Cyberlink PowerDirector - 15.0 User’s Guide
CyberLink
PowerDirector
User's Guide
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Contents
Introduction
................................................................................................1Welcome
.................................................................................................1Latest Features
.................................................................................................2DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud
.................................................................................................3PowerD irector Versions
................................................................................................5System Requirements
PowerDirector Editing Modes
................................................................................................7Full Feature Editor
................................................................................................8Easy Editor
................................................................................................10Slideshow Creator
.................................................................................................12Setting Music Preference s
.................................................................................................13Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer
PowerDirector Workspace
................................................................................................18Rooms
.................................................................................................19Media Room
.................................................................................................20Effec t Room
.................................................................................................20PiP Objects Room
.................................................................................................21Particle Room
.................................................................................................21Title Room
.................................................................................................21Transition Room
.................................................................................................22Audio Mixing Room
.................................................................................................22Voice-Over Recording Room
.................................................................................................22Chapter Room
.................................................................................................22Subtitle Room
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................................................................................................22Library Window
.................................................................................................24Explorer View
.................................................................................................24Searching the PowerDirector Library
.................................................................................................25Filtering Media in the Library
.................................................................................................27Library Menu
................................................................................................27Expanding the Workspace
................................................................................................28Preview Window
.................................................................................................29Preview Player Controls
.................................................................................................30Taking a Screen Snapshot
.................................................................................................30Preview /Display Options
.................................................................................................32Zoom In/Out
.................................................................................................33Undocking the Preview Window
.................................................................................................33Playing 360° Media Files
.................................................................................................34Previewing in 3D Mode
................................................................................................35Editing Workspace
.................................................................................................36Timeline View
.................................................................................................47Storyboard View
PowerDirector Projects
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................................................................................................49Setting Project Aspect Ratio
................................................................................................50360° Video Projects
................................................................................................52Exporting Projects
................................................................................................52Reusing PowerDirector Projects
................................................................................................55CyberLink Cloud Projects
Importing Media into
PowerDirector
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.................................................................................................593D Media
.................................................................................................61Importing Pow erDirector Projects
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................................................................................................57Importing Media Files
................................................................................................62Capturing Media
.................................................................................................62Capturing from a DV Camcorder
.................................................................................................64Capturing from an HDV Camcorder
.................................................................................................64Capturing from a TV Signal
.................................................................................................65Capturing from a Digital TV Signal
.................................................................................................65Capturing from a Webcam
.................................................................................................65Capturing from a Microphone
.................................................................................................65Capturing from a CD
.................................................................................................65Capturing from an AVCHD Camcorder
.................................................................................................66Capturing from an Optical Device
.................................................................................................66Capture Desktop with Screen Recorder
.................................................................................................66Captured Content
.................................................................................................67Quality Profile Setup
.................................................................................................67Capture Settings
.................................................................................................67Capture Preference s
................................................................................................68Downloading Media
.................................................................................................68Downloading Photos From Flickr
.................................................................................................69Downloading Content from DirectorZone/CyberLink Cloud
................................................................................................71Detecting Scenes and Extracting Audio
.................................................................................................71Detecting Scenes in a Video Clip
.................................................................................................73Extracting Audio from a Video Clip
PowerDirector Plug-ins
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................................................................................................74Using the MultiCam Designer
.................................................................................................75Importing Media
.................................................................................................77Synchronizing Clips
.................................................................................................78Creating Recorded Content
.................................................................................................80Changing the Re corded Content
................................................................................................82Using the Theme Designer
.................................................................................................83Overview
.................................................................................................83Adding Theme Templates/Sequences
.................................................................................................86Adding Media Clips
.................................................................................................88Importing More Media Files
.................................................................................................89Editing Media Clips
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.................................................................................................91Editing Background Music
.................................................................................................92Editing Title Text
.................................................................................................92Replacing Background Images
.................................................................................................93Adding Transitions Between Sequences
.................................................................................................93Previewing and Saving Movies
.................................................................................................94Editing C reated Movies
................................................................................................95Editing Video in the Action Camera Center
.................................................................................................96Fixing Video Clips
.................................................................................................98Creating Action Effects on Video Clips
.................................................................................................104Action Camera Center Settings
