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PhotoDirector
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Mailing Address

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Contents
..............................................................1
Introduction
Welcome
................................................................................................1
Latest
.................................................................................................1
Features
DirectorZone
.................................................................................................2
and CyberLink Cloud
PhotoDirector
.................................................................................................3
Versions
System Requirements
................................................................................................4

..............................................................7
Importing
Photos
Supported
................................................................................................7
File Formats
Importing
................................................................................................7
Photos into the Library
Apply
.................................................................................................9
During Import

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The
PhotoDirector Workspace
PhotoDirector
................................................................................................11
Modules
Library
.................................................................................................12
Adjustment
.................................................................................................12
Edit.................................................................................................12
Layers
.................................................................................................12
Slideshow
.................................................................................................12
Print
.................................................................................................12
Library................................................................................................13
Panel
Project
.................................................................................................13
Tab
Tagging
.................................................................................................18
Faces
Metadata
.................................................................................................21
Tab
Adjustment
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Panel
Edit Panel
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Layer Manager
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Slideshow
................................................................................................24
Panel
Print Panel
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Photo Browser
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Panel
Stacking
.................................................................................................26
Photos
Searching
.................................................................................................29
for Photos
Photo Viewer
................................................................................................29
Window
Selecting
.................................................................................................30
View Mode
Selecting
.................................................................................................31
Viewer Display Mode
History
.................................................................................................33
Photo
.................................................................................................33
Viewer Toolbar
Viewer
.................................................................................................34
Zoom

..............................................................37
PhotoDirector
Projects
Exporting
................................................................................................37
Projects
CyberLink
................................................................................................37
Cloud Projects

..............................................................39
Adjustments
Creating
................................................................................................39
Virtual Photos
Histogram
................................................................................................40
Converting
.................................................................................................40
Photos to Black and White
Viewing
.................................................................................................41
Exposed Areas
Regional
................................................................................................42
Adjustment Tools
Cropping
.................................................................................................42
and Straightening Photos
Removing
.................................................................................................45
Spots
Removing
.................................................................................................47
Red-Eye
Using
.................................................................................................47
the Adjustment Brush
Using
.................................................................................................51
Adjustment Selection
Using
.................................................................................................54
a Gradient Mask
Using
.................................................................................................57
a Radial Filter
Regional
.................................................................................................60
Adjustment Options
Global ................................................................................................62
Adjustment Tools

White
.................................................................................................62
Balance
Tone
.................................................................................................64
HDR
.................................................................................................65
Effect
Level
.................................................................................................66
Curve
.................................................................................................67
HSL/Color
.................................................................................................69
Black
.................................................................................................71
and White Mix
Split
.................................................................................................72
Toning
Detail
.................................................................................................73
Lens
.................................................................................................74
Correction
Copying
................................................................................................77
Adjustments
Using Adjustment
................................................................................................77
Presets
Downloading
.................................................................................................78
Presets from DirectorZone
Downloading
.................................................................................................79
Presets from CyberLink Cloud
Saving
.................................................................................................80
Custom Presets
Applying
.................................................................................................80
Presets on Photos
Sharing
.................................................................................................81
and Backing Up Presets
Exporting/Import
.................................................................................................82
Presets
Viewing
................................................................................................82
History
Turning................................................................................................83
Adjustments On/Off

..............................................................85
Edits
People................................................................................................85
Beautifier
Face
.................................................................................................85
Tools
Skin
.................................................................................................90
Tools
Body
.................................................................................................92
Shaper
Photo Effects
................................................................................................95
Color
.................................................................................................95
Effects
Blur.................................................................................................96
Tools
Grain
.................................................................................................99
Effect
Object
................................................................................................100
Removal
Smart
.................................................................................................101
Patch

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Content
.................................................................................................101
Aware Removal
Extract
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or Compose
Background
.................................................................................................103
Removal
Photo
.................................................................................................105
Composer
Photo................................................................................................106
Merge
Bracket
.................................................................................................106
HDR
Panorama
.................................................................................................109
Face
.................................................................................................110
Swap
Frames
................................................................................................110
& Watermarks
Watermark
.................................................................................................111
Creator
Using
.................................................................................................115
Watermark Templates

..............................................................117
Layers
Layers................................................................................................118
Overview
Using................................................................................................123
the Layer Manager
Adjusting
.................................................................................................124
Photo Layer
Adjusting
.................................................................................................126
Layer Opacity
Blending
.................................................................................................127
Layers
Managing
.................................................................................................130
Layers
Using................................................................................................131
the Layer Tools
Pen
.................................................................................................132
Tool
Eraser
.................................................................................................133
Tool
Shape
.................................................................................................133
Tool
Text
.................................................................................................137
Tool
Select
.................................................................................................139
Area Tool
Fill
.................................................................................................141
Tool
Gradient
.................................................................................................141
Tool
Using................................................................................................142
the Editing Tools

..............................................................147
Exporting
and Sharing Photos
The Export
................................................................................................147
Photo Process
Export
.................................................................................................150
Profiles

Sharing
................................................................................................151
Photos
Uploading
.................................................................................................151
Photos to Facebook
Uploading
.................................................................................................152
Photos to Flickr
Backing
.................................................................................................153
Up Photos on CyberLink Cloud
Uploading
.................................................................................................154
Photos to DirectorZone
E-mailing
.................................................................................................154
Photos

..............................................................157
Slideshows
Creating
................................................................................................157
Photo Slideshows
Producing
.................................................................................................158
Slideshows
Sharing
.................................................................................................158
Slideshow Videos on YouTube

..............................................................161
Printing
Printing
................................................................................................161
Photos
Customizing
.................................................................................................161
the Layout
Customizing
.................................................................................................162
the Image Settings
Customizing
.................................................................................................163
the Print Settings
Watermarks
.................................................................................................163

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PhotoDirector
Preferences
General
................................................................................................165
Preferences
Project
................................................................................................165
Preferences
DirectorZone
................................................................................................166
Preferences
File Handling
................................................................................................166
Preferences
Improvement
................................................................................................167
Program Preferences
CyberLink
................................................................................................168
Cloud Preferences
Hardware
................................................................................................168
Acceleration Preferences

..............................................................171
PhotoDirector
Hotkeys
..............................................................179
Technical
Support
Before
................................................................................................179
Contacting Technical Support
Web Support
................................................................................................180

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Help Resources
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Intro ductio n

Chapter 1:

Introduction
This chapter introduces CyberLink PhotoDirector and provides an overview of all its
features. It also outlines the system requirements for installing and using the
program.
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 user forum, or see
the video tutorials in the Learning Center at http://directorzone.cyberlink.
com/tutorial/phd.

Welcome
Welcome to the CyberLink family of digital media tools. CyberLink PhotoDirector is
a photography program that lets you manage, adjust, and edit your digital photos,
or create new ones using layers. You can then share your photos on Facebook or
Flickr, use them in slideshows, produce slideshow videos you can upload to
YouTube, and much more.

Latest Features
This section outlines the latest features within the CyberLink PhotoDirector
program.
Brand New Layers Editing
Adds the creative possibility to produce a masterpiece photo with layers.
7 major tool sets, including pen tools, shape tools, text, gradients, and more.
14 blending modes available.
Up to 100 layers for a single photo composite creation.
Create Perfect Portraits with the New Beautifier Tools
Face Shaper.
Eye Bag Removal.
Eye Enlarger.

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Shine Remover.
Simple yet Powerful Blur Tools
Use the linear, circular, or brush tool to create different blurred regions.
Choose from one of 4 shapes to create a unique aesthetic feeling with the
bokeh blur.
Add zoom or motion effect on photos with the radial and focal zoom blurs.
More PhotoDirector Improvements
Improvement of the auto tone adjustment feature.
More camera lens profile support and RAW image formats compatibility.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud
You can upload/download color presets and lens profiles, and back up photos,
preferences, projects, and more with the DirectorZone and CyberLink Cloud*
features.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

DirectorZone
DirectorZone is a free web service that lets you search for and download color
presets and lens profiles created by other users of CyberLink PhotoDirector.
To access the benefits of DirectorZone, you can sign in by:
clicking the Sign in to DirectorZone link in the top right corner of the
CyberLink PhotoDirector window.
clicking the
button at the top of the window to open the PhotoDirector
preferences, and then on the DirectorZone tab. See DirectorZone Preferences
for more information.

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Also, be sure to periodically click the
button to check out the latest
DirectorZone Bulletin, and view Templates and Tutorials on DirectorZone or the
Photo Gallery on DirectorZone. Just click in one of these sections in the
Notifications window to view the bulletin or download these templates. Or go to
http://directorzone.cyberlink.com to find out more information on the features and
benefits of the DirectorZone web service.

CyberLink Cloud
CyberLink Cloud is a cloud storage service from CyberLink where users can upload
and download their presets, PhotoDirector projects, exported photos, and more.
CyberLink Cloud allows users to back up media, preferences, projects, etc., and
ensure their working environment is the same on multiple computers.
Note: CyberLink Cloud is a subscription cloud storage service that is
included with some CyberLink products, and is available for purchase
through our web site. For more detailed information, see http://www.
cyberlink.com/products/cyberlink-cloud/.

PhotoDirector Versions
The features that are available in CyberLink PhotoDirector are completely
dependent on the version you have installed on your computer.
To view the PhotoDirector version table, please go to our web site: http://www.
cyberlink.com/products/photodirector-ultra/comparison_en_US.html
Click the CyberLink PhotoDirector logo in the top right, or select Help > About
CyberLink PhotoDirector from the menu, to determine the version and build
number for your copy of CyberLink PhotoDirector.

PhotoDirector Live
PhotoDirector Live is a subscription based version of CyberLink PhotoDirector that
provides all the photo adjustment features you expect, and adds the CyberLink
Cloud storage service and more.
With a PhotoDirector Live subscription, you get:
All the advanced photo adjustment and editing features of the Ultra version
of CyberLink PhotoDirector.

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The ability to back up program preferences, projects, and presets on the cloud
storage space CyberLink Cloud.
Guaranteed updates to the latest versions of CyberLink PhotoDirector Ultra.
PhotoDirector Live is the must-have solution for on-the-go photo editors who want
easy access to their media and the latest up-to-date photo editing technologies.

Updating PhotoDirector
Software upgrades and updates (patches) are periodically available from CyberLink.
CyberLink PhotoDirector automatically prompts you when either is available.
Note: you can prevent CyberLink PhotoDirector from auto checking for
updates/upgrades in General Preferences.

To update your software, do this:
1.

Click the

button to open the Notifications window.

Check the New Updates and Upgrade Info sections.

Select an item in these sections to open your web browser, where you can
purchase product upgrades or download the latest patch update.
Note: you must connect to the Internet to use this feature.

System Requirements
The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for using
the CyberLink PhotoDirector program.
System Requirements

CPU Processor

Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz CPU with hyper-threading or
equivalent AMD CPU is required.
Intel Corei7 or AMD Phenom II X4 recommended for
64 bit version.

Screen Resolution

1024 X 768, 16-bit color or above.

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Operating System

Microsoft Windows 10 (32 bit and 64 bit).
Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (32 bit and 64 bit).
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium,
Professional, Ultimate (32 bit and 64 bit).
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic, Home
Premium, Business, Ultimate (32 bit and 64 bit).

Memory

2 GB is required.
3 GB is recommended for 32-bit OS.
6 GB is recommended for 64-bit OS.

Graphics Card

128 MB VRAM and above.
1 GB or higher VRAM and OpenCL capable are
recommended.

Hard Disk Space

1 GB of disk space for application and
documentation.

Other

Internet connection required for initial software
activation, CyberLink Cloud, DirectorZone, and social
media services (Facebook, Flickr, YouTube).

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Im po rting Pho to s

Chapter 2:

Importing Photos
The first step when using CyberLink PhotoDirector is to import your photos into the
program. CyberLink PhotoDirector supports a variety of different photo file types,
including most camera RAW file formats.

Supported File Formats
CyberLink PhotoDirector supports the following photo file formats:
Photos: JPEG, PNG, TIFF.
RAW photo formats: CyberLink PhotoDirector also supports the import of most
camera RAW photo formats. See the PhotoDirector spec page on the CyberLink
web site for an up-to-date list of all the supported RAW photo formats: http://www.
cyberlink.com/products/photodirector-ultra/spec_en_US.html
Note: you can also import PHI files into CyberLink PhotoDirector, which are
PhotoDirector layers project files. See Layers for more information.

Importing Photos into the
Library
You can import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector from your computer's hard
drive, a digital camera, and also from removable devices, such as memory cards
and portable hard drives.
To import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector, do this:
1.

Click on Library, and then on the Import button at the bottom of the library
panel.

Select one of the following import options:
Photos: select to import individual photo files. Once selected, browse to and
then select all of the photos on your computer/removable device that you
want to import, and then click Open. Thumbnails of all the photos display in
the Photo Import window.

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Note: if the photo files you want to import are not displayed in the current
folder, ensure that the correct file type is selected in the bottom right corner
of the Select Some Photos dialog.

Folder: select to import a folder that contains your photos. Once selected,
browse to and then select the folder on your computer/removable device that
you want to import photos from, and then click Select Folder. Thumbnails of
all the photos in the selected folder display in the Photo Import window.
From Camera: select to import photos directly from a digital camera or a card
reader. Ensure that your camera is connected to your computer (and turned
on) and then select From Camera to import photos from it. Once selected,
the Photo Import window displays. Select your camera (or card reader) from
the Source drop-down to display thumbnails of all the photos in the Photo
Import window.
From Cloud*: if you have a subscription to CyberLink Cloud, select this option
to download photos that are in your CyberLink Cloud storage. Once selected,
find all the photos you want to download, select them, and then click the
Download button.
Note: you can use
in the bottom right of the preview
window to resize the photo thumbnails. * optional feature in CyberLink
PhotoDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed
versioning information.

Select Include subfolders, if you are importing photos from a folder, device,
or digital camera, to display and import photos that are in any subfolders.

Select Exclude possible duplicates to have CyberLink PhotoDirector filter out
any photos that were imported previously.

Manually select the thumbnails of the photos you want to import, or use the
(deselect all) and

(select all) buttons if necessary.

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Select one of the following two import options:
Keep in current location: keeps the photos in their original source location.
Make extra copy in: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to
copy the imported photos to another location you select in the Destination
drop-down.

If making an extra copy of the photos in another location, click
to
select the Destination where the imported photos are copied. You can also
click
to edit the name of the folder that will be created in this location, if
required.
Note: you can also rename the photos as they are copied into the specified
destination folder. See Apply During Import for more information.

If making an extra copy of the photos in another location, you can Organize
them by selecting one of the following:
Put in Single Folder: puts all of the photos in one folder.
By Original Folder Structure: duplicates the original folder structure from the
source location.
By Capture Date: puts the photos in a series of folders, labeled by the date
they were captured. Click

to set the date format for the folder naming.

Click Import. CyberLink PhotoDirector imports the photos into your project
library.

Apply During Import
CyberLink PhotoDirector can apply adjustment presets to photos during the import
process. You can also begin organizing your photos by adding copyright
information and keyword tags as they are imported.
Note: if you cannot find the Apply During Import section of the Photo
Import window, click

on the right edge of the window to display it.

Apply preset: select to apply the adjustment preset you select from the dropdown to all of the photos during import. See Using Adjustment Presets for
information on creating adjustment presets.

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Copyright: in the field provided, enter in the copyright text you would like to
embed in each photo. The copyright information can be viewed and edited
later on the Metadata tab in the library panel.
Tags: in the field provided, enter in the keyword tags you want to apply to
each photo, separated by a semi colon.
Rename: if you selected the Make extra copy in option, you can select this
option to rename the files as they are being copied. Once selected, choose
the naming format from the drop-down. The File Name options use the
current name of the photo file, but will add a numbering sequence or the
capture date to the end. Select the Custom Name options to enter in your
own custom name for the photo files in the field provided. You can also
specify the photo file numbering format, and the starting number used.

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Chapter 3:

The PhotoDirector
Workspace
This chapter outlines the CyberLink PhotoDirector workspace, and all of its features.
Getting familiar with the workspace is helpful, because it is where you spend all of
your time when using CyberLink PhotoDirector.

A - PhotoDirector M odules, B - Libra ry/Adjustm ent/Edit/La yers/Slideshow /Print Pa nel, C - Photo
Brow ser Pa nel, D - Photo View er Window

PhotoDirector Modules
CyberLink PhotoDirector is comprised of six main modules: Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow, and Print.

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Library
Click the Library button to open the photo library of CyberLink PhotoDirector.
When you import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector, they are stored in the
photo library. Once in the library you can organize them in a smart collection,
folder, album, and by keyword tags. See Library Panel for more information.

Adjustment
The Adjustment module is where you touch up and make adjustments to the
photos in your library. Click the Adjustment button apply presets, crop and rotate
photos, apply gradients, remove spots, red-eye, and make other corrections. You
can also adjust white balance, sharpness, color, and much, much more. See
Adjustments for more information.

Edit
In the Edit module you can touch up the faces in your photos, apply effects,
remove objects and backgrounds, add images on photos, and apply watermarks
and frames on your photos. See Edits for more information.

Layers
In the Layers module you can perform advanced photo composing. See Layers for
detailed information.

Slideshow
In this module you can use your photos to create slideshows with background
music, and then export them as video files or upload them directly to YouTube.
Select the Slideshow button to access the slideshow module. See Slideshows for
more information on all the features in this module.

Print
Once you have finished adjusting and editing your images, you can print them in
the Print module. You can print off your photos one at time, print multiple photos
on a single sheet of paper, and also add watermarks to your printed photos. For
more information see Printing Photos.

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Library Panel
The library panel is where you import, organize, and view all of the photos in
CyberLink PhotoDirector. It also provides access to the metadata information for
each individual photo.
The library panel has two tabs: Project and Metadata. To access either tab, simply
click on it to view its contents.

Project Tab
Click Project to access all of the photos in the library. When photos are imported
into the library, a CyberLink PhotoDirector project database keeps track of photo
location, and associated photo information, including adjustments you make to
each photo. If required you can add new projects, open existing projects, or export
smart collections, albums, folders, and tags as new projects.
On the Project tab you can also organize imported photos by album, folder,
keyword tags, and more.

Smart Collection
CyberLink PhotoDirector automatically organizes your photos in a Smart Collection
for easy browsing. Every time you import, rate, or reject photos, CyberLink
PhotoDirector updates the Smart Collection.
All Photos: select to view all the photos you have imported into the current
project database.
Latest Imports: select to view the photos that were most recently imported
into the library.
1 Star or Better: select to view photos you have rated 1 or more stars.
5 Stars: select to view all the photos you have rated 5 stars.
Rejected: select to view all the rejected photos.
Right-click on a Smart Collection folder to export the photos, or create a new
project that contains just the photos in the selected collection. You can also

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Rename, Edit or Delete some folders out of the Smart Collection.
You can also create a custom Smart Collection based on rules you specify. To
create a custom Smart Collection, do this:
1.

