CyberLink
PowerDirector
User's Guide
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Contents
Introduction
................................................................................................1Welcome
.................................................................................................1Latest Features
.................................................................................................2DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud
.................................................................................................3PowerDirector Versions
................................................................................................4System Requirements
PowerDirector Editing Modes
................................................................................................8Full 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
.................................................................................................27Library Menu
................................................................................................28Expanding the Workspace
................................................................................................28Preview Window
.................................................................................................29Preview Player Controls
.................................................................................................30Taking a Screen Snapshot
.................................................................................................30Preview/Display Options
.................................................................................................32Zoom In/Out
.................................................................................................33Undocking the Preview Window
.................................................................................................33Previewing in 3D Mode
................................................................................................34Editing Workspace
.................................................................................................34Timeline View
.................................................................................................45Storyboard View
PowerDirector Projects
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................................................................................................47Setting Project Aspect Ratio
................................................................................................48Exporting Projects
................................................................................................48Reusing PowerDirector Projects
................................................................................................51CyberLink Cloud Projects
Importing Media into
PowerDirector
.................................................................................................543D Media
.................................................................................................56Importing PowerDirector Projects
.................................................................................................57Capturing from a DV Camcorder
.................................................................................................59Capturing from an HDV Camcorder
.................................................................................................59Capturing from a TV Signal
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................................................................................................53Importing Media Files
................................................................................................57Capturing Media
.................................................................................................60Capturing from a Digital TV Signal
.................................................................................................60Capturing from a Webcam
.................................................................................................60Capturing from a Microphone
.................................................................................................60Capturing from a CD
.................................................................................................60Capturing from an AVCHD Camcorder
.................................................................................................61Capturing from an Optical Device
.................................................................................................61Capture Desktop with Screen Recorder
.................................................................................................61Captured Content
.................................................................................................62Quality Profile Setup
.................................................................................................62Capture Settings
.................................................................................................62Capture Preferences
................................................................................................63Downloading Media
.................................................................................................63Downloading Photos From Flickr
.................................................................................................64Downloading Content from DirectorZone/CyberLink Cloud
................................................................................................66Detecting Scenes and Extracting Audio
.................................................................................................66Detecting Scenes in a Video Clip
.................................................................................................68Extracting Audio from a Video Clip
PowerDirector Plug-ins
.................................................................................................70Importing Media
.................................................................................................72Synchronizing Clips
.................................................................................................73Creating Recorded Content
.................................................................................................75Changing the Recorded Content
.................................................................................................78Overview
.................................................................................................78Adding Theme Templates/Sequences
.................................................................................................81Adding Media Clips
.................................................................................................83Editing Media Clips
.................................................................................................85Editing Background Music
.................................................................................................86Editing Title Text
.................................................................................................87Replacing Background Images
.................................................................................................87Adding Transitions Between Sequences
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................................................................................................69Using the MultiCam Designer
................................................................................................77Using the Theme Designer
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.................................................................................................88Previewing and Saving Movies
.................................................................................................88Editing Created Movies
................................................................................................89Editing Video in the Action Camera Center
.................................................................................................91Fixing Video Clips
.................................................................................................93Creating Action Effects on Video Clips
.................................................................................................96Action Camera Center Settings
.................................................................................................96Changing the Action Camera Center Content
................................................................................................98Using an Express Project
................................................................................................99Recording Your Desktop with the Screen Recorder
.................................................................................................101Setting Capture Area
.................................................................................................106Configuring the Screen Recorder Settings
Arranging Media in Your
Production
Editing Your Media
..................................................109
................................................................................................110Adding Video Clips and Images to the Timeline
.................................................................................................111Adding Video Clips and Images
.................................................................................................112Adding Color Boards and Backgrounds
................................................................................................115Adding Audio Clips
.................................................................................................117Magic Music
.................................................................................................118Syncing Audio
................................................................................................120Syncing Clips by Audio
................................................................................................121Using the Magic Movie Wizard
................................................................................................122Using the Slideshow Creator
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................................................................................................123Content Aware Editing
.................................................................................................124Using Content Aware Editing
................................................................................................128Splitting a Clip
................................................................................................129Unlinking Video/Audio Clips
................................................................................................129Trimming Video and Audio Clips
.................................................................................................130Trimming a Video Clip
.................................................................................................134Trimming an Audio Clip
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................................................................................................136Setting a Media Clip's Duration
................................................................................................137Setting TV (Video Clip Interlacing) Format
................................................................................................137Adjusting Video Clip Aspect Ratio
................................................................................................138Stretching Images
................................................................................................139Cropping Images
................................................................................................140Changing the Shape of Media
................................................................................................141Fixing and Enhancing Images/Videos
.................................................................................................142Applying ColorDirector Color Presets
.................................................................................................142Advanced Fixes and Enhancements
................................................................................................143Utilizing Keyframes on Media
.................................................................................................146Adding Keyframes
................................................................................................149Muting Audio
................................................................................................149Advanced Audio Editing
................................................................................................150Time Info
................................................................................................150Magic Fix
................................................................................................150Magic Cut
Using the Tools
Adding Effects
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................................................................................................153Using the Power Tools
.................................................................................................154Adjusting Video Speed in the Video Speed Designer
................................................................................................158Motion Tracker
.................................................................................................159Tracking the Motion of Objects in Videos
.................................................................................................163Adding and Editing Trackers
.................................................................................................165Adding Motion Tracking Effects
................................................................................................168Action Camera Center
..................................................171
................................................................................................171Adding Video Effects
.................................................................................................172Modifying a Video Effect
................................................................................................173Using Magic Motion
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.................................................................................................174Magic Motion Designer
................................................................................................175Using Magic Style
................................................................................................176Using the Freeze Frame Effect
Creating PiP Effects
Adding Particle Effects
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................................................................................................177Adding PiP Objects
.................................................................................................178Creating Custom PiP Objects
................................................................................................179Using the Paint Designer
.................................................................................................180Creating a Paint Animation
................................................................................................183Modifying Media in the PiP Designer
.................................................................................................185Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
.................................................................................................185Modifying PiP Media Size and Position
.................................................................................................186Modifying PiP Media Properties
.................................................................................................190Adding Motion to PiP Media
.................................................................................................193Adding PiP Masks
.................................................................................................194Utilizing PiP Keyframes
.................................................................................................198Saving and Sharing PiP Objects
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................................................................................................203Modifying Particle Effects in the Particle Designer
.................................................................................................204Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
.................................................................................................205Adding Objects, Images, and Backgrounds
.................................................................................................206Modifying Particle Object Range and Position
.................................................................................................207Modifying Particle Object Properties
.................................................................................................211Adding Motion to Particle Objects
.................................................................................................212Utilizing Particle Keyframes
.................................................................................................214Saving and Sharing Particle Effect Templates
Adding Title Effects
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................................................................................................219Modifying Titles in the Title Designer
.................................................................................................220Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
.................................................................................................225Adding Text, Particles, Images, and Backgrounds
.................................................................................................226Modifying Title Effect Position
.................................................................................................227Modifying Title Text Properties
.................................................................................................233Applying Animation Effects to Title Text
.................................................................................................236Adding Motion to Title Text
.................................................................................................239Utilizing Title Effect Keyframes
.................................................................................................244Saving and Sharing Title Templates
Using Transitions
..................................................247
................................................................................................247Adding Transitions to a Single Clip
................................................................................................249Adding Transitions Between Two Clips
................................................................................................250Using Audio Transitions
................................................................................................251Setting Transition Behavior
................................................................................................252Modifying Transition Settings
................................................................................................253Modifying Alpha Transitions in the Transition Designer
.................................................................................................254Creating New Alpha Transitions
.................................................................................................255Modifying Alpha Transition Properties
.................................................................................................267Saving Alpha Transitions
Mixing Audio and Recording
Voice-Overs
Adding Chapters
..................................................271
................................................................................................271Adjusting Audio Clip Volume Levels
.................................................................................................271Mixing Audio In-Track
.................................................................................................272Mixing Audio in the Audio Mixing Room
.................................................................................................273Adding Fade Effects to Audio Clips
.................................................................................................273Restoring Audio Clip Volume Levels
................................................................................................274Recording Voice-Overs
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................................................................................................277Adding Chapters Markers
................................................................................................277Setting Chapter Thumbnails
Adding Subtitles
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................................................................................................279Adding Subtitle Markers
................................................................................................280Importing Subtitles from a File
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................................................................................................280Extracting Subtitles from an MKV File
................................................................................................281Editing Subtitles
................................................................................................282Syncing Subtitles
Producing Your Project
Creating Discs
..................................................283
................................................................................................283Utilizing Intelligent SVRT
................................................................................................284Produce Window
.................................................................................................285Outputting to a Standard 2D File
.................................................................................................288Outputting in a 3D Format
.................................................................................................291Outputting to a Device
.................................................................................................293Uploading Video to Online Media Sites
.................................................................................................302Batch Produce
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................................................................................................306Importing Additional Disc Content
................................................................................................308Selecting a Disc Menu
................................................................................................310Editing Disc Menu Properties
.................................................................................................310Configuring Disc Menu Settings
.................................................................................................311Editing Disc Menu Text
.................................................................................................311Setting Disc Menu Music
.................................................................................................312Adding a First Play Video
.................................................................................................313Setting Disc Playback Mode
.................................................................................................313Specifying Buttons Per Page
.................................................................................................314Modifying Menu Object Properties
................................................................................................315Customizing Disc Menus in the Menu Designer
.................................................................................................316Mode Selection, Zoom Tools, and Context Menu
.................................................................................................317Setting Menu Opening and Background
.................................................................................................319Adding Images to Menus
.................................................................................................319Adding and Editing Disc Menu Title Text
.................................................................................................325Adding and Editing Menu Buttons
.................................................................................................327Enabling 3D Depth in Disc Menus
.................................................................................................327Saving and Sharing Disc Menu Templates
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................................................................................................329Burning Your Production to Disc
.................................................................................................329Burning a Disc in 2D
.................................................................................................331Burning a Disc in 3D
.................................................................................................334Configuring Burn Settings
.................................................................................................334Erasing Discs
PowerDirector Preferences
PowerDirector Hotkeys
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................................................................................................337General Preferences
................................................................................................338Capture Preferences
................................................................................................339Confirmation Preferences
................................................................................................340DirectorZone Preferences
................................................................................................341Editing Preferences
................................................................................................342File Preferences
................................................................................................343Display Preferences
................................................................................................344Hardware Acceleration Preferences
................................................................................................345Project Preferences
................................................................................................345Produce Preferences
................................................................................................346Improvement Program Preferences
................................................................................................346CyberLink Cloud Preferences
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................................................................................................349Default Keyboard Hotkeys
.................................................................................................350Application Menu Bar Hotkeys
.................................................................................................353System Hotkeys
.................................................................................................353Capture Hotkeys
.................................................................................................354Edit Hotkeys
.................................................................................................354Designer Hotkeys
................................................................................................355Customizing Keyboard Hotkeys
.................................................................................................356Hotkey Sets
Appendix
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................................................................................................359Intelligent SVRT: When Is Used?
