Cyberlink PowerDirector - 13.0 Operation Manual

CyberLink

PowerDirector

User's Guide

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Introduction

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

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

.................................................................................................2DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud

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

................................................................................................4System Requirements

PowerDirector Editing Modes

................................................................................................7Full Feature Editor

................................................................................................8Easy Editor

................................................................................................11Slideshow Creator

.................................................................................................13Setting Music Preferences

.................................................................................................14Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer

PowerDirector Workspace

................................................................................................19Rooms

.................................................................................................20Media Room

.................................................................................................21Effect Room

.................................................................................................21PiP Objects Room

.................................................................................................22Particle Room

.................................................................................................22Title Room

.................................................................................................22Transition Room

.................................................................................................23Audio Mixing Room

.................................................................................................23Voice-Over Recording Room

.................................................................................................23Chapter Room

.................................................................................................23Subtitle Room

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................................................................................................23Library Window

.................................................................................................25Explorer View

.................................................................................................25Searching the PowerDirector Library

.................................................................................................26Filtering Media in the Library

.................................................................................................26Library Menu

................................................................................................26Expanding the Workspace

................................................................................................27Preview Window

.................................................................................................28Preview Player Controls

.................................................................................................28Taking a Screen Snapshot

.................................................................................................28Preview/Display Options

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

.................................................................................................31Undocking the Preview Window

.................................................................................................31Previewing in 3D Mode

................................................................................................32Editing Workspace

.................................................................................................33Timeline View

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

PowerDirector Projects

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

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

................................................................................................44Reusing PowerDirector Projects

................................................................................................47CyberLink Cloud Projects

Importing Media into PowerDirector

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

.................................................................................................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

.................................................................................................58Capture Settings

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

................................................................................................59Downloading Media

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

.................................................................................................60Downloading Content from DirectorZone/CyberLink Cloud

................................................................................................62Detecting Scenes and Extracting Audio

.................................................................................................62Detecting Scenes in a Video Clip

.................................................................................................64Extracting Audio from a Video Clip

PowerDirector Plug-ins

.................................................................................................66Importing Media

.................................................................................................68Synchronizing Clips

.................................................................................................69Creating Recorded Content

.................................................................................................71Changing the Recorded Content

.................................................................................................74Overview

.................................................................................................74Adding Theme Templates/Sequences

.................................................................................................77Adding Media Clips

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

.................................................................................................81Editing Background Music

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

.................................................................................................83Replacing Background Images

.................................................................................................83Adding Transitions Between Sequences

.................................................................................................84Previewing and Saving Movies

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................................................................................................65Using the MultiCam Designer

................................................................................................73Using the Theme Designer

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

Arranging Media in Your Production

................................................................................................86Adding Video Clips and Images to the Timeline

.................................................................................................87Adding Video Clips and Images

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

................................................................................................91Adding Audio Clips

.................................................................................................93Magic Music

.................................................................................................94Syncing Audio

................................................................................................96Syncing Clips by Audio

................................................................................................97Using the Magic Movie Wizard

................................................................................................98Using the Slideshow Creator

Editing Your Media

................................................................................................99Content Aware Editing

.................................................................................................100Using Content Aware Editing

................................................................................................104Splitting a Clip

................................................................................................105Unlinking Video/Audio Clips

................................................................................................105Trimming Video and Audio Clips

.................................................................................................106Trimming a Video Clip

.................................................................................................109Trimming an Audio Clip

................................................................................................111Setting a Media Clip's Duration

................................................................................................112Setting TV (Video Clip Interlacing) Format

................................................................................................112Adjusting Video Clip Aspect Ratio

................................................................................................113Stretching Images

................................................................................................114Cropping Images

................................................................................................115Changing the Shape of Media

................................................................................................116Fixing and Enhancing Images/Videos

.................................................................................................117Applying ColorDirector Color Effects (Presets)

.................................................................................................117Advanced Fixes and Enhancements

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................................................................................................118Power Tools

................................................................................................119Utilizing Keyframes on Media

.................................................................................................121Adding Keyframes

................................................................................................124Muting Audio

................................................................................................124Advanced Audio Editing

................................................................................................125Time Info

................................................................................................125Magic Fix

................................................................................................125Magic Cut

Adding Effects

Creating PiP Effects

Adding Particle Effects

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................................................................................................127Adding Video Effects

.................................................................................................128Modifying a Video Effect

................................................................................................129Using Magic Motion

.................................................................................................130Magic Motion Designer

................................................................................................131Using Magic Style

................................................................................................132Using the Freeze Frame Effect

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................................................................................................133Adding PiP Objects

.................................................................................................134Creating Custom PiP Objects

................................................................................................136Using the Paint Designer

.................................................................................................137Creating a Paint Animation

................................................................................................140Modifying Media in the PiP Designer

.................................................................................................141Mode Selection and Zoom Tools

.................................................................................................142Modifying PiP Media Size and Position

.................................................................................................142Modifying PiP Media Properties