Select the Project tab, and then click

in the Smart Collection section.

Select Create Smart Collection.

Enter the information in the fields as follows:
Name: enter a name for the new collection of photos.
Match: select whether to match at least one (Any) of the rules, All of the rules,
or None of them.

Use the drop-down boxes to set the rules for the type of photos that you want
to include in the Smart Collection.

Click on Create to finish. CyberLink PhotoDirector creates the collection based
on your selected rules.

Folders
When photos are imported into the library, CyberLink PhotoDirector organizes
them into folders based on the structure of the import source location.
Right-click on a folder to:
Synchronize Folder: select to ensure the folder is up-to-date. Use this feature
if the photos were added, deleted, or moved out of the folder. Synchronize
folders as follows:
Synchronizing folder options
If CyberLink PhotoDirector detects any changes, the following related options
become enabled.
Import new photos: if photos were added to the folder, this option becomes
enabled. Select it to import the specified number of photos into the folder.
Show import dialog before importing: select if you want to display the Photo
Import window before importing. If you do not select this option, CyberLink
PhotoDirector performs a background import of the photos.
Remove missing photos: if there are missing photos in the folder, this option

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becomes enabled. Select it to remove the specified number of photos from
the folder. Click the Show Missing Photos button to see which photos are
missing.
Click the Synchronize button to begin the process.
Find Missing Folder: select to locate the selected folder if it was moved to a
different location. Click the
missing folder.

button to specify the New location of the

Export Photos: select to export the photos, with any changes applied to them,
in the selected folder. See Exporting and Sharing Photos for more
information.
Export Folder as New Project: select to create a new project database that
only includes the photos in the selected folder.
Tag Faces: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to analyze
all the photos in the selected folder and tag any faces it detects in them. See
Tagging Faces for more information.
Remove from Library: select to remove the selected folder, and all of the
photos it contains, from the library.
Locate on Disk: select to view the selected folder, and all of its contents, in
Windows Explorer.
Rename Folder: select to give the selected folder a different name.

Albums
You can organize your photos in custom albums. To create a new album, do this:
1.

Select the Project tab, and then click

In the pop-up menu that displays:

in the Albums section.

select Create Album with Selected Photos to create a new album that contains
all the current photos you have selected.
select Create Empty Album to create an album that does not have any photos
in it.
select Create Empty Album Set to create a new album set. Album sets are
comprised of a number of albums that you can group together. You cannot

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add photos directly into an album set, but it can contain multiple albums
comprised of a number of photos.
3.

Enter an Album name in the dialog that displays, and then click Create to add
it to the library.

To add photos into albums in the library, just drag them from the photo browser
panel to the album in the library.

Right-click on an album to:
Export Album as New Project: select to create a new project database that
only includes the photos in the selected album.
Export Photos: select to export the photos, with any changes applied to them,
in the selected album. See Exporting and Sharing Photos for more
information.
Tag Faces: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to analyze
all the photos in the selected album and tag any faces it detects in them. See
Tagging Faces for more information.
Rename: select to give the selected album a different name.
Delete: select to delete the selected album from the library. Any photos it
contains are not removed from the project library.

Tags
You can add keyword tags to photos in the project library. Tags are useful for photo
management and when sharing photos, as users search by tag keywords to find
photos they are interested in.
To create a new tag, do this:

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Note: you can also create new tags on the Metadata tab.

Select the Project tab, and then click

In the pop-up menu that displays:

in the Tags section.

select Create Tag to create new tag in the project library.
select Create Tag with Selected Photos to create a new tag and then add them
to all the current photos you have selected.
3.

Enter an Tag name in the dialog that displays, and then click Create to add it
to the library.

To add keyword tags to photos in the library, just drag photos from the photo
browser panel to the tag in the library.

Right-click on a tag to:
Export Tag as New Project: select to create a new project database that only
includes the photos with the selected tag.
Export Photos: select to export the photos, with any changes applied to them,
with the selected tag. See Exporting and Sharing Photos for more
information.
Tag Faces: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to analyze
all the photos in the selected keyword tag and tag any faces it detects in
them. See Tagging Faces for more information.
Rename: select to give the selected tag a different name.

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Delete: select to delete the selected tag from the library. Any photos with the
tag are not removed from the project library.

Faces
When faces are tagged* in your photos, they are added to this section of the library
panel, organized by people. Click on a person in the list to view all the photos that
he/she is tagged in, in the photo browser panel.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

If you haven't tagged any faces yet, select a folder/album/smart collection/tag in
the library, select the photos in the photo browser panel, and then click the Tag
Faces button. See Auto Tagging Faces for instructions on how to tag the faces in
your photos. If you want to manage the people and faces, see Managing Faces in
the Library.
Right-click on a face (person's name) in the list to:
Rename this Face: select to give the selected face a different name.
Export Photos: select to export the photos, with any changes applied to them,
that contain the tagged face. See Exporting and Sharing Photos for more
information.
Export Face as New Project: select to create a new project database that only
includes the photos with the tagged faces.
Remove this Person: select to remove the selected face tag and the person
from the library. The photos that were tagged are not removed from the
project library.

Tagging Faces
CyberLink PhotoDirector can analyze the photos in your library, detecting any faces
in them. You can then tag* the people you want in your photos, by reviewing the
results or by manually tagging them yourself. Once the faces are tagged, the
photos are then categorized in the Faces section of the library, and included on
Facebook if you choose to share them on the social media web site.

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

Analyzing Photos for Faces
CyberLink PhotoDirector uses face recognition to auto detect the faces in your
photos. To have CyberLink PhotoDirector analyze photos for faces, do this:
1.

Select all of the photos in the photo browser panel that you want to analyze.

Click the
button. CyberLink PhotoDirector will analyze the photos and
detect all the faces in them.

When the analysis process is complete, the Tag Faces window is displayed.
See Managing Faces in the Library below for information on managing the
faces you just finished analyzing.

Managing Faces in the Library
After CyberLink PhotoDirector has analyzed photos, it groups similar faces together
in the Tag Faces window. In this window you can review each face and associate it
with a person in the library, or add a new person. You can also skip faces if you
want to add them later.
The Tag Faces window can be access by the following methods:
select photos in the photo browser panel, and then click the
button. The
Tag Faces window displays after analyzing the photos for faces.
in the Faces section of the library panel, click
next to the item marked
Unknown and then select one of the following:
Tag Faces in Selected Photos to have CyberLink PhotoDirector analyze the
currently selected photos for faces.
Tag Previously Unnamed Faces to continue tagging and naming the faces
previously analyzed.
Continue Last Process if you canceled the analysis process previously
before the face tagging was complete on the selected photos.

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Once in the Tag Faces window you can manage the tagged faces, for each group of
faces, by doing the following:
Note: CyberLink PhotoDirector groups the similar faces together in the
group browser. Select a group of faces to view them and tag the faces. Click
on

to show the group browser if necessary, or

to hide it.

if the person tagged in the group of photos is not in your library, select the
check boxes on the photos, click on Select, and then enter the person's name
in the Add New Person field. Click OK to add the person and tag them in the
photos.
Note: if one of the photos in a group does not match the others, just deselect
its checkbox before tagging the faces, so that it won't be included.

select the check boxes on the photos, click on the Select button, and then
select the person from the list that matches the face in the group of photos.
if the person tagged in the group of photos is in the suggestion list above the
group of photos, just select the button with the name of the person.
Note: if required, hover your mouse over a tagged face in the Tag Faces
window and then click

to view the photo the face is tagged in.

select Skip to ignore the tagged face. At any time you can click on the
Skipped tab and tag the photos if required.
Click the Done button to close the tag faces window when you are finished.
Note: once you are done tagging a person in some photos, you can select
more photos in the library, click
next to the person's name, and then
select Find M ore Faces of this Person in the Selected Photos.
CyberLink PhotoDirector will analyze all the selected photos, looking for
more photos that contain this person.

Manually Tagging Faces
If CyberLink PhotoDirector missed faces during the auto tagging process, you can
manually tag faces in your photos.
To manually tag faces, do this:
1.

First, ensure you are in the Library module and that the face tag tools are
available on the Photo Viewer Toolbar.

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Select the photo in the browser panel you want to tag faces in.

Click the
button at the bottom of the photo viewer window to enter the
tag face editor.

CyberLink PhotoDirector will place tag face boxes on all the faces it detects in
the photo. If none are added, click on the

button to add one.

If required, drag and resize any manually placed face squares so that they fit
on the person's face.

Do one of the following:
click on Unnamed and then enter the person's name in the Add New Person
field. Click OK to add the person and tag them in the photo.
click on Unnamed and then select the person from the list that matches the
face in the photo.
if CyberLink PhotoDirector thinks it recognizes the person tagged in the
photo, it will display the suggested name below the photo. Click the check
mark under it if it is correct. If incorrect, click on the suggested name and
then select another person from the list. If it is a new person, enter his or her
name in Add New Person field and then click OK.

If required, repeat the above steps to tag more faces in the photo as required.
Note: at any time you can hover your mouse over a tagged face and click the
X to remove the face tag information.

Metadata Tab
Click the Metadata tab to view the detailed embedded information for the current
photo or photos that are selected. Included on the Metadata tab are the EXIF
camera details and capture information, including date captured, shutter speed,
and exposure information. The tab also includes fields where you can manually
enter IPTC metadata for your photos, including contact and copyright information.
Note: the photo EXIF metadata available on the Metadata tab is dependent
on the information that was embedded in the photo when it was shot.

On the Metadata tab you can also:
rate each photo by selecting the desired star rating.

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click
to flag a photo that you like and may want to use later. You can then
filter flagged photos in the photo browser panel later.
click

to reject a photo you do not like.

if required, you can edit the EXIF capture date* of one or more selected
photos. Just click in the Capture date field, and then enter the new date and
time in the YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss format.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

add IPTC metadata to your photos. To do this, select all the photos you want
to add IPTC metadata information to, click in the spaces next to the IPTC
fields, and then enter the metadata in the fields provided.

add IPTC copyright information to your photos. To do this, select all the
photos you want to add copyright information to, and the select the
Copyright status from the drop down in the Copyright section. Next, click in
the spaces next to the Copyright section, and then enter the copyright info in
the fields provided.

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select Tags to view all the tags for the selected photos. If required, you can
create a new tag for all the selected photos by entering it in the field provided
and then clicking
.

hover your mouse over a tag and then click

to remove it from a photo.

Adjustment Panel
The adjustment panel displays when in the adjustment window and contains all of
the tools you use to touch up and adjust your photos. See Adjustments for a
detailed description of the all the tools available on the adjustment panel.

Edit Panel
When in the edit window, the edit panel displays. It provides access to all of the
editing options you can use on the photos in the library. See Edits for a detailed
description of the all the options available on the edit panel.

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Layer Manager
The Layer Manager displays when in the layers module and is where you can
manage all of the layers involved in creating new photos. See Using the Layer
Manager for a detailed description of the Layer Manager and all of its features.

Slideshow Panel
When in the slideshow module, you can set slideshow preferences and settings on
the slideshow panel. See Slideshows for detailed information about the controls on
the slideshow panel.

Print Panel
Use the options on the print panel to set up your photos for printing in the print
window. See Printing for detail information on the available controls on the print
panel.

Photo Browser Panel
The photo browser panel is where you can browse through all the photos in your
project library. When you select a collection, folder, album, tag, etc. in the library
panel, all the photos it contains display in the photo browser panel.

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Select a photo in the panel to display it in the photo viewer window.
Note: the time it takes for CyberLink PhotoDirector to load a preview of the
photo is dependent on the preview quality selected in File Handing
Preferences. See Preview cache in File Handling Preferences for more
information.

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While browsing through photos in the panel, you can:
select
to browse through photos in a thumbnail view that includes large
photo thumbnails.
select
to view more detailed information about photos, including date
captured, aperture, and shutter speed. In list view you can also sort the photos
in the panel by clicking on a column header.
Note: for best results when sorting photos in list view, try the Browser Only
mode. See Selecting View Mode for more information.

when in thumbnail view, select a photo and then rate it by selecting the
desired star rating.

when in thumbnail view, select a photo and then click
you like and may want to use later.

to flag a photo that

when in thumbnail view, select a photo and then click
you do not like or want to use.

to reject a photo

you can also group photos using color labels. To label, right-click on a photo
in the photo browser panel, select the Label option, and then a color from the
list.
right-click on a photo in the panel (or in the viewer) and then select Show
Photos in Same Folder to only display photos in the Library that are in the
same folder as the selected photo.
right-click on a photo in the panel (or in the viewer) and then select Show
Photos in Same Album to only display photos in the Library that are in the
same album as the selected photo.
click

and then select an item in the list to filter the photos in the panel

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by their flagged and rejected status.
click
and then select an item in the list to filter the photos in the panel
by their label.
click
and then select an option in the list to filter the photos in the panel
by whether they have been adjusted or not.
click
to stack* the photos in the browser panel. See Stacking Photos for
more information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

right-click on a photo and select Create Virtual Photo to create another copy
you can use for editing. See Creating Virtual Photos for more information.
click and drag the top edge of the photo browser panel to resize it and the
size of the photo thumbnails (when in thumbnail view).
if you are in the library module, click Tag Faces* to have CyberLink
PhotoDirector tag all the faces in the photos selected in the browser panel.
See Analyzing Photos for Faces for more information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

click Export to export, with the adjustments applied to them, the selected
photos. See Exporting and Sharing Photos for more information.
click Share to upload the selected photos to Flickr or Facebook. See Sharing
Photos for more information.
double-click in the photo viewer canvas area to hide the photo browser panel
from view and get a larger view of the current photo (viewer only mode).
Double-click on it again to redisplay the browser panel (viewer & browser
mode).

Stacking Photos
Use the stack* photo feature for easy grouping of photos in the photo browser
panel. You can manually stack the photos, or have CyberLink PhotoDirector assist
you using the Auto Stack feature.

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

Auto Stacking of Photos
The Auto Stack feature stacks photos based on the date and time the photos were
taken.
To automatically stack photos in the photo browser panel, do this:
1.

Select all of the photos in the photo browser panel that you want to stack.

Click

In the dialog that displays, use the slider to set the amount of time (up to one
hour) between the photos in the stacks. Dragging the slider left creates more
stacks, while dragging it right creates fewer.

and then select Auto Stack.

Note: the number of stacks that will be created is displayed at the bottom of
the dialog.

Click OK. CyberLink PhotoDirector stacks the photos based on your settings.

Manual Stacking of Photos
The Manual Stack feature lets you select which photos you want in each stack.
To manually stack some photos in the photo browser panel, do this:
1.

Select all of the photos in the photo browser panel that you want to put in a
single stack.

Click

CyberLink PhotoDirector puts the photos you selected in a stack.

and then select Manual Stack.
Note: you can repeat these steps as many times as required to stack the
photos in the photo browser panel.

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Viewing the Photos in Stacks
Once the photos in the photo browser panel are in stacks, you can more easily view
your photos, especially if browsing through a large number of them. Stacks are
indicated by a number in the top left corner of a photo thumbnail. The number is
placed on the first photo in each stack.

Note: you can change which photo is on top of the stack by dragging it to the
first photo position in the stack.

To view the photos in a stack, just click on the number to expand it.

Click
and then select Expand All Stacks if you want to open all of the stacks
and view all of the photos in the photo browser panel. Select Collapse All Stacks to
only show photo stacks in the panel.
Drag an existing stack on top of another stack if you want to combine them into
one stack. To remove all of the photos from a stack, just select the stack, click
and then select Unstack.

Splitting Stacks
If you want to split the photos in a stack into two different stacks, do this:
1.

Select the photo stack you want to split.

If required, click on the stack number in the top left corner to expand the

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stack so you can view all the photos in it.
3.

Click on the photo in the stack that you want in the new stack, i.e. the place
where you want the new stack to begin.

Click

The photo you selected, and all of the photos after it, will be put in a new
stack.

and then select Split Stack.

Searching for Photos
If you are looking for specific photos in the browser panel, use the search function
to find them using keyword tags.
To search for photos in the browser panel, do this:
1.

Enter in a keyword in the search field located on top of the browser panel.

CyberLink PhotoDirector filters the photos based on the keywords entered.
Note: click on
to clear the search results and display all the photos in
the browser panel.

Photo Viewer Window
The photo viewer window displays a preview of a photo selected in the photo
browser panel. Any adjustments you make to photos are viewable in the photo
viewer window as well.

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Selecting View Mode
In the top left of the photo viewer window, select one of the following view modes
when browsing through and viewing photos in CyberLink PhotoDirector:
Viewer & Browser Mode - select to display the photo viewer window
and the photo browser panel for easy browsing and viewing of photos.
Viewer Only Mode - select to display a larger view of the photos.
Browser Only Mode - select to display a large photo browser panel. This
view is ideal when sorting through photos when in list view.

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Note: you can double-click in the photo viewer canvas area to hide the photo
browser panel from view and get a larger view of the current photo (viewer
only mode). Double-click on it again to redisplay the browser panel (viewer
& browser mode).

When previewing photos in the project library or when making adjustments, select
to view the current photo at full screen. Once in full screen mode, you can
click

to display the library/adjustment/edit panel if required.

Selecting Viewer Display Mode
The photo viewer window has several display modes, including compare, mirror,
and also the ability to view photos on more than one display device.
Note: if you have more than one display device connected to your computer,
the primary device is listed as M ain M onitor, while the secondary device
is listed as Secondary M onitor. Click the
secondary monitor display mode options.

button to view the

Click the buttons in the bottom left corner of the photo viewer window to set the
display mode.
Note: the buttons/modes that are available is dependent on which CyberLink
PhotoDirector module you are currently within.

Main Monitor
Show one - shows one preview window for the selected photo in the
library and adjustment modules.
Compare two - when browsing through photos in your project library,
use this display mode to compare two different photos in the library. The
photo on the left (Current) is the photo you are comparing to other
(Candidate) photos. Click the Set as Current button to set the Candidate photo
as the Current photo, or the one you are using to compare. If zoomed in on a
photo in this mode, the following buttons are available:
Link focus - select to link the movement of two photos you are
comparing when zoomed in.
Sync - select to quickly sync the zoomed in focus area of both photos
you are comparing.

