Cyberlink PowerDirector - 16.0 User’s Guide

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PowerDirector

User's Guide

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Introduction

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

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

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

.................................................................................................4PowerD irector Versions

................................................................................................5Minimum System Requirements

PowerDirector Editing Modes

................................................................................................8Auto Mode

................................................................................................10Slideshow Creator

.................................................................................................12Setting Music Preference s

.................................................................................................13Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer

PowerDirector Workspace

................................................................................................18PowerDirector Modules

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

.................................................................................................19Media Room

.................................................................................................21Effec t Room

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

.................................................................................................21Particle Room

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

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

.................................................................................................22Audio Mixing Room

.................................................................................................22Voice-Over Recording Room

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

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

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

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

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

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

.................................................................................................28Library Menu

................................................................................................28Expanding the Workspace

................................................................................................29Preview Window

.................................................................................................30Preview Player Controls

.................................................................................................31Preview Screen Snapshots

.................................................................................................31Preview /Display Options

.................................................................................................34Zoom In/Out

.................................................................................................34Undocking the Preview Window

.................................................................................................34Playing 360° Media Files

.................................................................................................36Previewing in 3D Mode

................................................................................................37Editing Workspace

.................................................................................................37Timeline Mode

.................................................................................................49Storyboard Mode

PowerDirector Projects

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................................................................................................50Setting Project Aspect Ratio

................................................................................................51360° Video Projects

................................................................................................52Exporting Projects

................................................................................................52Reusing PowerDirector Projects

................................................................................................55CyberLink Cloud Projects

Importing Media into PowerDirector

.................................................................................................58360° Media Files

.................................................................................................593D Media

.................................................................................................62Importing Pow erDirector Projects

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................................................................................................57Importing Media Files

................................................................................................62Capturing Media

.................................................................................................63Capturing from a DV Camcorder

.................................................................................................64Capturing from an HDV Camcorder

.................................................................................................65Capturing from a TV Signal

.................................................................................................65Capturing from a Digital TV Signal

.................................................................................................65Capturing from a Webcam

.................................................................................................65Capturing from a Microphone

.................................................................................................65Capturing from a CD

.................................................................................................66Capturing 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

.................................................................................................69Downloading Content from DirectorZone/CyberLink Cloud

.................................................................................................70Downloading Photos From Flickr

.................................................................................................71Downloading Royalty Free Music

Detecting Scenes, Extracting Audio, and Capturing

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Snapshots

.................................................................................................72Detecting Scenes in a Video Clip

.................................................................................................73Extracting Audio from a Video Clip

.................................................................................................74Capturing Screen Snapshots from a Video Clip

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................................................................................................76Using the MultiCam Designer

.................................................................................................77Importing Media

.................................................................................................79Synchronizing Clips

.................................................................................................80Creating Recorded Content

.................................................................................................82Changing the Re corded Content

................................................................................................84Using the Theme Designer

.................................................................................................85Overview

.................................................................................................85Adding Theme Templates/Sequences

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.................................................................................................87Adding Media Clips

.................................................................................................90Importing More Media Files

.................................................................................................91Editing Media Clips

.................................................................................................92Editing Background Music

.................................................................................................93Editing Title Text

.................................................................................................94Replacing Background Images

.................................................................................................94Adding Transitions Between Sequences

.................................................................................................95Previewing and Saving Movies

.................................................................................................95Editing C reated Movies

................................................................................................96Editing Video in the Action Camera Center

.................................................................................................98Fixing Video Clips

.................................................................................................100Creating Action Effects on Video Clips

.................................................................................................106Action Camera Center Settings

.................................................................................................107Changing the Action Camera Center Content

................................................................................................108Using an Express Project

................................................................................................109Recording Your Desktop with the Screen Recorder

.................................................................................................111Setting Capture Area

.................................................................................................117Configuring the Screen Recorder Settings

................................................................................................118Creating Overlays with the Blending Effect

.................................................................................................119Blending Image Presets/Templates

................................................................................................123Creating Video Collages

.................................................................................................124Creating a Video Collage

Arranging Media in Your Production

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................................................................................................129Adding Video Clips and Images to the Timeline

.................................................................................................129Adding Video Clips and Images

.................................................................................................131Adding Color Boards and Backgrounds

................................................................................................135Adding Audio Clips

.................................................................................................137Syncing Audio

................................................................................................140Syncing Clips by Audio

................................................................................................140Using the Magic Movie Wizard

................................................................................................141Using the Slideshow Creator

Editing Your Media

Using the Tools

..................................................142

................................................................................................142Editing 360° Video Projects

................................................................................................144Content Aware Editing

.................................................................................................145Using Content Aware Editing

................................................................................................149Splitting a Clip

................................................................................................150Unlinking Video/Audio Clips

................................................................................................151Trimming Video and Audio Clips

.................................................................................................151Trimming a Video Clip

.................................................................................................155Trimming an Audio Clip

................................................................................................157Setting a Media Clip's Duration

................................................................................................158Setting TV (Video Clip Interlacing) Format

................................................................................................158Adjusting Video Clip Aspect Ratio

................................................................................................160Stretching Images

................................................................................................160Cropping Images

................................................................................................161Changing the Shape of Media

................................................................................................162Fixing and Enhancing Images/Videos

.................................................................................................170Advanced Fixes and Enhancements

................................................................................................171Utilizing Keyframes on Media

.................................................................................................173Adding Ke yframes

................................................................................................176Muting Audio

................................................................................................176Advanced Audio Editing

................................................................................................177Time Info

................................................................................................177Magic Fix

................................................................................................177Magic Cut

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................................................................................................179Using the Power Tools

.................................................................................................180Crop & Zoom Video

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.................................................................................................182Adjusting Video Speed in the Video Speed Designer

................................................................................................186Audio Ducking

................................................................................................187Motion Tracker

.................................................................................................188Tracking the Motion of Objects in Videos

.................................................................................................192Adding and Editing Trackers

.................................................................................................194Adding Motion Tracking Effects

................................................................................................198Action Camera Center

................................................................................................198Blending Effect

................................................................................................199View Designer

.................................................................................................200Customizing Direction of View in 360º Video Clips

.................................................................................................210Creating Little Planet Videos

................................................................................................217360º Start View Setting

Adding Effects

Creating PiP Effects

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................................................................................................220Blending Clips on the Timeline

................................................................................................222Adding Video Effects

.................................................................................................224Modifying a Video Effect

................................................................................................225Using Magic Motion

.................................................................................................226Magic Motion De signer

................................................................................................227Using Magic Style

................................................................................................228Using the Freeze Frame Effect

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................................................................................................229Adding PiP Objects

.................................................................................................231Types of PiP Objects

.................................................................................................231Creating Custom PiP Objects

................................................................................................232Using the Paint Designer

.................................................................................................233Creating a Paint Animation

................................................................................................236Modifying Media in the PiP Designer

.................................................................................................237Mode Selection and Zoom Tools

.................................................................................................238Modifying PiP Media Size and Position

.................................................................................................239Modifying PiP Media Properties

.................................................................................................243Adding Motion to PiP Media

.................................................................................................247Utilizing PiP Keyframes

.................................................................................................251Saving and Sharing PiP Objects

Adding Particle Effects

Adding Title Effects

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................................................................................................255Modifying Particle Effects in the Particle Designer

.................................................................................................256Mode Selection and Zoom Tools

.................................................................................................257Adding Objects, Images, and Backgrounds

.................................................................................................258Modifying Particle Object Range and Position

.................................................................................................259Modifying Particle Object Properties

.................................................................................................264Adding Motion to Particle Objects

.................................................................................................264Utilizing Particle Keyframes

.................................................................................................267Saving and Sharing Particle Effect Templates

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................................................................................................271Title Effect Categories

.................................................................................................271Standard 2D Title Effects

.................................................................................................2723D Title Effects

.................................................................................................272360º Title Effe cts

................................................................................................274Modifying Titles in the Title Designer - Basic

.................................................................................................275Zoom Tools

.................................................................................................275Adding Additional Title Text

.................................................................................................275Modifying Title Effect Position

.................................................................................................276Modifying Title Text Properties

.................................................................................................280Setting Title Text Length

.................................................................................................281Saving and Sharing Title Templates

................................................................................................283Modifying Titles in the Title Designer - Advanced

.................................................................................................284Mode Selection and Zoom Tools

.................................................................................................287Adding Text, Particles, Images, and Backgrounds

.................................................................................................289Modifying Title Effect Position

.................................................................................................290Modifying Title Text and Image Properties

.................................................................................................299Applying Animation Effects to Title Text

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.................................................................................................302Adding Motion to Title Text

.................................................................................................305Utilizing Title Effect Keyframes

.................................................................................................308Saving and Sharing Title Templates

Creating Custom Masks in the Mask Designer

Using Transitions

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................................................................................................311Mode Selection and Zoom Tools

................................................................................................312Selecting Masks

................................................................................................315Creating Custom Masks

................................................................................................325Modifying Mask Size and Position

................................................................................................326Modifying Mask Object Settings

................................................................................................327Adding Motion to Masks

................................................................................................330Utilizing Mask Keyframes

................................................................................................334Saving and Sharing Masks

..................................................335

................................................................................................335Adding Transitions to a Single Clip

................................................................................................337Adding Transitions Between Two Clips

................................................................................................338Using Audio Transitions

................................................................................................340Setting Transition Behavior

................................................................................................341Modifying Transition Settings

................................................................................................342Modifying Alpha Transitions in the Transition Designer

.................................................................................................343Creating New Alpha Transitions

.................................................................................................344Modifying Alpha Transition Properties

.................................................................................................357Saving Alpha Transitions

Mixing Audio and Recording Voice-Overs

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................................................................................................360Adjusting Audio Clip Volume Levels

.................................................................................................360Mixing Audio In-Track

.................................................................................................362Mixing Audio in the Audio Mixing Room

.................................................................................................363Adding Fade Effects to Audio Clips

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.................................................................................................364Restoring Audio Clip Volume Levels

................................................................................................364Recording Voice-Overs

Adding Chapters

Adding Subtitles

Producing Your Project

Creating Discs

..................................................366

................................................................................................366Adding Chapter Markers