.................................................................................................105Changing the Action Camera Center Content
................................................................................................106Using an Express Project
................................................................................................107Recording Your Desktop with the Screen Recorder
.................................................................................................109Setting Capture Area
.................................................................................................115Configuring the Screen Recorder Settings
................................................................................................116Creating Blends in the Blending Effect Designer
.................................................................................................117Blending Image Presets/Templates
Arranging Media in Your
Production
Editing Your Media
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................................................................................................123Adding Video Clips and Images to the Timeline
.................................................................................................124Adding Video Clips and Images
.................................................................................................125Adding Color Boards and Backgrounds
................................................................................................128Adding Audio Clips
.................................................................................................130Syncing Audio
................................................................................................133Syncing Clips by Audio
................................................................................................133Using the Magic Movie Wizard
................................................................................................134Using the Slideshow Creator
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................................................................................................135Content Aware Editing
.................................................................................................136Using Content Aware Editing
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................................................................................................140Splitting a Clip
................................................................................................141Unlinking Video/Audio Clips
................................................................................................142Trimming Video and Audio Clips
.................................................................................................142Trimming a Video Clip
.................................................................................................146Trimming an Audio Clip
................................................................................................148Setting a Media Clip's Duration
................................................................................................149Setting TV (Video Clip Interlacing) Format
................................................................................................149Adjusting Video Clip Aspect Ratio
................................................................................................150Stretching Images
................................................................................................151Cropping Images
................................................................................................152Changing the Shape of Media
................................................................................................153Fixing and Enhancing Images/Videos
.................................................................................................154Applying ColorDirector Color Presets
.................................................................................................154Advanced Fixes and Enhancements
................................................................................................155Utilizing Keyframes on Media
.................................................................................................158Adding Ke yframes
................................................................................................161Muting Audio
................................................................................................162Advanced Audio Editing
................................................................................................162Time Info
................................................................................................163Magic Fix
................................................................................................163Magic Cut
Using the Tools
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................................................................................................164Using the Power Tools
.................................................................................................165Crop & Zoom Video
.................................................................................................167Adjusting Video Speed in the Video Speed Designer
................................................................................................171Motion Tracker
.................................................................................................172Tracking the Motion of Objects in Videos
.................................................................................................176Adding and Editing Trackers
.................................................................................................178Adding Motion Tracking Effects
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................................................................................................182Action Camera Center
................................................................................................182Blending Effect
................................................................................................183View Designer
.................................................................................................184Customizing Direction of View
Adding Effects
Creating PiP Effects
Adding Particle Effects
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................................................................................................189Blending Clips on the Timeline
................................................................................................191Adding Video Effects
.................................................................................................193Modifying a Video Effect
................................................................................................194Using Magic Motion
.................................................................................................195Magic Motion De signer
................................................................................................196Using Magic Style
................................................................................................197Using the Freeze Frame Effect
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................................................................................................198Adding PiP Objects
.................................................................................................199Creating Custom PiP Objects
................................................................................................200Using the Paint Designer
.................................................................................................201Creating a Paint Animation
................................................................................................204Modifying Media in the PiP Designer
.................................................................................................206Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
.................................................................................................206Modifying PiP Media Size and Position
.................................................................................................207Modifying PiP Media Properties
.................................................................................................211Adding Motion to PiP Media
.................................................................................................215Utilizing PiP Keyframes
.................................................................................................219Saving and Sharing PiP Objects
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................................................................................................223Modifying Particle Effects in the Particle Designer
.................................................................................................224Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
.................................................................................................225Adding Objects, Images, and Backgrounds
.................................................................................................226Modifying Particle Object Range and Position
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.................................................................................................227Modifying Particle Object Properties
.................................................................................................232Adding Motion to Particle Objects
.................................................................................................232Utilizing Particle Keyframes
.................................................................................................234Saving and Sharing Particle Effect Templates
Adding Title Effects
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................................................................................................239Modifying Titles in the Title Designer
.................................................................................................240Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
.................................................................................................245Adding Text, Particles, Images, and Backgrounds
.................................................................................................246Modifying Title Effect Position
.................................................................................................247Modifying Title Text and Image Properties
.................................................................................................255Applying Animation Effects to Title Text
.................................................................................................258Adding Motion to Title Text
.................................................................................................261Utilizing Title Effect Keyframes
.................................................................................................264Saving and Sharing Title Templates