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Show multiple - when browsing through photos in your project library,
use this display mode to show multiple photos at once. To select multiple
photos, hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard and select as many photos
as you want. In this view you can rate, flag, and reject each of the photos.
Hover your mouse over a photo and then click the X in the top right corner to
remove it from the view, if required.
Compare before/after - when in the adjustment module, click this
button to display before and after panels, or a comparison between the
original photo (Before) and the photo with the adjustments applied (After).
There are four available comparison modes you can choose from:
Side by side - select to compare adjustments to photos side by side.
Split - left/right - select to split the photo, with the left half
containing the original photo, and the right half of the photo with the
adjustments applied.
Top/bottom - select to compare adjustments to photos top to
bottom.
Split - top/bottom - select to split the photo, with the top half
containing the original photo, and the bottom half of the photo with the
adjustments applied.
Secondary Monitor
If you have more than one monitor connected to your computer and have
extended your desktop, click the
button and select the display mode for the
secondary monitor.
Mirror: duplicates the viewer display on the secondary monitor.
Alternate: provides a secondary view of the photos you are viewing. For
example, if you are viewing a photo in normal mode, the photo displays at
full screen on the secondary monitor. If you are in compare two mode, select
one of the two photos to have it display at full screen on the secondary
monitor.
None: select if you don't want anything displayed on your secondary

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monitor.

History
When in the adjustment or edit module, click
to view a history of all the
adjustments and edits you have made to the current photo you are viewing. See
Viewing History for more information.
You can also click and hold the
button to quickly view the original photo
during the adjustment/edit process.
Note: when in the library module, these two buttons are hidden and replaced
by
and
. Use these buttons to manually tag people in selected
photos. See Manually Tagging Faces for more information.

Photo Viewer Toolbar
When in the library, adjustment, or edit module, the photo viewer toolbar provides
quick access to several useful tools you can use to manage the photos as you work.
Click on
to customize the tools displayed on the photo viewer toolbar. The
available tools are as follows:
Face Tag Tools: use the face tag tools to manually tag faces in selected
photos. See Manually Tagging Faces for more information.
Flag: when viewing a photo, click
to flag a photo that you like and may
want to use later.when viewing a photo, click
to reject a photo you do not
like or want to use.
Rate: when viewing a photo, rate it by selecting the desired star rating on the
tool bar, or directly below the bottom left corner of the photo.

Color Labels: when viewing a photo, click a color to label it. You can use color
labels to group photos together by selecting the same color label for similar
types of photos.

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Rotate: when viewing a photo, click
counterclockwise direction, or
direction.

to rotate it 90 degrees in the

to rotate it 90 degrees in the clockwise

Previous/Next: when viewing a photo, click
the browser panel, or

to select the previous photo in

to select the next one.

Viewer Zoom
When previewing photos in the photo viewer window, use the Zoom drop-down to
set the size of the photo preview. Select Fit to resize the selected photo so that is
fits in the viewer window.
When you zoom in or out on a photo, a navigation thumbnail for the viewer
displays above the drop-down. Click and drag the available box to change the
focus area to suit your zooming requirements.

Note: the Navigation option must be selected in the Zoom drop-down for
the navigation thumbnail to display.

You can also use the following zoom and pan tools for easier viewing of your

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photos in the photo viewer window:
- when selected, clicking the left mouse button in the photo viewer
window zooms in on the current photo. Click the right mouse button to zoom
out.
Note: when selected, hold down the left mouse button and then draw a
square on the photo to quickly zoom in on a specific area.

- click to enable panning when zoomed in on a photo. To pan, just click
on the photo and drag it to view different areas.

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Chapter 4:

PhotoDirector Projects
When you import photos into CyberLink PhotoDirector, the program automatically
creates and saves your work in a project in the .phd file format. Use the options in
the File menu to create new a project or open an existing project.
Note: a CyberLink PhotoDirector project (.phd) file essentially contains a
list of the photos in the library, and a log of all the edits and adjustments
you want to make to these photos. Project files do not include the photos in
them. If you want to back up your project and the photos, use the export
project function. See Exporting Projects for more information.

If you have a CyberLink Cloud* subscription you can also upload saved projects to
CyberLink Cloud. See CyberLink Cloud Projects for more information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

Exporting Projects
You can export your CyberLink PhotoDirector project as a new project. All of the
photos, their copyright info, tags, and more will be included in the exported
project. You can also export it by packing all the project materials in a folder and
then uploading it to CyberLink Cloud*. Exported projects can then be imported into
another computer running CyberLink PhotoDirector.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

To export your project, select File > Export Project. If you have a CyberLink Cloud
subscription you can select File > Pack Project Materials and Upload to CyberLink
Cloud to back it up in a folder on CyberLink Cloud.

CyberLink Cloud Projects
If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can select File > Upload Project to
CyberLink Cloud to store project files on CyberLink Cloud*.

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

To open a project that was saved on CyberLink Cloud, including projects that were
packed in a folder with their photos (materials), select Download Project from
CyberLink Cloud from the File menu. In the window that displays, select a project
and then click Download.
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
.

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Chapter 5:

Adjustments
This chapter outlines all of the adjustments you can make to your photos in
CyberLink PhotoDirector. It also provides a description of adjustment presets, and
how you can use them to quickly edit your photos.
Click on the Adjustment button and then on the Manual tab to begin making
adjustments to your photos. Any adjustments you make are not auto-applied to
the original photo file. CyberLink PhotoDirector keeps a log of all the adjustments
you want to make, and then applies them to each photo when it is exported,
printed, shared, etc. This leaves the original photo untouched.
At any time during the adjustment process, you can:
click

to quickly peek at the original photo.

click
to view a log of the adjustments applied on a photo in History. See
Viewing History for more information.
click Reset at the bottom of the adjustment panel to revert all the changes
back to the original photo.

Creating Virtual Photos
Before you begin making adjustments to your photos, you can duplicate them by
creating virtual copies. To do this, right click on a photo in the photo browser panel
and select Create Virtual Photo.
Virtual photos are not physical photos on your hard drive until you export them.
This allows you to make a different set of adjustments on the same photo,
simultaneously, and then export the different resulting photos together.
You can create as many virtual copies as you want. They are indicated in the photo
browser panel as shown below.

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Histogram
The histogram is a graphical representation of the color tone distribution in a
selected photo. Below the histogram is some metadata information for the photo.

The X axis of the graph represents the RGB color tone value between 0 and 255,
while the Y axis indicates the number of pixels in the photo that have this value.
The histogram is created with the three RGB (red, green, and blue) color values
given to each pixel in a photo. The gray portions indicate where all three colors
overlap on the histogram, while yellow, magenta, and cyan appear when two of the
colors overlap.
Note: hover the mouse pointer over any pixel on the selected photo to view
its RGB tone value in the histogram.

Converting Photos to Black and White
You can instantly convert a selected photo to black and white, i.e. replace the
colors with grayscale, using the histogram.
To convert, select B&W. To convert back, select Color on the top of the histogram.

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Note: after you convert a photo to black and white, the Black and White
section of the adjustment panel is enabled. See Black and White Mix for
details on adjusting the lightness in black and white photos.

Viewing Exposed Areas
The histogram can be used to determine if the photo was shot correctly. A photo
with a histogram that arcs towards the left, indicates the photo was underexposed
(contains a lot of dark pixels), while one that arcs towards the right means there was
an overexposure (lots of lighter pixels).
Click
to view the areas of a photo that were so over and underexposed that all
detail was lost, or clipped, in that area.

The areas that are overexposed are indicated in red. The areas of the photo that are
underexposed, in blue. Click
to hide these areas.

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Regional Adjustment Tools
Use the regional adjustment tools if you want to modify only a specific area of a
photo. You can also use these tools to crop, straighten, remove spots and red-eye,
and more.
The following sections outline the features and functions available in the regional
adjustment tools of CyberLink PhotoDirector.
Cropping and Rotating Photos
Removing Spots
Removing Red-Eye
Using the Adjustment Brush
Using Adjustment Selection
Using a Gradient Mask
To begin using a regional adjustment tool, just select it from the available icons.

Cropping and Straightening Photos
You can crop out portions of a photo you do not want, and rotate them up to 45
degrees for an effect or to straighten them if they are a little crooked or uneven.
To assist you when cropping and rotating photos, select a Tool overlay from the
drop-down in the bottom right of the photo viewer window. Use the overlay that
will best guide and assist you to more precisely crop and straighten a photo.

Cropping Photos
To crop a photo, do this:
1.

Click

to display the available crop and rotate options.

To crop, do one of the following:
click
to manually crop out a section. Click and drag on the photo to
manually set the crop area.
select a crop area shape from the Area drop-down. To create a custom shape,

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select Enter Custom, enter the Aspect ratio values in the field provided, and
then click OK.
Note: click
if you want to manually resize the crop area. Click
want the crop area to maintain its aspect ratio.

if you

Click and drag the corners and sides of the crop area to resize, if necessary.

Click inside the shape and drag to move the crop area, if necessary.

Click Done to crop the photo.

Straightening Photos
To straighten a photo, do this:
Note: when you straighten a photo, some portions are cropped to make it
square. You can rotate photos 90 degrees by right clicking on it and
selecting Rotate Right/Left.

Click

to display the available crop and straighten options.

To straighten, do one of the following:
click
and then click and drag on the photo to draw a line along the part
you want to be horizontal or vertical. For best results, draw on a straight line
in the photo that you know should be level, as shown in the example below.

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click and drag the Angle slider until the photo appears to be level.

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hover the mouse outside the crop area until the mouse pointer becomes
curved. Then click and drag on the photo to manually straighten it.

Click inside the crop area and drag to move it, if necessary. You can also resize
the crop area as well.

Click Done. CyberLink PhotoDirector crops out the excess portions of the
photo to make it square.

Removing Spots
The spot removal tool lets you fix any imperfections or blemishes in a photo.
To remove spots, do this:

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Click

to open the spot removal tools.

Set the spot removal options as follows:
Clone/Heal: select and use Clone if you want to copy an area of the photo and
use it to cover up the spot. Select and use Heal to touch up the spot using the
photo information (texture, lighting, and shading) that surrounds it.
Size: use the slider to set the size of area that the tool covers up.
Feather: use the slider to set the transition level between the area being
covered up and the pixels around the area.
Opacity: use the slider to set the transparency of the applied cover up.

Click on the part of the photo you want to touch up and then drag the spot
removal tool to the part of the photo you want the spot to resemble.

Click Done to finish the adjustments and close the panel.

Using Intelligent Spot Removal
If you find that a large number of photos have a spot on them in the exact same
place, you can use the intelligent spot removal feature to remove all of the spots at
once. This works best if the spot was caused by something on the lens.
To use intelligent spot removal on a number of photos, do this:
1.

On the first photo, perform the spot removal as noted above.

Click the Copy button.

In the Adjustment Copy window, ensure that Spot removal is selected and
then select:
Manual if all the spots in the photos are in the same position and were taken
with a similar background.
Auto if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to auto find the correct pixels
required to fix each photo. Select this item if the backgrounds in the photos

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are different from the original photo.
4.

Click Copy to close the Adjustment Copy window.

Select all of the photos in the photo browser panel that have the similar spots
that need removing.

Click on Paste. CyberLink PhotoDirector will duplicate the spot removal in all
the selected photos.

Removing Red-Eye
You can remove red-eye from photos using the tool in regional adjustments.
To remove red-eye, do this:
1.

Click

to open the remove red-eye tools.

On the photo, click in the center of the affected eye, and drag the mouse to
resize a color spot that is placed over the red-eye.

CyberLink PhotoDirector should auto detect the red-eye, and then fix it for
you. If it is unable to detect it properly, click and drag the applied spot to
center it over the red area, and then use the available sliders to manually fix it
as follows:
Pupil size: use the slider to resize the spot on the red area of the pupil.
Darken: use the slider to darken the spot to the desired color.

Click Done to finish the adjustments and close the panel.

Using the Adjustment Brush
You can use the adjustment brush to select, or brush, just the parts of a photo that
you want to adjust.
To use the adjustment brush, do this:

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Note: you can adjust multiple areas of the photo using masks. See Using
Masks for Multiple Brush Adjustments for more information.

Click

to open the adjustment brush controls.

Click and drag on the photo to apply a brush stroke. CyberLink PhotoDirector
displays a mask color on the area you apply.
Note: the mask disappears as soon as you start adjusting the brush options.
See Using Masks for Multiple Brush Adjustments for more information.

Set the adjustment brush options as follows:
Brush/Eraser: select the Brush to apply the set adjustments. Use the Eraser if
you make some errors using the brush and want to remove areas of the
applied adjustments.
Size: use the slider to set the size of the brushed or erased area. You can also
use the mouse scroll wheel to adjust the diameter of the brush.
Feather: use the slider to set the transition level between the area being
brushed and the pixels around the area. The area between the inner and outer
circle is the size of the gradient that CyberLink PhotoDirector uses to create a
smooth transition between the areas.
Strength: use the slider to set the amount of adjustment applied with a brush
stroke.
Fit to edges: select this option to limit applied adjustments to areas of the
photo that have a similar properties. CyberLink PhotoDirector auto applies
them for you based on your brush strokes.

Set the type of White Balance adjustments you want to make using the
available sliders. See White Balance for details on the available adjustment
options.

Set the type of Tone adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See Tone for details on the available adjustment options.

Set the type of HSL/Color adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See HSL/Color for details on the available adjustment options.

Set the type of Detail adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See Detail for details on the available adjustment options.

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Click and drag on the other areas of the photo where the adjustments should
be applied. Use the sliders to further refine the adjustments as required.

Click Done to finish the adjustments and close the panel.

Using Masks for Multiple Brush Adjustments
You can make up to five different brush adjustments on a photo. When you modify
the adjustment options and use the brush to apply them to a photo, a mask is auto
created and labeled by color.
The mask label is visible in the Mask drop-down at the top of the brush panel.

To create a new adjustment mask, do this:
1.

Select New from the Mask drop-down to create a new mask.

Apply a brush stroke and then use the sliders to set the adjustments as
required for the second adjustment.

CyberLink PhotoDirector labels the mask with another color in the Mask dropdown.

CyberLink PhotoDirector marks each mask on the photo with the color label.

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Note: to remove a mask from a photo, just click its color label node and then
press the Delete key on your keyboard.

Click the color label to toggle the masks on and off, and view the areas of the
photo where each of the adjustments was applied.

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Using Adjustment Selection
Adjustment selection lets you select only the pixels in a photo you want to adjust.
This allows you to select and adjust objects in the photo, and areas that are
similarly colored, only.
To use adjustment selection, do this:
Note: you can adjust multiple areas of the photo using masks. See Using
Masks for Multiple Adjustment Selections for more information.

Click

to open the adjustment selection controls.

Set the adjustment selection options as follows:
Brush/Eraser: select the Brush to select areas (pixels) to adjust. Use the Eraser
to deselect areas (pixels).
Size: use the slider to set the size of the selection tool. You can also use the
mouse scroll wheel to adjust the diameter of the selection tool.
Intelligent: enable this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to assist
you when using the brush to select pixels. Once enabled, all pixels with
similar properties are selected for you when you make a brush stoke.

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Feather: use the slider to set the transition level between the area being
selected and the pixels around the area. The area between the inner and outer
circle is the size of the gradient that CyberLink PhotoDirector uses to create a
smooth transition between the areas.
3.

If Brush is selected, click on an area of the photo and CyberLink
PhotoDirector will auto select a range of similar pixels. If there are some pixels
selected that you don't want to adjust, use the Eraser to deselect them.
Note: CyberLink PhotoDirector displays a mask color on the area you
select. See Using Masks for Multiple Adjustment Selections for more
information.

Once you have the area of the photo selected, you can use the Shift slider to
reduce or enlarge the selection area. Drag the slider left to shrink to selection
area, or right to enlarge it.

Set the type of White Balance adjustments you want to make using the
available sliders. See White Balance for details on the available adjustment
options.

Set the type of Tone adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See Tone for details on the available adjustment options.

Set the type of HSL/Color adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See HSL/Color for details on the available adjustment options.

Set the type of Detail adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See Detail for details on the available adjustment options.
Note: if required, click the
button in the brush tools to invert the
selected pixels. When selected, CyberLink PhotoDirector will apply the
adjustments to areas that were not selected.

Click Done to finish the adjustments and close the panel.

Using Masks for Multiple Adjustment Selections
You can make up to five different selected adjustments on a photo. When you
select areas of the photo and modify the adjustment options, a mask is auto
created and labeled by color.
The mask label is visible in the Mask drop-down at the top of the brush panel.

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To create a new adjustment mask, do this:
1.

Select New from the Mask drop-down to create a new mask.

Select an area of the photo and then use the sliders to set the adjustments as
required for the second adjustment.

CyberLink PhotoDirector labels the mask with another color in the Mask dropdown.

CyberLink PhotoDirector marks each mask on the photo with the color label.

Note: to remove a mask from a photo, just click its color label node and then
press the Delete key on your keyboard.

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Click the color label to quickly select the mask, and view the selected areas
(pixels) of the photo where each of the adjustments was applied.

Using a Gradient Mask
Use the gradient mask to apply adjustments gradually across a large area of a
photo.
To use a gradient mask, do this:
1.

Click

to open the gradient mask tools.

Click and drag on the photo to set the gradient across a portion of the photo.
CyberLink PhotoDirector displays a mask color on the area you apply.
Note: the mask disappears as soon as you start adjusting the gradient mask
options. See Using Multiple Gradient Masks for more information.

Set the type of White Balance adjustments you want to make using the
available sliders. See White Balance for details on the available adjustment
options.

Set the type of Tone adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See Tone for details on the available adjustment options.

Set the type of HSL/Color adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See HSL/Color for details on the available adjustment options.

Set the type of Detail adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See Detail for details on the available adjustment options.

Click Done to finish the adjustments and close the panel.

Using Multiple Gradient Masks
You can use up to five gradient masks on a photo in CyberLink PhotoDirector.
When you modify the adjustment options and use the gradient mask on the photo,
CyberLink PhotoDirector auto creates a mask labeled by color.
The mask label is visible in the Mask drop-down at the top of the gradient mask
panel.

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To create a new gradient mask, do this:
1.

Select New from the Mask drop-down to create a new mask.

Click and drag on the photo to set the gradient across a different portion of
the photo.

Use the sliders to set the adjustments as required for the second gradient
mask.

CyberLink PhotoDirector labels the mask with another color in the Mask dropdown.

CyberLink PhotoDirector marks each gradient mask on the photo with the
color label.

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Note: to remove a mask from a photo, just click its color label node and then
press the Delete key on your keyboard.

Click the color label to toggle the masks on and off, and view the areas of the
photo where the gradient was applied.

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Using a Radial Filter
The radial filter* tool lets you apply regional adjustments in an elliptical shaped
masked area. You can use the radial filter to highlight a specific area of a photo, or
to manually create a vignette effect.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

To use the radial filter, do this:
1.

Click

to open the radial filter tools.