................................................................................................366Setting Chapter Thumbnails

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................................................................................................367Adding Subtitle Markers

................................................................................................368Importing Subtitles from a File

................................................................................................368Extracting Subtitles from an MKV File

................................................................................................369Editing Subtitles

................................................................................................370Syncing Subtitles

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................................................................................................371Utilizing Intelligent SVRT

................................................................................................372Produce Window

.................................................................................................374Outputting to a Standard 2D File

.................................................................................................376Producing a 360° Video

.................................................................................................378Outputting in a 3D Format

.................................................................................................381Outputting to a Device

.................................................................................................383Uploading Video to Online Media Sites

.................................................................................................392Uploading a 360° Video

.................................................................................................396Batch Produce

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................................................................................................399Importing Additional Disc Content

................................................................................................401Selecting a Disc Menu

................................................................................................403Editing Disc Menu Properties

.................................................................................................403Configuring Disc Menu Settings

.................................................................................................404Editing Disc Menu Text

.................................................................................................404Setting Disc Menu Music

.................................................................................................405Adding a First Play Video

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.................................................................................................406Setting Disc Playback Mode

.................................................................................................406Specifying Buttons Per Page

.................................................................................................407Modifying Menu Object Properties

................................................................................................408Customizing Disc Menus in the Menu Designer

.................................................................................................409Mode Selection, Zoom Tools, and Context Menu

.................................................................................................410Setting Menu Opening and Background

.................................................................................................412Adding Title Text and Images to Menus

.................................................................................................413Modifying Text Object and Image Properties

.................................................................................................419Adding and Editing Menu Buttons

.................................................................................................421Enabling 3D Depth in Disc Menus

.................................................................................................421Saving and Sharing Disc Menu Templates

................................................................................................423Burning Your Production to Disc

.................................................................................................423Burning a Disc in 2D

.................................................................................................425Burning a Disc in 3D

.................................................................................................428Configuring Burn Settings

.................................................................................................429Erasing Discs

PowerDirector Preferences

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................................................................................................430General Preferences

................................................................................................432Editing Preferences

................................................................................................434File Preferences

................................................................................................434Display Preferences

................................................................................................436Hardware Acceleration Preferences

................................................................................................436Project Preferences

................................................................................................437Produce Preferences

................................................................................................437Capture Preferences

................................................................................................438Confirmation Preferences

................................................................................................440DirectorZone Preferences

................................................................................................441CyberLink Cloud Preferences

................................................................................................442Improvement Program Preferences

PowerDirector Hotkeys

Appendix

Technical Support

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................................................................................................443Default Keyboard Hotkeys

.................................................................................................444Application Menu Bar Hotkeys

.................................................................................................447System Hotkeys

.................................................................................................447C apture Hotkeys

.................................................................................................448Edit Hotkeys

.................................................................................................448D esigner Hotkeys

................................................................................................449Customizing Keyboard Hotkeys

.................................................................................................450Hotkey Sets

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................................................................................................452Intelligent SVRT: When Is Used?

................................................................................................453Licensing and Copyright Information

.................................................................................................455Lice nses and Copyrights

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................................................................................................467Before Contacting Technical Support

................................................................................................468Web Support

................................................................................................468Help 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 https://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.

More True360* Video Editing Options

Use 360º Start View Setting to change the starting view in your 360º video clips.

Apply more fixes to 360º video, including stabilization, brightness, and denoise.

Convert titles and non-360º media clips in 360º video projects for better looking results.

Track moving objects in 360º videos in the Motion Tracker to apply motion tracking effects.

More Editing Tools for E nhanced Creativity

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

Create professional looking edits of your video quickly in the Video Collage Designer*.

Utilize Audio Ducking to auto lower background music during dialogue or voice overs.

Use 360º video clips to create unique little planet* videos.

Auto create conventional videos in the View Designer* by tracking moving objects in 360º video.

Adds support for Academy Award winning Boris FX* plugin effects.

More Video Enhancement Options for Better Looking Videos

Set a matching color tone in your videos with Color Match.

Transform the colors in a video using color look-up tables (CLUT).

Produce creative color effects on your videos with Split Toning.

Apply the HDR effect on video clips and images.

More Usability I mprovements

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Choose the new Basic mode in the Title Designer for a simpler editing experience.

Set the resolution of created shadow files.

Choose how to apply shadow effects in Title and PiP Designers.

Adds support for .MOV video (alpha PNG) and 10-bit video (H.265 decode only) import.

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.

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

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 https://www.cyberlink.com/products/cyberlink-cloud/.

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.

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 https://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.

Introduction

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: https://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.

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.

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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 R equirements

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7 (64 bit OS recommended)

Processor (CPU)

Intel Core™ i-series or AMD Phenom® II

Graphics Processor (VGA)

NVIDIA GTX220/470 (2010 Fermi)

AMD 5450 (2010 Evergreen)

Intel Ivy Bridge (2012)

Memory

2 GB required (6 GB or above recommended)

Scr een Resolution

1024 x 768, 16-bit color

Hard Disk S pace

7 GB required

Burning Driv e

Burning drive is required for disc burning purpose

Sound Card

Windows compatible sound card is required

Internet Connection

Internet connection required for initial software & file formats activation

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.

Minimum System Requirements

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

Introduction

Note: please consult the CyberLink web site (https://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdirectorultimate/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, 4:3, or 9:16).

Note: select the Al ways enter ti meli ne mod e 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

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:

Timeline Mode: select this option to enter timeline mode, a multi video track editing mode, where all of the program's features are available to you. For more details about this mode and the available tracks, see Timeline Mode.

Storyboard Mode: select this option if you want to view a large graphical display of all your video clips and images on the first track in the timeline. See

Storyboard Mode for more information about what's available in this mode.

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.

Auto Mode: if you are new to the editing process and not sure how or where to get started, then auto mode's Magic Movie Wizard 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 Editing 360° Video Projects for information on how to edit them.

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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 timeline mode, 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.

Auto Mode

If you are new to the editing process and not sure how or where to get started, then auto mode's Magic Movie Wizard 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 auto mode, do this:

1. Select Auto Mode 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.

6. Click Next to continue.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Click Next to continue.

10. 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 timeline 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.

11. Click Next to continue.

12. 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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Module

Description

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

PowerDirector Modules

When you are within the main program window of CyberLink PowerDirector, there are four main modules available to you.

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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, Vimeo, and more. See Producing Your Project.

Create Disc

Use the features in the Create Disc module to design discs with menus, and then burn your video production in a variety of different formats in 2D or 3D. See Creating Discs.

When CyberLink PowerDirector launches in timeline or storyboard mode, it automatically opens in the Edit module. Just click on the module button at the top of the window to quickly switch to the available modules to perform your required task.

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.

Media Room

The Media Room provides access to your media library and the PowerDirector plugins. The media library contains your video, audio, and image files. You can also access a number of useful color boards and backgrounds for use in your video productions, or view your library of saved and express projects.

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Note: if you cannot find this button when in the media library, you may need to resize the preview window to reveal it. See Expanding the Workspace for more information.

Note: see Library Window for more information about the library menu options available in all rooms.

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

Click to access the PowerDirector plug-ins. See PowerDirector Plug-ins for a detailed description of the plug-ins and their available features.

Managing the Media Library

Use the button to manage the media in your media library. You can sort the media, change the media thumbnail icon size, or select Details to view file information instead of a thumbnail.

Other media library management options include:

Export Library: select to export your entire media library as a file for backup, in the PDL (PowerDirector Library) format.

Im port Library: select to import a media library PDL file, exported from another project or version of CyberLink PowerDirector.

Empty the Library: select to empty the entire contents of the media library.

Remov e All Unused Content from Library: select if you just want to remove the media that is not being used in the current project.

Content Aware Details

When in the Media Room, you can select the Content Aware Details* option from the library menu to view the analysis results for all the video clips analyzed and edited in Content Aware Editing. Clips that were previously analyzed are indicated by the green (good parts) and light brown (bad parts) dots in the specific columns.

To analyze video clips in this view, select them in the Analyze column and then clic k the Analyze button.

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Note: the video effects with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and when outputted in 3D video productions.

Note: the PiP objects with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and when outputted in 3D video productions.

Note: the particle effects with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and when outputted in 3D video productions.

To edit a video clip using Content Aware Editing, click . If the video clip has not yet been analyzed, CyberLink PowerDirector will do this first before opening the Content Aware Editing window. See Content Aware Editing for more detailed information on this feature.

Effect Room

The Effect Room contains a library of special effects that are used on the video files and images in your project. For more information, see Adding Effects.

PiP Objects Room

The PiP Objects Room contains a library of PiP objects, or graphics, that you can add on top of the video or images on a video track. You can place PiP objects onto any track in the timeline. The PiP Objects Room also includes paint animation objects and access to the Paint Designer.

For information on adding PiP objects, see Adding PiP Objects. For information on the hand drawn paint animation objects you can create in the Paint Designer, see

Using the Paint Designer.

Particle Room

The Particle Room contains a library of effects you can place on a video track to add a particle object (snow, clouds, smoke, etc.) on top of a video or image on a video track.

You can modify particles in the Particle Designer. For more information, see Adding

Particle Effects.

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Note: the title effects with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and when outputted in 3D video productions.

Note: if you want to add subtitles to your video, see the Subtitle Room.

Note: you can create your own custom transitions, or edit existing alpha

transitions, using the Transition Designer. See Modifying Alpha Transitions in the Transition Designer for more information.

Title Room

The Title Room contains a library of title effects that allow you to add movie titles, screen captions, credits, etc. on your videos.

For m ore inform ation, see Adding Title Effects.

Transition Room

The Transition Room contains transitions that you can use on or between clips in your project. Transitions let you control how media appears and disappears in your project, and changes from one clip to the next. For more information, see Using

Transitions.

The transitions with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and when outputted in 3D video productions. See The Difference Between 3D and 3D-Like

Effects to learn more about both types of effects.

Audio Mixing Room

In the Audio Mixing Room you can use controls to mix all of the audio tracks in your project. For more information, see Mixing Audio and Recording Voice-Overs.