Creating Custom Masks in the
Mask Designer
Using Transitions
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................................................................................................267Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
................................................................................................268Selecting Masks
................................................................................................270Creating Custom Masks
................................................................................................279Modifying Mask Size and Position
................................................................................................280Modifying Mask Object Settings
................................................................................................281Adding Motion to Masks
................................................................................................284Utilizing Mask Keyframes
................................................................................................288Saving and Sharing Masks
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................................................................................................289Adding Transitions to a Single Clip
................................................................................................291Adding Transitions Between Two Clips
................................................................................................292Using Audio Transitions
................................................................................................293Setting Transition Behavior
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................................................................................................294Modifying Transition Settings
................................................................................................295Modifying Alpha Transitions in the Transition Designer
.................................................................................................297Creating New Alpha Transitions
.................................................................................................297Modifying Alpha Transition Properties
.................................................................................................310Saving Alpha Transitions
Mixing Audio and Recording
Voice-Overs
Adding Chapters
Adding Subtitles
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................................................................................................313Adjusting Audio Clip Volume Levels
.................................................................................................313Mixing Audio In-Track
.................................................................................................314Mixing Audio in the Audio Mixing Room
.................................................................................................315Adding Fade Effects to Audio Clips
.................................................................................................316Restoring Audio Clip Volume Levels
................................................................................................316Recording Voice-Overs
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................................................................................................318Adding Chapter Markers
................................................................................................318Setting Chapter Thumbnails
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................................................................................................319Adding Subtitle Markers
................................................................................................320Importing Subtitles from a File
................................................................................................320Extracting Subtitles from an MKV File
................................................................................................321Editing Subtitles
................................................................................................322Syncing Subtitles
Producing Your Project
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................................................................................................323Utilizing Intelligent SVRT
................................................................................................324Produce Window
.................................................................................................325Outputting to a Standard 2D File
.................................................................................................328Producing a 360° Video
.................................................................................................329Outputting in a 3D Format
.................................................................................................332Outputting to a Device
.................................................................................................334Uploading Video to Online Media Sites
.................................................................................................343Uploading a 360° Video
.................................................................................................345Batch Produce
Creating Discs
PowerDirector Preferences
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................................................................................................348Importing Additional Disc Content
................................................................................................350Selecting a Disc Menu
................................................................................................352Editing Disc Menu Properties
.................................................................................................352Configuring Disc Menu Settings
.................................................................................................353Editing Disc Menu Text
.................................................................................................353Setting Disc Menu Music
.................................................................................................354Adding a First Play Video
.................................................................................................355Setting Disc Playback Mode
.................................................................................................355Specifying Buttons Per Page
.................................................................................................356Modifying Menu Object Properties
................................................................................................357Customizing Disc Menus in the Menu Designer
.................................................................................................358Mode Selection, Zoom Tools, and Context Menu
.................................................................................................359Setting Menu Opening and Background
.................................................................................................361Adding Title Text and Images to Menus
.................................................................................................362Modifying Text Object and Image Properties
.................................................................................................368Adding and Editing Menu Buttons
.................................................................................................370Enabling 3D Depth in Disc Menus
.................................................................................................370Saving and Sharing Disc Menu Templates
................................................................................................372Burning Your Production to Disc
.................................................................................................372Burning a Disc in 2D
.................................................................................................374Burning a Disc in 3D
.................................................................................................377Configuring Burn Settings
.................................................................................................378Erasing Discs
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................................................................................................379General Preferences
................................................................................................380Capture Preferences
................................................................................................381Confirmation Preferences
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................................................................................................382DirectorZone Preferences
................................................................................................383Editing Preferences
................................................................................................385File Preferences
................................................................................................386Display Preferences
................................................................................................387Hardware Acceleration Preferences
................................................................................................388Project Preferences
................................................................................................388Produce Preferences
................................................................................................389Improvement Program Preferences
................................................................................................390CyberLink Cloud Preferences
PowerDirector Hotkeys
Appendix
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................................................................................................391Default Keyboard Hotkeys
.................................................................................................392Application Menu Bar Hotkeys
.................................................................................................395System Hotkeys
.................................................................................................395C apture Hotkeys
.................................................................................................395Edit Hotkeys
.................................................................................................396D esigner Hotkeys
................................................................................................397Customizing Keyboard Hotkeys
.................................................................................................398Hotkey Sets
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................................................................................................400Intelligent SVRT: When Is Used?