Click and drag on the photo to create an ellipse around the area you want to
highlight. Once the ellipse is drawn, you can resize it by clicking and dragging
any of the four white nodes to create the exact shape you need. Click the
green control node outside the ellipse and drag it left or right to rotate it. You
can also click anywhere inside the ellipse to move it to another location on
the photo.
Note: CyberLink PhotoDirector displays a mask color on the area in the
ellipse. The mask disappears as soon as you start adjusting the radial filter
mask options. See Using Multiple Radial Filter Masks for more information.

Set the type of White Balance adjustments you want to make using the
available sliders. See White Balance for details on the available adjustment
options.
Note: when you start making adjustments on the photo, CyberLink
PhotoDirector applies the adjustments outside the created ellipse. Select
the

button if you want the adjustments applied inside the ellipse.

Set the type of Tone adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See Tone for details on the available adjustment options.
Note: you can use the Gradient slider to set the size of the gradient on the
edges of the radial filter ellipse.

Set the type of HSL/Color adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See HSL/Color for details on the available adjustment options.

Set the type of Detail adjustments you want to make using the available
sliders. See Detail for details on the available adjustment options.

Click Done to finish the adjustments and close the panel.

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Using Multiple Radial Filter Masks
You can use up to five radial filter masks on a photo in CyberLink PhotoDirector,
allowing to highlight multiple areas of the photo. When you create a radial filter
ellipse on a photo, CyberLink PhotoDirector auto creates a new mask labeled by
color.
The mask label is visible in the Mask drop-down at the top of the radial filter panel.

To create a new radial filter mask, do this:
1.

Select New from the Mask drop-down to create a new mask.

Click and drag on the photo to add an ellipse on a different area of the photo.

Use the sliders to set the adjustments as required for the second radial filter
mask.

CyberLink PhotoDirector labels the mask with another color in the Mask dropdown.

CyberLink PhotoDirector marks each radial filter mask on the photo with the
color label.

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Note: to remove a mask from a photo, just click its color label node and then
press the Delete key on your keyboard.

Click the color label to toggle the masks on and off, and view the areas of the
photo where the radial filter was applied.

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Regional Adjustment Options
When making regional adjustments with the adjustment brush, adjustment
selection, or a gradient mask, the following options are available to you.

White Balance
Temp: use to adjust the color temperature in the selected region of the photo.
A negative value applies a colder temperature, while a positive value applies
an atmosphere that is warmer.
Tint: use to adjust the color level in the selected region of the photo.

Tone
Exposure: use to adjust areas of the photo that are over or underexposed. A
negative value darkens overexposed areas, while a positive value lightens
underexposed areas.
Brightness: use to adjust the brightness in parts of the photo.
Contrast: use to adjust contrast, or the difference between light and dark
areas of the photo.

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Clarity: use to adjust the clarity of details in the photo.
Vibrance: use to make the colors in areas of a photo brighter and more vivid,
by enhancing the duller colors.
Saturation: use to adjust the intensity of a color in certain areas of the photo.

HSL/Color
See HSL/Color for a detailed explanation of the HSL/Color options available on the
selected areas of your photo.

Detail
Sharpness
Amount: use the slider to adjust the amount of sharpness applied to the
photo.

Noise Reduction
Applying sharpness to areas of photos may result in some image noise. Use the
following sliders to reduce the noise as required:
Luminance: use this slider to slightly adjust the color brightness, by reducing
any unwanted light grey spots in a photo that cause luminance noise.
Detail: use this slider to adjust/recover detail in the photo that may be lost
when reducing luminance noise from a photo.
Texture: use this slider to adjust/recover texture in the photo that may be lost
when reducing luminance noise from a photo.
Color: use this slider to slightly adjust the overall color saturation, by reducing
any unwanted color spots in a photo that cause color noise.
Detail: use this slider to adjust/recover detail in the photo that may be lost
when reducing color noise from a photo.

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Global Adjustment Tools
Use the global adjustment tools to modify the entire photo. The following sections
outline the features and functions available in the global adjustment tools of
CyberLink PhotoDirector.
White Balance
Tone
HDR Effect
Level
Curve
HSL/Color
Black and White Mix
Split Toning
Detail
Lens Correction

White Balance
Use white balance for color correction or you can use it to adjust the color
temperature of a photo to create a specific atmosphere. A warmer color shifts light
toward the yellows and reds; a colder color shifts light toward the blues and greens.
To adjust the atmosphere of a photo using white balance, do this:
1.

Drag the Temp slider to adjust the color temperature in the photo. A negative
value applies a colder temperature, while a positive value applies an
atmosphere that is warmer.

Drag the Tint slider to adjust the color level of in the photo.

To use white balance to color correct a photo, do one of the following:
click
and then use the eye dropper to select a pixel in the photo that you
believe should be grey.

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C yberLink PhotoDirector auto corrects the color in the photo.

select Auto in the drop-down to have CyberLink PhotoDirector auto adjust
white balance and correct the color for you.

Note: to reset the white balance back to the original color values, select As
Shot in the drop-down.

White Balance on RAW Photos
When adjusting the white balance on camera RAW photo formats, there are several
white balance presets available.

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Select a preset from the list to have CyberLink PhotoDirector auto adjust the white
balance for you.

Tone
In this section of the adjustment panel, the sliders available adjust the tone of the
entire photo, while the Tinge sliders let you modify the clarity, vibrancy, and
saturation levels. Use the histogram to assist you in the adjustment of some of the
options.
To adjust the tonal level of your photos, do this:
1.

Click
to have CyberLink PhotoDirector automatically adjust the color
tone in the selected photo.

Manually adjust color tone using the available sliders as follows:
Exposure: use on photos that are over or underexposed. A negative value
darkens all the colors in the photo, while a positive value lightens them.
Contrast: use to adjust contrast, or the difference between light and dark
areas of the photo.
Brightest: use to brighten/darken the colors in the photo that are close to
whites. Darkening the lighter colors can enhance their contrast and make
highlights stand out more. Drag the slider left to darken, reducing the
clipping in highlights. Drag it right to brighten and clip the colors that are
close to white.
Bright: is applied to areas of photos that are overexposed, which can recover
detail in the highlights and brighter areas. Drag the slider left to recuperate
lost detail in highlights by darkening them. Drag it right to brighten the photo
without clipping the brighter areas.
Midtone: use to adjust the overall brightness of the photo by changing the
midtone colors only. Drag the slider left to darken, or right to brighten.
Dark: can be used to help enhance detail in dark sections of the photo by
brightening shadows and underexposed areas. Drag the slider left to darken
the photo without clipping the shadows. Drag it right to recuperate lost detail
in shadows by brightening them.
Darkest: use to brighten/darken the colors in the photo that are close to
blacks. Brightening the darker colors can enhance their contrast and make

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shadows stand out more. Drag the slider left to darken and clip the dark
colors. Drag it right to brighten and reduce clipping in shadows.
3.

Manually adjust the sliders to adjust the photo tinge as follows:
Clarity: use to adjust photo clarity. Dragging the slider to the right makes the
photo appear crisper, while to the left makes it appear more "dreamy".
Vibrance: use to make the colors in a photo brighter and more vivid, by
enhancing the duller colors.
Saturation: use to adjust the saturation of color in a photo. A negative value
moves the colors towards black and white, while a positive value increases the
overall intensity of color in the photo.

HDR Effect
In this section of the adjustment panel, use the sliders to apply an HDR effect* on
your photos.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

The HDR (high dynamic range) effect adjusts the lighting range on the edges in
photos, allowing you to recover any loss of detail caused by contrasting brightness
during photo exposure. Users can also use this effect to give photos a more
dramatic tone.
Note: if you shot multiple photos at different exposures and you want to use
them to create a real HDR photo, you can do this in the Edit module. See
Bracket HDR for more information.

Glow
Use the Glow sliders as follows to apply an HDR glow effect, or a "halo" edge, on
contrast edges in your photos:
Strength: use this slider to adjust the amount of the HDR glow effect applied
to the photo.
Radius: use the slider to adjust the radius of the HDR glow effect, or the
amount of contrast applied to the edges in the photo.
Balance: use the slider to adjust the balance (where it is applied) of the HDR

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glow effect. Moving the slider right applies it on the brighter parts (highlights)
of edges. Moving it left applies it to the darker parts (shadows) of edges.

Edge
Use the Edge sliders as follows to apply the HDR effect on contrast edges in the
photo:
Strength: use this slider to adjust the amount of the HDR edge effect applied
to the photo. Dragging it right will reveal more detail on the contrast edges.
Dragging it left will blur them.
Radius: use the slider to adjust the radius of the HDR edge effect, or the
amount of contrast applied to the edges in the photo.
Balance: use the slider to adjust the balance (where it is applied) of the HDR
edge effect. Moving the slider right applies it on the brighter parts (highlights)
of edges. Moving it left applies it to the darker parts (shadows) of edges.

Level
In the Level* section of the adjustment panel you can redefine the color in the
photo by adjusting the color levels. You can adjust using the available presets or
manually with the histogram.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

To redefine the color using the available presets, select a preset from the Level
preset drop-down list that best suits the selected photo.
To manually redefine the color in photo, do this:
1.

Select whether you want to adjust just the R (red), G (green), or B (blue) color
channel levels. Select RGB to adjust all three levels at once.
Note: if the photo is in black and white, the only channel available is for
luminance, or overall brightness of the photo.

Click

Click and drag the sliders to adjust the color levels in the photo.

to display the midtone controls.

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Note: in the above example, the colors in the photo are changed by
redefining how many pixels should have a value of 0.

Dragging the sliders on the left, right, make the colors in the photo darker. While
dragging sliders left make the colors brighter.

Curve
In the Curve* section you can use the tone curve graph and controls to change the
tonal scale, or overall contrast of a photo.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

Select whether you want to adjust just the R (red), G (green), or B (blue) color
channel's tonal scale. Select RGB to adjust the tonal scale of all three at once.
Click on the curve and drag it up or down, or use the
tool to target the
adjustments on a specific tonal region in the photo. Dragging the curve/tool down
makes the photo darker. Dragging it up makes it lighter.

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Note: click the
setting.

button at any time to reset the curve back to its default

Select the Tonal region checkbox if you want to limit the range of tones that are
affected when you make changes to the curve. Once selected, you can drag the
region control sliders at the bottom of the tone curve graph to fine tune the shape
of the curve and the overall tonal scale of the photo.

You can also use the Tonal region sliders to make adjustments to the curve as
follows:
Highlights: affects the top end of the curve, and is applied to areas of photos
that are overexposed to recover detail in the highlights and brighter areas.
Lights: affects mainly the upper middle of the curve, and is used to adjust the
color tone of the lighter pixels in the photo.
Darks: affects mainly the bottom middle of the curve, and is used to adjust
the color tone of the darker pixels in the photo.
Shadows: affects the bottom end of the curve, and enhances detail in dark
sections of the photo by lightening shadows and underexposed areas.
If you want free range on the curve, just deselect the Tonal region checkbox. Once
deselected you can shape the curve any way you want to achieve the tonal
adjustment you require.

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HSL/Color
In the HSL/Color section you can fine tune the color in a photo by adjusting its hue,
saturation, and lightness. CyberLink PhotoDirector lets you adjust the color in two
different ways, but with the similar results.
Note: if you converted the selected photo to black and white, the HSL/color
section displays as Black and White. See Black and White Mix for details on
adjusting the lightness in black and white photos.

HSL
When you enter the HSL/color section of the adjustment panel, the HSL controls
display.

These sliders let you adjust the entire hue, saturation, or lightness of a photo at the
same time.

Hue
Click on Hue to fine tune the shade or purity of a specific color the photo. Use the
sliders to adjust the eight color band ranges as required.
You can also use the

tool to target the adjustments on a specific color in the

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photo. To do this, click
to enable the tool, and then click and (while holding
the mouse button down) drag on the color. Drag the mouse up to increase its hue,
or down to decrease it in the targeted color.

Saturation
Click on Saturation to adjust the saturation of color in the photo. Dragging the
sliders to right increases the amount of that color in the photo, while dragging it to
the left reduces it. If you drag the slider all the way to the left, you can completely
remove a color from the photo.
You can also use the

tool to target the adjustments on a specific color in the

photo. To do this, click
to enable the tool, and then click and (while holding
the mouse button down) drag on the color. Drag the mouse up to increase the
color's saturation, or drag it down to decrease it in the targeted color.

Lightness
Click on Lightness to adjust color brightness. For each of the eight colors listed, you
can adjust how light or dark the specific color is.
You can also use the

tool to target the adjustments on a specific color in the

photo. To do this, click
to enable the tool, and then click and (while holding
the mouse button down) drag on the color. Drag the mouse up to increase the
color's brightness, or drag it down to decrease, making the color darker.

Color
You can also adjust the hue, saturation, and lightness of one specific color using
the color palette. Click on Color to display the color palette and available sliders.

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To use, select a color on the palette and then use the sliders to adjust the hue,
saturation, and lightness as required. See the HSL descriptions above for
information on the effects of using these sliders. Click on HSL to return to the HSL
sliders.

Black and White Mix
When you convert photos to black and white in the histogram, this section
becomes enabled, replacing the HSL/Color section. In it you can adjust the
grayscale levels, or the overall image lightness of the converted photos.

To change the grayscale levels, use the Lightness sliders to adjust the brightness of
the original colors, which are now black and white.
You can also use the

tool to target the adjustments on a specific color (shade

of gray) in the photo. To do this, click
to enable the tool, and then click and
(while holding the mouse button down) drag on the color. Drag the mouse up to

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increase the brightness of the color, or drag it down to decrease.

Split Toning
In the Split Toning* section of the Adjustment panel you can produce creative
effects on your photos, such as the Lomo photography effect. You can also add
color to monochrome photos, or photos you converted to black and white.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

Use the Split Toning controls on a selected photo, as follows:
Highlights
Use the sliders to adjust the hue and saturation of the highlights, or the brightest
areas of a selected photo.
Hue: use this slider to set the hue or color of the highlights in the photo. You
can also click
and then use the eye dropper to select the precise color
(both hue and saturation) you want used in the photo's highlights.
Saturation: use this slider to set the saturation of the color used, or its
amount/strength. Dragging the slider right makes the color more saturated,
while dragging it left makes it less saturated.
Balance
use the Balance slider to set the balance between the split toning effect
applied on the highlights and shadows in the photo. Drag the slider left to
increase the influence of the Shadows sliders on the photo, drag it right to
increase the influence of the Highlights sliders. Set the Balance slider's value
to 0 if you want both the effects on the highlights and shadows equally
applied.
Shadows
Use the sliders to adjust the hue and saturation of the shadows, or the darkest areas
of a selected photo.
Hue: use this slider to set the hue or color of the shadows in the photo. You
can also click
and then use the eye dropper to select the precise color
(both hue and saturation) you want used in the photo's shadows.

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Saturation: use this slider to set the saturation of the color used, or its
amount/strength. Dragging the slider right makes the color more saturated,
while dragging it left makes it less saturated.

Detail
You can adjust the sharpness in a photo in the Detail section. The sharpness is
applied to edges in a photo to enhance photo detail, where possible.

Magnifier
You can use the Magnifier to get a better view of the applied sharpness on a
particular area of the photo. To change the area that is magnified, just click in the
Magnifier and then drag your mouse to change the area of focus.

If the area you want to magnify is in a completely different area of the photo, it is
faster to change the area of focus in the Magnifier by clicking on
the area of the photo you want to magnify.

. Then click on

Adjusting Sharpness
To adjust the sharpness in the photo, use the available sliders as follows:
Amount: use this slider to adjust the amount of sharpness applied to the
photo.
Radius: use the slider to adjust the radius or range of sharpness applied to
edges in the photo.
Note: to see the radius mask, ensure that Show affected areas is selected.
When enabled, dragging the slider lets you see the applied range of
sharpness.

Edge mask: use the slider to apply a mask over on the detected edges in the

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photo. Once a mask is applied, CyberLink PhotoDirector only applies the
sharpness to the masked areas, leaving the surrounded areas untouched.
Note: to see the edge mask, ensure that Show affected areas is selected.
When enabled, dragging the slider lets you see the detected edges in the
photo.

Noise Reduction
Applying sharpness and other adjustments may result in image noise appearing on
the resulting photos. Click the
button to apply auto denoise on a selected
photo. Then use the following sliders to further reduce the image noise as required:
Luminance: use this slider to slightly adjust the color brightness, by reducing
any unwanted light grey spots in a photo that cause luminance noise.
Detail: use this slider to adjust/recover detail in the photo that may be lost
when reducing luminance noise from a photo.
Texture: use this slider to adjust/recover texture in the photo that may be lost
when reducing luminance noise from a photo.
Color: use this slider to slightly adjust the overall color saturation, by reducing
any unwanted color spots in a photo that cause color noise.
Detail: use this slider to adjust/recover detail in the photo that may be lost
when reducing color noise from a photo.

Lens Correction
In the Lens Correction section of the Adjustment panel you can use Auto Lens
Correction to correct distorted photos, or just manually correct them if they have a
keystone effect, fisheye distortion, or vignette effect. Or you can add a custom
vignetting effect to photos if required.

Auto Lens Correction
If you find that many of the photos you shot with your camera appear distorted,
you may be able to use the Auto Lens Correction* feature to fix them if a fix for the
camera's model and lens is available.

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

To use Auto Lens Correction on a photo, do this:
1.

Select the photo in the photo browser panel that you want to correct and
then select Enable correction.

By default, CyberLink PhotoDirector will read the photo's metadata, auto
select the drop-downs for you, and then correct the photo.
Note: if any of the drop-downs have a None value, there is no correction
profile currently available for that lens. See Downloading Lens Profiles from
DirectorZone for information on finding the lens profile for your camera.

If the detected lens is incorrect, you can manually select a different Maker,
Lens, or Profile if required to correct the photo.
Note: click the
button to redo the lens detection and reset any
changes made to the drop-downs.

Downloading Lens Profiles from DirectorZone
If your camera's lens and profile are not available in CyberLink PhotoDirector you
can click the

button to download more lens profiles from DirectorZone.

Once downloaded, click the
button to import it and then click
to
refresh the profile. CyberLink PhotoDirector should auto detected the imported
profile and then correct the selected photo.

Keystone
The keystone section lets you correct the perspective of your photos. Use the
available sliders if the subject in a photo appears off because it was taken at an
incorrect angle.
Use the sliders to fix the perspective as follows:
Vertical: use the slider to adjust the vertical perspective in the photo. This
slider helps correct photos that were taken from an upward or downward
angle, for example if the camera was tilted up or down.

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Horizontal: use the slider to adjust the horizontal perspective in the photo.
This slider helps correct photos that were taken from a left or right angle from
the intended subject.

Fisheye Distortion
The fisheye distortion section helps correct photos that appear distorted. Dragging
the Distortion slider to the right straightens lines that bend away from the center,
correcting barrel distortions. Dragging it to the left straightens lines that bend
towards the center, fixing pincushion distortions in photos.

Chromatic Aberration
The chromatic aberration section helps to remove color distortions, or fringes,
along boundaries that separate dark and bright colors in photos. These fringes are
caused when a camera lens does not properly focus all the colors at these
boundaries.
Use the sliders to fix the chromatic aberration as follows:
Blue/Yellow: drag the slider left to remove the fringing in colors that are close
to blue. Drag it right to remove the fringing in colors that are close to yellow.
Red/Cyan: drag the slider left to remove the fringing in colors that are close to
red. Drag it right to remove the fringing in colors that are close to cyan.

Vignette Removal
Use the following sliders to remove an unwanted vignette effect on photos that
was caused by a camera lens or the lighting environment:
Amount: use this slider to adjust the level of vignette removal on the photo.
Midpoint: drag the midpoint slider to the left to increase the size of the area
(towards the center of the photo) where the vignette removal is applied. Drag
it right to decrease the size, towards the corners.

Vignetting Effect
You can add custom vignetting effects to photos in CyberLink PhotoDirector.

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Note: the vignetting effect sliders also remove unwanted vignette effect on
photos, however the degree of application is greater.

Shade: use this slider to adjust the shade of the vignetting effect. Dragging
the slider to the left darkens the corners of the photo towards black, while
dragging it right lightens them towards white.
Size: use this slider to adjust the size of the vignetting effect. Dragging the
slider to the left increases the size of the vignette effect, closing in a circle on
the center of the photo.
Roundness: use this slider to adjust the overall shape of the vignetting effect.
Feather: use this slider to adjust the edge sharpness of the vignetting effect.
Dragging the slider to the left makes the edge blunt, while to right uses more
of a gradient.

Copying Adjustments
When you have finished applying adjustments to a photo, you can copy all of the
adjustments you made and apply them to other photos by pasting them. This is
useful if you took several photos in the same lighting environment and you need to
apply similar adjustments.
To copy and apply adjustments to other photos in the library, do this:
1.

At the bottom of the adjustment panel, click Copy.

In the Adjustment Copy window, select or deselect any adjustment types as
required. This allows you to customize the copied adjustment if required.

Click the Copy button.

In the photo browser panel, browse to and select all of the photos you want
apply the adjustments to.

Click the Paste button at the bottom of the adjustment panel to apply the
adjustments to the selected photos.

Using Adjustment Presets
Adjustment presets are a saved set of adjustments that you can apply to your
photos. You can also download and import presets created by other users, or save
your own to use on other photos or share them by uploading to DirectorZone.

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Click on the Presets tab to display the available adjustment presets.

Downloading Presets from DirectorZone
CyberLink PhotoDirector supplies you with some custom adjustment presets that
you can use on your photos. On the Presets tab, these default adjustment presets
are available in the Default Presets section.
To download additional adjustment presets from DirectorZone, do this:
1.

Click on
. CyberLink PhotoDirector launches DirectorZone in your default
web browser.

You must first sign in to DirectorZone to download templates. If you don't
have an account, click the Create Account link at the top of the page to get
one for free.

Select the PhotoDirector tab to display all the available adjustment presets
you can download.

Find a preset you want to download, and then click the Download link
underneath it.

Click Download again.

Save the template to your computer. Find the location on your computer
where you saved the preset .pdadj file, and then double-click on it to install it

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in the Presets window.

My DirectorZone Presets
In the My DirectorZone window you can conveniently download your custom
presets that you previously uploaded to DirectorZone. You can also access and
download presets from your DirectorZone download history and also your favorite
presets.
To download My DirectorZone presets, do this:
1.

Click

on the Presets tab.

Click the My DirectorZone tab.

Filter the presets by My Uploads, Download History, or My Favorites, or enter
a search keyword in the field provided.

Select all of the presets you want to download.

Click Download to download them to your computer and import them into
the presets library.
Note: the presets you download are available in the Downloaded Presets
section of the Presets tab.

Downloading Presets from CyberLink
Cloud
If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can download the presets you
previously backed up to CyberLink Cloud*. Once downloaded, these presets are
stored in the download folder specified in CyberLink Cloud Preferences, and
imported into the presets library on the Presets tab.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

To download presets from CyberLink Cloud, do this:
1.

Click

on the Presets tab.

Click the My CyberLink Cloud tab.

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

Select all of the presets you want to download.

Click Download to download them to your computer and import them into
the presets library.
Note: the presets you download are available in the Downloaded Presets
section of the Presets tab.

Saving Custom Presets
You can save all the adjustments you made on a photo into a custom preset, so
that you can use them on other photos.
To save a custom adjustment preset, do this:
1.

Click on
on Save.

when on the Presets tab, or at the bottom of the Manual tab click

In the New Preset window, enter the following information:
Name: enter a custom name for the new preset.
Save in: select which preset folder on the Presets tab you want to save the
preset in. Select New Folder if you want to save the custom preset in a new
folder.

Select or deselect any adjustment types as required. This allows you to
customize the adjustment if required.

Click the Save button.
Note: before saving the preset, click the Upload button if you want to
upload it to DirectorZone or back it up on CyberLink Cloud. See Sharing and
Backing Up Presets for more information on uploading presets.

Applying Presets on Photos
You can apply any of the adjustments presets in the Presets window on photos in
your library.
To apply adjustment presets on photos, do this:

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Select the photos you want to apply presets to in the photo browser panel
and the click on the Presets tab.

Hover your mouse over each available preset to preview the current photo
with the adjustment applied.

Click on the adjustment preset you want to use to apply it.

Sharing and Backing Up Presets
You can share your customized presets with other CyberLink PhotoDirector users
by uploading them to DirectorZone. If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription
you can back up all your customized presets by storing them on CyberLink Cloud*.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

To share and back up your presets, do this:
1.

Do either of the following:
in the New Preset window, enter a name for the custom preset, and then click
Upload.
select the preset in the My Created Presets section of the Presets tab, and then
click

right click on the preset in the My Created Presets section of the Presets tab,
and then select Upload to DirectorZone/CyberLink Cloud.
2.

In the upload window, enter the information as follows:
Destination: select where you want to upload the preset.
Preset name: name of the preset as it will display once uploaded.
This preset belongs to which styles: select the styles or category for the preset.
Description: enter a short description of your preset.
Collection: enter the name of the collection you want the preset added to.
Tags: enter some keyword search tags that will help users find the preset
when searching.

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Note: separate each tag you enter with a space. If you want to use two
words as the tag, just put quotes around them, e.g. "dollar bill".

Click Next to proceed.
Note: if you are not signed into DirectorZone, you will first be asked to sign
in to continue.

Confirm the copyright disclaimer, and then click Next to proceed with the
upload.

Click on Close to close the upload window.

Exporting/Import Presets
You can export your adjustment presets for import and use on another computer.
To export an adjustment preset, do this:
1.

Right-click on a preset and then select Export.

Enter a file name for the preset, and then select the location where you want
to export it.

Click Save. CyberLink PhotoDirector saves the preset in the .pdadj file format.

To import an adjustment preset, do this:
Note: you can only import adjustment presets in the .pdadj file format via this
import method. If you are trying to import an adjustment preset in the .pdadj
format that you downloaded from DirectorZone, just double click on it.

Within the Downloaded Preset or My Created Presets section, click on
then select Import.

Browse to location of the preset file and then select Open to complete the
import.

and

Viewing History
Click on the
button below the photo viewer to view a history of all the
adjustments and edits you made to the selected photo in CyberLink PhotoDirector.
Hover your mouse over an item in the history to view in the thumbnail what the
photo looked like at that moment in the history.

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If required, select an item to revert the photo back to that adjustment or edit. Click
Apply to close the History window.

Turning Adjustments On/Off
You can turn off a set of adjustments applied to a photo instantly. This allows you
to reset the one type of adjustments, instead of resetting all the adjustments by
clicking Reset.
To do this, just deselect the check box associated to the applied adjustments.

At any time you can turn the adjustments back on by re-selecting the check box.
Note: you can also click the
button if you would like to reset a set of
adjustments back to the default values.

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Edits

Chapter 6:

Edits
This chapter outlines all of the features available in the Edit module. In this module
you can use the People Beautifier tools to touch up the people in your photos, add
effects to your photos, remove objects and backgrounds, merge photos to create
panoramas or real HDR photos, add frames and watermarks, and much more. Click
on the Edit button to begin editing your photos.
Note: when you enter the Edit module, CyberLink PhotoDirector creates a
virtual copy of the photo and then applies any adjustments you previously
made to this copy for more seamless editing. Any edits you make are applied
to the virtual copy, not the original photo file. To apply the edits in a photo
file, you must either click the Save to button in the window, export as a new
photo, or share/print it. See The Export Photo Process for more information
on how to export photos that have been edited.

At any time during the editing process, you can:
click

to quickly peek at the original photo.

click
to view a log of the edits made on a photo in History. See Viewing
History for more information.
click Clear at the bottom of the edit panel to clear all unsaved changes you
made in the current window. This does not clear the adjustments made
before entering the Edit window, or any edits made with any of the other Edit
features.

People Beautifier
In the People Beautifier* section you can touch up people in your photos using the
Body Shaper, Skin Tools, and the Face Tools.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

Face Tools
Click the Face Tools option to open a panel where you can change the shape of the
faces in photos using the Face Shaper, or touch up other facial features using Shine

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Remover, Eyes tools, Wrinkle Remover, or the Tooth Brush.
Note: when you enter any of the tabs in the Face Tools panel, its beautifying
features are auto applied to the faces in your photo. Clicking the Undo
button removes any changes you make on the current tab, returning to the
point when you entered the current Face Tools tab.

If more than one face is detected in a selected photo, CyberLink PhotoDirector asks
you which person's face you want to edit when you first enter. Select the face in the
photo you want to edit, and then use all of the below tools to beautify it. If you
want to edit another person's face, just click

and then select it.

When you are done using these tools, click on the Save to button to save the
changes you made in a new photo that is added to the library. Once the save is
complete, click on
to return to the main menu.

Face Shaper
The Face Shaper lets you change the shape of the faces in your photos. To use the
Face Shaper, do this:
1.

Click on the

tab.

If required, select the Show feature points option to display
points that should align to the chin and sides of the face. If
required, move the feature points to the proper locations on the
face.

Use the Strength slider to change the shape of the face as required. Drag it
right to make it thinner, or left to make it more round.

Shine Remover
Use Shine Remover to remove any shiny parts on the person's face. To use the
Shine Remover, do this:
1.

Click on the

If required, select the Show feature points option to display
points that should align to the features of the face (eyes, nose,
mouth, chin, and cheeks). If required, move the feature points to

tab.

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the proper locations on the face.
3.

Use the Strength slider to set the amount of shine removal applied.

Eye Tools
Use the Eye Tools to make eyes larger, remove bags under a person's eyes, and to
brighten the eyes or darken the eyelashes, eyebrows, or other parts of the eye. To
use the Eye Tools, click on the
described below.

tab and then use the available tools as

Note: if required, select the Show feature points option to display points
that should align to the outside of the person's eyes. If required, move the
feature points to the proper locations around the eyes.

Eye Enlarger
Eye Enlarger lets you increase the size of the person's eyes. Use the Strength slider
to resize eyes. Drag it right to make them larger, or left to decrease them in size.

Eye Bag Remover
Use the Eye Bag Removal feature to remove the bags under the person's eyes. Use
the Strength slider to set the amount of removal applied.

Eye Blinger
Use the Eye Blinger brushes to brighten the eyes in your photos, or darken the
eyelashes, eyebrows, or other parts of the eye.
To brighten the eyes, do this:
1.

Ensure

is selected.

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Strength: use the slider to set the strength, or intensity of the whitening
applied.
Fit to edges: select this option to limit applied whitening to areas of the photo
that have a similar properties. CyberLink PhotoDirector auto applies them for
you based on your brush strokes.
3.

Click and drag on the white part of eyes in the photo to apply brush strokes.
Note: if you brush areas on the photo by mistake, click
to enable the
eraser. Then use your mouse to erase sections of the photo you brushed by
mistake.

To enhance the dark parts of the eye, do this:
1.

Click on

to select the eyelash/eyebrow brush.

Configure the Brush Settings as follows:
Size: use the slider to set the size of the brushed area.
Feather: use the slider to set the transition level between the area being
brushed and the pixels around the area. The area between the inner and outer
circle is the size of the gradient that CyberLink PhotoDirector uses to create a
smooth transition between the areas.
Strength: use the slider to set the strength, or intensity of the darkening
applied.
Fit to edges: select this option to limit applied darkening to areas of the photo
that have a similar properties. CyberLink PhotoDirector auto applies them for
you based on your brush strokes.

Click and drag on the areas of the photo you want to darken to apply brush
strokes.
Note: if you brush areas on the photo by mistake, click
to enable the
eraser. Then use your mouse to erase sections of the photo you brushed by
mistake.

Wrinkle Remover
The Wrinkle Remover option can eliminate wrinkles on the faces in your photos. To
use the Wrinkle Remover tool, do this:

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Click on the

tab.

Ensure

Use the Size slider to set the size of the brush.

Use the brush to select an area of the face that contains the wrinkles you want
to remove.

is selected.

Note: if you select areas on the photo by mistake, click
to enable the
eraser. Then use your mouse to erase sections of the photo you brushed by
mistake.

When you are done, click on Next.

Click on a selected area and then drag it to an area of the face that is
smoother, i.e. has no wrinkles.

Use the Size slider to adjust the size and look of the area that covers up the
wrinkles.
Note: repeat the above steps to remove all of the wrinkles on the face. You
can also select multiple areas at once if required to speed up the removal
process.

Tooth Brush
Use the Tooth Brush to whiten teeth in your photos. To use the Tooth Brush, do
this:
1.

Click on the

tab.

Ensure

Configure the Brush Settings as follows:

is selected.

Size: use the slider to set the size of the brushed area.
Feather: use the slider to set the transition level between the area being
brushed and the pixels around the area. The area between the inner and outer
circle is the size of the gradient that CyberLink PhotoDirector uses to create a
smooth transition between the areas.
Strength: use the slider to set the strength, or intensity of the whitening

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applied.
Fit to edges: select this option to limit applied whitening to areas of the photo
that have a similar properties. CyberLink PhotoDirector auto applies them for
you based on your brush strokes.
4.

Click and drag on the teeth in the photo to apply a brush stroke.
Note: if you brush areas on the photo by mistake, click
to enable the
eraser. Then use your mouse to erase sections of the photo you brushed by
mistake.

Skin Tools
Click the Skin Tools option to open a panel where you can use Skin Smoothener
and Skin Tone to touch up the skin imperfections in your photos.
When you are done using these tools, click on the Save to button to save the
changes you made in a new photo that is added to the library. Once the save is
complete, click on
to return to the main menu.

Skin Smoothener
Use the Skin Smoothener option to the smoothen the skin on faces in your photos.
To use the Skin Smoothener brush, do this:
1.

Click on the

tab.

Ensure

Configure the Brush Settings as follows:

is selected.

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photo that have a similar properties. CyberLink PhotoDirector auto applies
them for you based on your brush strokes.
4.

Select the Fine tune detail option to enable the following two sliders to adjust
the amount of smoothness and adjust/recover detail.
Smoothness: use this slider to adjust the amount of smoothness applied to
the brushed areas of the photo.
Detail: use this slider to adjust/recover detail in the photo that may be lost
when smoothening areas of the face.

Click and drag on the skin area you want to smoothen to apply brush strokes.
Note: if you brush areas on the photo by mistake, click
to enable the
eraser. Then use your mouse to erase sections of the photo you brushed by
mistake.

Skin Tone
The Skin Tone* feature lets you touch up just the skin color in your photos. To use
Skin Tone, do this:
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

Click on the

tab.

Ensure
is selected, and then select an area of the skin. CyberLink
PhotoDirector will detect the skin and then cover up all areas that are not skin
with a mask. You can view the masked areas in the mask preview window.
Note: the skin is indicated by a skin like color in the mask preview window.
The areas in white are the areas where the skin tone edits will not be
applied.

If required, you use the Tolerance slider to adjust the masked area. Dragging
the slider left will reduce the size of the mask, while dragging to right will
expand it.

If required, you can use the fine tune tools to manually adjust the masked
areas as follows:

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Note: to help with the use of the fine tune tools, select the Show mask on
viewer option to display the mask on your photo in the preview window.

- use the cleaner tool to add to the white areas of the photo that should
not be edited. For example teeth or light colored clothing, i.e. areas that are
not skin.
- use the recovery tool to remove the white areas to expose skin that
should not be covered.
Size: drag this slider to change the size of the fine tune tool brush.
Feather: use the slider to set the transition level between the area being
brushed and the pixels around the area. The area between the inner and outer
circle is the size of the gradient that CyberLink PhotoDirector uses to create a
smooth transition between the areas.
Fit to edges: select this option to limit applied areas of the photo that have a
similar properties. CyberLink PhotoDirector auto applies them for you based
on your brush strokes.
5.

Select a color to use as the foundation for the new skin tone. Click
want to customize the foundation color using the color picker.

Use the sliders to fine tune the skin color as follows:

if you

Strength: use this slider to adjust the amount of the color applied.
Warmth: use this slider to adjust the warmth of the skin color. Dragging it left
applies a colder temperature, while dragging it right makes it warmer.
Tint: use this slider to adjust the tint of the applied color.

Body Shaper
Click the Body Shaper option to open a panel where you can you reshape the
people and objects in your photos using the Distortion tool, Mesh tool, and the
Manual Mesh Tool.
When you are done using these tools, click on the Save to button to save the
changes you made in a new photo that is added to the library. Once the save is
complete, click on
to return to the main menu.

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Distortion Tool
The Distortion Tool lets you warp areas of a photo, changing the shape of objects in
them. To use the Distortion Tool to warp objects, do this:
1.

Click on the

tab.

Note: before you begin using the distortion tool, you can click
to
enable and use the add protection brush. Use it to brush on areas of the
photo you want to protect, or where the distortion tools won't have any effect.
Use the Size slider to set the size of the brush and then brush the areas you
want to protect. Select the Show mask option to see the area you brushed.
Click on the

button to erase any areas you don't want to protect.

Click on the
button and then drag the mouse on the photo to warp areas
by having the surrounding pixels dragged in the direction it is moving. Use
the Size slider to set the size of the area being distorted. Use the Strength
slider to change the amount of distortion applied when dragging the mouse.

Click on the
button and then drag the mouse on the photo to make
areas pucker, or appear to sink in. Use the Size slider to set the size of the area
being distorted. Use the Strength slider to change the amount of distortion
applied when dragging the mouse on the photo.

Click on the
button and then drag the mouse on the photo to make
areas bloated, or appear to bulge out. Use the Size slider to set the size of the
area being distorted. Use the Strength slider to change the amount of
distortion applied when dragging the mouse on the photo.

If you want to remove parts of the distorted areas you applied on a photo,
you can use the recover brush to remove them. To do this, click on the
button and then brush the areas you want to recover/remove the distortion
from. Use the Size slider to set the size of the recover brush. Use the Strength
slider to change the amount of recovery applied when dragging the mouse
on the photo.

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Mesh Tool
The Mesh Tool lets you use the sliders to create a mesh grid that you use to reshape
objects. To use the Mesh Tool to reshape objects, do this:
1.

Click on the

tab.

Use the Rows slider to set the number of rows in the mesh grid.

Use the Columns slider to set the number of columns in the mesh grid.

Click and drag a control point (the square that appears where each row and
column intersect) and then drag it to a new position to reshape the object as
required.
Note: you can reset a control point back to its original position by doubleclicking on it.

Continue clicking and dragging controls points until the object becomes the
desired shape.
Note: if required, deselect the Show mesh option to preview the photo with
the mesh grid hidden from view.

Manual Mesh Tool
The Manual Mesh Tool lets you manually add the control points, creating a
customized mesh grid you can use to reshape objects.
To use the Manual Mesh Tool to reshape objects, do this:
1.

Click on the

Ensure

Click on the photo to add control points, as required. Continue this process
until you have added all the required control points you think you need to
reshape the object. Note that CyberLink PhotoDirector also auto adds control
points where the mesh grid lines intersect.

tab.
is selected.

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Note: to delete a control point, just right click on it.

Click on a control point and drag it to a new position to reshape the object as
required.
Note: you can reset a control point back to its original position by doubleclicking on it.

Continue clicking and dragging controls points until the object becomes the
desired shape.
Note: if required, deselect the Show mesh option to preview the photo with
the mesh hidden from view.

Photo Effects
In the Photo Effects* section you can apply Color Effects to your photos, use the
Blur Tools, or give photos a gritty or coarse look with the Grain Effect.
Note: you can only apply one effect to each photo.

Color Effects
Click the Color Effects option to add a black and white, sepia, or tint color effect to
your photos.
When you are done applying the color effects, click on the Save to button to save
the changes you made in a new photo that is added to the library. Once the save is
complete, click on
to return to the main menu.
To apply a color effect, select one of the following effects:
Black & White: changes color photos into black and white photos.
Sepia: applies a dark brown-gray hue that resembles the effect of aging in old
photographs. Use the Amount slider to adjust the level of the applied effect.
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on the Color button to pick your desired color and then use the slider to
adjust its Intensity.
Note: once you have applied an effect, you can use the Region Cleaner to
remove parts of the effect from the photo. See below section for more
information.

Using the Cleaner Brush on Color Effects
After you have applied a color effect to a photo, you can use the cleaner brush to
return certain portions of the photo back to the original color. In effect, you are
erasing the applied color effect from the photo.
To use the cleaner brush to erase an applied color effect, do this:
1.

After applying a color effect to a photo, click on
brush.

Configure the Brush Settings as follows:

to enable the cleaner

Size: use the slider to set the size of the cleaner brush.
Feather: use the slider to set the transition level between the area being
cleaned and the pixels around the area. The area between the inner and outer
circle is the size of the gradient that CyberLink PhotoDirector uses to create a
smooth transition between the areas.
Strength: use the slider to set the strength, or intensity of the cleaner brush.
Fit to edges: select this option to limit applied cleaning to areas of the photo
that have a similar properties. CyberLink PhotoDirector auto applies them for
you based on your brush strokes.
3.

Click and drag on the regions of the photo to brush away the applied color
effect.
Note: if you brush areas on the photo by mistake, click
to enable the
eraser. Then use your mouse to erase sections of the photo you brushed by
mistake.

Blur Tools
Click the Blur Tools option to create a blur effect on your photos using one of the
three tools available.

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Note: when you enter any of the tabs in the Blur Tools panel, its blurring
effect is auto applied to your photo. Clicking the Undo button removes any
changes you make on the current tab, returning to the point when you
entered the current Blur Tools tab.

When you are done using the Blur Tools, click on the Save to button to save the
changes you made in a new photo that is added to the library. Once the save is
complete, click on
to return to the main menu.

Circular Tool
This tool lets you create a blur effect that is centered on a specified point or area of
a photo. To use the circular tool, do this:
1.

Click on the

tab.

Click and drag the red center point of the mask to the location on the photo
where you want to focus the blur effect. The portion of the photo within the
white circle of the mask will not be affected by the blur applied.

From the Blur type drop down, select one of the following types
of blur:
Soft Focus: applies a light blurring effect on the photo.
Bokeh: select this option to apply an out of focus blur effect on your photo.
Once selected, select the Blur shape you want to use. The shape you choose is
integrated into the lighter areas of the blur effect.
Radial: applies a blur that circles or swirls around the focus area.
Focal Zoom: applies a blur that draws focus to the focus area and can give the
perception of motion in some images.

Use the Blur degree slider to set the strength of the blur effect
applied to the photo.
Note: deselect the Show mask option to get a better view of the applied blur
effect at any time. You can also click on the red dot in the center to hide the
applied blur effect if required.

If required, click and drag the outer part of the circle of the mask
to adjust the size of the gradient between the blur and focus
area for the blur effect.

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Linear Tool
This tool lets you create a linear blur effect across the photo. To use the linear tool,
do this:
1.

Click on the

tab.

Click and drag the red center point of the mask to the location on the photo
where you want the blur to start from. The portion of the photo between the
white lines of the mask will not be affected by the blur applied.

If required, hover your mouse over the center line and when your mouse
cursor changes to

, click and drag to rotate the mask as required.

If required, click and drag the outer lines of the mask to adjust
the size of the gradient between the blur and area between the
white lines.

Brush Tool
This tool lets you apply a blur effect and then brush away areas of the photo where
you don't want it applied. To use the brush tool, do this:
1.

Click on the

From the Blur type drop down, select one of the following types

tab.

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of blur:
Soft Focus: applies a light blurring effect on the photo.
Bokeh: select this option to apply an out of focus blur effect on your photo.
Once selected, select the Blur shape you want to use. The shape you choose is
integrated into the lighter areas of the blur effect.
3.

Use the Blur degree slider to set the strength of the blur effect
applied to the photo.

Click on

Configure the Brush Settings as follows:

to enable the cleaner brush.

Click and drag on the regions of the photo to brush away the applied blur.
Note: if you brush areas on the photo by mistake, click
to enable the
eraser. Then use your mouse to erase sections of the photo you brushed by
mistake.

Grain Effect
Click the Grain Effect option to give photos a grittier or grainier look. After selecting
the option, the effect is auto applied to the selected photo. Use the Amount slider
to adjust the strength of the applied effect.
Note: once you have applied an effect, you can use the Region Cleaner to
remove parts of the effect from the photo. See below section for more
information.

When you are done applying the grain effect, click on the Save to button to save
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complete, click on

to return to the main menu.

Using the Cleaner Brush on the Grain Effect
After you have applied the grain effect to a photo, you can use the cleaner brush to
remove the effect from certain portions of the photo. In effect, you are erasing the
applied grain effect from the photo.
To use the cleaner brush to erase an applied grain effect, do this:
1.

After applying the grain effect to a photo, click on
brush.

Configure the Brush Settings as follows:

to enable the cleaner

Click and drag on the regions of the photo to brush away the applied grain
effect.
Note: if you brush areas on the photo by mistake, click
to enable the
eraser. Then use your mouse to erase sections of the photo you brushed by
mistake.

Object Removal
In the Object Removal* section you can conceal objects in photos in by cloning an
area using Smart Patch, or use Content Aware Removal to remove objects
completely, replacing the pixels with the surrounding ones.

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

Smart Patch
In the Smart Patch section you can conceal objects in photos by cloning an area
and using it as a mask to cover up the desired part of the photo.
To cover up an object in a photo, do this:
1.

Click on Smart Patch to open the panel.

Ensure

Click and hold down the left mouse button, and then draw an outline around
the object you want to remove from the photo. Once you are done drawing
the outline, release the mouse button.

Click on the outlined area and then drag it to a part of the photo that you can
use to mask the object.

is selected.

Note: CyberLink PhotoDirector uses the color of the surrounding pixels, not
necessary the cloned area, to cover the object to better blend it with the
background.

Use the Size slider to adjust the size and look of the area that covers up the
object.

Click on Apply.

When you are done, click on the Save to button to save the changes you
made in a new photo that is added to the library.

Once the save is complete, click on

to return to the main menu

Content Aware Removal
Use the Content Aware Removal option to remove objects in your photos. Using
the manual selection and line drawer tools, you select the pixels that make up the
object you want to remove. When you click apply, CyberLink PhotoDirector
removes the unwanted pixels and then replaces them with the surrounding pixels
to make the object essentially disappear.
To remove objects in a photo using Content Aware Removal, do this:

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Note: when using Content Aware Removal, you can use both the manual
selection brush and the line drawer to select the object you want to remove
from the photo.

Click on Content Aware Removal to open the panel.

Click on the
tab to use the manual selection tool to select the object you
want to remove. The manual selection tool lets you select the pixels you want
to remove using a brush. Use the manual selection tool as follows:
Click on
to use the manual brush to select the pixels you want to
remove. Use the Size slider to set the size of the brush and then brush on the
object to select its pixels. Continue this process until the entire object is
selected.
Note: if there are some pixels selected that shouldn't be, click the
button and then brush these areas to deselect them. You can also hold down
the Alt key on your keyboard to quickly switch to the eraser and deselect the
areas.

Click on the
tab to use the line drawer tool to select the object you want
to remove. With the line drawer tool you draw a series of straight lines to
select the pixels you want to remove. Use the line drawer tool as follows:
Click on
to enable the line brush tool. Use the Size slider to set the width
of the line. Click on an area on the object, and then click on another to create
a line that selects the pixels that you want to remove. Continue this process
until the entire object is selected. Double-click to complete the selection.
Note: if there are some pixels selected that shouldn't be, click the
button and then brush these areas to deselect them.

Click on Apply. CyberLink PhotoDirector will remove the selected pixels and
replace them with the surrounding pixels to fill in the gap.
Note: for best results, it is sometimes necessary to select the pixels around
the object as well, and any shadow the object may have cast in the photo. If
the object is not fully removed, redo the above process until you get the
results you want.

When you are done, click on the Save to button to save the changes you
made in a new photo that is added to the library.

Once the save is complete, click on

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Extract or Compose
In the Extract or Compose* section you can remove areas or objects in a photo,
making them transparent. You can also use the Photo Composer option to add
logos and other images onto a photo.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

Background Removal
Use the Background Removal feature to remove areas or objects in a photo,
making them transparent. Once removed and saved, this image is available for use
in the Photo Composer.
To use the Background Removal tools, do this:
Note: when using Background Removal, you can use both the magic
selection brush and the smart lasso to select the area of the photo you want
to remove.

Click on Background Removal to open the panel.

Click on the
tab to use the magic selection tool. The magic selection tool
lets you highlight the pixels you want to select using a brush. Use the magic
selection tools as follows:
Click on
to use the brush tool. Use the Size slider to set the size of the
brush and then brush along the edges of the area you want to select. To make
it easier to select the area, enable the Intelligent option to have CyberLink
PhotoDirector assist you by selecting all the pixels with similar properties
when you make a brush stoke. Continue using the brush tool until the entire
area you want is selected.
Note: if there are some areas that are selected that shouldn't be, click the
button and then brush these areas to deselect them. You can also hold
down the Alt key on your keyboard to quickly switch to the eraser and
deselect the areas.

Click on the
tab to use the smart lasso to select an area or objects. With
the smart lasso, you drag your mouse along the edges of the area you want to
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follows:
Click on
and then use the Cursor size slider to set the size of the selection
tool. Click on the edge of the area and then drag the cursor around the entire
edge of the area you want to select. When you are done, double click to
complete the selection.
Note: if required, you can click anywhere on the outline created and drag a
node to adjust the selected area. You can also click on the line to add a new
node, or right click on a node to remove it.

When you are done selecting the area using the magic selection tool or the
smart lasso, select one of the following options.
Remove selected area: select this option if you want to make the selected area
transparent, removing it from the photo.
Remove unselected area: select this option if you want to keep the selected
area in the photo, making the remaining portions of the photo transparent.

Click Apply to remove the specified area, making it transparent.

If you need to refine the transparent/removed area, do this:
click on
required.

and then brush the edges of the removed area to fine tune it as

if you removed the selected area, click on
and then brush on the
selected area to reveal it. If you removed the unselected area, use this brush to
cover up the selected areas that are still showing.
if you removed the unselected area, click on
and then brush on the
unselected area to reveal it. If you removed the selected area, use this brush to
cover up the unselected areas that are still showing.
Note: use the Size slider to set the size of the selected brush.

If required, click the Color Board button and select a color for the removed
part of the photo. If you don't set a color, the removed part is transparent in
the new photo.

When you are done, click on the Save to button to save the changes you
made in a new photo in the PNG format.

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Note: this image is also saved to the Background Removal Gallery, and is
available for use in the Photo Composer.

Once the save is complete, click on

to return to the main menu.

Photo Composer
In the Photo Composer section you can create a new photo composite by adding
images in the PNG or JPG format onto an existing photo in your library.
Note: you can create more advanced photo composites in the Layers
module. See Layers for more information.

To compose a new photo, do this:
1.

Click on Photo Composer to open the panel.

Select the photo in the library panel that you want to use in the new photo.

Click on the

button and then select one of the following options:

From Folder: select this option to import an image that is in a folder on your
computer's hard drive. Browse to and select the image you want to add, and
then click on Open.
From Background Removal Gallery: select this option to use an image you
previously saved in the Background Removal Gallery. Select an image in the
gallery, and then click OK.
4.

Click on the added image and drag it to the required location on the photo.

Click and drag the edges of the image to resize it, if required.

Adjust the Image Settings as follows:
Flip: if required, click
to flip it vertically.

to flip the added image horizontally. Click

Note: you can also right-click on the added image to flip it horizontally or
vertically. If you want to undo all the changes to the image's settings, rightclick on it and then select Reset.

Opacity: use the slider to set the amount of transparency for the imported
image.

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Temperature: if required, adjust the color temperature of the imported image
so that it blends in with the background image.
Tint: if required, adjust the color tint of the imported image so that it blends
in with the background image.
Exposure: if required, adjust the exposure level of the imported image so that
it blends in with the background image.
Contrast: if required, adjust the contrast of the imported image so that it
blends in with the background image.
7.

If required, repeat steps 3 to 6 to add more images to your photo composite.
When you are done, click on the Save to button to save the changes you
made in a new photo that is added to the library.

Once the save is complete, click on

to return to the main menu.

Photo Merge
In the Photo Merge section you can create real HDR photos if you have multiple
photos shot at different exposures. You can also make panorama images or
incorporate the best faces in photos in one new photo in Face Swap.

Bracket HDR
In the Bracket HDR* section of the Edit window you can create real HDR (high
dynamic range) photos. You can do this if you have multiple versions of the same
photo that were shot at different exposures. This is called bracketing, and is best
achieved by taking at least three of the same photo at different exposure intervals.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

In CyberLink PhotoDirector you can use a maximum of five photos in a bracket
HDR photo.
Note: if you only have one photo and want to add an HDR effect to it, you can
do this in the Adjustment module. See HDR Effect for more information.

To create an HDR photo, do this:
1.

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Double-click on all of the photos in the photo browser panel that you want in
the HDR photo. You can also drag and drop them into the photo viewer
window area.

If required, select which photo should be the main photo. You only need to
do this if one of the photos contains specific content or objects that you want
to ensure is in the created photo.
Note: you can change the main photo at any time by simply clicking on the
photo in the photo browser panel after the photos are merged together.

Click on the Merge button. CyberLink PhotoDirector will merge the selected
photos together, creating an HDR photo.

If required, use the available options in the Edit panel to make adjustments to
the HDR photo. See Adjusting Bracket HDR Photos for more detailed
information.

When you are done, click on the Save to button to save the changes you
made in a new photo that is added to the library.

Once the save is complete, click on

to return to the main menu.

Adjusting Bracket HDR Photos
Once you have merged multiple photos and created an HDR photo, you can adjust
it as follows:
Remove ghost artifacts: if the HDR photo contains ghost artifacts, select this
option to remove them. CyberLink PhotoDirector will auto select this if it is
required.
Presets: if required you can select an HDR preset from this drop-down instead
of adjusting the sliders. Each preset will result in a different looking HDR
photo.
Glow
Use these sliders to adjust the glow, or "halo" edge, on the contrast edges in the
HDR photo.
Strength: use this slider to adjust the amount of glow applied to the photo.
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contrast applied to the edges in the photo.
Balance: use the slider to adjust the balance (where glow adjustments are
applied) of the glow. Moving the slider right applies them on the brighter
parts (highlights) of edges. Moving it left applies them to the darker parts
(shadows) of edges.
Edge
Use these sliders to adjust the contrast between the edges in the HDR photo.
Strength: use this slider to adjust how detailed the edges are in the photo.
Dragging it right will reveal more detail on the contrast edges. Dragging it left
will blur them.
Radius: use the slider to adjust the radius of the edges, or the amount of
contrast applied to the edges in the photo.
Balance: use the slider to adjust the balance (where edge adjustments are
applied) on the edges. Moving the slider right applies them on the brighter
parts (highlights) of edges. Moving it left applies them to the darker parts
(shadows) of edges.
Detail
Use these sliders to adjust the overall detail in the HDR photo.
Luminosity: use this slider to adjust the photo's luminosity, or which of the
merged photos is displayed more in the HDR photo.
Contrast: use this slider to adjust the contrast between the merged photos.
Highlights: use this slider to adjust the detail in the HDR photo's brighter
areas. Drag the slider left to darken, reducing the clipping in highlights. Drag
it right to reveal more detail in the highlights.
Shadows: use this slider to adjust the detail in the HDR photo's darker areas.
Drag the slider left to darken and clip the dark colors. Drag it right to reveal
more detail in the shadows.
Tone
Use these sliders to adjust the HDR photo's tone.
Exposure: use this slider adjust the overall exposure of the HDR photo. A
negative value darkens the colors in the photo, while a positive value lightens
them.

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Contrast: use this slider to adjust the overall contrast of the HDR photo, or the
difference between light and dark areas.
Saturation: use this slider to adjust the saturation of color in the HDR photo. A
negative value moves the colors towards black and white, while a positive
value increases the overall intensity of color in the HDR photo.
Vibrance: use this slider to make the colors in the HDR photo brighter and
more vivid, by enhancing the duller colors.

Panorama
You can create a panorama* image by stitching together two or more photos.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

To create a panorama image, do this:
1.

Click on Panorama to open the panel.

Double-click on all of the photos in the photo browser panel that you want in
the panorama image. You can also drag and drop them into the photo viewer
window area.

