadow File	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--
Generation

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Features	Ultimate	Ultra	Deluxe	HE3D	HE	DE	LE
Content Aware	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--	--
Editing
Video Tracks	100	100	100	4	4	4	4
SVRT Track	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--
Chapters Track	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--
Dual Monitor	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Support
Preview	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Window - Zoom
Title Templates	115	115	89	6	6	6	6
Multi Trim -	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Precise Cut
(Zoom)
Video Effects	138	118	113	103	103	103	103
Video Effect	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Layers on Clip
Video Effect	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Keyframes
Designers - 4	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Color Gradient
PiP Objects	64	64	22	8	8	8	8
PiP Designer -	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Customizing
PiP Motion
PiP Designer -	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--
Apply Shows
Paint Designer	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Particle	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Designer
Particle Effect	67	67	43	2	2	2	2
Templates
Adding	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--
Chapters

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Features	Ultimate	Ultra	Deluxe	HE3D	HE	DE	LE
Subtitles -	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Import/Export
Creating	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--
Subtitles for
DVD
3D Display	Yes	Yes	--	Yes	--	--	--
Support
Snap to	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Reference Lines
Range	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Selection
Produce Functions
Output in 3D	Yes	Yes	--	Yes	--	--	--
Upload 3D	Yes	Yes	--	Yes	--	--	--
Video to
YouTube
Output to	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--
MPEG-2
Output to	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
MPEG-2 with
Dolby Digital
5.1
Output to	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
QuickTime
Format
MPEG-4 AVCHD	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes**	--	--
format
Output to	Yes	Yes	--	Yes	--	--	--
MPEG-4 MVC,
H.264 MVC
Write Back HDV	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Tape
Output to HDD	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--
Camcorder
2K/4K video to	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--	--

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Features		Ultimate	Ultra	Deluxe	HE3D	HE	DE	LE
H.264 AVC/
WMV/MPEG-4
2K/4K video to		Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--	--
Social Media
Sites
AVCHD		Yes	Yes	--	Yes	Yes	--	--
Removable
Disk
Output to		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes**	Yes**	Yes**	Yes**
Mobile Phones
Output to		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes**	Yes**	Yes**	Yes**
Apple Devices
Output to Sony		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes**	Yes**	Yes**	Yes**
Devices
Create Disc Functions
Disc Menu		16	16	15	5	5	5	N/A
Templates
3D Discs		Yes	Yes	--	Yes	Yes	--	N/A
3D Disc Menus		Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--	N/A
Dolby Digital		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	N/A
Stereo Creator
to Encode 2 ch
Audio
Dolby Digital		Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	N/A
5.1 Surround
DVD Disc with		Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--	N/A
DTS audio
Blu-ray Disc		Yes	Yes	--	--	--	--	N/A
(TM) with DTS
Audio
Blu-ray Disc		Yes	Yes	--	Yes**	Yes**	--	N/A
(TM) Burning
(BDMV, BDXL)
AVCHD		Yes	Yes	--	Yes**	Yes**	--	N/A
Burning

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Features	Ultimate	Ultra	Deluxe	HE3D	HE	DE	LE
(AVCHD)
VCD Burning	Yes	Yes	Yes	--	--	--	N/A

Note: ** Windows 7 and 8 only.

Updating PowerDirector

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

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

upgrades in General Preferences.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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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 Blu-
	ray Disc/AVCHD production*.
Burning Drive	A CD or DVD burner (CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW
	or DVD-R/RW) is required to burn VCD/
	DVD/SVCD/AVCHD* titles.
	A Blu-ray Disc recordable drive is required
	to burn Blu-ray Discs*.
Internet Connection	The import/export of some media formats
	may require activation via an Internet
	connection. Activation is fast, easy, and
	free.
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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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:

Note: before selecting your preferred editing mode, be sure to set the video

aspect ratio for your project (16:9 or 4:3).

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.

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.

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

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.

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:

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.

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

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

M agic M ovie Wizard.

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.

Note: click to remove any unwanted media files from your production.

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.

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.

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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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.

Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on

our web site for detailed versioning information.

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.

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 M edia 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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