................................................................................................401Licensing and Copyright Information
.................................................................................................403Lice nses and Copyrights
Technical Support
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................................................................................................415Before Contacting Technical Support
................................................................................................416Web Support
................................................................................................416Help Resources
Introduction
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
Below is a list of some of the latest features within the CyberLink PowerDirector
program.
· Utilize CyberLink's True360 technology to produce your own 360* virtual
reality videos.
· Create a conventional video using 360° footage in the View Designer*.
· Create unique looking videos by blending clips directly on the timeline or with
the Blending Effect Designer.
· Use the Mask Designer* to create custom masks with motion using your
imported images and title text.
· Additional action effects for the Action Camera Center*, including stop
motion, and zoom and pan.
· More tracking effects on moving objects in the Motion Tracker*.
· Performance and usability improvements for the Screen Recorder.
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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.
· More performance and usability improvements for the Title and PiP Designer.
· An improved TrueTheater algorithm for even smarter and sharper video
enhancements in Fix / Enhance.
· Support for portrait video projects that use the 9:16* aspect ratio.
· Perform simple video trimming and image cropping within the Easy Editor.
· Added ease in/out to create smoother rotating and scaling titles and PiP
objects in the Title/PiP Designer.
· Use clip markers for more precise video editing in the timeline.
· Increase the timeline scale for even more precise audio syncing.
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:
· clic king the S ign in to DirectorZone link in the top right corner of the
CyberLink PowerDirector window.
· clic king 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.
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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/.
Also, be sure to periodically click the button to check out the latest
DirectorZone B ulletin and view the Popular templates on D irectorZone. 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.
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:
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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.
· 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.
· 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 U pdates and U pgrade 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.
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System R equirements
Operating System
· Microsoft Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7 (64 bit OS
recommended)
Scr een Resolution
· 1024 x 768, 16-bit color or above
Memory
· 2GB required (6GB or above
recommended)
CPU
· Intel Core™ i-series or AMD Phenom® II
and above
VGA
· 128 MB VGA VRAM or higher
Hard Disk S pace
· 7GB required
Burning Driv e
· Burning drive is required for disc burning
purpose
Sound Card
· Windows compatible sound card is
required
Internet Connection
· Internet connection also required for initial
software & file formats activation
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.
System Requirements
The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for general
digital video production work.
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Note: before selecting your preferred editing mode, be sure to set the video
aspect ratio for your project (16:9, 4:3, or 9:16).
Chapter 2:
PowerDirector Editing Modes
CyberLink PowerDirector has six 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 E ditor: 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.
· 360° E ditor*: select this option to create a 360 virtual reality video. See 360°
Media Files for information on importing these types of media files, or 360°
Video Projects for information on how to edit them.
· 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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Note: select the Al ways 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.
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.
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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.
Easy Editor
If you are new to the editing process and not sure how or where to get started, then
the Easy Editor can help. The Magic Movie Wizard takes all of your media and
creates a completed video production in just a few steps.
To create your video production using the Magic Movie Wizard in the Easy Editor,
do this:
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 I mport Media Files to import a number of
individual video or image files, or select Im port 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. Before proceeding to the next window, you can perform simple trims on
video clips and crop any imported images as follows:
· hover your mouse over a video clip you want to trim, and then click on
its thumbnail to open the Trim window. See Performing a Single Trim for
information on how to trim video clips.
· hover your mouse over an image you want to crop, and then click on its
thumbnail to open the Crop window. See Cropping Images for information on
how to crop images.
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Note: once you proceed, you can always click the Previous button to return
to the Source window to import more media or trim/crop the imported video
clips/images.
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.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
4. Once you are done importing, trimming and cropping, click Next to continue.
5. In the Style window, select from the available movie styles. Each style you
select will result in a different outputted video. Select Fr ee Dow nload* to get
more style templates. See DirectorZone for more information.
5. Click Next to continue.
6. In the Adjustm ent window, click to add music to your production.
Then use the available controls to do the following:
· use the button to add more music files to the background music
playlist. Use the and buttons to set the order of the music in the
playlist. The total duration of all the music added is noted above the playlist.
· Mix audio level between music and the video's audio: use the slider to mix the
audio level, by deciding whether to have more background music or the
original video's audio in the production.
· Specify the movie duration: here you can specify how long your movie will
be. Select Original duration if you don't want the Magic Movie Wizard to make
any edits to your imported media; Select S et 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 E nding title for your
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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.
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.
production in the fields provided, and then use the available player controls to
preview it.