Once you have added all the photos you want in the panorama image, click
the Merge button to create it.

When the merge is complete, adjust the position and size of the crop area to
create the panorama image you want.
Note: by default, CyberLink PhotoDirector does not include any of the black
areas in the crop area. However, if you expand/move the crop area and it
includes some backs areas, select the Auto fill boundary option.
CyberLink PhotoDirector will fill in the black area using nearby pixels to
create a complete image.

When you are done, click on the Save to button to save the changes you
made in a new photo that is added to the library.

Once the save is complete, click on

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Face Swap
Use the Face Swap* feature if you want to incorporate the best faces in two or more
photos in one new photo that you can save or share with others.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

To swap the faces in multiple photos, do this:
1.

Click on Face Swap to open the panel.

Double-click on all of the photos in the photo browser panel that contain the
faces you want to incorporate in the photo. You can also drag and drop them
into the photo viewer window area.
Note: for the best results, the photos should have been taken in relative
quick succession, i.e. with similar background and subjects.

If required, select which photo should be the main photo. You only need to
do this if one of the photos contains specific content or objects in the
background that you want to ensure is in the created photo.

Click on the Merge button. CyberLink PhotoDirector will take the best faces in
the selected photos and use them in a new photo.

If you'd like to change one or more of the faces being used in the new photo,
ensure that Show face frames is selected and then click on a face frame to
select a different face. Select a different face from the list and then click OK to
use it.

When you are done, click on the Save to button to save the changes you
made in a new photo that is added to the library.

Once the save is complete, click on

to return to the main menu.

Frames & Watermarks
In the Frames & Watermarks section you can create watermark templates that
include frames, lines, text, images, photo information, and more. Once created,
you can apply the templates to photos and then export, print, or share them on
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Watermark Creator
You can create new watermark templates that include frames, lines, images, text,
and photo information, in the Watermark Creator.
To create a new watermark template, do this:
1.

Click on Watermark Creator to open the panel.

Click on the tabs to customize your watermark template as follows:
Click on
to add frames or lines onto your watermark template. See
Adding Frames and Lines for detailed information.
Click on
to add text on your watermark template. See Adding Text for
detailed information.
Click on
to add images onto your watermark template. See Adding
Images for detailed information.
Click on

to add photo copyright and photo information on your
watermark template. See Adding Photo Information for detailed
information.
3.

Once you are done, click on Save Template to save the customized
watermark template. Enter a Name in the field provided and then click OK.

If required, you can apply the watermark template to photos in your library
and output them in a variety of ways. To do this, select all of the photos in the
browser panel you want to apply the watermark template to, click the Output
Photo button, and then select one of the following options:
Export: select to export your current photo with the watermark template
applied, creating a new copy in the library. See The Export Photo Process for
detailed information.
Print: select to print off the current photo with the watermark template
applied. See Printing Photos for more information.
Flickr: select to upload the current photo to Flickr with the watermark
template applied. See Uploading Photos to Flickr for more detailed
information.
Facebook: select to upload the current photo to Facebook with the
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detailed information.
CyberLink Cloud: select to back up the current photo on CyberLink Cloud with
the watermark template applied. See Backing Up Photos on CyberLink Cloud
for more detailed information.
DirectorZone: select to share the current photo on DirectorZone with the
watermark template applied, by uploading it to the DirectorZone Photo
Gallery. See Uploading Photos to DirectorZone for more detailed information.
E-mail: select to e-mail the current photo with the watermark template
applied. See E-mailing Photos for more detailed information.
5.

Click on

to return to the main menu.

Adding Frames and Lines
When customizing a watermark template, click on
it.

to add frames or lines on to

To add frames, do this:
1.

In the Options section, select Frame.

If required, click on an inside corner of the frame and drag it to adjust its
thickness.

If required, click on the frame and drag it to change its position on the photo.

Configure the frame settings as follows:
Color: click the button and then select the color of the frame. Click OK to set
the color.
Opacity: use the slider to set the level of opacity for the frame.
Shadow: if required, drag the slider left or right to apply a shadow to the
frame.

To add lines, do this:
1.

In the Options section, select Line.

If required, click on the square node in the middle of the line and drag it to
adjust its thickness.

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If required, click on the line and drag it to change its position on the photo.

Select whether the line is Vertical or Horizontal.

Configure the line settings as follows:
Color: click the button and then select the color of the line. Click OK to set the
color.
Opacity: use the slider to set the level of opacity for the line.
Shadow: if required, drag the slider left or right to apply a shadow to the line.

Adding Text
When customizing a watermark template, click on

to add text on to it.

To add text, do this:
1.

Click on the

button. A new text box displays on the photo.

Click and drag the text box to the position on the watermark template where
you want it located.

Configure the font settings as follows:
Text color: click on the button and then select the color of the text. Click OK
to set the color.
Border color: if required, click on the button to add a colored border to the
text. Select the color and then click OK to set it.
Font: select the type of font you want to use for the text.
Font style: select the desired font style and weight of the text from the drop
down.
Font size: use the slider to set the size of the text.
Opacity: use the slider to set the level of opacity on the text.
Shadow: if required, use the slider to apply a shadow to the text.

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Adding Images
When customizing a watermark template, click on

to add images on to it.

To add an image onto the watermark template, do this:
1.

Click on the

button.

Browse to and select the image you want to add, and then click on Open.

Click on the added image and place it in the required location on the
watermark template.

Click and drag the edges of the image to resize it, as required.

Use the Opacity slider to set the amount of opacity for the added image.

Adding Photo Information
When customizing a watermark template, click on
to add copyright and photo
information onto it. When photos are outputted, each photo will contain its unique
individual photo information, that can include date taken, aperture, shutter speed,
and more.
To add photo information, do this:
1.

Select all of the Photo Information items you want to include in the
watermark template. If you select the Copyright option, enter the copyright
wording you want to include on the watermark template in the field provided.

Configure the Text Settings for the copyright info as follows:
Text color: click on the button and then select the font color of the text. Click
OK to set the color.
Border color: if required, click on the button to add a colored border to the
text. Select the color and then click OK to set it.
Font: select the type of font you want to use for the text.
Font style: select the desired font style and weight of the text from the drop
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Alignment: set the text alignment from the drop down.
Font size: use the slider to set the size of the text.
3.

If there is a frame in your watermark template, select the Show photo
information on frame option to have CyberLink PhotoDirector auto adjust the
frame's width so that the copyright info will fit perfectly on the bottom of the
frame.

Using Watermark Templates
In the Watermark Templates section you can edit watermark templates and also use
them to output photos in your library in a variety of ways. The watermark templates
library includes predefined watermark templates and custom watermark templates
you created.
To use a watermark template, do this:
1.

Click on Watermark Templates to open the panel.

Browse through and then select the watermark template you want to use.

If required, hover your mouse over the selected watermark template and then
click
to edit it. See the relevant sections in Watermark Creator for detailed
information on editing and customizing watermark templates.
Note: at any time you can hover your mouse over a watermark template in
the list and then click

to remove it.

Select all of the photos in the browser panel you want to apply the watermark
template to, click the Output Photo button, and then select one of the
following options:
Export: select to export your current photo with the watermark template
applied, creating a new copy in the library. See The Export Photo Process for
detailed information.
Print: select to print off the current photo with the watermark template
applied. See Printing Photos for more information.
Flickr: select to upload the current photo to Flickr with the watermark
template applied. See Uploading Photos to Flickr for more detailed
information.
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watermark template applied. See Uploading Photos to Facebook for more
detailed information.
CyberLink Cloud: select to back up the current photo on CyberLink Cloud with
the watermark template applied. See Backing Up Photos on CyberLink Cloud
for more detailed information.
DirectorZone: select to share the current photo on DirectorZone with the
watermark template applied, by uploading it to the DirectorZone Photo
Gallery. See Uploading Photos to DirectorZone for more detailed information.
E-mail: select to e-mail the current photo with the watermark template
applied. See E-mailing Photos for more detailed information.
5.

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to return to the main menu.

Layers

Chapter 7:

Layers
This chapter outlines all of the tools and features of the Layers module, where you
can do advanced photo composing by creating photos with graphics editing. Click
on the Layers button to begin making new photo creations.
Note: before you enter the Layers module, it is recommended that you finish
all the required adjustments and edits on all the photos you want to use. You
can perform some adjustments on each of the photo layers, but there are
less available.

When you are done creating in the Layers module, click the Save to button in the
window to save your photo in the .JPG, .PNG. or .TIF format. You can also save in
the .PHI format, a file format that is used exclusively by CyberLink PhotoDirector.
PHI files can be edited further in the Layers module of PhotoDirector, and even
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Layers Overview
With layers you can create photo composites, using a background photo and then
any graphics, text, shapes, or other photos you add on top of the background. Each
of these items are added as another layer of the photo, and once finished you can
blend them together (if necessary), and then save, export, or share it as a new
combined photo.

A - La yers M a na ger, B - La yer Tools, C - Editing Ca nva s, D - Editing Tools, E - Selected Photo, F - La yers,
G - Ba ckground Photo

Layers
Layers are a background photo, and any photos, graphics, text, and shapes you add
on top of it. Each layer you add onto your selected background photo is placed
over the content below it in the Layer Manager, and may cover it if it is not
transparent or blended.
Note: you can have up to 100 layers in a single PhotoDirector PHI file.

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Types of Layers
The following is a list of the different types of layers that are available in the Layers
module:
Photo layer: photo layers are the selected background photo and any other
photos, graphics, logos, etc. that you add onto the photo. Photo layers are
also created if you convert a text or shape layer to an image.
Text layer: text layers are added when you use the text tool.
Shape layer: shape layers are added when you use the shape tool.

Background Photo
The background photo is the photo in your PhotoDirector library that you select in
the photo browser panel in the Layers module. Once you select the background
photo, you can then start adding layers (text, shapes, photos, graphics). Once you
start adding layers onto the background, the background photo cannot be
changed or moved (to a higher layer), i.e. it will always be in the background. The
background photo can be duplicated, if required.

Layer Tools
The tools available in the Layers module let you draw on, add text and shapes, and
more on the layers in your photo creation. See Using the Layer Tools for more
detailed information.

Editing Tools
The editing tools let you move, rotate, and resize objects in a selected layer, or
rotate and flip whole layers. See Using the Editing Tools for more detailed
information.

Layers Example
The following is an example layer project that has a background photo and three
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hopefully help you better understand the concept of layer editing. The PHI file used
in this example can be downloaded from DirectorZone for your reference. Just use
the link below to go to DirectorZone and download it:
http://directorzone.cyberlink.com/tutorial/phd/12302212
On this DirectorZone page you can also view a layers video tutorial for more
detailed information.

Background Photo
The background photo is always at the bottom of the Layers Manager, and is the
photo you select in the photo browser panel.

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Shape Layer
In this example, rectangle shapes were drawn and used as a border on the
background photo. This was done by drawing the first rectangle, and then using
the subtract from an existing shape area option to reveal the background image.
See Shape Tool for more information on adding shapes.

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Text Layer
Text can be added anywhere on the background photo, and can be fully
customized. See Text Tool for more information on adding text.

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Imported Photo Layer
In this example, a CyberLink logo was imported as a new photo layer and then
blended with the background using the "Screen" blend. See Blending Layers for
more information about blending layers and the available blending modes.

Using the Layer Manager
With the Layer Manager you can add and manage all the layers in your photo
creation. By default, when you select a background photo it is the first and bottom
layer in the Layer Manager.

Adding New Layers
There are several ways you can add a new layer in the Layer Manager. To add a new
layer, do any of the following:
in the Layer Manager, click
and then select Add Empty Layer. The empty
layer is added above the selected layer in the Layer Manager. In an empty
layer you can use the layer tools to add text, shapes, and more.

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in the Layer Manager, click
and then select Add Photo Layer, if you want
to add a photo, logo, or other graphic above a selected layer. Select the photo
you want to add and then click Open to add it in the newly added layer.
Note: you can also add a new photo layer by dragging a photo from the photo
browser panel and dropping it on the editing canvas.

select a layer in the Layer Manager, click
, and then select Duplicate Layer
if you want to make a copy of an existing layer. You can also do this by right
clicking on the layer in the Layer Manager and selecting Duplicate Layer.
New layers are also added for you automatically if you:
add text or shapes onto the background photo or imported photo layer.
add shapes onto an existing shape layer, when the create new shape layer
option is selected.
add text onto an existing shape layer.
drag a photo in the photo browser panel and drop in on the editing canvas.
Once you have added a new layer, use the Layer Manager to do any of the
following:
Adjusting Photo Layer
Adjusting Layer Opacity
Blending Layers
Managing Layers

Adjusting Photo Layer
For the background photo layer and any imported photo layers, you can adjust the
photo using some select tools from the Adjustment module. To adjust photo
layers, do this:
Note: it is recommended that you finish all the photo adjustments before
entering the Layers module instead, as there are more adjustment options
available.

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Select the photo layer in the Layer Manager.

Layers

Right click on the photo layer and then select Adjust Layer, or click on the
button. The Adjust Layer window displays.

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Note: all the other layers are invisible when you enter the Adjust Layer
window, so you can focus on adjusting the photo. If required, select the
Preview with all layers option to view all the layers with your recent
adjustments applied.

Use the available controls to make adjustments to the photo
layer. See Adjustments for more detailed information on the
available adjustments controls.

Click OK to save your adjustments to the photo layer.
Note: once you close the window, the adjustments are applied and cannot be
edited by reentering the Adjust Layer window. If you want to remove the
adjustments, you'll need to press Ctrl+Z on your keyboard to undo the
changes.

Adjusting Layer Opacity
You can adjust the opacity of any of the layers in the Layer Manager, except the
background layer. To do this, just select the layer and then use the slider at the top
of the Layer Manager.

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Blending Layers
In the Layer Manager, select a Blending mode from the drop down to specify how a
selected layer is blended with the layers below it. You do this to make parts of the
layer transparent, and in effect combining it with the other layers.

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There are 14 blending modes to choose from, with each having a different effect on
your photo creation. Below is a general description of each blending mode, but it is
recommended that you select each to experiment which best fits the needs of your
photo.

Normal
Normal is the default blending mode and does not mix the pixel colors in the
selected layer with the layers below it in the Layer Manager. The pixels in the
selected layer are placed over the pixels in the lower layers, and are not blended.

Darken
The Darken blending mode retains the darkest pixel of all the layers being blended.

Multiply
Multiply blending mode retains the darkest pixel colors of the selected layer, and
removes the lightest pixels by making them transparent.

Linear Burn
Linear Burn darkens the below layer colors to reflect the selected layer by
decreasing the brightness. If blended with white, there is no change.

Lighten
The Lighten blending mode retains the lightest pixel colors of all the layers being
blended.

Screen
Screen blending mode is the opposite of Multiply, as the brightest pixels are
retained, with the darkest pixels effectively becoming transparent.

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Linear Dodge
Linear Dodge brightens the below layer colors to reflect the selected layer by
increasing the brightness. If blended with black, there is no change.

Overlay
Overlay combines the effects of the Multiply and Screen blending modes. When
blending the layers, for darker pixels it blends like Multiply. For lighter pixels, it
blends like Screen.

Linear Light
The Linear Light blending mode combines the effects of Linear Burn and Linear
Dodge. When blending the layers, for darker pixels it blends like Linear Burn. For
lighter pixels, it blends like Linear Dodge.

Difference
Difference subtracts the brightest pixel color value from the pixel colors in the
other layers. The resulting effect is similar to the look of a film negative, but is more
colorful.

Exclusion
The Exclusion blending mode blends similarly to the Difference blending mode,
but with a lower contrast.

Hue
Use the Hue blending mode to blend just the hue from the selected layer's pixels
with the lightness and saturation of the below layers' pixels.

Saturation
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pixels with the lightness and hue of the below layers' pixels.

Lightness
Use the Lightness blending mode to blend just the lightness from the selected
layer's pixels with the hue and saturation of the below layers' pixels.

Managing Layers
The following are some other layer management options you can use within the
Layer Manager.

Renaming Layers
At any time you can right click on any layer that is not the background layer and
then select Rename Layer to give it a custom name. This can help you more easily
identify layers in the Layer Manager when your project contains a lot of layers.

Deleting Layers
If you need to delete a layer in the Layer Manager, just select it and then click the
button. The background layer cannot be deleted.

Making Layers Invisible
You can make one or more layers in the Layer Manager invisible. You may want to
do this to get a clearer look at another layer, or if you want to merge or export just
the visible layers. To make a layer invisible, just deselect the visible icon for the layer
in the Layer Manager.

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Converting Layers to Images
Right-click on a non photo layer and select Convert to Image to create a virtual
photo for that layer. Doing this allows you to use certain layer tools on a text or
shape layer, and also gives you the option to edit the created layer like other photo
layers.

Merging Layers
You can merge some or all of the layers in the Layer Manager if you:
are finished editing a layer.
have too many layers in the Layer Manger. Merging layers can make your
layer editing more manageable.
want to reduce the overall PHI file size.
want all the layers to become one image.
Note: once layers are merged, they can no longer be edited.

To merge two or more layers, hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard and then
select the layers in the Layer Manager, right click, and then select Merge Layers.
Select Merge Visible if you want to merge all of the visible layers. Select Merge All to
merge all of the layers in the Layer Manager.

Using the Layer Tools
You can use the layer tools available in the Layers module to draw on, add text and
shapes, and more on the layers in your photo creation. The following layer tools are
available:
Pen Tool

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Eraser Tool
Shape Tool
Text Tool
Select Area Tool
Fill Tool
Gradient Tool

Pen Tool
The pen tool lets you draw colored pixels on a photo layer using the pencil, brush,
or air brush. Click on the

button to begin using the pen tool.

Note: if you try to use the pen tool on a non photo layer, CyberLink
PhotoDirector will ask you to convert the layer to an image to continue.

To use the pen tool, do this:
1.

From the Select tool drop down, select one of the available tools. The Pencil
and Brush tool can be used like traditional drawing tools to draw lines or
apply color by dragging your mouse on the editing canvas. The Air Brush is
similar to a spray can, as you hold down the mouse button and move the
mouse pointer, the color builds up on the editing canvas.

Use the Size slider to set the size of the drawn line.

Use the Opacity slider to set the opacity level of the drawn line.

Select a Blending mode from the drop down to set how the drawn lines are
blended with the background layers. See Blending Layers for more
information about blending layers and a description of each blending mode.

Click on the Color square to set the color of the drawn line. You can select
one of the basic colors, or click in the color picker or use the slider to choose
a color. You can also manually enter the color code in the HSB, RGB, or #
fields to set the color. Once you set the color, click OK to close the Color
Picker window.

Draw on the editing canvas as required.