Voice-Over Recording Room

In the Voice-Over Recording Room you can record a voice over for your video production, while you are watching it play back. For more information, see

Recording Voice-Overs.

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Chapter Room

In the Chapter Room* you can automatically or manually set chapter markers for your project. Setting chapters on your final disc allows viewers to jump from the menu page to the chapter markers you have set in order to navigate through your disc. For more information, see Adding Chapters.

Subtitle Room

In the Subtitle Room you can add subtitles to your video production manually or through the import of a TXT, SRT, or MKV file. For more information, see Adding

Subtitles.

Library Window

The library window contains all of the media in CyberLink PowerDirector, including your video, images, and audio files. When you are in other rooms (Effect Room, PiP Objects Room, etc.), it contains the effects, titles, and transitions you apply to your media.

The media content and available buttons that display in the library window depend on the room you are currently in.

Click the button above the library window and then use the slider to adjust the size of the media thumbnails in the library.

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You can also resize the media thumbnails by selecting a default size from the library menu.

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Note: you can also use tags to filter the express projects in your library. See Using an Express Project for more information on express projects.

Explorer View

Select the button to display the explorer view within the library windows.

In the explorer view you can use tags to categorize the media, templates, and effects in your library. This lets you quickly browse through and filter what is in each room.

In the explorer view you can:

clic k on to add a new tag in a library window.

select an existing tag and then click to delete a previously created tag.

filter the media in the library window by selecting an existing tag.

Searching the PowerDirector Library

If you are looking for specific media, effects, or templates in a library window, use the search function to find it.

To search in the library, do this:

1. Enter in a keyword in the search field located on top of the library window.

2. CyberLink PowerDirector filters the content in the library window based on the keywords entered.

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Note: click on to clear the search results.

Filtering Media in the Library

Use the available drop-down menus at the top of the library window to filter the media that is displayed. For example, when viewing the media in the Media Room, use the Media Content drop-down to display just your media content, the available color boards, backgrounds, your saved projects, or to select a tag. Select Express Projects to view a library of project templates you can use. See Using an Express

Project for more information.

If you'd like to filter the media files that are in the library by file type, use the three buttons above the library window. Click these buttons to hide media so you can more easily find what you are looking for.

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Note: if you cannot find this button when in the media library, you may need to resize the preview window to reveal it. See Expanding the Workspace for more information.

Library Menu

Click on to access the library menu. In the library menu you can sort the content in a room by name, date created, file size, and more. You can also select all the content in the room or change the media/effect thumbnail display size. Other options that are available in the library menu, but are dependent on the specific room you are in.

Expanding the Workspace

The look and layout of the CyberLink PowerDirector workspace is fully expandable and customizable based on your personal preference.

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Note: you can also undock the preview window for a much larger timeline and library view. See Undocking the Preview Window for more information.

Simply drag the borders of the preview window and timeline to resize them to your liking. This allows you to get the most out of your display device space and customize the size of the preview window and timeline as you work.

Preview Window

While creating your video production, you can preview it in the preview window using the available player controls.

Preview Player Controls

Note: you can set PowerDirector to auto switch the playback mode to Movie mode in Editing Preferences.

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With the player controls you can preview your production as you edit, including playing your project from the current timeline position, or pausing and stopping playback.

Click the Clip button to play back only the clip that is selected in the timeline, or Movie to play the entire video production. When viewing media in Clip mode, the cross hairs and grid lines/TV safe zone (if enabled) are visible to help with the placement of the selected clip in the video display area. When in Movie mode, these items are hidden.

Use the button to select a seek by method (frame, second, minute, scene, subtitle, chapter, segment) and then use the buttons on either side of it for a more precise step through of your current production.

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Note: if you want the screen snapshot to be the same resolution as the original video clip, take it while the clip is in the media library. See Capturing Screen Snapshot from a Video Clip for more details.

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Note: you can also set these options in Display Preferences.

You can also click and drag the playback slider, or enter in a specific timecode in the time field, and then press the enter key on your keyboard to quickly find a specific scene.

Click the button to undock the preview window for a larger view of your production. See Undocking the Preview Window for more information.

Preview Screen Snapshots

While previewing your video project, click to take a screen snapshot and save it as an image file that's added to your media library. The resolution of preview screen snapshots is 1920x1080, no matter the project preview resolution or the resolution of the original clip.

You can also take a 3D* screen snapshot (just enable 3D mode) and then save it as an MPO or JPS image file.

Before taking the snapshot, you can set its file format (and default file name) on the

File Preferences tab.

Preview/Display Options

CyberLink PowerDirector includes some preview and display options that help make your editing experience easier. Click on to set the preview quality, show

the TV safe zone, display grid lines, or enable dual preview.

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Note: Full HD and HD preview resolution are only available when the Ultra or Ultimate version of CyberLink PowerDirector is installed on a 64-bit operating system.

Note: you can also preview a portion of your video using the Render Preview and Produce Range options. See Range Selection for more information on these functions.

Preview Quality

Click , select Preview Quality, and then a preview quality from the list (Full HD*, HD*, high, normal, low) to set the resolution/quality of the video used when previewing your movie in the preview window. The higher the quality you select, the more resources that are required to preview your video project.

Preview Mode

CyberLink PowerDirector provides two modes you can use to preview your video production:

Real-time Preview: synchronizes and renders clips and effects in real-time, displaying a preview of your video at the specified frames per second. See the timeline frame rate option in General Preferences for information on setting the correct frame rate for your production.

Non R eal-time Preview: mutes the audio and displays a preview at a reduced speed to help make editing go more smoothly. Useful when editing highdefinition video, using multiple PiP tracks on a less powerful computer, or when you receive dropped frames when previewing. By muting the audio and slowing down the video, CyberLink PowerDirector lets you view more frames per second when your computer has trouble providing a smooth preview during editing.

TV Safe Zone/Grid Lines

When you place media on the timeline, use the TV safe zone and grid lines to help with the precise placement on your video project's image. These display options are only available when in the Clip preview mode.

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Note: to use a connected monitor or TV as a secondary preview window, you must first enable extend desktop to a secondary display in the Windows Display Properties Settings. * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.

Note: if both of your displays are 3D devices, you can only enable 3D on one of the two devices in dual preview mode.

Click the button and then select TV Safe Zone > On to enable a box that indicates the on-screen area of most TV displays.

Click the button, select Grid Lines, and then select the number of lines you want to display in a grid over the video image. Use this grid to more precisely place the PiP media and title text on the video image.

Once enabled, select S nap to Reference Lines* to have the selected objects snap to the grid lines, TV safe zone, and the boundary of the preview window.

Dual Preview

If you have a secondary display device, such as a monitor, TV, or DV camcorder connected to your computer, click the button and then select D ual Preview*

to extend your workspace and preview your project on a secondary display.

Once enabled, when you click play in the preview window, you can preview your production on both your primary and secondary display when Prim ary 2D and Secondary 2D Display is selected. Select DV Camcorder to extend your production preview to a connected DV camcorder device.

3D Dual Preview

When your desktop is extended to a secondary display, you can enable 3D on one of the two devices. If you want one of your previews to be in 3D, select either Primary 2D and Secondary 3D Display or Primary 3D and Secondary 2D Display to enable it. Your selection depends on which device you want to enable, and which one supports 3D.

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Note: see 360° Media Files for more information about imported 360° videos and images. * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.

Zoom In/Out

When you place media on the timeline, use the Fit* drop-down underneath the preview window to zoom in or out on the video. Zooming in is useful for precise placement of media, while zooming out lets you add media that begins off screen.

Undocking the Preview Window

Click the button to undock the preview window. Once undocked, you can preview your production at full screen or move it to an extended desktop. You can also resize the timeline and library window to your liking.

Once undocked, you can:

click to view your production at full screen, or to maximize the preview window.

click to minimize the preview window, and hide it so you can edit more freely. Click on next to the APP button to show the minimized preview

window.

clic k on to re-dock the preview window.

Playing 360° Media Files

After 360°* video and image files are imported into the media library, they can be played back in 360° viewer mode. To play back a 360° media file in 360° viewer mode, do this:

1. First, ensure your project's aspect ratio is set to 360. See Setting Project Aspect

Ratio for more information.

2. Select the 360° media file in the media library or on the project timeline.

3. Click to enable the 360° viewer mode.

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Note: you can also click and drag your mouse in the preview window to explore the 360° environment.

4. If it is a video file, click the play button to start playing it back.

5. Use the 360 controls to view and explore the 360° environment.

360 Controls

When you select or play 360° media files, there are extra 360° controls available in the preview window.

When viewing or playing a 360° media file, you can click and drag on the preview

window to pan around the 360° environment or use the controls to pan left,

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Note: you can also use your mouse's scroll wheel to zoom in and out within the 360° view.

Note: for detailed information on adding and setting the source format of 3D media, see 3D Media. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.

right, up, or down. Note that you can click the in the middle of the controls at any time to reset to the default viewing position.

Previewing in 3D Mode

In the preview window you can enable 3D* mode to view the media in your production in 3D, while you work.

3D Configuration

Before you can enable 3D mode, you must first set your 3D display device.

To set your 3D display device, do this:

1. Select the 3D configuration menu underneath the preview window .

2. Select one of the following options:

select your 3D display type from the list, i.e. 3D -Ready HDT V (Checkerboard), Micro-polarizer LCD 3D (Row -Interleaved), 120H z Time-sequential 3D LCD, HDMI 1.4 Enabled 3D TV, etc.

if you are not sure which type of 3D display you have, select the Auto Detect 3D Mode option to have CyberLink PowerDirector detect it for you.

if you do not have a 3D display, select Anaglyph Red/Cyan mode and then use anaglyphic (red/cyan) 3D glasses to view 3D content.

Enabling 3D Mode

Once you have set your 3D display device, you can enable 3D mode at any time to preview your video production in 3D. To enable, just click the button.

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Note: any 2D media in your production will not display in 3D. However, you can convert all of the 2D media to 3D using TrueTheater 3D in Power Tools. See Power Tools: 2D to 3D for more information.

Note: once you have entered one of the editing workspace modes, if you'd like to switch to the other mode, you can do so by pressing the Tab key on your keyboard.

Track

Description

Video tracks contain your project's media clips (video clips and images) and effects (PiP objects, particle effects, title effects, etc.) on the timeline. By default, there are two video tracks in the timeline, but you can have up to 100 video tracks by adding more in the Track Manager. Each video track in the timeline may have an associated audio track for the video clip's audio.

Audio tracks contain the audio in your project. The audio may be the audio portion of a video clip on the video track, or a separate audio track for music clips or other audio. By default there are two audio tracks linked with a video track, and a separate audio

To disable 3D mode, just click the button.

Editing Workspace

The editing workspace is where you create your project by adding your media, various effects, transitions, title effects, etc. The editing workspace has two different modes, the timeline and storyboard modes. They are accessed at first launch in the

PowerDirector launcher window.

Timeline Mode

In timeline mode you can view your entire project based on running time. This view is useful if you want to insert media, effects, subtitles, etc. at a specific moment in production. The timeline also provides a view of all the tracks, media, and other content (chapter markers, subtitle markers) that are displayed in the timeline.

Timeline Tracks

The timeline contains the following tracks:

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track for music, which is always the bottom track in the timeline. You can have up to 100 audio tracks by adding more in the Track Manager.

The effect track contains any special effects that you want to apply to your final video. Video effects in the effect track are applied to all the video tracks that are positioned above it in the timeline.

The title track contains the text title effects that appear in your project. The titles you add to this track display over all the content in every video track that display during their duration.

The voice track contains a narrative voice-over or other audio clips.

The music track contains your video's soundtrack.

The chapter track contains all of the chapter markers in your current video production. This track displays when you are in the Chapter Room. Right-click on the timeline and then select Show Chapter Track if you always want this track to display in the timeline.

The subtitle track contains all of the subtitle markers in your current video production. This track displays when you are in the Subtitle Room. Right-click on the timeline and then select Show Subtitle Track if you always want this track to display in the timeline.

The SVRT track displays the Intelligent SVRT information for your current project. See Utilizing Intelligent SVRT for more information. Right-click on the timeline and then select Show SVR T Track if you always want this track to display in the timeline.

The clip marker track displays all of the clip markers on your media clips. Clip markers are automatically added when using

Music Beat Detection or the Screen Recorder. Or they can be added manually on each individual media clip on the timeline.

Right-click on the timeline and then select Show Clip Marker Track if you always want this track to display in the timeline.

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Note: you cannot include transitions in grouped objects.

Timeline Behavior

The CyberLink PowerDirector timeline has several behavior features that make it easy to manage media on the timeline.

On the timeline you can:

place media clips at any position on a video track. If no media is placed before a media clip on the timeline, your video production displays a black screen until the timeline position of your media clip is reached.

media clips will snap to other clips on the timeline for easy placement in your production. If want to move the clips more freely on the timeline, you can disable snap to clips in Editing Preferences.

hold down the Ctrl key on the keyboard and select multiple media clips on the timeline.

click and drag the mouse to select multiple media clips on the timeline.

right-click on select media in the timeline and select Group Objects. Doing this allows you to move all the selected media clips as a group. Select Ungroup Objects to once again allow for individual media clip movement.

Timeline Ruler

You can resize the timeline ruler for a more expanded or condensed view of your production. To resize the ruler, click on the ruler and drag it left or right.

Expanding the ruler is especially handy when aligning clips and effects, while condensing it gives you a global overview of your entire production.

Click to auto fit your current project in the timeline area if you want to view the entire movie in the editing workspace. You can also right-click on the timeline ruler

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

Note: use the timeline ruler to expand the timeline for a more precise placement of timeline markers.

and select View E ntire Movie to do this. Or select Zoom I n or Zoom Out to change the view to your required size.

Use the timeline ruler slider located in the bottom left corner to manually resize the timeline.

Timeline Markers

You can add timeline markers* to the timeline ruler for more precise media placement on the timeline. Once added, media clips snap to the timeline markers, allowing your media to appear in your video production at the exact moment you want it.

Adding Timeline Markers

To add a timeline marker, do this:

1. Hover your mouse over the timeline ruler. The green timeline marker indicator displays with the displayed time.

2. Once you have found the time where you want to place the timeline, rightclick on the ruler and then select Add Timeline Marker.

3. Input a Note for the new timeline marker, if required.

4. Click on OK to add the new timeline marker.

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Note: you can manually drag a timeline marker to different position if the original is not in the exact location you wanted it. Expand the timeline ruler for a more precise placement, if necessary.

Once a timeline marker is added, media will snap to it when added to a track in the timeline.

Right-click on the timeline ruler and then select E dit Timeline Markers to view a list of all the timeline markers you have added. In this list you can remove any of the existing markers, or double-click in the Note column to edit the associated text.

Clip Markers

You can manually add markers to a selected clip in the timeline. Once added, media clips and effects snap to the clip markers, allowing for more precise editing.

Adding Clip Markers

To add a clip marker, do this:

1. First, ensure that the clip marker track is displayed. To display it, right click on the timeline and then select Show Clip Marker Track.

2. Select the clip on the timeline.

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3. Drag the timeline slider to the moment/time position in the clip where you want to add the marker.

4. Right-click at the timeline slider position on the clip marker track,

and then select Add Clip Marker.

5. Input a Note for the new clip marker, if required.

6. Click on OK to add the new timeline marker.

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Note: you can manually drag a clip marker to different position if the original is not in the exact location you wanted it. Also, if you move the media clip to another position on the timeline, its clip markers move with it.

Once a clip marker is added, media and effects will snap to it when added to a track in the timeline.

Function Buttons

When you select media that is on the timeline, whether it's a video clip, image, audio clip, effect, title effect, etc., several function buttons display above the timeline. These buttons let you perform a variety of tasks or gain access to some important features of CyberLink PowerDirector.

The function buttons that are available depend on the type of media content you

select. However, whenever you select media, the and buttons are

always displayed. Clic k to remove the selected media content from the

timeline, o r to gain access to more timeline functions, which vary depending on the selected media.

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

Magic Tools

When editing your video project in the timeline, you can click the button to use the magic tools to edit and touch up your audio, video, and image clips. Magic tools can also help you add a creative style to your video production or add the right background music.

CyberLink PowerDirector offers the following magic tools:

Magic Movie Wizard: automatically creates an edited video blended with stylish effects and transitions.

Magic Fix: fixes and enhances your photos and videos, including fixing shaky video, enhancing video quality, removing red-eye, and enhancing the focus on photos.

Magic Motion: applies zooms and pans to your images. You can also use the Magic Motion Designer to manually customize motion on an image.

Magic Cut: condenses long video segments into shorter clips that contain only the best moments.

Magic Style: creates professional videos with pre-designed style templates automatically.

Click on the button within these tools to consult the iHelp for assistance on using them.

Range Selection

Click and drag one of the arrows on either side of the timeline slider to select a range* of media on the timeline.

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Note: CyberLink PowerDirector auto adds a video and audio track for you when all the current video/audio tracks in the timeline have media on them.

Once selected, right click on the selection, select Loop Playback, and then click the play button if you want to continuously play back of the selected range. You can also cut or copy the range, and then paste it to another position on the timeline. You can also use this feature to manually highlight a portion of a clip that you want to then remove or trim out.

Click Render Pr eview to have CyberLink PowerDirector render a video preview of only the highlighted range for playback in the preview window. Click Produce Range to produce just the selected range in the Produce window, outputting it as a video file that will be added to the media library.

Click Lock R ange if you want to lock the selected range. Once locked, you can more easily preview and even add additional media into the range for previewing, rendering, or producing. Click Lock R ange again to unlock the selected range.

Track Manager

In the Track Manager* you can add additional video and audio tracks to the timeline. You can have up to 100 video tracks (with or without an audio track) in the timeline, or add up to 98 additional audio tracks.

Adding Tracks to Timeline

Each video track you add, adds another layer of PiP video on the tracks above it in the timeline.

To add tracks to the timeline, do this:

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Note: if you don't want your additional video tracks to have a track for its audio, enter in 0 tracks in the Audio section.

Note: if you only want to add an audio track (i.e. without a linked video track), enter in 0 tracks in the Video section.

1. In the timeline mode, click on to open the Track Manager.

2. In the Video section, enter in the number of video tracks you want to add to the timeline. By default, one track is added, but you can add up to 98 video tracks (100 in total) to the timeline, as required.

3. In the Video section, select the Position in the timeline where you want to add the tracks.

4. In the Audio section, enter in the number of audio tracks you want to add to the timeline. By default, one track is added, but you can add up to 98 audio tracks (100 in total) to the timeline, as required.

5. In the Audio section, select the Position in the timeline where you want to add the tracks.

6. Click on OK to add the tracks to the timeline.

To quickly remove any unwanted tracks from the timeline, just right-click on the timeline and then select R emove Empty Tracks.

Customizing Timeline Tracks

In CyberLink PowerDirector you can customize the layout of the workspace timeline and its tracks to fit your preference.

Customizing Track Names

To make it easy to identify all of your tracks if you have lots of media on multiple tracks, drag the left sidebar to reveal the track names.

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You can give all the tracks in the timeline a custom name as required.

Reordering Tracks

You can reorder the video tracks in the timeline if required. To reorder, click on the left sidebar and drag the track to the new position in the timeline.

You can also drag the effect track to a new position in the timeline. Effects on the effect track are applied to all video tracks that are positioned above it in the timeline.

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Adjusting Track Height

Click and drag the bottom of a track on the left sidebar to resize it to your preference.

You can also right-click on the timeline and select Adjust Video Track Height to adjust the height of all the video tracks in the timeline to one of the default sizes. Select Adjust Audio Track Height to resize all of the audio tracks, including the music track, voice track, and each video track's corresponding audio track.

Locking/Unlocking Tracks

To lock a track in the timeline, click at the left of the track. When a track is locked, you cannot add new clips to the track, or move or edit the clips it contains.

To unlock a track in the timeline, click to the left of the track.

Enable/Disable Tracks

To disable a track in the timeline*, deselect to the left of the track. When a track is disabled, the media it contains is not displayed in the Preview window. This allows you to preview your project by tracks so you can concentrate on the track you are working on.

To enable a track in the timeline, select to the left of the track.

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Note: some features are unavailable in the storyboard mode. If you try to perform a function that is unavailable, the program switches to the timeline mode automatically. You can switch back to storyboard mode after using the function by pressing the Tab key on your keyboard.

Storyboard Mode

Storyboard mode is a large graphical display, or storyboard, of all your video clips and images on the first track in the timeline. You can use it to visualize the main scenes and overall production more clearly.

Added transitions and effects are viewable and editable in storyboard mode. Just select the "i" icon and then the Effect function button to edit added effects, or select the transition icon and then Modify to customize the transition settings.

To add background music in storyboard mode, just click the button and then do this in the Add Background Music dialog:

1. Click the button.

2. Select the audio file you want to use as the background music.

3. Use the slider to mix the audio level, by deciding whether to have more background music (More music) or the original video's audio (More video) in the production.

4. Click the OK button.

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Note: a CyberLink PowerDirector project (.pds) file essentially contains a list of the media clips and effects used in your project, and a log of all the edits you want to make to your media. Project files do not include the media clips in them. If you want to save all your video production files in one place, use the Pack Project Materials function. To do this select, File > Pack

Project M aterials from the menu.

Note: saved PowerDirector projects are now easily accessible in the media

library, and they are also reusable. See Reusing PowerDirector Projects for more information.

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

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PowerDirector Projects

When working on a new video production, click the button to save it as a .pds file, a project file format that is used exclusively by CyberLink PowerDirector. These project files can be imported directly into the timeline, if required. See Importing

PowerDirector Projects for more information.

Use the options in the File menu to save, create new, or open existing projects in CyberLink PowerDirector. When you create a new project, CyberLink PowerDirector resets your media library. If you want to create a new video production using the same media that's currently in your library, select F ile > New Workspace.

If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can upload saved projects and more to CyberLink Cloud*. See CyberLink Cloud Projects for more information.

The changes you make to your media in CyberLink PowerDirector do not affect the original media you imported into the program. Since your edits are all saved in the project file, you can trim, edit, or remove clips, but still keep your original files on your hard drive, untouched. So let yourself get creative. If you end up changing things too drastically, you can always start over.

Setting Project Aspect Ratio

To set the aspect ratio for your project, and your outputted video, select 4:3, 16:9, 9:16*, or 360* from the aspect ratio drop-down at the top of the window.

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

Note: if an imported 360° media file is not displaying correctly (no 360° logo), it usually means the file is in the RAW format and was not converted (stitched) for playback. The 360° media file must be stitched before it can be used in a 360° video project in CyberLink PowerDirector. See the documentation for your 360 camera manufacturer for information on stitching the files for viewing and editing. * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink PowerDirector.

When you select 360, your project will actually have an aspect ratio of 2:1 and is for users wanting to create and produce 360° virtual reality videos. See 360° Video

Projects for more detail about these types of projects, and Playing 360° Media Files

for more information on the extra preview window controls available in these types of projects.

If you want to create/output a vertical video or video for playback on a portrait monitor, you should select the 9:16 aspect ratio.

If some of the video clips you want to use in video production have a different aspect, you can adjust their aspect ratio once in the timeline. See Adjusting Video

Clip Aspect Ratio for more information.

360° Video Projects

360°* video projects let you create virtual reality videos you can output as a video file, or upload to YouTube, Vimeo, or Facebook.

To play a 360° media file, just select it in the media library and then use the playback and 360 controls. See Playing 360° Media Files for more information. For information about editing these types of projects, see Editing 360° Video Projects.

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

Note: reusing your projects is similar to express projects, except you replace your media instead of the media placeholders. See Using an Express Project for more information.

Exporting Projects

You can export your CyberLink PowerDirector projects by writing them to a DV tape, or by packing all the materials in a folder on your computer's hard drive or CyberLink Cloud*. Exported projects can then be imported into another computer running CyberLink PowerDirector.

To export your project to a DV tape select File > Export > Write to DV Tape. To export it to a folder select File > Pack Proj ect Materials. If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can select File > Pack Pr oject Materials and Upload to CyberLink Cloud to back up all the media files, and the project file, in a folder on CyberLink Cloud.

Reusing PowerDirector Projects

All projects created in CyberLink PowerDirector are now reusable, allowing you to use them as templates for your future productions. To access all your saved projects, make sure you are in the Media Room, and then do either of the following:

click to open the explorer view and then click My Proj ects.

select My Projects from the Media Content drop-down.

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Note: to play back a saved project, just double-click on it in the media library.

Note: when you add a saved project to the timeline, all of its media is automatically added back into the media library.

To reuse a saved project, just select it in the media library and then drag and drop it to a desired position on the timeline. You can also insert the saved project anywhere within a current project by dragging and dropping it to the desired position on the timeline. Saved projects can be added to the timeline in the exact same way as media clips. See Adding Media to the Workspace for detailed information on adding content to the timeline.

Once the saved project is in the timeline, you can simply replace all of the existing media clips, templates, and effects with the content you want to use in your new production. To do this, just drag the media clips/effects/templates to the desired positions on the timeline, hovering over the clip/effect/template you want to replace, drop it, and then select Replace. This replaces the current content with the new content you want to add, without changing the structure of the project.

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Note: if a media clip you are replacing is shorter than a newly added video/audio clip, CyberLink PowerDirector automatically trims the video/audio clip to fit the space. For all other media clips, CyberLink PowerDirector automatically resizes them to fit the original clip's duration.

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

CyberLink Cloud Projects

If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can select F ile > Upload Project to CyberLink Cloud to store project files on the CyberLink Cloud* service from

CyberLink.

To download a project that was saved on CyberLink Cloud, including projects that were packed in a folder with their media (materials), select Download Project from

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Note: when you open a packed project stored on CyberLink Cloud, the project file and all the project media is downloaded to your local computer and stored in the download folder specified in CyberLink Cloud Preferences.

CyberLink Cloud from the File menu. In the window that displays, select a project and then click Download.

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Note: media you import is saved in the current CyberLink PowerDirector project you are working on. If you create a new project, you will be asked if you want to merge the media in your library into the new project. You can also select Fil e > New Workspace to create a new project, while maintaining the current media in the library.

Note: if you import media files that are on a removable device into the media library, they will be removed if the removable device is disconnected. For best results, it is recommended that you copy the media to your computer's hard drive before importing.

Note: for a more complete and up-to-date list of the supported file formats, and supported devices, please visit out web site: https://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdirectorultimate/spec_en_US.html.

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Importing Media into PowerDirector

You can import media in a wide variety of formats into CyberLink PowerDirector, in many different ways. Whether you need to capture media from external sources, import media that is already on your computer's hard drive, or download it from the Internet. CyberLink PowerDirector makes it easy to get all your media into the program quickly, so you can start working on your video production.

Importing Media Files

If you already have video, audio, and image files that you want to use in your production on your computer's hard drive, in the Edit module you can import the files directly into CyberLink PowerDirector's media library in the Media Room. You can also import media files that are on a removable device.

CyberLink PowerDirector supports the following file formats:

Image: Animated-GIF, BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF

3D Image Format: JPS*, MPO*

CyberLink PowerDirector also supports the import of the following camera RAW image formats, which are then converted to JPEG once imported: ARW (SONY), CR2

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Note: ** to enable, you must download the DivX codec online. Available on Windows 32-bit only.

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

Note: you can also drag and drop media onto the CyberLink PowerDirector window to import it into the program.

Note: if an imported 360° video file is not displaying correctly (no 360° logo), it usually means the file is not using the 360 equirectangular projection video format required for editing. See the documentation for your 360 camera manufacturer for information on producing the video file in this format. * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink PowerDirector.

(Canon), DNG (Ricoh), ERF (Epson), KDC (Kodak), MRW (Konica Minolta), NEF (Nikon), NRW (Nikon), ORF (OLYMPUS), PEF (Pentax), RAF (Fujifilm), RW2 (Panasonic), SR2 (SONY), SRF (SONY)

Video: 3GPP2, AVI, DAT, DivX**, DV-AVI, DVR-MS*, FLV (H.264), HD MPEG-2, M2T*, MKV (H.264, H.265), MOD*, MOV, MOV (H.264), MP4, MPEG-1*, MPEG-2*, MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)*, MPEG-4 HEVC (H.265)*, MTS*, TOD*, VOB*, VRO*, WMV, WMV-HD, WTV*, XAVC S*

3D Video Format: Dual-stream AVI, MVC*, Side-by-Side Video*, Over/Under Video

Audio: AAC, ALAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA

To import media into CyberLink PowerDirector, in the Edit modul e, cli ck and then select one of the following options:

Im port Media F iles: import media files individually.

Im port a Media F older: import the entire contents of a folder that contains the media files you want to use in your current project.

360° Media Files

You can import and edit video and image files that were recorded with a 360* camera. Once imported, the 360° video files are automatically detected and indicated by a 360° logo in the top right of the thumbnail.

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Note: if you want to use 360° video clips and images in a 2D video production, you still need to set the correct 360 projection format to ensure the media displays properly in 2D.

Note: if you want to use 360° video clips in a conventional video production, setting the projection format as 2D is not going to help. You will need to create the conventional video using the 360° footage in the View Designer.

See Playing 360° Media Files for information on the additional preview controls available in the preview window for these types of videos. See 360° Video Projects for more information on the what type of editing you can perform with these types of media files, and what features are not available.

Setting 360 Projection Format

If CyberLink PowerDirector did not detect your 360° video file and you are sure it has been produced for playback and editing, you can manually set the 360 projection format. You can also disable 360° mode for a file that was mistakenly detected as a 360° video file.

To set the 360 projection format, do this:

1. Right-click on a 360° media file in the media library and then select Set 360 Projection Format.

2. Select the 360 projection format by selecting one of the following:

Equirectangular (360°): equirectangular video is the standard projection used in 360° video. Equirectangular projection displays the 360° video environment, which is a sphere, onto a rectangular video screen.

2D Format (Not 360 °): select this option if the selected media file is actually 2D content.

3D Media

CyberLink PowerDirector supports various 3D* video and image formats. You can use 3D media to create both 3D videos, and standard 2D video productions. All 3D media in the library is indicated by a 3D icon in the top left of its thumbnail.

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Note: click the button to enable 3D mode to view the 3D content during the editing process. For more information on enabling 3D mode and configuring your 3D display settings, see Previewing in 3D Mode. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.

Note: if you want to use 3D video clips and images in a 2D video production, you still need to set the correct 3D source format to ensure the media displays properly in 2D. CyberLink PowerDirector will incorporate the specified eye frames into your 2D video.

You can use and arrange 3D video clips and images in your video productions the same way you use 2D media. However, note that if you want to create a 3D video production, any 2D media in your project must be converted to 3D before production. See PowerTools: 2D to 3D for more information.

Setting 3D Source Format

When 3D media is imported into the media library, you may need to set the format of the 3D source video. This is because 3D media comes in a variety of different video source formats. CyberLink PowerDirector needs to know the source format of each 3D media file so that it can display it properly in 3D.

To set the 3D source format of your 3D media, do this:

1. Right-click on a 3D media file in the media library and then select S et 3D

Source F ormat. If the media file is on the timeline, right-click on it, select Set Clip Attributes, and then Set 3D Source For mat. The Set 3D Source Format

window displays.

2. Select the 3D source format by selecting one of the following:

Auto Detect 3D S ource Form at: if you are not sure what the source format is of your 3D video, click this button to have CyberLink PowerDirector automatically detect and set it for you.

2D: select this option if the selected media file is actually 2D content.

Side by side format: select this option if the 3D content has two different images side by side. CyberLink PowerDirector merges the two images to produce the 3D effect.

Over/Under form at: select this option if the 3D content has two different video images, one on top of the other. CyberLink PowerDirector merges the two images to produce the 3D effect.

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Multiview video coding: select this option if the 3D content is in the MVC video format (.mts or .m2ts file format).

Dual view form at: select this option if the 3D content is in the dual view source format (.avi file format).

3. From the drop-down available, Specify whether to display the left or r ight eye frame first. Use this feature if while editing or playing back 3D content you begin to feel uncomfortable or uneasy. This may be because the layout of the 3D image is displayed differently than most standard content. If this occurs, try selecting the opposite eye view. This switches the way the 3D content is displayed on your display device, and may reduce the discomfort.

4. Click OK to set your changes to the selected media file.

The Difference Between 3D and 3D-Like Effects

In supported versions of CyberLink PowerDirector, there are both 3D effects* and effects that have "3D-Like" properties.

Like 3D media that can be imported into the library, 3D effects* are composed of two images from slightly different perspectives. 3D effects have one image for the left eye, and one image for the right eye. When these images are viewed together with compatible 3D hardware and software, they produce an effect that gives the perception of depth. In supported versions of CyberLink PowerDirector, you can enable this type of 3D effect for PiP media, particle effects, title effects, and on disc menus. The video effects and transitions indicated with the 3D icon on their thumbnail, also have these 3D effect properties when viewed and included in 3D video productions.

Some title effects, transitions, and other features in CyberLink PowerDirector have 3D-Like properties. Available in all versions of the program, these effects are simply 3D animations that only consist of one image. 3D-Like effects do not produce a 3D depth effect when viewed in 3D mode.

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Importing PowerDirector Projects

CyberLink PowerDirector projects (.pds files) you worked on and saved previously can be imported and then directly inserted into your video production's timeline.

To do this, select File > Insert Project from the menu. All of the media in the original project will be imported into the current project's media library, and also inserted at the current position of the timeline slider.

Capturing Media

CyberLink PowerDirector lets you capture media from a variety of sources directly into the media library. Click the Capture button to enter the Capture module.

In the Capture module, the program appears as follows:

A - Capture from a DV Camco rder, B - Cap ture from an HDV Camco rder, C - Capture from a TV Signa l, D - Capture from a Digi tal TV Signal , E - Capture from a Webcam, F - Cap ture from a Micropho ne, G Capture from a CD, H - Capture from a n External or Optical Device, I - Capture Desktop wi th Screen Recorder, J - Ca pture Preview Window , K - Captured Co ntent, L - Qual ity Profil e Setup, M - Capture Settings (Drive), N - Capture P layer Controls, O - Capture P references

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Note: to add a text remark, date, or timecode to the video you are capturing, click on the button in capture preferences area to enable it. See

Capture Preferences for more information.

Note: this feature requires a DVD burner. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.

Capturing from a DV Camcorder

You can capture video content that you recorded with a DV camcorder. Use the capture from a DV camcorder option only if your camcorder connects to your computer using an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. You can capture a single scene or a number of scenes in a batch from your camcorder.

If your DV camcorder connects to your computer via a USB connection, just import the video files directly from your camcorder, as if it was another hard drive on your com puter. See Importing Media for information on importing video files onto your computer.

Capturing a Single Scene

You can capture a single segment of video from your camcorder using the capture player controls (record, stop, fast forward, rewind, etc.) underneath the capture preview window. This function is particularly useful, for example, if you want to acquire a long video segment in its entirety without skipping over sections.

DV Backup

The DV Backup* feature lets you back up the digital video from your DV camcorder directly to DVD using CyberLink PowerDirector.

Insert a blank DVD disc into your disc drive and then click the button to begin backing up your video.

Batch Capture from a DV Camcorder

With Batch Capture, CyberLink PowerDirector scans your DV camcorder for intervals or scenes (or allows you to set them manually) on the tape, and then captures these scenes as separate video files and imports each of them into the program.

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

Automatic Batch Capture

If you want CyberLink PowerDirector to auto capture and import each of the

intervals/scenes on your DV camcorder, click the button on the DV Camcorder tab.

An interval/scene is the content you recorded each time you pressed record and then stop during the video shooting process. For help on using this function, use the tips on the user interface.

Manual Batch Capture

Using manual batch capture* gives you more control over the capturing process and ensures that the scenes you want to include are captured. Manual batch capture is recommended when you know which scenes you want to capture and have a good idea where they are located on the tape.

Click the button to access the manual batch capture feature. For help on using this function, use the helpful tips on the user interface.

Capturing from an HDV Camcorder

You can capture video footage you shot with an HDV* camcorder. Use the capture from an HDV camcorder option only if your camcorder connects to your computer using an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. To a capture scene from your HDV camcorder, use the capture player controls (record, stop, fast forward, rewind, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.

If your HDV camcorder connects to your computer via a USB connection, just import the video files directly from your camcorder, as if it was another hard drive on your com puter. See Importing Media for information on importing video files onto your computer.

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Note: this feature is not available in all regions. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.

Capturing from a TV Signal

If your computer has a TV* tuner card installed and you want to capture segments from your favorite programs, select this option. To capture, use the capture player controls (record, stop, change channel, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.

Capturing from a Digital TV Signal

If your computer has a TV tuner card installed that receives a digital* TV signal and you want to capture segments from your favorite programs, select this option. To capture, use the capture player controls (record, stop, change channel, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.

Capturing from a Webcam

You can record live content with a webcam that is attached to your computer and then import it directly into your CyberLink PowerDirector media library. To capture, use the capture player controls (record, stop, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.

Capturing from a Microphone

Select this option to record audio with a microphone that is attached to your computer. To capture, use the capture player controls (record, stop, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.

Capturing from a CD

Use this option to rip your favorite music, or other audio, from an audio CD. To capture, use the capture player controls (record, play, stop, next/previous track, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.

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

Note: some DVDs are protected by technology that does not allow you to capture the content they contain. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.

Capturing from an AVCHD Camcorder

You can capture video content that is on an external device, such as an AVCHD camcorder. Use the capture from an AVCHD camcorder option only if your camcorder connects to your computer using an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. To a capture scene from your AVCHD camcorder, use the capture player controls (record, stop, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.

If your AVCHD camcorder connects to your computer via a USB connection, just import the video files directly from your camcorder, as if it was another hard drive on your com puter. See Importing Media for information on importing video files onto your computer.

Capturing from an Optical Device

You can capture content from an optical device, such as video scenes from a DVD. To capture, use the capture player controls (record, play, stop, next/previous frame, etc.) underneath the capture preview window. You can also use the DVD disc structure tree to quickly select the titles and chapters you want to capture.

Capture Desktop with Screen Recorder

CyberLink PowerDirector's Screen Recorder lets you capture a video of your mouse movements on your computer's desktop. See Recording Your Desktop with the

Screen Recorder for a detailed description of this feature.

Captured Content

All of the media you capture in the capture window is displayed in the Captured Content area. When you return to the Edit module, all of the media is automatically imported into your media library.

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Note: when capturing from a DVD, this button reads Drive, allowing you to select the specific disc drive you want to capture from.

In the Captured Content area you can right-click on media to perform a number of options, including detecting scenes in video clips and deleting unwanted content so that it won't import into the Edit module.

The content captured in CyberLink PowerDirector is stored in the folder noted underneath the Captured Content area. If you want to store it in a different location, clic k the Change Folder button and select a different folder.

Quality Profile Setup

To set the file format and quality of the media you capture, click the Profile button. If this button is grayed out, that means that the original format and quality of the media is maintained, as set on the original media device (camcorder, etc.).

The profile settings that are available depend on the capture device connected and the capture mode you have selected.

Capture Settings

Use the Settings button to configure the set up of your selected capture device. The capture settings that are available depend on the capture device connected and the capture mode you have selected.

Capture Preferences

Before capturing media, you can set the preferences for your captured content. The capture preferences that are available, depend on the content you are capturing.

Set the capture preferences as follows:

to set a maximum capture length, select Time limit and then enter a time in the timecode box.

to set a maximum captured file size, select Size limit and then enter a size limit (in MB).

to add a text remark, date stamp, or time stamp to the video being captured,

click on the button. In the Add Text Overlay window, select which type and display format of text overlay you want to include on your recorded video

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

on the Text tab. Select the Format tab to set the font and text position for the text.

to take a still photo of a frame of video for use in your project, just click on

at the point where you want to take the snapshot. The image is saved to the Captured content area. You can specify your preferred snapshot image file format in preferences. See File Preferences for detailed information.

select Non r eal-time when capturing from a camcorder to continue processing captured video after the original video stops playing in order to ensure that no frames are dropped.

select B egin with fade-in to add fade-in to audio captured with a microphone.

select End w ith fade-out to add fade-out to audio captured with a microphone.

select R ecord at maximum speed to record CD audio at a higher speed. Capturing at a higher speed reduces processing time, but yields audio of a lower quality.