.................................................................................................146Adding Motion to PiP Media

.................................................................................................149Adding PiP Masks

.................................................................................................150Utilizing PiP Keyframes

.................................................................................................152Saving and Sharing PiP Objects

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................................................................................................157Modifying Particle Effects in the Particle Designer

.................................................................................................158Mode Selection and Zoom Tools

.................................................................................................159Adding Objects, Images, and Backgrounds

.................................................................................................160Modifying Particle Object Range and Position

.................................................................................................161Modifying Particle Object Properties

.................................................................................................165Adding Motion to Particle Objects

.................................................................................................166Utilizing Particle Keyframes

.................................................................................................168Saving and Sharing Particle Effect Templates

Adding Title Effects

Using Transitions

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................................................................................................173Modifying Titles in the Title Designer

.................................................................................................174Mode Selection and Zoom Tools

.................................................................................................175Adding Text, Particles, Images, and Backgrounds

.................................................................................................176Modifying Title Effect Position

.................................................................................................177Modifying Title Text Properties

.................................................................................................183Applying Motion to Title Text

.................................................................................................185Utilizing Title Effect Keyframes

.................................................................................................186Saving and Sharing Title Templates

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................................................................................................189Adding Transitions to a Single Clip

................................................................................................191Adding Transitions Between Two Clips

................................................................................................192Using Audio Transitions

................................................................................................193Setting Transition Behavior

................................................................................................194Modifying Transition Settings

................................................................................................195Modifying Alpha Transitions in the Transition Designer

.................................................................................................196Creating New Alpha Transitions

.................................................................................................197Modifying Alpha Transition Properties

.................................................................................................209Saving Alpha Transitions

Mixing Audio and Recording Voice-Overs

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................................................................................................213Adjusting Audio Clip Volume Levels

.................................................................................................213Mixing Audio In-Track

.................................................................................................214Mixing Audio in the Audio Mixing Room

.................................................................................................215Adding Fade Effects to Audio Clips

.................................................................................................216Restoring Audio Clip Volume Levels

................................................................................................216Recording Voice-Overs

Adding Chapters

Adding Subtitles

Producing Your Project

Creating Discs

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................................................................................................219Adding Chapters Markers

................................................................................................219Setting Chapter Thumbnails

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................................................................................................221Adding Subtitle Markers

................................................................................................222Importing Subtitles from a File

................................................................................................222Extracting Subtitles from an MKV File

................................................................................................223Editing Subtitles

................................................................................................224Syncing Subtitles

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................................................................................................225Utilizing Intelligent SVRT

................................................................................................226Produce Window

.................................................................................................228Outputting to a Standard 2D File

.................................................................................................230Outputting in a 3D Format

.................................................................................................233Outputting to a Device

.................................................................................................235Uploading Video to Online Media Sites

.................................................................................................244Batch Produce

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................................................................................................248Importing Additional Disc Content

................................................................................................250Selecting a Disc Menu

................................................................................................252Editing Disc Menu Properties

.................................................................................................252Configuring Disc Menu Settings

.................................................................................................253Editing Disc Menu Text

.................................................................................................253Setting Disc Menu Music

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.................................................................................................254Adding a First Play Video

.................................................................................................255Setting Disc Playback Mode

.................................................................................................255Specifying Buttons Per Page

.................................................................................................256Modifying Menu Object Properties

................................................................................................257Customizing Disc Menus in the Menu Designer

.................................................................................................258Mode Selection, Zoom Tools, and Context Menu

.................................................................................................259Setting Menu Opening and Background

.................................................................................................261Adding Images to Menus

.................................................................................................261Adding and Editing Disc Menu Title Text

.................................................................................................267Adding and Editing Menu Buttons

.................................................................................................269Enabling 3D Depth in Disc Menus

.................................................................................................269Saving and Sharing Disc Menu Templates

................................................................................................271Burning Your Production to Disc

.................................................................................................271Burning a Disc in 2D

.................................................................................................273Burning a Disc in 3D

.................................................................................................276Configuring Burn Settings

.................................................................................................276Erasing Discs

PowerDirector Preferences

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................................................................................................279General Preferences

................................................................................................280Capture Preferences

................................................................................................281Confirmation Preferences

................................................................................................282DirectorZone Preferences

................................................................................................283Editing Preferences

................................................................................................284File Preferences

................................................................................................285Display Preferences

................................................................................................286Hardware Acceleration Preferences

................................................................................................287Project Preferences

................................................................................................287Produce Preferences

................................................................................................288Improvement Program Preferences

................................................................................................288CyberLink Cloud Preferences

PowerDirector Hotkeys

Appendix

Technical Support

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................................................................................................291Default Keyboard Hotkeys

.................................................................................................292Application Menu Bar Hotkeys

.................................................................................................295System Hotkeys

.................................................................................................295Capture Hotkeys

.................................................................................................296Edit Hotkeys

.................................................................................................296Designer Hotkeys

................................................................................................297Customizing Keyboard Hotkeys

.................................................................................................298Hotkey Sets

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................................................................................................301Intelligent SVRT: When Is Used?