10. Click Next to continue.
11. You are done. To finish and close the Easy Editor, choose one of the following:
· Produce Video: click to enter the Produce module where you can output your
production to a video file, device, or upload it to a video sharing web site. See
Producing Your Project.
· Create Disc: click to burn your production to a disc, complete with a
professional looking disc menu, in the Create Disc module. See Creating Discs.
· Advanced Editing: click this option if you'd like to perform some more
advanced editing on your production in the Edit module.
Slideshow Creator
The Slideshow Creator is the easiest way to create a dynamic slideshow with your
photos.
To create a slideshow in the Slideshow Creator, do this:
1. Select Slideshow Creator when prompted which mode you prefer at startup.
The first Slideshow Creator window displays.
2. In the Source window, click to import all of the photos you want to use in
your slideshow. Select Im port Im age Files to import a number of individual
photos, or select Import an I mage 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.
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Note: you can right-click on a photo and select Set 3D Sour ce Forma t if
required. For more information, please refer to Setting 3D Source Format.
You can also click to remove any unwanted photos from your
slideshow.
3. Click Next to continue.
4. In the Style & Music window, select a slideshow style. Each style you select will
result in a different slideshow.
5. In the Style & Music window, click the button to add background
music to your slideshow. After adding music, click the Music Preferences
button to customize the music duration and add fades. See Setting Music
Preferences for a detail description of the available preferences.
6. In the Style & Music window, click the Slideshow Preferences button to set
your slideshow preferences as follows:
· Duration: use this option to set the length of your slideshow. Select Fit photos
to music to have the length of the slideshow match the duration of the added
background music . Select Fit music to photos (if launched in Full Feature
Mode) for the length of the music to match the duration of the slideshow, i.e.
its specified length on the timeline.
· Sequence: use this option to set the order of the photos in the slideshow.
Select Timeline order (if launched in Full Feature Mode) to have the sequence
match the order the photos are currently displayed in the timeline. Select
Date/time taken for the photos to display in chronological order based on the
date and time they were taken.
· Detect faces: some slideshow templates include this option. When selected,
the Slideshow Creator will scan and detect the faces in the photos included in
the slideshow. The faces in the photos will then become the area of focus in
the created photo slideshows.
· 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.
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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
sl ideshow, or Customize to fully customize your slideshow in the
Slideshow Designer. See Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow
Designer for a detailed description of all the available options for your
selected slideshow style.
Note: if you select the Advanced Editing option, the Slideshow Creator
adds your created slideshow to the timeline in the Edit window as a
combined video file. If you'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.
9. Click Next to continue.
10. You are done. To finish and close the Easy Editor, choose one of the following:
· Produce Video: click to enter the Produce window where you can output your
slideshow to a video file, device, or upload it to a video sharing web site. See
Producing Your Project.
· Create Disc: click to burn your slideshow to a disc, complete with a
professional looking disc menu, in the Create Disc window. See Creating Disc.
· Advanced Editing: click this option if you'd like to perform some more
advanced editing on your slideshow in the Edit window.
Setting Music Preferences
If you are using background music in your slideshow, click on the Music
Preferences button in the Style & Music window of the Slideshow Creator to
configure the preferences as follows:
1. In the Trim audio section you can trim the length of the music file you added
as background music as follows:
· use the player controls to find the desired start point for the music, and then
click .
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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.
· 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 F ade out option to have the background music gradually fade-out
at the end of the slideshow.
4. Click OK to save your changes.
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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A - Preview Area, B - Editing Area, C - Sl ide Area, D - Extra Tool s Area, E - Selected Slide
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:
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· 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
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.
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Note: the slideshow background cannot be replaced for slideshows using
the Balloon template.
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.
· 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.
· clic k the R eplace B ackground 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
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
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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.
A - Roo ms, B - Im port Med ia, C - P owerDirector Plug -ins, D - Li brary Wi ndow, E - Exp andabl e
Workspace, F - Preview Win dow, G - Z oom I n/Out, H - Undo ck Preview Window , I - 3D Displa y
Configu ration, J - Enable/ Disable 3D Mode, K - Preview Quality/Di splay Options, L - Take Snapsho t,
M - Preview P layer Controls, N - Ed iting Workspac e, O - Range Selection, P - Functio n Buttons, Q Timeli ne Rul er, R - View Entire M ovie, S - Track M anager, T - Timel ine/Storyboard View
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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