Downloading Media

If you feel that you do not have enough media for your project, or you are looking for specific media to make your creation just perfect, in the Edit module you can download media from Flickr, DirectorZone, and CyberLink Cloud* into the media room library.

To display all the current downloaded media in the media library, select Downloaded from the Media Content drop-down.

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Downloading Content from DirectorZone/CyberLink Cloud

You can download templates and effects created by CyberLink and other PowerDirector users from DirectorZone. Users that have a CyberLink Cloud subscription can also download any effects and templates you backed up on CyberLink Cloud*.

Downloading Effects and Templates from DirectorZone

If you are looking for additional PiP objects, paint animation objects, title effects, particle effects, or disc menu templates for your library, you can click Download Templates to download them directly from the DirectorZone web site in to the PiP Objects Room, Particle Room, Title Room, or Create Disc module.

When in the Edit module's Media Room, you can download sound clips into the media library. To do this, click on and then select Dow nload Sound Clips from

DirectorZone.

Visit the DirectorZone web site for more information: www.directorzone.com.

My DirectorZone Templates

In the My DirectorZone window you can conveniently download your custom PiP object, paint animation object, title effect, particle effect, and disc menu templates that you previously uploaded to DirectorZone. You can also access and download templates from your DirectorZone download history and also your favorite templates.

To download My DirectorZone templates, do this:

1. In the Edit module, clic k in the PiP Objects Room, Particle Room, Title

Room, or Create Disc module.

2. Click the My DirectorZone tab.

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3. Filter the templates by My U ploads, Dow nload History, or My Favorites, or

enter a search keyword in the field provided.

4. Select all of the templates you want to download.

5. Click Download to download them to your computer and import them into

the library.

Downloading Effects and Templates from CyberLink Cloud

If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can download the PiP object, paint animation, title effect, particle effect, and disc menu templates you previously backed up to CyberLink Cloud. Once downloaded, these templates are stored in the download folder specified in CyberLink Cloud Preferences, and imported into your media library.

To download template from CyberLink Cloud, do this:

1. In the Edit module, clic k in the PiP Objects Room, Particle Room, Title

Room, or Create Disc module.

2. Click the My CyberLink Cloud tab.

3. Filter the templates by selecting a collection from the drop-down, or enter a search keyword in the field provided.

4. Select all of the templates you want to download.

5. Click Download to download them to your computer and import them into the library.

Downloading Photos From Flickr

You can download your own photos directly from your account on Flickr into CyberLink PowerDirector. You can also search for and browse other user’s photos from within CyberLink PowerDirector, and then import them into your media library for use in a project.

To download photos from Flickr, do this:

1. In the Edit module, click on and then select Download Photos from Flickr.

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Note: having a Flickr account is not required to search for, browse, and download photos from Flickr.

Note: use the drop-down filter menu at the top of the search window to sort the photos.

Note: you cannot use the photos downloaded into your media library for commercial use. Click on the button underneath a photo thumbnail to

view its copyright information.

Note: please consult the terms of use sections for both of these music services before purchasing, downloading, and including the music in your video pr oject.

2. Follow the steps in the wizard window to authorize CyberLink PowerDirector to use your Flickr account and accept the Terms of Use from Flickr.

3. Select from the drop-down whether to search for photos from:

My Photos on Flickr: this option displays thumbnails of all the photos you have uploaded to your Flickr account.

My Contacts' Photos: this option displays thumbnails of all the photos your Flickr contacts have uploaded to Flickr.

Search for Photos on Flickr: select this option to perform a search for photos on Flickr.

4. Select all of the photos that you want to import into your media library and then click on the Download button.

Downloading Royalty Free Music

You can download royalty free music from Muserk and Audio Network, and use it in your video productions.

To download royalty free music, in the Edit module c lick on and then select Dow nload R oyal F ree Music fr om Muserk/Audio N etwork to go to the web site. Consult the help/FAQ on these web sites for detailed information about how to get music for your video productions.

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Note: depending on the file format, scene detection on certain clips may not work as precisely as it does for others. You may need to split the scenes manually in the Scene Detection window.

Detecting Scenes, Extracting Audio, and Capturing Snapshots

CyberLink PowerDirector can detect scenes in your video clips or extract the audio from them. You can also capture screen snapshots from video clips for use in your video projects. These new clips are displayed, separately from the original clips, in the media library.

Detecting Scenes in a Video Clip

The scene detection function automatically creates individual clips based on the individual scenes (or pre-edited shots) contained within a video clip. Detected scenes are not split from the original clip, but can be added to the workspace like any other media clip.

To detect the scenes in a video clip, do this:

1. Right-click on it in either the Captured Content area (Capture module), or in the media library (Edit module), and then select Detect Scenes.

2. The scenes in the video clip are automatically detected and then displayed in the Scenes panel.

3. Once you are done detecting the scenes in the video clip, click OK. The detected clips are displayed in a sub folder under the original video clip.

When using scene detection, please note:

if required, use the Sensitivity slider to increase or decrease scene detection sensitivity. Doing this may yield an increased or decreased number of scenes that are detected. Click Detect to redetect the scenes in the video clip. You are asked to confirm the clearing of the previously detected clips and then the updated scenes are detected and displayed in the Scenes panel.

click on the button to configure the Advanced Scene Detection Settings. If the selected video clip is a DV-AVI file, you have the option to D etect by

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change of v ideo frame (used on all other file formats) or Detect by change of timecodes (i.e.: timecodes are automatically set when you start and stop

recording). Select the Disable preview during detection option to speed up the detection process if you find your computer runs slow during the process.

to stop the scene detection process before completion, click the stop button on the playback controls.

to detect scenes manually, drag the slider (in Clip mode) to the beginning of

each new scene and then click .

to preview a detected scene, just select it in the Scenes panel (ensure Segment is selected) and then click the play button.

to view all the detected scene markers on the clip timeline, ensure that Clip is selected.

to merge two or more detected scenes into one longer scene, select them in the Scenes panel and then click Merge. Click Remove All if you want to restore the clip to the original.

You can add the individual scenes to the timeline or manage them in the media library like any other video clip.

Video clips that contain detected scenes show a small folder icon in the lower right corner of the clip when displayed in the media library. To display a clip’s scenes, click the folder icon.

Extracting Audio from a Video Clip

If you just want to use the audio from a video clip in your production, you can extract it in the media library by right-clicking on it and selecting E xtract Audio. The audio is separated from the video and saved in the media library. You can use it in your project like any other audio file.

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Note: when a video clip is already on the timeline, you can separate the audio from the video file by right-clicking on it and selecting Unlink Video and Audio.

Capturing Screen Snapshots from a Video Clip

You can capture screen snapshots while playing a video clip in the media library, or when previewing your video project on the timeline. The screen snapshots are added to the media library, and can be used in your video projects.

Screen Snapshot Formats

You can set the screen snapshot image file format in the Snapshot file name section of File Preferences. The following file formats are available:

2D screen snapshots: BMP, JPG, GIF, or PNG

3D* screen snapshots: MPO or JPS

Screen Snapshot Resolution

The resolution of a captured screen snapshot is 1920x1080, when previewing your video project on the timeline. If you want a screen snapshot to be the same resolution as the original video clip, you can capture it while the clip is in the media library.

Capturing Screen Snapshots

To capture a screen snapshot, do this:

1. While previewing your video project in the timeline, or a video clip in media library, click the button on the preview controls to pause playback. You

can also drag the timeline slider, or use the other preview controls, to find the exact moment in the video where you want to capture the snapshot.

2. Click to take the screen snapshot.

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Note: if you want a 3D* screen snapshot, click to enable 3D mode first.

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

3. If required, browse to and then select the location where you want to save the new image file.

4. If required, enter a filename for the snapshot file.

5. Click Save to add it to your media library.

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Note: when entering the MultiCam Designer, any selected video files are automatically imported into the available camera (video source) areas.

Chapter 6:

PowerDirector Plug-ins

CyberLink PowerDirector includes a number of plug-ins that can help you create

video content for your production. In the Edit module, click the button above the Media Room library in the Edit module to view the available PowerDirector plug-ins. See the following sections for detailed information:

Using the MultiCam Designer*

Using the Theme Designer*

Editing Video in the Action Camera Center

Using an Express Project

Recording Your Desktop with the Screen Recorder

Creating Blends in the Blending Effect Designer

Creating Video Collages

Using the MultiCam Designer

The MultiCam Designer lets you seamlessly edit footage from multiple cameras, simulating the use of a live camera switcher. The MultiCam Designer* creates professional-looking edited content for use in your CyberLink PowerDirector projects.

To open the MultiCam Designer, in the Edit module, click the button and then select MultiCam D esigner.

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Note: if you require more than four video sources for your production, you can use Sync by Audio to align them on the timeline and then edit the footage manually. See Syncing Clips by Audio for more information.

A - Imp ort Vid eo, B - Avai labl e Cameras (Vid eo Sources), C - I mport Audio, D - Sync hronizatio n Type, E - Selec ted Ca mera (Vi deo Source), F - Recording Track, G - Rec ording/P layba ck Controls, H - Audi o Source, I - Recorded Content, J - Avai labl e Audio Source, K - Source Tracks

Importing Media

In the MultiCam Designer you can have up to four different video sources from four different cameras. Each available camera (video source) can have more than one imported video clip on its source video track.

You can also import one or more audio files to use as the source audio in the clip you are recording.

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Note: once all the available camera areas are full, the next clip is imported into the first camera area, after (on the corresponding source video track) the previously imported clip.

Importing Video Clips

When you enter the MultiCam Designer, any video clips that were selected in the media library are automatically imported into the empty camera (video source) areas and the corresponding source video tracks.

If no clips were selected, you are prompted to select clips from your hard drive for import. You can select multiple video clips for import. Each selected clip is placed in the next available camera area. Once all the camera areas are full, the next clip is imported into the first camera area, after (on the corresponding source video track) the previously imported clip.

To import additional video clips, do either of the following:

clic k the I mport Video button and then Import Fr om Hard D rive to import video clips from your computer's hard drive, or I mport From Media Room to import clips from the existing media in the Media Room library. Select one or more clips and then click Open. The clips are placed in the next available camera areas and the corresponding source video tracks.

to import video clips into a specific camera (video source) area, click the corresponding button. Next, select Im port From H ard Dr ive to import

video clips from your computer's hard drive, or I mport From Media Room to import clips from the existing media in the Media Room library. Select one or more clips and then click Open. The clips are placed in the camera area and the corresponding source video tracks.

Source Video Tracks

All of the imported video clips are imported into the corresponding source video tracks. You can move the video clips to different locations on the video tracks, or even drag them to different tracks. You can also reorder the video clips on a source

track by clicking the button next to the track and then using the and

buttons to reorder them as required.

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To remove a video clip from a source video track, click next to the track, select the check box next to the clip you want to remove, and then click . To add additional video clips to the source track, click the button.

Importing Audio Clips

If you want to use an audio clip as the audio source in your recording instead of the audio of the imported video clips, you can import it separately into the MultiCam Designer.

To import audio clips, click the I m port Audio button and then Im port Fr om Hard

Drive to import audio clips from your computer's hard drive, or I mport From Media R oom to import clips from the existing media in the Media Room library.

Select one or more clips and then click Open. The clips are placed on the source audio track in the timeline.

Source Audio Track

All of the imported audio clips are imported into the source audio track. You can move the audio clips to different locations on the audio track. You can also reorder

the audio clips on the source track by clicking the button next to the track and then using the and buttons to reorder them as required.

To remove an audio clip from the source track, click next to the track, select the check box next to the clip you want to remove, and then click . To add additional audio clips to the source track, click the button.

Synchronizing Clips

Once you have imported all of the media clips into the MultiCam Designer that you want to use in your recording, the next step is to synchronize them.

To synchronize the clips in the MultiCam Designer, do this:

1. Select the Audio source f or your recording from the drop-down. You can use the audio of any of the imported video clips or select I mported Audio to use the audio that was imported on to the source audio track.

2. In the Synchronization drop-down, select one of the following:

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Note: you can also click the button in the camera area to manually

move the clip on the source track back one frame. Click to move it forward one frame.

Note: this option can only be used if the video clips were recorded with a DV or HDV camera that imprinted the timecode information in the clips and were captured by CyberLink PowerDirector.

Manual: select this option if you want to manually adjust the starting position of each clip on the source tracks. You can do this by clicking and dragging the clips on the source track to a new position.

Timecodes: select this option and then click Apply if you want the MultiCam Designer to synchronize using the video clip's timecodes. The MultiCam Designer will auto adjust the clips on the source tracks.

File Created Time: select this option and then click Apply to use the date and time the file was created as the synchronization points. The MultiCam Designer will auto adjust the clips on the source tracks.

Audio Analysis: select this option and then click Apply if you want the MultiCam Designer to analyze the audio and then sync the files based on the audio in them. The MultiCam Designer will auto adjust the clips on the source tracks.

Markers on Clips: select this option and then use the playback controls to find the synchronization points in each clip. Once you find a point, right click on the source track and then select Set Marker. Once you have manually added all the markers, click the Apply button. The MultiCam Designer will adjust the clips on the source tracks.

Creating Recorded Content

Once you have imported and then synchronized all the media clips in the MultiCam Designer, you are ready to record your video. The recorded video is placed on the recording track and then is imported into the Edit module's timeline once you click OK.

To record your content, do this:

1. Select the camera (video source) you want to start off the recording with. You can do this by simply clicking on the camera preview area.

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2. If required, click on in the recording controls to set the preview window resolution. Select the Create Shadow File for HD Video option to also create a shadow file for the recorded file. This can help speed up editing when using high definition files in your production.

3. When you are ready, click to begin recording. The MultiCam Designer will start recording, adding the current selected camera footage as recorded content on the recording track.

4. As required during the recording process, click another camera (video source) or use keyboard hotkeys 1-4 to switch the recording to that source's content.

5. Continue switching the camera (video source) as required, creating your recorded content on the recording track.

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Note: if you'd like to modify the MultiCam Designer recorded content once it is in the timeline, just select it and then click the M ultiCam Designer button. See Changing the Recorded Content for more information.

6. When you are done click the or button to stop the recording process.

7. Click on OK to close the MultiCam Designer, and import the recorded content into the timeline.

Changing the Recorded Content

Once you have recorded your content in the MultiCam Designer and imported it into the timeline, you can edit it like any other video clip on the timeline. However, if you find that you want to replace some of the footage, or add more footage to the recorded content, you can do this by re-entering the MultiCam Designer.

To change recorded content in the MultiCam Designer, click on it in the timeline and then click on the MultiCam D esigner function button above the timeline.

Adding More Content

If required, you can record more content. You can record from the beginning over the existing content, or continue from where you left off by using the playback controls to find a specific starting point to record from. See Creating Recorded

Content for information on recording new content.

When you are done, click OK to save your changes and import the updated recorded content into the timeline.

Replacing Existing Content

If you want to replace an existing segment on the recording track, do this:

1. Use the playback controls to find the segment you want to replace.

2. If you only want to replace part of a segment, you can split it into two separate segments. To do this, ensure the timeline slider is at the starting position of the part you want to replace, and then click Split.

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3. Right-click on the camera segment you want to replace, and then select another camera (video source).

4. Repeat the above steps as required to edit and replace the segments.

5. When you are done, click OK to save your changes and import the updated recorded content into the timeline.

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Using the Theme Designer

If you enjoy using the Magic Movie Wizard to create your video productions, you can now fully customize the theme templates used to create these dynamic looking videos in the Theme Designer*. A theme may consist of one or more theme templates, or individual sequences from different theme templates.

As you customize the theme template, you can also fully customize how your media is displayed, giving you more creative control over your outputted movie.

To open the Theme Designer, in the Edit module, click the button and then select Theme Designer.

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A - Med ia Tab, B - Effects Tab, C - Seq uence Content Area, D - Added Sequences Area, E - Sel ected Sequence, F - Title Settings, G - Theme Background Music , H - Sequenc e Bac kground Im age, I Transition Settings, J - P review Window , K - Preview Controls, L - Take a Snapsho t, M - Auto Fi ll M edia Slots

Overview

Themes that you edit in the Theme Designer consist of theme templates and your media (images and video clips). The resulting video is similar to the movie content created by the Magic Movie Wizard and Magic Style, but the Theme Designer provides much more creative control over the outputted movie.

Theme Templates

Theme templates are used to create a video production, with a specific type of theme or style, and can be downloaded from DirectorZone. Theme templates consist of a number of sequences. Each of these sequences contain elements, some of which are customizable and some of which are not.

The customizable elements include the text and media (images, videos, and background music) you add to each sequence. You can add effects on this media and set how and when it is displayed. You can also set the background image on some sequences, and select the transition between each sequence in templates named "with transitions". Non-customizable elements include any animation included in the sequences.

When selecting a theme template to use in the Theme Designer, you can choose to add one or more theme templates, creating a more original production. You can even just select some of the sequences in a theme template, or mix and match the sequences used.

There are three types of sequences: opening, middle, and closing sequences. Opening and closing sequences usually contain text, while the elements in middle sequences are much more random.

Adding Theme Templates/Sequences

In the Theme Designer you can use one or more theme templates, or just certain selected sequences, to create your video.

When you first enter the Theme Designer, you are prompted to select a theme template.

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Note: you can preview a theme template in the preview window by selecting it and then using the available playback controls.

To add a theme template, just select it in the window and all of its sequences will be added.

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Note: the number of media files you can add to a sequence is dependent on its design.

If you don't want to use all the theme template's sequences, just deselect the ones you don't want to use.

You can also select sequences from other theme templates and include them in your video. The Theme Designer will remember the order of your selections.

Click OK once you have selected all the sequences. They will be loaded into the added sequences area of the Theme Designer.

If you'd like to add more sequences, just click the button. You can drag and drop the sequences to reorder them, or right click to remove the selected one.

Adding Media Clips

Once you have selected the theme templates (and their sequences) that you want to use, you can start adding your images and video files to them.

Cyberlink PowerDirector - 16.0 User’s Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Welcome

Latest Features

DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud

PowerDirector Versions

Minimum System Requirements

PowerDirector Editing Modes

Auto Mode

Slideshow Creator

Setting Music Preferences

Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer

PowerDirecto r Workspace

PowerDirector Modules

Rooms

Media Room

Effect Room

PiP Objects Room

Particle Room

Title Room

Transition Room

Audio Mixing Room

Voice-Over Recording Room

Chapter Room

Subtitle Room

Library Window

Explorer View

Searching the PowerDirector Library

Filtering Media in the Library

Library Menu

Expanding the Workspace

Preview Window

Preview Player Controls

Preview Screen Snapshots

Preview/Display Options

Zoom In/Out

Undocking the Preview Window

Playing 360° Media Files

Previewing in 3D Mode

Editing Workspace

Timeline Mode

Storyboard Mode

PowerDirecto r Projects

Setting Project Aspect Ratio

360° Video Projects

Exporting Projects

Reusing PowerDirector Projects

CyberLink Cloud Projects

Importing Media into PowerDirector

Importing Media Files

360° Media Files

3D Media

Importing PowerDirector Projects

Capturing Media

Capturing from a DV Camcorder

Capturing from an HDV Camcorder

Capturing from a TV Signal

Capturing from a Digital TV Signal

Capturing from a Webcam

Capturing from a Microphone

Capturing from a CD

Capturing from an AVCHD Camcorder

Capturing from an Optical Device

Capture Desktop with Screen Recorder

Captured Content

Quality Profile Setup

Capture Settings

Capture Preferences

Downloading Media

Downloading Content from DirectorZone/CyberLink Cloud

Downloading Photos From Flickr

Downloading Royalty Free Music

Detecting Scenes, Extracting Audio, and Capturing Snapshots

Detecting Scenes in a Video Clip

Extracting Audio from a Video Clip

Capturing Screen Snapshots from a Video Clip