................................................................................................360Licensing and Copyright Information
.................................................................................................362Licenses and Copyrights
Technical Support
..................................................375
................................................................................................375Before Contacting Technical Support
................................................................................................376Web Support
................................................................................................376Help 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 5.
Adds support for hardware encoding for H.265 HEVC* video.
Create impressive action sequences with ease in the Action Camera Center*.
Track and add text and effects to moving objects in video clips using the
Motion Tracker*.
Record a video of your computer's desktop movements with the Screen
Recorder.
Create movie productions faster using express project templates.
Change the video speed for the entire or just portions of a clip in the Video
Speed Designer*.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Correct lens imperfections for both photos and videos*.
Use ease in/out to create smoother movement of titles and PiP objects in the
Title/PiP Designer.
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.
Also, be sure to periodically click the button to check out the latest
DirectorZone Bulletin and view the Popular templates on DirectorZone. Just click
in either of these sections in the Notifications window to view the bulletin or
download these templates. Or 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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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 10 (32 bit and 64 bit).
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, Home
Premium, Business, Ultimate (32 bit and 64
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 Notifications window.
2. Check the New Updates and Upgrade Info sections.
3. Select an item in these sections 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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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, 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
ATI/AMD: Radeon HD 2000 series or above.
NVIDIA: GeForce 8000 series or above.
Intel: GMA X3100 or above (including HD
Graphics).
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
6.5 GB.
Ultra
7 GB.
Ultimate and Ultimate Suite
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10 GB (11 GB recommended to install all
premium content).
Hard Disk Space (Burning)
10 GB (20 GB recommended) free for DVD
production.
60 GB (100 GB recommended) free for Bluray Disc/AVCHD production*.
Burning Drive
A CD or DVD burner (CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW
or DVD-R/RW) is required to burn VCD/
DVD/SVCD/AVCHD* titles.
A Blu-ray Disc recordable drive is required
to burn Blu-ray Discs*.
Internet Connection
Required for program activation and other
online services.
Required for the activation for some
import/export formats, including AVCHD,
Blu-ray Disc, DVD, 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 five 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.
Express Project: select this option to choose from a number of project
templates that will help you speed up the editing process. See Using an
Express Project for more detailed information.
Theme Designer: in the Theme Designer* you can customize the theme
templates used in the Magic Movie Wizard to fit your specific project. See
Using the Theme Designer for more information and detailed steps on using
this feature.
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.
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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.
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.
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
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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.
creates a completed video production in just a few steps.
To create your video production using the Magic Movie Wizard in the Easy Editor,
do this:
1. Select Easy Editor when prompted which mode you prefer at startup. The
Magic Movie Wizard displays.
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:
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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 (if available) 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.
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
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. If available, 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.
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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.
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.
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:
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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.
Duration: use this option to set the length of your slideshow. Select Fit photos
to music to have the length of the slideshow match the duration of the added
background music. Select Fit music to photos (if launched in Full Feature
Mode) for the length of the music to match the duration of the slideshow, i.e.
its specified length on the timeline.
Sequence: use this option to set the order of the photos in the slideshow.
Select Timeline order (if launched in Full Feature Mode) to have the sequence
match the order the photos are currently displayed in the timeline. Select
Date/time taken for the photos to display in chronological order based on the
date and time they were taken.
Detect faces: some slideshow templates include this option. When selected,
the Slideshow Creator will scan and detect the faces in the photos included in
the slideshow. The faces in the photos will then become the area of focus in
the created photo slideshows.
Click OK to save your changes.
7. Click Next to continue.
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
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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'd like to do further editing on this slideshow
(combined video file), just select it and click the Customize button above
the timeline to edit in the Slideshow Designer. If you would like to remove
the slideshow effects added by the template and display each individual
photo in the slideshow on the timeline, just right-click on the file and then
select Remove Slideshow Effects.
advanced editing on your slideshow in the Edit window.
Setting Music Preferences
If you are using background music in your slideshow, click on the Music
Preferences button in the Style & Music window of the Slideshow Creator to
configure the preferences as follows:
1. In the Trim audio section you can trim the length of the music file you added
as background music as follows:
use the player controls to find the desired start point for the music, and then
click .
use the player controls to find the desired end point for the music, and then
click .
drag the markers on the music timeline to set the desired start and end times
manually.
2. Select the Fade-in option to have the background music gradually fade-in at
the beginning of the slideshow.
3. Select the Fade out option to have the background music gradually fade-out
at the end of the slideshow.
4. Click OK to save your changes.
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Note: if the Customize button is not available in the Preview window, the
slideshow style template you selected cannot be customized in the
Slideshow Designer.
Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer
In the Preview window of the Slideshow Creator, click on the Customize button to
open the Slideshow Designer to modify the selected slideshow style.
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The editing options and tools that are available in the Slideshow Designer, depend
on the slideshow style template you selected. The following outlines the editing
options available for the style templates that utilize the Slideshow Designer.
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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Chapter 3:
PowerDirector Workspace
This chapter outlines the CyberLink PowerDirector workspace, and all of its features.
The workspace in the Edit module is where you will spend most of your time when
using CyberLink PowerDirector, so getting familiar with everything it has to offer is
recommended.
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Rooms
The various rooms in the Edit module of CyberLink PowerDirector are where you
can access all of your media, effects, titles, and transitions when editing your video
production. You can also gain access to controls for recording and mixing audio,
adding chapters or subtitles. By default, the library window displays the Media
Room.
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Note: if you cannot find this button when in the media library, you may need
to resize the preview window to reveal it. See Expanding the Workspace for
more information.
Note: see Library Window for more information about the library menu
options available in all rooms.
Media Room
The Media Room provides access to your media library and the PowerDirector plugins. The media library contains your video, audio, and image files. You can also
access a number of useful color boards and backgrounds for use in your video
productions, or view your library of saved and express projects.
Click to access the PowerDirector plug-ins. See PowerDirector Plug-ins for a
detailed description of the plug-ins and their available features.
Managing the Media Library
Use the button to manage the media in your media library. You can sort the
media, change the media thumbnail icon size, or select Details to view file
information instead of a thumbnail.
Other media library management options include:
Export Library: select to export your entire media library as a file for backup,
in the PDL (PowerDirector Library) format.
Import Library: select to import a media library PDL file, exported from
another project or version of CyberLink PowerDirector.
Empty the Library: select to empty the entire contents of the media library.
Remove All Unused Content from Library: select if you just want to remove
the media that is not being used in the current project.
Content Aware Details
When in the Media Room, you can select the Content Aware Details* option from
the library menu to view the analysis results for all the video clips analyzed and
edited in Content Aware Editing. Clips that were previously analyzed are indicated
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: the video effects with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and
when outputted in 3D video productions.
Note: the PiP objects with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and
when outputted in 3D video productions.
by the green (good parts) and light brown (bad parts) dots in the specific columns.
To analyze video clips in this view, select them in the Analyze column and then
click the Analyze button.
To edit a video clip using Content Aware Editing, click . If the video clip has
not yet been analyzed, CyberLink PowerDirector will do this first before opening the
Content Aware Editing window. See Content Aware Editing for more detailed
information on this feature.
Effect Room
The Effect Room contains a library of special effects that are used on the video files
and images in your project. For more information, see Adding Effects.
PiP Objects Room
The PiP Objects Room contains a library of PiP objects, or graphics, that you can
add on top of the video or images on a video track. You can place PiP objects onto
any track in the timeline. The PiP Objects Room also includes paint animation
objects and access to the Paint Designer.
There are four main types of objects in the PiP Objects Room:
static graphics.
motion graphics that move through clips.
decorative borders that are added to frame your video.
hand drawn paint animation objects you create in the Paint Designer.
For information on adding PiP objects, see Adding PiP Objects. For information on
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Note: the particle effects with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode
and when outputted in 3D video productions.
Note: the title templates with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode
and when outputted in 3D video productions. See The Difference Between
3D and 3D-Like Effects to learn more about both types of effects.
Note: you can create your own custom transitions, or edit existing alpha
transitions, using the Transition Designer. See Modifying Alpha Transitions
in the Transition Designer for more information.
the hand drawn paint animation objects you can create in the Paint Designer, see
Using the Paint Designer.
Particle Room
The Particle Room contains a library of effects you can place on a video track to
add a particle object (snow, clouds, smoke, etc.) on top of a video or image on a
video track.
You can modify particles in the Particle Designer. For more information, see
Adding Particle Effects.
Title Room
The Title Room contains the library of title effects that when applied to your
project, add credits or comments to your production. For more information, see
Adding Title Effects.
Transition Room
The Transition Room contains transitions that you can use on or between clips in
your project. Transitions let you control how media appears and disappears in your
project, and changes from one clip to the next. For more information, see Using
Transitions.
The transitions with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and when
outputted in 3D video productions. See The Difference Between 3D and 3D-Like
Effects to learn more about both types of effects.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Audio Mixing Room
In the Audio Mixing Room you can use controls to mix all of the audio tracks in
your project. For more information, see Mixing Audio and Recording Voice-Overs.
Voice-Over Recording Room
In the Voice-Over Recording Room you can record a voice over for your video
production, while you are watching it play back. For more information, see
Recording Voice-Overs.
Chapter Room
In the Chapter Room* you can automatically or manually set chapter markers for
your project. Setting chapters on your final disc allows viewers to jump from the
menu page to the chapter markers you have set in order to navigate through your
disc. For more information, see Adding Chapters.
Subtitle Room
In the Subtitle Room you can add subtitles to your video production manually or
through the import of a TXT, SRT, or MKV file. For more information, see Adding
Subtitles.
Library Window
The library window contains all of the media in CyberLink PowerDirector, including
your video, images, and audio files. When you are in other rooms (Effect Room, PiP
Objects Room, etc.), it contains the effects, titles, and transitions you apply to your
media.
The media content and available buttons that display in the library window depend
on the room you are currently in.
Click the button above the library window and then use the slider to adjust the
size of the media thumbnails in the library.
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You can also resize the media thumbnails by selecting a default size from the
library menu.
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Note: you can also use tags to filter the express projects in your library.
See Using an Express Project for more information on express projects.
Explorer View
Select the button to display the explorer view within the library windows.
In the explorer view you can use tags to categorize the media, templates, and
effects in your library. This lets you quickly browse through and filter what is in
each room.
In the explorer view you can:
click on to add a new tag in a library window.
select an existing tag and then click to delete a previously created tag.
filter the media in the library window by selecting an existing tag.
Searching the PowerDirector Library
If you are looking for specific media, effects, or templates in a library window, use
the search function to find it.
To search in the library, do this:
1. Enter in a keyword in the search field located on top of the library window.
2. CyberLink PowerDirector filters the content in the library window based on
the keywords entered.
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Note: click on to clear the search results.
Filtering Media in the Library
Use the available drop-down menus at the top of the library window to filter the
media that is displayed. For example, when viewing the media in the Media Room,
use the Media Content drop-down to display just your media content, the available
color boards, backgrounds, your saved projects, or to select a tag. Select Express
Projects to view a library of project templates you can use. See Using an Express
Project for more information.
If you'd like to filter the media files that are in the library by file type, use the three
buttons above the library window. Click these buttons to hide media so you can
more easily find what you are looking for.
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Library Menu
Click on to access the library menu. In the library menu you can sort the
content in a room by name, date created, file size, and more. You can also select all
the content in the room or change the media/effect thumbnail display size. Other
options that are available in the library menu, but are dependent on the specific
room you are in.
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Note: if you cannot find this button when in the media library, you may need
to resize the preview window to reveal it. See Expanding the Workspace for
more information.
Note: you can also undock the preview window for a much larger timeline
and library view. See Undocking the Preview Window for more information.
Expanding the Workspace
The look and layout of the CyberLink PowerDirector workspace is fully expandable
and customizable based on your personal preference.
Simply drag the borders of the preview window and timeline to resize them to your
liking. This allows you to get the most out of your display device space and
customize the size of the preview window and timeline as you work.
Preview Window
While creating your video production, you can preview it in the preview window
using the available player controls.
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Note: you can set PowerDirector to auto switch the playback mode to
Movie mode in Editing Preferences.
Preview Player Controls
With the player controls you can preview your production as you edit, including
playing your project from the current timeline position, or pausing and stopping
playback.
Click the Clip button to play back only the clip that is selected in the timeline, or
Movie to play the entire video production. When viewing media in Clip mode, the
cross hairs and grid lines/TV safe zone (if enabled) are visible to help with the
placement of the selected clip in the video display area. When in Movie mode,
these items are hidden.
Use the button to select a seek by method (frame, second, minute, scene,
subtitle, chapter, segment) and then use the buttons on either side of it for a more
precise step through of your current production.
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Note: * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: you can set the default settings for these options in Display
Preferences.
Note: Full HD and HD preview resolution are only available when the Ultra
or Ultimate version of CyberLink PowerDirector is installed on a 64-bit
operating system.
You can also click and drag the playback slider, or enter in a specific timecode in
the time field, and then press the enter key on your keyboard to quickly find a
specific scene.
Click the button to undock the preview window for a larger view of your
production. See Undocking the Preview Window for more information.
Taking a Screen Snapshot
While previewing your project, you can take a still 2D screen snapshot and save it as
a BMP, JPG, GIF, or PNG image file. You can also take a still 3D* screen snapshot
(just enable 3D mode) and then save it as an MPO or JPS image file. To do this click
the button on the player controls.
Before capture, you can set the image file format (or the default image file name)
on the File Preferences tab. See File Preferences for more information.
Preview/Display Options
CyberLink PowerDirector includes some preview and display options that help
make your editing experience easier. Click on to set the preview quality, show
the TV safe zone, display grid lines, or enable dual preview.
Preview Quality
Click , select Preview Quality, and then a preview quality from the list (Full HD*,
HD*, high, normal, low) to set the resolution/quality of the video used when
previewing your movie in the preview window. The higher the quality you select,
the more resources that are required to preview your video project.
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Note: you can also preview a portion of your video using the Render
Preview and Produce Range options. See Range Selection for more
information on these functions.
Preview Mode
CyberLink PowerDirector provides two modes you can use to preview your video
production:
Real-time Preview: synchronizes and renders clips and effects in real-time,
displaying a preview of your video at the specified frames per second. See the
timeline frame rate option in General Preferences for information on setting
the correct frame rate for your production.
Non Real-time Preview: mutes the audio and displays a preview at a reduced
speed to help make editing go more smoothly. Useful when editing highdefinition video, using multiple PiP tracks on a less powerful computer, or
when you receive dropped frames when previewing. By muting the audio and
slowing down the video, CyberLink PowerDirector lets you view more frames
per second when your computer has trouble providing a smooth preview
during editing.
TV Safe Zone/Grid Lines
When you place media on the timeline, use the TV safe zone and grid lines to help
with the precise placement on your video project's image. These display options are
only available when in the Clip preview mode.
Click the button and then select TV Safe Zone > On to enable a box that
indicates the on-screen area of most TV displays.
Click the button, select Grid Lines, and then select the number of lines
you want to display in a grid over the video image. Use this grid to more
precisely place the PiP media and title text on the video image.
Once enabled, select Snap to Reference Lines* to have the selected objects snap to
the grid lines, TV safe zone, and the boundary of the preview window.
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Note: to use a connected monitor or TV as a secondary preview window,
you must first enable extend desktop to a secondary display in the
Windows Display Properties Settings. * optional feature in CyberLink
PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed
versioning information.
Note: if both of your displays are 3D devices, you can only enable 3D on
one of the two devices in dual preview mode.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Dual Preview
If you have a secondary display device, such as a monitor, TV, or DV camcorder
connected to your computer, click the button and then select Dual Preview*
to extend your workspace and preview your project on a secondary display.
Once enabled, when you click play in the preview window, you can preview your
production on both your primary and secondary display when Primary 2D and
Secondary 2D Display is selected. Select DV Camcorder to extend your production
preview to a connected DV camcorder device.
3D Dual Preview
When your desktop is extended to a secondary display, you can enable 3D on one
of the two devices. If you want one of your previews to be in 3D, select either
Primary 2D and Secondary 3D Display or Primary 3D and Secondary 2D Display to
enable it. Your selection depends on which device you want to enable, and which
one supports 3D.
Zoom In/Out
When you place media on the timeline, use the Fit* drop-down underneath the
preview window to zoom in or out on the video. Zooming in is useful for precise
placement of media, while zooming out lets you add media that begins off screen.
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Note: for detailed information on adding and setting the source format of 3D
media, see 3D Media. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector.
Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Undocking the Preview Window
Click the button to undock the preview window. Once undocked, you can
preview your production at full screen or move it to an extended desktop. You can
also resize the timeline and library window to your liking.
Once undocked, you can:
click to view your production at full screen, or to maximize the
preview window.
click to minimize the preview window, and hide it so you can edit more
freely. Click on next to the APP button to show the minimized preview
window.
click on to re-dock the preview window.
Previewing in 3D Mode
In the preview window you can enable 3D* mode to view the media in your
production in 3D, while you work.
3D Configuration
Before you can enable 3D mode, you must first set your 3D display device.
To set your 3D display device, do this:
1. Select the 3D configuration menu underneath the preview window .
2. Select one of the following options:
select your 3D display type from the list, i.e. 3D-Ready HDTV (Checkerboard),
Micro-polarizer LCD 3D (Row-Interleaved), 120Hz Time-sequential 3D LCD,
HDMI 1.4 Enabled 3D TV, etc.
if you are not sure which type of 3D display you have, select the Auto Detect
3D Mode option to have CyberLink PowerDirector detect it for you.
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Note: any 2D media in your production will not display in 3D. However, you
can convert all of the 2D media to 3D using TrueTheater 3D in Power Tools.
See Power Tools: 2D to 3D for more information.
Note: you can set which workspace view is displayed by default in Editing
Preferences.
if you do not have a 3D display, select Anaglyph Red/Cyan mode and then use
anaglyphic (red/cyan) 3D glasses to view 3D content.
Enabling 3D Mode
Once you have set your 3D display device, you can enable 3D mode at any time to
preview your video production in 3D. To enable, just click the button.
To disable 3D mode, just click the button.
Editing Workspace
The editing workspace is where you create your project by adding your media,
various effects, transitions, and title effects. The editing workspace has two
different views, the timeline and storyboard views, which are accessed by clicking
the or button.
Timeline View
The timeline view lets you view your entire project based on running time. This
view is useful if you want to insert media, effects, subtitles, etc. at a specific
moment in production. The timeline view also provides a view of all the tracks,
media, and other content (chapter markers, subtitle markers) that are displayed in
the timeline.
To switch to timeline view, click .
Timeline Tracks
The timeline contains the following tracks:
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Track
Description
Video tracks contain your project's media clips (video clips and
images) and effects (PiP objects, particle effects, title effects, etc.)
on the timeline. By default, there are two video tracks in the
timeline, but you can have up to 100 video tracks by adding more
in the Track Manager. Each video track in the timeline may have
an associated audio track for the video clip's audio.
Audio tracks contain the audio in your project. The audio may be
the audio portion of a video clip on the video track, or a separate
audio track for music clips or other audio. By default there are
two audio tracks linked with a video track, and a separate audio
track for music, which is always the bottom track in the timeline.
You can have up to 100 audio tracks by adding more in the Track
Manager.
The effect track contains any special effects that you want to
apply to your final video. Video effects in the effect track are
applied to all the video tracks that are positioned above it in the
timeline.
The title track contains the text title effects that appear in your
project. The titles you add to this track display over all the
content in every video track that display during their duration.
The voice track contains a narrative voice-over or other audio
clips.
The music track contains your video's soundtrack.
The chapter track contains all of the chapter markers in your
current video production. This track displays when you are in the
Chapter Room. Right-click on the timeline and then select Show
Chapter Track if you always want this track to display in the
timeline.
The subtitle track contains all of the subtitle markers in your
current video production. This track displays when you are in the
Subtitle Room. Right-click on the timeline and then select Show
Subtitle Track if you always want this track to display in the
timeline.
The SVRT track displays the Intelligent SVRT information for your
current project. See Utilizing Intelligent SVRT for more
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information. Right-click on the timeline and then select Show
SVRT Track if you always want this track to display in the
timeline.
The clip marker track can display all of the music beat clip
markers in your audio clips or video clip's with music, or the
mouse clicks in videos recorded with the Screen Recorder. See
Music Beat Detection and Recording Your Desktop with the
Screen Recorder for more information on enabling these features.
Right-click on the timeline and then select Show Clip Marker
Track if you always want this track to display in the timeline.
Note: you cannot include transitions in grouped objects.
Timeline Behavior
The CyberLink PowerDirector timeline has several behavior features that make it
easy to manage media on the timeline.
On the timeline you can:
place media clips at any position on a video track. If no media is placed
before a media clip on the timeline, your video production displays a black
screen until the timeline position of your media clip is reached.
media clips will snap to other clips on the timeline for easy placement in your
production. If want to move the clips more freely on the timeline, you can
disable snap to clips in Editing Preferences.
hold down the Ctrl key on the keyboard and select multiple media clips on
the timeline.
click and drag the mouse to select multiple media clips on the timeline.
right-click on select media in the timeline and select Group Objects. Doing
this allows you to move all the selected media clips as a group. Select
Ungroup Objects to once again allow for individual media clip movement.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Timeline Ruler
You can resize the timeline ruler for a more expanded or condensed view of your
production. To resize the ruler, click on the ruler and drag it left or right.
Expanding the ruler is especially handy when aligning clips and effects, while
condensing it gives you a global overview of your entire production.
Click to auto fit your current project in the timeline area if you want to view the
entire movie in the editing workspace. You can also right-click on the timeline ruler
and select View Entire Movie to do this. Or select Zoom In or Zoom Out to change
the view to your required size.
Use the timeline ruler slider located in the bottom left
corner to manually resize the timeline.
Timeline Markers
You can add timeline markers* to the timeline ruler for more precise media
placement on the timeline. Once added, media clips snap to the timeline markers,
allowing your media to appear in your video production at the exact moment you
want it.
Adding Timeline Markers
To add a timeline marker, do this:
1. Hover your mouse over the timeline ruler. The green timeline marker indicator
displays with the displayed time.
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Note: use the timeline ruler to expand the timeline for a more precise
placement of timeline markers.
Note: you can manually drag a timeline marker to different position if the
original is not in the exact location you wanted it. Expand the timeline ruler
for a more precise placement, if necessary.
2. Once you have found the time where you want to place the timeline, rightclick on the ruler and then select Add Timeline Marker.
3. Input a Note for the new timeline marker, if required.
4. Click on OK to add the new timeline marker.
Once a timeline marker is added, media will snap to it when added to a track in the
timeline.
Right-click on the timeline ruler and then select Edit Timeline Markers to view a list
of all the timeline markers you have added. In this list you can remove any of the
existing markers, or double-click in the Note column to edit the associated text.
Function Buttons
When you select media that is on the timeline, whether it's a video clip, image,
audio clip, effect, title effect, etc., several function buttons display above the
timeline. These buttons let you perform a variety of tasks or gain access to some
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important features of CyberLink PowerDirector.
The function buttons that are available depend on the type of media content you
select. However, whenever you select media, the and buttons are
always displayed. Click to remove the selected media content from the
timeline, or to gain access to more timeline functions, which vary
depending on the selected media.
Magic Tools
When editing your video project in the timeline, you can click the button to
use the magic tools to edit and touch up your audio, video, and image clips. Magic
tools can also help you add a creative style to your video production or add the
right background music.
CyberLink PowerDirector offers the following magic tools:
Magic Movie Wizard: automatically creates an edited video blended with
stylish effects and transitions.
Magic Fix: fixes and enhances your photos and videos, including fixing shaky
video, enhancing video quality, removing red-eye, and enhancing the focus
on photos.
Magic Motion: applies zooms and pans to your images. You can also use the
Magic Motion Designer to manually customize motion on an image.
Magic Cut: condenses long video segments into shorter clips that contain
only the best moments.
Magic Style: creates professional videos with pre-designed style templates
automatically.
Magic Music*: adds background music that automatically adjusts to suit
different durations.
Click on the button within these tools to consult the iHelp for assistance on
using them.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Range Selection
Click and drag one of the arrows on either side of the timeline slider to select a
range* of media on the timeline.
Once selected, right click on the selection, select Loop Playback, and then click the
play button if you want to continuously play back of the selected range. You can
also cut or copy the range, and then paste it to another position on the timeline.
You can also use this feature to manually highlight a portion of a clip that you want
to then remove or trim out.
Click Render Preview to have CyberLink PowerDirector render a video preview of
only the highlighted range for playback in the preview window. Click Produce
Range to produce just the selected range in the Produce window, outputting it as a
video file that will be added to the media library.
Click Lock Range if you want to lock the selected range. Once locked, you can
more easily preview and even add additional media into the range for previewing,
rendering, or producing. Click Lock Range again to unlock the selected range.
Track Manager
In the Track Manager* you can add additional video and audio tracks to the
timeline. You can have up to 100 video tracks (with or without an audio track) in the
timeline, or add up to 98 additional audio tracks.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: CyberLink PowerDirector auto adds a video and audio track for you
when all the current video/audio tracks in the timeline have media on them.
Note: if you don't want your additional video tracks to have a track for its
audio, enter in 0 tracks in the Audio section.
Note: if you only want to add an audio track (i.e. without a linked video
track), enter in 0 tracks in the Video section.
Adding Tracks to Timeline
Each video track you add, adds another layer of PiP video on the tracks above it in
the timeline.
To add tracks to the timeline, do this:
1. In the timeline view, click on to open the Track Manager.
2. In the Video section, enter in the number of video tracks you want to add to
the timeline. By default, one track is added, but you can add up to 98 video
tracks (100 in total) to the timeline, as required.
3. In the Video section, select the Position in the timeline where you want to add
the tracks.
4. In the Audio section, enter in the number of audio tracks you want to add to
the timeline. By default, one track is added, but you can add up to 98 audio
tracks (100 in total) to the timeline, as required.
5. In the Audio section, select the Position in the timeline where you want to
add the tracks.
6. Click on OK to add the tracks to the timeline.
To quickly remove any unwanted tracks from the timeline, just right-click on the
timeline and then select Remove Empty Tracks.
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Customizing Timeline Tracks
In CyberLink PowerDirector you can customize the layout of the workspace
timeline and its tracks to fit your preference.
Customizing Track Names
To make it easy to identify all of your tracks if you have lots of media on multiple
tracks, drag the left sidebar to reveal the track names.
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You can give all the tracks in the timeline a custom name as required.
Reordering Tracks
You can reorder the video tracks in the timeline if required. To reorder, click on the
left sidebar and drag the track to the new position in the timeline.
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You can also drag the effect track to a new position in the timeline. Effects on the
effect track are applied to all video tracks that are positioned above it in the
timeline.
Adjusting Track Height
Click and drag the bottom of a track on the left sidebar to resize it to your
preference.
You can also right-click on the timeline and select Adjust Video Track Height to
adjust the height of all the video tracks in the timeline to one of the default sizes.
Select Adjust Audio Track Height to resize all of the audio tracks, including the
music track, voice track, and each video track's corresponding audio track.
Locking/Unlocking Tracks
To lock a track in the timeline, click at the left of the track. When a track is
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: some features are unavailable in the storyboard view. If you try to
perform a function that is unavailable, the program switches back to the
timeline view.
locked, you cannot add new clips to the track, or move or edit the clips it contains.
To unlock a track in the timeline, click to the left of the track.
Enable/Disable Tracks
To disable a track in the timeline*, deselect to the left of the track. When a track
is disabled, the media it contains is not displayed in the Preview window. This
allows you to preview your project by tracks so you can concentrate on the track
you are working on.
To enable a track in the timeline, select to the left of the track.
Storyboard View
The storyboard view is essentially a large graphical display, or storyboard, of all
your video clips and images on the first track in the timeline. You can use it to
visualize the main scenes and overall production more clearly.
To switch to storyboard view, click .
Added transitions and effects are now viewable and editable in the storyboard view.
Just select the "i" icon and then the Effect function button to edit added effects, or
select the transition icon and then Modify to customize the transition settings.
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To add background music in storyboard view, just click the button and then
do this in the Add Background Music dialog:
1. Click the button.
2. Select the audio file you want to use as the background music.
3. Use the slider to mix the audio level, by deciding whether to have more
background music (More music) or the original video's audio (More video) in
the production.
4. Click the OK button.
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Note: a CyberLink PowerDirector project (.pds) file essentially contains a
list of the media clips and effects used in your project, and a log of all the
edits you want to make to your media. Project files do not include the media
clips in them. If you want to save all your video production files in one place,
use the Pack Project Materials function. To do this select, File > Pack
Project M aterials from the menu.
Note: saved PowerDirector projects are now easily accessible in the media
library, and they are also reusable. See Reusing PowerDirector Projects for
more information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Chapter 4:
PowerDirector Projects
When working on a new video production, click the button to save it as a .pds
file, a project file format that is used exclusively by CyberLink PowerDirector. These
project files can be imported directly into the timeline, if required. See Importing
PowerDirector Projects for more information.
Use the options in the File menu to save, create new, or open existing projects in
CyberLink PowerDirector. When you create a new project, CyberLink PowerDirector
resets your media library. If you want to create a new video production using the
same media that's currently in your library, select File > New Workspace.
If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can upload saved projects and
more to CyberLink Cloud*. See CyberLink Cloud Projects for more information.
The changes you make to your media in CyberLink PowerDirector do not affect the
original media you imported into the program. Since your edits are all saved in the
project file, you can trim, edit, or remove clips, but still keep your original files on
your hard drive, untouched. So let yourself get creative. If you end up changing
things too drastically, you can always start over.
Setting Project Aspect Ratio
To set the aspect ratio for your project, and your outputted video, select 4:3 or 16:9
from the aspect ratio drop-down at the top of the window.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: reusing your projects is similar to express projects, except you
replace your media instead of the media placeholders. See Using an
Express Project for more information.
The preview window changes according to the aspect ratio you select. See
Adjusting Video Clip Aspect Ratio for information on modifying the aspect ratio of
a media file in your library.
Exporting Projects
You can export your CyberLink PowerDirector projects by writing them to a DV
tape, or by packing all the materials in a folder on your computer's hard drive or
CyberLink Cloud*. Exported projects can then be imported into another computer
running CyberLink PowerDirector.
To export your project to a DV tape select File > Export > Write to DV Tape. To
export it to a folder select File > Pack Project Materials. If you have a CyberLink
Cloud subscription you can select File > Pack Project Materials and Upload to
CyberLink Cloud to back up all the media files, and the project file, in a folder on
CyberLink Cloud.
Reusing PowerDirector Projects
All projects created in CyberLink PowerDirector are now reusable, allowing you to
use them as templates for your future productions. To access all your saved
projects, make sure you are in the Media Room, and then do either of the
following:
click to open the explorer view and then click My Projects.
select My Projects from the Media Content drop-down.
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Note: to play back a saved project, just double-click on it in the media
library.
Note: when you add a saved project to the timeline, all of its media is
automatically added back into the media library.
To reuse a saved project, just select it in the media library and then drag and drop it
to a desired position on the timeline. You can also insert the saved project
anywhere within a current project by dragging and dropping it to the desired
position on the timeline. Saved projects can be added to the timeline in the exact
same way as media clips. See Adding Media to the Workspace for detailed
information on adding content to the timeline.
Once the saved project is in the timeline, you can simply replace all of the existing
media clips, templates, and effects with the content you want to use in your new
production. To do this, just drag the media clips/effects/templates to the desired
positions on the timeline, hovering over the clip/effect/template you want to
replace, drop it, and then select Replace. This replaces the current content with the
new content you want to add, without changing the structure of the project.
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Note: if a media clip you are replacing is shorter than a newly added video/
audio clip, CyberLink PowerDirector automatically trims the video/audio
clip to fit the space. For all other media clips, CyberLink PowerDirector
automatically resizes them to fit the original clip's duration.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
CyberLink Cloud Projects
If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can select File > Upload Project to
CyberLink Cloud to store project files on the CyberLink Cloud* service from
CyberLink.
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Note: when you open a packed project stored on CyberLink Cloud, the
project file and all the project media is downloaded to your local computer
and stored in the download folder specified in CyberLink Cloud Preferences
.
To download a project that was saved on CyberLink Cloud, including projects that
were packed in a folder with their media (materials), select Download Project from
CyberLink Cloud from the File menu. In the window that displays, select a project
and then click Download.
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Note: media you import is saved in the current CyberLink PowerDirector
project you are working on. If you create a new project, you will be asked if
you want to merge the media in your library into the new project. You can
also select File > New Workspace to create a new project, while
maintaining the current media in the library.
Note: if you import media files that are on a removable device into the
media library, they will be removed if the removable device is
disconnected. For best results, it is recommended that you copy the media
to your computer's hard drive before importing.
Note: for a more complete and up-to-date list of the supported file formats,
and supported devices, please visit out web site: http://www.cyberlink.com/
products/powerdirector-ultimate/spec_en_US.html.
Chapter 5:
Importing Media into
PowerDirector
You can import media in a wide variety of formats into CyberLink PowerDirector, in
many different ways. Whether you need to capture media from external sources,
import media that is already on your computer's hard drive, or download it from
the Internet. CyberLink PowerDirector makes it easy to get all your media into the
program quickly, so you can start working on your video production.
Importing Media Files
If you already have video, audio, and image files that you want to use in your
production on your computer's hard drive, you can import the files directly into
CyberLink PowerDirector's media library in the Media Room. You can also import
media files that are on a removable device.
CyberLink PowerDirector supports the following file formats:
Image: Animated-GIF, BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF
3D Image Format: JPS*, MPO*
CyberLink PowerDirector also supports the import of the following camera RAW
image formats, which are then converted to JPEG once imported: ARW (SONY), CR2
(Canon), DNG (Ricoh), ERF (Epson), KDC (Kodak), MRW (Konica Minolta), NEF (Nikon),
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Note: ** to enable, you must download the DivX codec online. Available on
Windows 32bit only.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: you can also drag and drop media onto the CyberLink PowerDirector
window to import it into the program.
Note: click the button to enable 3D mode to view the 3D content during
the editing process. For more information on enabling 3D mode and
configuring your 3D display settings, see Previewing in 3D Mode. * Optional
feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web
site for detailed versioning information.
NRW (Nikon), ORF (OLYMPUS), PEF (Pentax), RAF (Fujifilm), RW2 (Panasonic), SR2
(SONY), SRF (SONY)
Video: 3GPP2, AVI, DAT, DivX**, DV-AVI, DVR-MS*, FLV (H.264), HD MPEG-2, M2T*,
MKV (H.264, H.265), MOD*, MOV, MOV (H.264), MP4, MPEG-1*, MPEG-2*, MPEG-4
AVC (H.264)*, MPEG-4 HEVC (H.265)*, MTS*, TOD*, VOB*, VRO*, WMV, WMV-HD,
WTV*, XAVC S*
3D Video Format: Dual-stream AVI, MVC*, Side-by-Side Video*, Over/Under Video
Audio: ALAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
To import media into CyberLink PowerDirector, click and then select one of the
following options:
Import Media Files: import media files individually.
Import a Media Folder: import the entire contents of a folder that contains the
media files you want to use in your current project.
3D Media
CyberLink PowerDirector supports various 3D* video and image formats. You can
use 3D media to create both 3D videos, and standard 2D video productions. All 3D
media in the library is indicated by a 3D icon in the top left of its thumbnail.
You can use and arrange 3D video clips and images in your video productions the
same way you use 2D media. However, note that if you want to create a 3D video
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Note: if you want to use 3D video clips and images in a 2D video
production, you still need to set the correct 3D source format to ensure the
media displays properly in 2D. CyberLink PowerDirector will incorporate
the specified eye frames into your 2D video.
production, any 2D media in your project must be converted to 3D before
production. See PowerTools: 2D to 3D for more information.
Setting 3D Source Format
When 3D media is imported into the media library, you may need to set the format
of the 3D source video. This is because 3D media comes in a variety of different
video source formats. CyberLink PowerDirector needs to know the source format of
each 3D media file so that it can display it properly in 3D.
To set the 3D source format of your 3D media, do this:
1. Right-click on a 3D media file in the media library and then select Set 3D
Source Format. If the media file is on the timeline, right-click on it, select Set
Clip Attributes, and then Set 3D Source Format. The Set 3D Source Format
window displays.
2. Select the 3D source format by selecting one of the following:
Auto Detect 3D Source Format: if you are not sure what the source format is
of your 3D video, click this button to have CyberLink PowerDirector
automatically detect and set it for you.
2D: select this option if the selected media file is actually 2D content.
Side by side format: select this option if the 3D content has two different
images side by side. CyberLink PowerDirector merges the two images to
produce the 3D effect.
Over/Under format: select this option if the 3D content has two different
video images, one on top of the other. CyberLink PowerDirector merges the
two images to produce the 3D effect.
Multiview video coding: select this option if the 3D content is in the MVC
video format (.mts or .m2ts file format).
Dual view format: select this option if the 3D content is in the dual view
source format (.avi file format).
3. From the drop-down available, Specify whether to display the left or right eye
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
frame first. Use this feature if while editing or playing back 3D content you
begin to feel uncomfortable or uneasy. This may be because the layout of the
3D image is displayed differently than most standard content. If this occurs,
try selecting the opposite eye view. This switches the way the 3D content is
displayed on your display device, and may reduce the discomfort.
4. Click OK to set your changes to the selected media file.
The Difference Between 3D and 3D-Like
Effects
In supported versions of CyberLink PowerDirector, there are both 3D effects* and
effects that have "3D-Like" properties.
Like 3D media that can be imported into the library, 3D effects* are composed of
two images from slightly different perspectives. 3D effects have one image for the
left eye, and one image for the right eye. When these images are viewed together
with compatible 3D hardware and software, they produce an effect that gives the
perception of depth. In supported versions of CyberLink PowerDirector, you can
enable this type of 3D effect for PiP media, particle effects, title effects, and on disc
menus. The video effects and transitions indicated with the 3D icon on their
thumbnail, also have these 3D effect properties when viewed and included in 3D
video productions.
Some title effects, transitions, and other features in CyberLink PowerDirector have
3D-Like properties. Available in all versions of the program, these effects are simply
3D animations that only consist of one image. 3D-Like effects do not produce a 3D
depth effect when viewed in 3D mode.
Importing PowerDirector Projects
CyberLink PowerDirector projects (.pds files) you worked on and saved previously
can be imported and then directly inserted into your video production's timeline.
To do this, select File > Insert Project from the menu. All of the media in the
original project will be imported into the current project's media library, and also
inserted at the current position of the timeline slider.
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Note: to add a text remark, date, or timecode to the video you are capturing,
click on the button in capture preferences area to enable it. See
Capture Preferences for more information.
Capturing Media
CyberLink PowerDirector lets you capture media from a variety of sources directly
into the media library. Click the Capture button to enter the Capture module.
In the Capture module, the program appears as follows:
A - Ca pture from a DV Ca mcorder, B - Ca pture from a n H DV Ca mcorder, C - Ca pture fro m a TV Si gna l,
D - Ca pture fro m a Digita l TV Sig na l, E - Ca pture fro m a W ebca m, F - Ca pture fro m a M icrophone, G Ca pture from a CD, H - Ca pture fro m a n Ex terna l o r Opti ca l D evice, I - Ca ptu re Deskto p with Sc reen
Rec order, J - Ca pture P review Wi ndow , K - Ca ptu red Co nten t, L - Qu ality P rofile Setup, M - Ca pture
Setti ngs (Dri ve), N - Ca ptu re P la yer Controls, O - Ca pture P referen ces
Capturing from a DV Camcorder
You can capture video content that you recorded with a DV camcorder. Use the
capture from a DV camcorder option only if your camcorder connects to your
computer using an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. You can capture a single scene or a
number of scenes in a batch from your camcorder.
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Note: this feature requires a DVD burner. * Optional feature in CyberLink
PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed
versioning information.
If your DV camcorder connects to your computer via a USB connection, just import
the video files directly from your camcorder, as if it was another hard drive on your
computer. See Importing Media for information on importing video files onto your
computer.
Capturing a Single Scene
You can capture a single segment of video from your camcorder using the capture
player controls (record, stop, fast forward, rewind, etc.) underneath the capture
preview window. This function is particularly useful, for example, if you want to
acquire a long video segment in its entirety without skipping over sections.
DV Backup
The DV Backup* feature lets you back up the digital video from your DV camcorder
directly to DVD using CyberLink PowerDirector.
Insert a blank DVD disc into your disc drive and then click the button to
begin backing up your video.
Batch Capture from a DV Camcorder
With Batch Capture, CyberLink PowerDirector scans your DV camcorder for intervals
or scenes (or allows you to set them manually) on the tape, and then captures these
scenes as separate video files and imports each of them into the program.
Automatic Batch Capture
If you want CyberLink PowerDirector to auto capture and import each of the
intervals/scenes on your DV camcorder, click the button on the DV
Camcorder tab.
An interval/scene is the content you recorded each time you pressed record and
then stop during the video shooting process. For help on using this function, use
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
the tips on the user interface.
Manual Batch Capture
Using manual batch capture* gives you more control over the capturing process
and ensures that the scenes you want to include are captured. Manual batch
capture is recommended when you know which scenes you want to capture and
have a good idea where they are located on the tape.
Click the button to access the manual batch capture feature. For help on
using this function, use the helpful tips on the user interface.
Capturing from an HDV Camcorder
You can capture video footage you shot with an HDV* camcorder. Use the capture
from an HDV camcorder option only if your camcorder connects to your computer
using an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. To a capture scene from your HDV camcorder,
use the capture player controls (record, stop, fast forward, rewind, etc.) underneath
the capture preview window.
If your HDV camcorder connects to your computer via a USB connection, just
import the video files directly from your camcorder, as if it was another hard drive
on your computer. See Importing Media for information on importing video files
onto your computer.
Capturing from a TV Signal
If your computer has a TV* tuner card installed and you want to capture segments
from your favorite programs, select this option. To capture, use the capture player
controls (record, stop, change channel, etc.) underneath the capture preview
window.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: this feature is not available in all regions. * Optional feature in
CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for
detailed versioning information.
Capturing from a Digital TV Signal
If your computer has a TV tuner card installed that receives a digital* TV signal and
you want to capture segments from your favorite programs, select this option. To
capture, use the capture player controls (record, stop, change channel, etc.)
underneath the capture preview window.
Capturing from a Webcam
You can record live content with a webcam that is attached to your computer and
then import it directly into your CyberLink PowerDirector media library. To capture,
use the capture player controls (record, stop, etc.) underneath the capture preview
window.
Capturing from a Microphone
Select this option to record audio with a microphone that is attached to your
computer. To capture, use the capture player controls (record, stop, etc.)
underneath the capture preview window.
Capturing from a CD
Use this option to rip your favorite music, or other audio, from an audio CD. To
capture, use the capture player controls (record, play, stop, next/previous track,
etc.) underneath the capture preview window.
Capturing from an AVCHD Camcorder
You can capture video content that is on an external device, such as an AVCHD
camcorder. Use the capture from an AVCHD camcorder option only if your
camcorder connects to your computer using an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. To a
capture scene from your AVCHD camcorder, use the capture player controls
(record, stop, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: some DVDs are protected by technology that does not allow you to
capture the content they contain. * Optional feature in CyberLink
PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed
versioning information.
If your AVCHD camcorder connects to your computer via a USB connection, just
import the video files directly from your camcorder, as if it was another hard drive
on your computer. See Importing Media for information on importing video files
onto your computer.
Capturing from an Optical Device
You can capture content from an optical device, such as video scenes from a DVD.
To capture, use the capture player controls (record, play, stop, next/previous frame,
etc.) underneath the capture preview window. You can also use the DVD disc
structure tree to quickly select the titles and chapters you want to capture.
Capture Desktop with Screen Recorder
CyberLink PowerDirector's Screen Recorder lets you capture a video of your mouse
movements on your computer's desktop. See Recording Your Desktop with the
Screen Recorder for a detailed description of this feature.
Captured Content
All of the media you capture in the capture window is displayed in the Captured
Content area. When you return to the Edit module, all of the media is automatically
imported into your media library.
In the Captured Content area you can right-click on media to perform a number of
options, including detecting scenes in video clips and deleting unwanted content
so that it won't import into the Edit module.
The content captured in CyberLink PowerDirector is stored in the folder noted
underneath the Captured Content area. If you want to store it in a different location,
click the Change Folder button and select a different folder.
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Note: when capturing from a DVD, this button reads Drive, allowing you to
select the specific disc drive you want to capture from.
Quality Profile Setup
To set the file format and quality of the media you capture, click the Profile button.
If this button is grayed out, that means that the original format and quality of the
media is maintained, as set on the original media device (camcorder, etc.).
The profile settings that are available depend on the capture device connected and
the capture mode you have selected.
Capture Settings
Use the Settings button to configure the set up of your selected capture device. The
capture settings that are available depend on the capture device connected and the
capture mode you have selected.
Capture Preferences
Before capturing media, you can set the preferences for your captured content. The
capture preferences that are available, depend on the content you are capturing.
Set the capture preferences as follows:
to set a maximum capture length, select Time limit and then enter a time in
the timecode box.
to set a maximum captured file size, select Size limit and then enter a size
limit (in MB).
to add a text remark, date stamp, or time stamp to the video being captured,
click on the button. In the Add Text Overlay window, select which type
and display format of text overlay you want to include on your recorded
video on the Text tab. Select the Format tab to set the font and text position
for the text.
to take a still photo of a frame of video for use in your project, just click on
at the point where you want to take the snapshot. The image is saved to
the Captured content area. You can specify your preferred snapshot image file
format in preferences. See File Preferences for detailed information.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
select Non real-time when capturing from a camcorder to continue
processing captured video after the original video stops playing in order to
ensure that no frames are dropped.
select Begin with fade-in to add fade-in to audio captured with a microphone.
select End with fade-out to add fade-out to audio captured with a
microphone.
select Record at maximum speed to record CD audio at a higher speed.
Capturing at a higher speed reduces processing time, but yields audio of a
lower quality.
Downloading Media
If you feel that you do not have enough media for your project, or you are looking
for specific media to make your creation just perfect, in the Edit module you can
download media from Flickr, DirectorZone, and CyberLink Cloud* into the media
room library.
To display all the current downloaded media in the media library, select
Downloaded from the Media Content drop-down.
Downloading Photos From Flickr
You can download your own photos directly from your account on Flickr into
CyberLink PowerDirector. You can also search for and browse other user’s photos
from within CyberLink PowerDirector, and then import them into your media
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Note: having a Flickr account is not required to search for, browse, and
download photos from Flickr.
Note: use the drop-down filter menu at the top of the search window to sort
the photos.
Note: you cannot use the photos downloaded into your media library for
commercial use. Click on the button underneath a photo thumbnail to
view its copyright information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
library for use in a project.
To download photos from Flickr, do this:
1. Click on and then select Download Photos from Flickr.
2. Follow the steps in the wizard window to authorize CyberLink PowerDirector
to use your Flickr account and accept the Terms of Use from Flickr.
3. Select from the drop-down whether to search for photos from:
My Photos on Flickr: this option displays thumbnails of all the photos you
have uploaded to your Flickr account.
My Contacts' Photos: this option displays thumbnails of all the photos your
Flickr contacts have uploaded to Flickr.
Search for Photos on Flickr: select this option to perform a search for photos
on Flickr.
4. Select all of the photos that you want to import into your media library and
then click on the Download button.
Downloading Content from DirectorZone/CyberLink Cloud
You can download templates and effects created by CyberLink and other
PowerDirector users from DirectorZone. Users that have a CyberLink Cloud
subscription can also download any effects and templates you backed up on
CyberLink Cloud*.
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Downloading Effects and Templates from
DirectorZone
If you are looking for additional PiP objects, paint animation objects, title effects,
particle effects, or disc menu templates for your library, you can click Download
Templates to download them directly from the DirectorZone web site in to the PiP
Objects Room, Particle Room, Title Room, or Create Disc module.