................................................................................................302Licensing and Copyright Information

.................................................................................................304Licenses and Copyrights

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................................................................................................317Before Contacting Technical Support

................................................................................................318Web Support

................................................................................................318Help Resources

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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.

Unleash your PC's speed with TrueVelocity 4.

Adds format support for H.265 HEVC* and XAVC S* video, as well as ALAC audio. Also adds support for QuickTime with alpha (animated .PNG).

Faster photo importing and more camera support.

Sync multiple video and audio clips directly in the timeline using sync by audio*.

Use the enhanced stabilizer for improved stabilization of your video clips.

Create and edit alpha transitions in the Transition Designer*.

Alter title text opacity, rotation, position, and size (scale) using keyframes.

Improved program usability with media library search and reusable projects.

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

Easier audio mixing with the audio level meters.

More flexible Create Disc module, letting you more easily create the disc menus you want.

Burn Blu-ray* Discs with Full HD 50p/60p video profile.

Save productions as created DVD and Blu-ray* disc ISO images.

DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud

You can upload/download effects and templates, and back up media, preferences, projects, and more with the DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud* features.

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.

To access the benefits of DirectorZone, you can sign in by:

clicking the Sign in to DirectorZone link in the top right corner of the CyberLink PowerDirector window.

clicking the button at the top of the window to open the PowerDirector preferences, and then on the DirectorZone tab. See DirectorZone Preferences for more information.

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

Go to http://directorzone.cyberlink.com to view more information on the features and benefits of the DirectorZone web site.

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Note: CyberLink Cloud is a subscription cloud storage service that is included with some CyberLink products, and is available for purchase through our web site. For more detailed information, see http://www. cyberlink.com/products/cyberlink-cloud/.

CyberLink Cloud

CyberLink Cloud is a cloud storage service from CyberLink where users can upload and download their effects and templates, PowerDirector projects, produced video clips, and more. CyberLink Cloud allows users to back up media, preferences, projects, etc., and ensure their working environment is the same on multiple computers.

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 view the PowerDirector version table, please go to our web site: http://www. cyberlink.com/products/powerdirector-ultra/compare_en_US.html

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

PowerDirector Live

PowerDirector Live is a subscription based version of CyberLink PowerDirector that provides all the editing features you expect, and adds the CyberLink Cloud storage service and more.

With a PowerDirector Live subscription, you get:

All the award-winning features of the Ultimate version of CyberLink PowerDirector, including the production of 4K ultra HD video and stunning 3D movies.

The ability to back up program preferences, projects, project media, and (PiP object, paint animation, title effect, particle effect, disc menu) templates on the cloud storage space CyberLink Cloud.

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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.

System Requirements

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (32 bit and 64 bit). Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate (32 bit and 64 bit). Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic,

Guaranteed updates to the latest versions of CyberLink PowerDirector Ultimate.

PowerDirector Live is the must-have solution for on-the-go video editors who want easy access to their media and the latest up-to-date editing technologies.

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.

System Requirements

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

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Home Premium, Business, Ultimate (32 bit and 64 bit).

Screen Resolution

1024 x 768, 16-bit color or above.

CPU Processor

This version of CyberLink PowerDirector 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. 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

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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

Required for program activation and other online services. Required for the activation for some import/export formats, including AVCHD, Blu-ray Disc, DVD, H.264, XAVC S, and MPEG-2. The activation is quick and easy.

Other

Windows Media Player 9 or above is required.

Note: please consult the CyberLink web site (http://www.cyberlink.com/ products/powerdirector-ultimate/spec_en_US.html) 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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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 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.

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 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.

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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.

Slideshow Creator

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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

Click OK to save your changes.

7. Click Next to continue.

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.

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Setting Music Preferences

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

configure the preferences as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. Click OK to save your changes.

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

Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer

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

A - P review Area , B - Editing Area , C - Sl ide Area , D - Extra Too ls Area , E - Selec ted Slide

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

Camera/Cell Slideshow

When customizing a Camera or Cell slideshow in the Slideshow Designer, you can perform the following functions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Motion Slideshow

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

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

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

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Note: the slideshow background cannot be replaced for slideshows using the Balloon template.

instructions on using all its features.

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

Highlight Slideshow

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

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

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

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

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

3D/Balloon/Frozen Space/Outer Space Slideshow

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

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

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

click the Replace Background button if you want to import a custom image to use as the slideshow's background.

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

Time-Lapse Slideshow

When customizing a time-lapse slideshow in the Slideshow Designer, you can

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

specify the following settings:

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

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

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Cyberlink PowerDirector - 13.0 Operation Manual

Contents

In tro du ctio n

Welcome

Latest Features

DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud

PowerDirector Versions

System Requirements

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Full Feature Editor

Easy Editor

Slideshow Creator

Setting Music Preferences

Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer