Cyberlink PowerDirector - 14.0 Operation Manual
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
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................................................................................................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
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................................................................................................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
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................................................................................................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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