When in the Edit module's Media Room, you can download sound clips into the
media library. To do this, click on and then select Download Sound Clips from
DirectorZone.
Visit the DirectorZone web site for more information: www.directorzone.com.
My DirectorZone Templates
In the My DirectorZone window you can conveniently download your custom PiP
object, paint animation object, title effect, particle effect, and disc menu templates
that you previously uploaded to DirectorZone. You can also access and download
templates from your DirectorZone download history and also your favorite
templates.
To download My DirectorZone templates, do this:
1. Click in the PiP Objects Room, Particle Room, Title Room, or Create Disc
module.
2. Click the My DirectorZone tab.
3. Filter the templates by My Uploads, Download History, or My Favorites, or
enter a search keyword in the field provided.
4. Select all of the templates you want to download.
5. Click Download to download them to your computer and import them into
the library.
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Downloading Effects and Templates from
CyberLink Cloud
If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can download the PiP object, paint
animation, title effect, particle effect, and disc menu templates you previously
backed up to CyberLink Cloud. Once downloaded, these templates are stored in the
download folder specified in CyberLink Cloud Preferences, and imported into your
media library.
To download template from CyberLink Cloud, do this:
1. Click in the PiP Objects Room, Particle Room, Title Room, or Create Disc
module.
2. Click the My CyberLink Cloud tab.
3. Filter the templates by selecting a collection from the drop-down, or enter a
search keyword in the field provided.
4. Select all of the templates you want to download.
5. Click Download to download them to your computer and import them into
the library.
Detecting Scenes and Extracting Audio
To assist with the editing process, CyberLink PowerDirector can detect scenes in
your video clips or extract the audio from them. These new clips are displayed,
separately from the original clips, in the media library.
Detecting Scenes in a Video Clip
The scene detection function automatically creates individual clips based on the
individual scenes (or pre-edited shots) contained within a video clip. Detected
scenes are not split from the original clip, but can be added to the workspace like
any other media clip.
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Note: depending on the file format, scene detection on certain clips may not
work as precisely as it does for others. You may need to split the scenes
manually in the Scene Detection window.
To detect the scenes in a video clip, do this:
1. Right-click on it in either the Captured Content area (Capture window), or in
the media library, and then select Detect Scenes.
2. The scenes in the video clip are automatically detected and then displayed in
the Scenes panel.
3. Once you are done detecting the scenes in the video clip, click OK. The
detected clips are displayed in a sub folder under the original video clip.
When using scene detection, please note:
if required, use the Sensitivity slider to increase or decrease scene detection
sensitivity. Doing this may yield an increased or decreased number of scenes
that are detected. Click Detect to redetect the scenes in the video clip. You are
asked to confirm the clearing of the previously detected clips and then the
updated scenes are detected and displayed in the Scenes panel.
click on the button to configure the Advanced Scene Detection Settings.
If the selected video clip is a DV-AVI file, you have the option to Detect by
change of video frame (used on all other file formats) or Detect by change of
timecodes (i.e.: timecodes are automatically set when you start and stop
recording). Select the Disable preview during detection option to speed up
the detection process if you find your computer runs slow during the
process.
to stop the scene detection process before completion, click the stop button
on the playback controls.
to detect scenes manually, drag the slider (in Clip mode) to the beginning of
each new scene and then click .
to preview a detected scene, just select it in the Scenes panel (ensure Segment
is selected) and then click the play button.
to view all the detected scene markers on the clip timeline, ensure that Clip is
selected.
to merge two or more detected scenes into one longer scene, select them in
the Scenes panel and then click Merge. Click Remove All if you want to
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Note: when a video clip is already on the timeline, you can separate the
audio from the video file by right-clicking on it and selecting Unlink Video
and Audio.
restore the clip to the original.
You can add the individual scenes to the timeline or manage them in the media
library like any other video clip.
Video clips that contain detected scenes show a small folder icon in the lower right
corner of the clip when displayed in the media library. To display a clip’s scenes,
click the folder icon.
Extracting Audio from a Video Clip
If you just want to use the audio from a video clip in your production, you can
extract it in the media library by right-clicking on it and selecting Extract Audio.
The audio is separated from the video and saved in the media library. You can use it
in your project like any other audio file.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Note: when entering the MultiCam Designer, any selected video files are
automatically imported into the available camera (video source) areas.
Chapter 6:
PowerDirector Plug-ins
CyberLink PowerDirector includes a number of plug-ins that can help you create
video content for your production. Click the button above the Media Room
library in the Edit module to view the available PowerDirector plug-ins. See the
following sections for detailed information:
Using the MultiCam Designer*
Using the Theme Designer*
Editing Video in the Action Camera Center
Using an Express Project
Recording Your Desktop with the Screen Recorder
Using the MultiCam Designer
The MultiCam Designer lets you seamlessly edit footage from multiple cameras,
simulating the use of a live camera switcher. The MultiCam Designer* creates
professional-looking edited content for use in your CyberLink PowerDirector
projects.
To open the MultiCam Designer click the button and then select MultiCam
Designer.
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Note: if you require more than four video sources for your production, you
can use Sync by Audio to align them on the timeline and then edit the
footage manually. See Syncing Clips by Audio for more information.
A - Im port Video, B - Ava il able Ca mera s (Video Sou rces), C - Im port Audio, D - Syn chroniza tio n Type,
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Importing Media
In the MultiCam Designer you can have up to four different video sources from four
different cameras. Each available camera (video source) can have more than one
imported video clip on its source video track.
You can also import one or more audio files to use as the source audio in the clip
you are recording.
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Note: once all the available camera areas are full, the next clip is imported
into the first camera area, after (on the corresponding source video track)
the previously imported clip.
Importing Video Clips
When you enter the MultiCam Designer, any video clips that were selected in the
media library are automatically imported into the empty camera (video source)
areas and the corresponding source video tracks.
If no clips were selected, you are prompted to select clips from your hard drive for
import. You can select multiple video clips for import. Each selected clip is placed
in the next available camera area. Once all the camera areas are full, the next clip is
imported into the first camera area, after (on the corresponding source video track)
the previously imported clip.
To import additional video clips, do either of the following:
click the Import Video button and then Import From Hard Drive to import
video clips from your computer's hard drive, or Import From Media Room to
import clips from the existing media in the Media Room library. Select one or
more clips and then click Open. The clips are placed in the next available
camera areas and the corresponding source video tracks.
to import video clips into a specific camera (video source) area, click the
corresponding button. Next, select Import From Hard Drive to import
video clips from your computer's hard drive, or Import From Media Room to
import clips from the existing media in the Media Room library. Select one or
more clips and then click Open. The clips are placed in the camera area and
the corresponding source video tracks.
Source Video Tracks
All of the imported video clips are imported into the corresponding source video
tracks. You can move the video clips to different locations on the video tracks, or
even drag them to different tracks. You can also reorder the video clips on a source
track by clicking the button next to the track and then using the and
buttons to reorder them as required.
To remove a video clip from a source video track, click next to the track, select
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the check box next to the clip you want to remove, and then click . To add
additional video clips to the source track, click the button.
Importing Audio Clips
If you want to use an audio clip as the audio source in your recording instead of the
audio of the imported video clips, you can import it separately into the MultiCam
Designer.
To import audio clips, click the Import Audio button and then Import From Hard
Drive to import audio clips from your computer's hard drive, or Import From
Media Room to import clips from the existing media in the Media Room library.
Select one or more clips and then click Open. The clips are placed on the source
audio track in the timeline.
Source Audio Track
All of the imported audio clips are imported into the source audio track. You can
move the audio clips to different locations on the audio track. You can also reorder
the audio clips on the source track by clicking the button next to the track and
then using the and buttons to reorder them as required.
To remove an audio clip from the source track, click next to the track, select the
check box next to the clip you want to remove, and then click . To add
additional audio clips to the source track, click the button.
Synchronizing Clips
Once you have imported all of the media clips into the MultiCam Designer that you
want to use in your recording, the next step is to synchronize them.
To synchronize the clips in the MultiCam Designer, do this:
1. Select the Audio source for your recording from the drop-down. You can use
the audio of any of the imported video clips or select Imported Audio to use
the audio that was imported on to the source audio track.
2. In the Synchronization drop-down, select one of the following:
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Note: you can also click the button in the camera area to manually
move the clip on the source track back one frame. Click to move it
forward one frame.
Note: this option can only be used if the video clips were recorded with a
DV or HDV camera that imprinted the timecode information in the clips and
were captured by CyberLink PowerDirector.
Manual: select this option if you want to manually adjust the starting position
of each clip on the source tracks. You can do this by clicking and dragging
the clips on the source track to a new position.
Timecodes: select this option and then click Apply if you want the MultiCam
Designer to synchronize using the video clip's timecodes. The MultiCam
Designer will auto adjust the clips on the source tracks.
File Created Time: select this option and then click Apply to use the date and
time the file was created as the synchronization points. The MultiCam
Designer will auto adjust the clips on the source tracks.
Audio Analysis: select this option and then click Apply if you want the
MultiCam Designer to analyze the audio and then sync the files based on the
audio in them. The MultiCam Designer will auto adjust the clips on the source
tracks.
Markers on Clips: select this option and then use the playback controls to find
the synchronization points in each clip. Once you find a point, right click on
the source track and then select Set Marker. Once you have manually added
all the markers, click the Apply button. The MultiCam Designer will adjust the
clips on the source tracks.
Creating Recorded Content
Once you have imported and then synchronized all the media clips in the MultiCam
Designer, you are ready to record your video. The recorded video is placed on the
recording track and then is imported into the Edit module's timeline once you click
OK.
To record your content, do this:
1. Select the camera (video source) you want to start off the recording with. You
can do this by simply clicking on the camera preview area.
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2. If required, click on in the recording controls to set the preview window
resolution. Select the Create Shadow File for HD Video option to also create a
shadow file for the recorded file. This can help speed up editing when using
high definition files in your production.
3. When you are ready, click to begin recording. The MultiCam Designer will
start recording, adding the current selected camera footage as recorded
content on the recording track.
4. As required during the recording process, click another camera (video source)
or use keyboard hotkeys 1-4 to switch the recording to that source's content.
5. Continue switching the camera (video source) as required, creating your
recorded content on the recording track.
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Note: if you'd like to modify the MultiCam Designer recorded content once it
is in the timeline, just select it and then click the MultiCam Designer
button. See Changing the Recorded Content for more information.
6. When you are done click the or button to stop the recording process.
7. Click on OK to close the MultiCam Designer, and import the recorded content
into the timeline.
Changing the Recorded Content
Once you have recorded your content in the MultiCam Designer and imported it
into the timeline, you can edit it like any other video clip on the timeline. However,
if you find that you want to replace some of the footage, or add more footage to
the recorded content, you can do this by re-entering the MultiCam Designer.
To change recorded content in the MultiCam Designer, click on it in the timeline
and then click on the MultiCam Designer function button above the timeline.
Adding More Content
If required, you can record more content. You can record from the beginning over
the existing content, or continue from where you left off by using the playback
controls to find a specific starting point to record from. See Creating Recorded
Content for information on recording new content.
When you are done, click OK to save your changes and import the updated
recorded content into the timeline.
Replacing Existing Content
If you want to replace an existing segment on the recording track, do this:
1. Use the playback controls to find the segment you want to replace.
2. If you only want to replace part of a segment, you can split it into two
separate segments. To do this, ensure the timeline slider is at the starting
position of the part you want to replace, and then click Split.
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3. Right-click on the camera segment you want to replace, and then select
another camera (video source).
4. Repeat the above steps as required to edit and replace the segments.
5. When you are done, click OK to save your changes and import the updated
recorded content into the timeline.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Using the Theme Designer
If you enjoy using the Magic Movie Wizard to create your video productions, you
can now fully customize the theme templates used to create these dynamic
looking videos in the Theme Designer*. A theme may consist of one or more theme
templates, or individual sequences from different theme templates.
As you customize the theme template, you can also fully customize how your
media is displayed, giving you more creative control over your outputted movie.
To open the Theme Designer click the button and then select Theme Designer.
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Overview
Themes that you edit in the Theme Designer consist of theme templates and your
media (images and video clips). The resulting video is similar to the movie content
created by the Magic Movie Wizard and Magic Style, but the Theme Designer
provides much more creative control over the outputted movie.
Theme Templates
Theme templates are used to create a video production, with a specific type of
theme or style, and can be downloaded from DirectorZone. Theme templates
consist of a number of sequences. Each of these sequences contain elements,
some of which are customizable and some of which are not.
The customizable elements include the text and media (images, videos, and
background music) you add to each sequence. You can add effects on this media
and set how and when it is displayed. You can also set the background image on
some sequences, and select the transition between each sequence in templates
named "with transitions". Non-customizable elements include any animation
included in the sequences.
When selecting a theme template to use in the Theme Designer, you can choose to
add one or more theme templates, creating a more original production. You can
even just select some of the sequences in a theme template, or mix and match the
sequences used.
There are three types of sequences: opening, middle, and closing sequences.
Opening and closing sequences usually contain text, while the elements in middle
sequences are much more random.
Adding Theme Templates/Sequences
In the Theme Designer you can use one or more theme templates, or just certain
selected sequences, to create your video.
When you first enter the Theme Designer, you are prompted to select a theme
template.
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Note: you can preview a theme template in the preview window by selecting
it and then using the available playback controls.
To add a theme template, just select it in the window and all of its sequences will
be added.
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If you don't want to use all the theme template's sequences, just deselect the ones
you don't want to use.
You can also select sequences from other theme templates and include them in
your video. The Theme Designer will remember the order of your selections.
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Note: the number of media files you can add to a sequence is dependent on
its design.
Click OK once you have selected all the sequences. They will be loaded into the
added sequences area of the Theme Designer.
If you'd like to add more sequences, just click the button. You can drag and
drop the sequences to reorder them, or right click to remove the selected one.
Adding Media Clips
Once you have selected the theme templates (and their sequences) that you want
to use, you can start adding your images and video files to them.
To add media into the selected sequences, do this:
1. In the added sequences area, select the individual sequence you want to add
media to. Note the number of media slots that are available in the sequence
content area. The number of available slots varies from sequence to
sequence.
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Note: some of the media slots in sequences allow you to add both images
and videos into them, while others only allow one type of media.
Note: the media that is available on the Media tab are the videos and
images you imported into the Media Room library. Click Import M edia to
import media from your computer's hard drive.
2. Click on the Media tab and then drag and drop the media that you want in the
sequence to the desired slot.
3. Continue this process until all the media slots have been used.
4. Select the next sequence, and then repeat steps 2 and 3 until all the media
slots have been filled.
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Note: if you want a media file to continue playing from one sequence to the
next, ensure the Continue from last clip in the previous sequence is
selected. The first media slot will be auto populated with the content from
the last media slot on the previous sequence. Deselect this option if you
want new media displayed in the next sequence.
Note: when adding media you can also click the button to
auto fill all the empty media slots in the sequences. Select Auto Fill by
Library Order to fill by the created date, as displayed in the Media Room
library. Select Auto Fill Using Videos First if you want to add the video
clips first.
Note: the editing options in the Theme Designer are limited to video
trimming, image duration, and adding effects. If you need to perform more
complex editing on your media clips, it is recommended that you do this
before importing the clips into the Theme Designer. See for Editing Your
Media for more advanced editing options.
5. Continue selecting all the sequences in your video until all of the media slots
and sequences contain media.
Editing Media Clips
There are several editing options available for the media clips you want to use in
the Theme Designer.
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Trimming Video Clips
You can perform trims on the video clips used in the Theme Designer. To trim a
video clip, right-click on it in the Theme Designer and then select Trim. Or hover
your mouse over the video clip and click on in its thumbnail. See Performing a
Single Trim for detailed information on trimming video clips.
Muting Video Clips
Some theme templates and sequences contain background music that will be used
in your video. Because of this, you may want to mute the audio in the imported
video clips, so that it doesn't conflict with the background music.
To mute the audio in a video clip, hover your mouse over the video clip and then
click on in its thumbnail.
Modifying Image Duration
To modify the duration that an image clip is displayed in your outputted video, do
this:
1. Right-click on it in the Theme Designer and then select Set Duration. Or hover
your mouse over the image clip and then click on in its thumbnail.
2. In the Duration Settings window, enter in the how long you want it to display
in your video production. You can set the duration down to the number of
frames.
3. Click on OK.
Applying Zoom In on Media Clips
Some media slots in sequences allow you to zoom in on the media clip that was
added to it. If a zoom is available, then the icon is displayed in the top right
corner.
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Note: if you select sequences from more than one theme template, the
Theme Designer uses the background music that is applied to the first
sequence in the video.
To apply a zoom in on the media clip, click on the icon. Click to remove it
if required.
Adding Video Effects to Clips
In the Theme Designer you can add special effects to your images and video clips.
Each special effect has unique attributes that you can customize to help achieve
the impression you want in your video production.
To add a video effect to a clip, do this:
1. Click on the Effects tab.
2. Select an effect and then drag and drop it on the clip.
3. If required, right-click on the clip and then select Modify Effect Settings. Use
the available sliders and options to customize the video effect to your
preference. Click on OK to save your changes.
See Adding Video Effects for more information on video effects.
Editing Background Music
You can customize the music that is used in your video. To edit the background
music, select one of the following options in the Background music drop-down:
Default (First Page): select this option to use the background music that is
included by default in theme templates.
Imported: select this option if you want to import your own custom
background music from your computer's hard drive. Select the music you
want to use and then click OK to set it as the music used.
No Music: select this option if you don't want to have any background music
in your video.
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Background Music Preferences
You can trim the music used in your video or add fades. To do this, select
Preferences in the Background music drop-down. Modify the music preferences as
follows:
if required, trim the background music using the player controls and the
mark-in/mark-out indicators.
if required, adjust the volume of the music using the available volume
control.
if required, 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.
Click OK to save your changes.
Editing Title Text
Some sequences contain title text that you can edit. If a sequence allows you to
edit title text, the text fields in Title settings will become active when the sequence
is selected.
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Note: in theme templates not named "with transitions", the transitions
between sequences are not editable. These theme templates use your
media to make the transitions between the sequences.
To edit the title text, just enter the text you want to use in the fields provided. If you
don't want any text displayed in the selected sequences, just make sure the text
field blank.
Replacing Background Images
Some sequences let you replace their background image. A thumbnail of the
background image is displayed in the Background area if the sequence has a
replaceable background image.
Click to replace the background with an image from your computer's hard drive.
Click if you want to remove the background image from the sequence.
Adding Transitions Between Sequences
When viewing a video created with the Theme Designer, you will notice that there
are transitions between the sequences in a theme template. These transitions are
editable in theme templates named "with transitions". Transitions can also be
added between sequences if you are using sequences from different theme
templates.
If adding a transition is available for a sequence, the Transition settings area
displays when the sequence is selected.
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Click to add a transition before the selected sequence. Click if you want to
remove a selected transition from the sequence. See Using Transitions for more
information on transitions.
Previewing and Saving Movies
As you are creating your video in the Theme Designer, you can preview your
creation using the available preview controls.
Click to preview the entire movie, or to preview just the selected sequence.
Click to change the preview resolution, or to take a photo snapshot of your
movie.
The keyframe indicators on the preview timeline indicate where the media files in
the sequence are in the movie. Hover your mouse over a keyframe to view the clip
information.
Once you are done previewing your movie and you are satisfied with the results,
click on OK to close the Theme Designer, and import the created movie into the
timeline.
Editing Created Movies
Once you have created your content in the Theme Designer and imported it into
the timeline, you can edit it like any other video clip on the timeline. If you want to
edit or replace the media used in the created movie you can do this in the Theme
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