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Eraser Tool
The eraser tool lets you erase pixels on a photo layer. Click on the
begin using the eraser tool.

button to

Note: if you try to use the eraser tool on a non photo layer, CyberLink
PhotoDirector will ask you to convert the layer to an image to continue.

To use the eraser tool, do this:
1.

From the Select tool drop down, select one of the available tools. The Eraser
(Pencil) and Eraser (Brush) tool can be used like traditional drawing tools to
erase pixels by dragging your mouse on the editing canvas. The Eraser
(Block) is similar, but the erased line result is square.

Use the Size slider to set the size of the erased line.

Use the Opacity slider to set the opacity level of the erased line. If set to 100,
the eraser tool makes the pixels on the selected layer completely transparent.

Draw on the editing canvas as required to erase pixels.

Shape Tool
The shape tool lets you add shapes on your photo creation. Click on the
button to begin using the shape tool. Please note that the shape on this button
changes, based on the last shape added on a photo.
Note: if you try to add a shape onto a photo layer, CyberLink PhotoDirector
automatically creates a new layer in the Layer Manager.

To use the shape tool, do this:
Note: once you add a shape on the editing canvas, you can use the Pick and
Move Tool to move, resize, or rotate it.

From the Select shape drop down, select one of the available shapes. You can
draw a Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon, or Star.

Set the shape tool options as required. See the relevant Shape Tool Options
description below for more details.

Set the shape area options as required. See Shape Area

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Options for more details.
4.

Click on the Color square to set the color of the shape. You can select one of
the basic colors, or click in the color picker or use the slider to choose a color.
You can also manually enter the color code in the HSB, RGB, or # fields to set
the color. Once you set the color, click OK to close the Color Picker window.

Click and drag on the editing canvas to create a custom sized shape as
required.
Note: when adding rectangles or ellipses you can just click on the editing
canvas to create a shape with the specified Width and Height.

Shape Tool Options
Depending on the type of shape you select, the shape tools vary.

Rectangle
When creating rectangles, the following shape tool options are available:
Width, Height: indicates the size in pixels of created rectangles. You can also
manually enter a custom rectangle size in these fields, and then just click on
the editing canvas to create one that size.
Round corners: when enabled, the created rectangles have round corners. In
the Radius field enter the radius of the round corners. The higher the number,
the more circle like your rectangle will become.
From center: when enabled, the rectangle is created from the center out
when you click and drag your mouse on the editing canvas.

Ellipse
Width, Height: indicates the size in pixels of created ellipses. You can also
manually enter a custom ellipse size in these fields, and then just click on the
editing canvas to create one that size.
From center: when enabled, the ellipse is created from the center out when
you click and drag your mouse on the editing canvas.

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Polygon
Sides: enter in how many sides you want the created polygons to have. It
must be a number between 3 and 100.

Star
Points: select how many points you want the created star to have. It must be a
number between 3 and 100.
Indent: indicates the depth of the indents between the points of the star. For
example, an indent of 50% will be half the size of the created star.

Shape Area Options
Before creating the shape, be sure to select one of the following shape area
options:
- when selected, the new shape is added to its own layer in the Layer
Manager.

- when selected, you can add a new shape to a selected shape layer. Use
this to add more than one shape to a selected layer.

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- when selected, you can subtract from an existing shape on a selected
shape layer. Use this to make a transparent shape that reveals part of the
background photo.

- when selected, you can draw two shapes, and only the area that
intersects is colored in on the shape layer.

- when selected, you can draw two shapes, and the area that intersects is
transparent in the shape layer.

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Text Tool
The text tool lets you add text on your photo creation. Click on the
begin using the text tool.

button to

Note: if you try to add text onto a photo layer, CyberLink PhotoDirector
automatically creates a new layer in the Layer Manager.

To use the text tool, do this:
Note: once you add text on the editing canvas, you can use the Pick and
Move Tool to move, resize, or rotate it.

Click on the editing canvas to add a text box.

If required, you can first resize the text box to fit the text you want to enter.

Set the text font, style, size, and alignment. You can click on the Text color

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square to set the color of the text. You can select one of the basic colors, or
click in the color picker or use the slider to choose a color. You can also
manually enter the color code in the HSB, RGB, or # fields to set the color.
Once you set the color, click OK to close the Color Picker window.
4.

Enter the required text in the text box.

If required, select the Border option to add a border to the text. Once
selected, choose the Color and then use the slider to see the Size of the
border.

If required, select the Shadow option to apply a drop shadow to text. Once
selected, choose the Color of the shadow, and then use the Offset slider to set
how far it is from the text.

When you are done, click

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Note: once you set the text, you can click on it again to enable the editing
options, or if you want to move it to another position on the editing canvas.

Select Area Tool
The select area tool lets you select pixels on a photo layer, allowing you to edit or
remove just the selected pixels from your photo creation. Click on the
button
to begin using the select area tool. Please note that the icon on the select area tool
button changes, based on the last select area tool used.
Note: if you try to use the select area tool on a non photo layer, CyberLink
PhotoDirector will ask you to convert the layer to an image to continue.

To use the select area tool, do this:
1.

Choose the Select tool you want to use:
- with the rectangle selection tool you can click and draw on the editing
canvas to select a rectangular/square area.
- with the ellipse selection tool you can click and draw on the editing
canvas to select an elliptical/circular area.
- select this button, or click the little triangle and then select Lasso to use
the lasso selection tool. This tool allows you to draw a freeform selection area.
Just use it to draw a freeform shape around the pixels you want to select. If
you don't close the freeform shape, a straight line is drawn between the two
end points.
- select this button, or click the little triangle and then select Smart Lasso
to use the smart lasso selection tool. This tool allows you to draw a selection
area by clicking on the edge of an object or area, and then dragging the lasso
around it. To close the selection, just click on the node added at the started
point. Once added, these nodes can be moved to more accurately select the
pixels.
- select this button, or click the little triangle and then select Brush to use
the manual selection brush. This brush allows you to manually click on any
pixels to select them.

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- select this button, or click the little triangle and then select Smart
Brush to use the smart selection brush. When you click on the editing canvas
with this brush, it will automatically select similar pixels for you.
2.

Choose the Selection mode you want to use to make the selection:
- use this selection mode to select a new area. When enabled, any
previous selections will be removed.
- use this selection mode to add to any existing selections, or if you want
to select more than one area of the photo layer.
- use this selection mode to deselect some of the selected pixels.

If using the Brush or Smart Brush, you can use the Size slider to set
the size of the brushed area.

Use the Feather slider to set the transition level between the area being
selected and the pixels around the area.

When you are ready, start using your selected tool to start selecting the pixels
as required.
Note: once you have selected the pixels you want, you can click
invert the selection, or

to clear the selection if required.

When your selection is done, you can perform the action you want, including:
clicking the
button or pressing the Delete button on your keyboard to
delete the selected pixels, making that area transparent.
clicking on
to adjust just the selected pixels. See Adjusting Photo Layer
for more details.
use the fill tool to fill in the selected area with a solid color. See Fill Tool for
more details.
use the gradient tool to add a gradient fill in the selected area. See Gradient
Tool for more details.

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Fill Tool
The fill tool lets you fill in with color an area on your photo that has pixels of a
similar color. Click on the

button to use the fill tool.

Note: if you try to use the fill tool on a non photo layer, CyberLink
PhotoDirector will ask you to convert the layer to an image to continue.

To use the fill tool, do this:
1.

Click on the Color square to set the color you want to use. You can select one
of the basic colors, or click in the color picker or use the slider to choose a
color. You can also manually enter the color code in the HSB, RGB, or # fields
to set the color. Once you set the color, click OK to close the Color Picker
window.

Select a Blending mode from the drop down to set how the filled in color is
blended with the background layers. See Blending Layers for more
information about blending layers and a description of each blending mode.

Use the Tolerance slider to set how the color is filled in. The
lower the tolerance, the less affected the nearby pixels are to
the fill. The higher the tolerance, the surrounding pixels are
more affected by the fill.

Use the Opacity slider to set the opacity level of the filled in color.

Select the Contiguous option if you only want the color filled in the adjacent
pixels, i.e. the pixels of similar color that are in contact with the pixel you
select. If this option is not selected, CyberLink PhotoDirector will fill all pixels
that are similar in color to the pixel you select.

Click on the similar colored pixels to fill them in as required.
Note: you can also use the fill tool in an area selected with the select area
tool. For the best results, ensure the Feather value is not set too high.

Gradient Tool
The gradient tool lets you add a gradient fill in a selected area, or across an entire
photo layer. Click on the

button to use the gradient tool.

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Note: if you try to use the gradient tool on a non photo layer, CyberLink
PhotoDirector will ask you to convert the layer to an image to continue.

To use the gradient tool, do this:
1.

Select the Gradient type you want to use. You have five to choose from.

Select a gradient Style:
Foreground to background: creates a gradient from the selected foreground
color, to the selected background color.
Foreground to transparent: creates a gradient from the selected foreground
color, to a transparent area. Use this gradient style if wanted to apply a
gradient color over the background or other photo.
Black to white: creates a gradient from black to white.

Select the two Color squares to set the foreground and background colors
used in the gradient. You can select one of the basic colors, or click in the
color picker or use the slider to choose a color. You can also manually enter
the color code in the HSB, RGB, or # fields to set the color. Once you set the
color, click OK to close the Color Picker window.

If required, select the Reverse option to change the direction of the gradient.

Use the Opacity slider to set the opacity level of the gradient.

Select a Blending mode from the drop down to set how the gradient colors
are blended with the background layers. See Blending Layers for more
information about blending layers and a description of each blending mode.

Click and drag on the selected photo layer to add and set the direction of the
gradient.
Note: you can also use the gradient tool in an area selected with the select
area tool. For the best results, ensure the Feather value is not set too
high.

Using the Editing Tools
When in the Layers module, there are three extra editing tools available for you to
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Pick and Move Tool
Click the
button to move, rotate, or resize photos, shapes, and text on the
editing canvas. When clicked, selection nodes appear around the object on the
selected layer.

To move the object, just hover your mouse over it. When your cursor turns into the
hand, click and move the object to a new location on the editing canvas.

To resize the object, click and drag any of the selection nodes.

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To rotate the object, hover your mouse close to any of the selection nodes. When
your cursor turns into a curved arrow, click and drag on the editing canvas to rotate
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Rotate Tool
The rotate tool lets you rotate the entire canvas, or just a selected layer. Click the
triangle in the bottom right of the rotate tool button and then select one of the
following options:
Note: please note that the icon on the rotate tool button changes, based on
the last rotate tool used.

Rotate Left 90 Degrees: rotates the entire canvas and all of its layers 90
degrees counterclockwise.
Rotate Right 90 Degrees: rotates the entire canvas and all of its layers 90
degrees clockwise.
Rotate Layer Left 90 Degrees: rotates the selected layer 90 degrees
counterclockwise.
Rotate Layer Right 90 Degrees: rotates the selected layer 90 degrees
clockwise.

Flip Tool
The flip tool lets you flip the entire canvas, or just a selected layer. Click the triangle
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options:
Note: please note that the icon on the flip tool button changes, based on the
last flip tool used.

Flip Horizontally: flips the entire canvas and all of its layers horizontally.
Flip Vertically: flips the entire canvas and all of its layers vertically.
Flip Layer Horizontally: flips the selected layer horizontally.
Flip Layer Vertically: flips the selected layer vertically.

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Chapter 8:

Exporting and Sharing
Photos
When you are finished making photo adjustments, editing photos, or created new
photo composites with layers, you can export them and create new photo files, or
share them on Facebook or Flickr.
Note: if you have CyberLink PowerDirector 11 or above installed on your
computer, you can also select a number of individual photos in the photo
browser panel and then File > Export to PowerDirector from the menu to
quickly send them directly to the PowerDirector timeline.

The Export Photo Process
After you make adjustments and edits to your photos, or create new ones in the
Layers module, the last step is to export them. CyberLink PhotoDirector keeps a log
of all the changes you want to make to a photo, and exporting it applies all these
changes and creates a new photo file for you.
You can export multiple photos at once or export them one at a time. To export
photos in CyberLink PhotoDirector, select the photos, folder, album, collection,
etc., and then select Export Photos or click the Export button.
You can export one or more photos from many different locations in the program,
but the process is always the same.
To export photos in CyberLink PhotoDirector, do this:
1.

If required, select a custom export profile from the Use profile drop-down list.
See Export Profiles for detailed information on creating and using export
profiles.

In the Export Destination section of the Photo Export window, specify the
export location as follows:
Location options: specify whether you want to:
Put in Different Folder: exports the photos into a different folder than
where the original photos are located.

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Keep in Same Location as Original Photos: exports the photos to the same
folder as the original photos.
Different Folder but Maintain Original Structure: exports the photos into a
different folder, but uses the same folder structure as in the original folder
for consistency.
Note: if you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can select the
Upload copies to CyberLink Cloud* option if you also want the program
to upload the exported photos to your CyberLink Cloud storage space after
the export process. * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the
version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.

Folder: specify the folder that photos are exported to as follows:
Click on
to specify a specific folder on your computer where the
photos are exported to.
Put in subfolder: select this option if you want to place the exported
photos in a new subfolder. Input the name of the new folder in the field
provided.
Add exported photos to current project: select this option if you want to
add the photos into the library after they are exported.
File naming conflicts: select from the drop-down what you want CyberLink
PhotoDirector to do if it encounters photos with the same file names in the
export folder.
3.

In the Naming section of the Photo Export window, if required, specify the
naming conventions used on the exported photo files as follows:
Note: see the Example field at the bottom of Naming section to view an
example of the naming that will be used on the exported photos.

Format: select the format of the file name CyberLink PhotoDirector uses to
auto name each exported photo. Select File Name if you want photos to have
the same file name as the originals.
Custom name: if you want the photos to have new custom name, select one
of the custom name options from the Format drop-down and then enter the
name in the field provided.
Start number: if you want the file name to contain a number sequence,
specify the starting number in the field provided.

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In the File Settings section of the Photo Export window, if required, you can
specify the file format, color space, and quality, as follows.
Format: specify whether you want to export the photos in the JPEG or TIFF
file format.
Color space: select the type of color space you want used on the exported
photos.
Quality: if exporting in the JPEG format, use the slider to set the quality of the
exported photo. The higher the quality, the larger the resulting photo file
sizes. If exporting in the TIFF format, select ZIP in the Compression dropdown if you want to compress the photos during export.

In the Image Sizing section of the Photo Export window is where you can set
the size of the exported photos, as follows:
Keep original photo resolution: select this option if you don't want the photos
resized during the export process. Select the Don't re-compress photo if
original is a JPEG and no adjustments were made if you don't want CyberLink
PhotoDirector to re-compress the photos that you did not make any
adjustments on.
Resize to fit: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to resize
the photos during the export process. In the drop-down provided, specify the
new size as follows:
Long Edge: select this option to specify a new length for the longest side of
each photo in the field provided.
Width and Height: select this option to specify the width or height of each
photo in the fields provided. CyberLink PhotoDirector will resize photos to
the specified size, and ensure the photos maintain their current aspect
ratio.
Short Edge: select this option to specify a new length of shortest side of
each photo in the field provided.
Don't increase photo resolution: select this option if you don't want CyberLink
PhotoDirector to increase the resolution of photos whose original is smaller
than the specified size. Selecting this option can prevent loss of quality.
Sharpen after resizing: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector
to apply sharpness to each photo after resizing.

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metadata to include in the exported photos:
Remove EXIF: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to
remove the Exchangeable Image Format (EXIF) data from each photo, if it
exists.
Remove IPTC: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to
remove all International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) metadata
from each photo, if it exists.
Write tags into metadata: select if you want any keyword tags added to be
embedded into the metadata of each photo.
Write copyright info into metadata: select if you want any copyright
information added to be embedded into the metadata of each photo.
7.

In the Watermark section, you can add a watermark to all the exported
photos, as follows:
Add watermark: select this option and then click
. In the Watermark
Template window, select the watermark you want to apply to all the exported
photos, and then click on OK.

Click Export. CyberLink PhotoDirector will export all the photos as specified.

Export Profiles
Once you have customized the Export Preferences in the Photo Export window,
you can save it as a custom export profile that you can use again later.
To create a new export profile, do this:
1.

In the Photo Export window, set the export preferences as required.

Click on

Enter in a Name in the field provided.

Click on OK to save it in the Use profile list.

Note: if you make any changes to a profile, just click the
save the changes. Click the
if required.

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Sharing Photos
You can share photos in your library with others by uploading them to both
Facebook and Flickr, or by e-mailing them to friends. Photos can also be uploaded
to the DirectorZone Photo Gallery or backed up on CyberLink Cloud* if you have a
subscription.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

Uploading Photos to Facebook
To share your photos by uploading them to Facebook, do this:
1.

In the project library, select the collection/folder/album or keyword tag that
contains the photos you want to share.

In the photo browser panel, select all of the photos you want to upload.

Click

Click on Share to launch the upload wizard.

If required, follow the instructions to authorize the upload of photos to your
Facebook account, and then click Continue.

Select the Facebook album you want to upload the photos to in the Add to
album drop down as follows:

above the panel and ensure Facebook is selected:

Add to Existing Album: select this option if you want to upload the photos to
an album that already exists on Facebook. Select the album you want to
upload it to from the list.
Create and Add to New Album: select to add it to a new album. Enter the new
album info in the fields provided, including the album Privacy.
7.

If required, enter a Description of the photo in Photo Settings. This description
is included on every photo you upload.

If required, select the Add watermark option and then click
to add a
watermark to all of the photos you are uploading. In the Watermark Template
window, select the watermark you want to apply, and then click on OK.

Click the Upload button to complete the upload process.

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Uploading Photos to Flickr
To share your photos by uploading them to Flickr, do this:
1.

In the project library, select the collection/folder/album or keyword tag that
contains the photos you want to share.

In the photo browser panel, select all of the photos you want to upload.

Click

Click on Share to launch the upload wizard.

If required, follow the instructions to authorize the upload of photos to your
Flickr account, and then click Continue.

Select the Flickr set you want to upload the photos to in the Add to set drop
down as follows:

above the panel and ensure Flickr is selected:

Add to Existing Set: select this option if you want to upload the photos to a
set that already exists on Flickr. Select the set you want to upload it to from
the list.
Create and Add to New Set: select to add it to a new set. Enter the new Set
name.
Don't Add to Any Sets: select if you don't want to include in a set on Flickr.
7.

Set the Photo Settings as follows:
Include tags: select this option if you want any applied keyword tags to be
included during the upload process. The tags will be visible on Flickr.
Resize when uploading: select this option if you want CyberLink
PhotoDirector to resize each photo before uploading. Once selected, select
the File size from the drop-down.

Set the desired Privacy Settings for the uploaded photos.

10. Click the Upload button to complete the upload process.

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Backing Up Photos on CyberLink Cloud
If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can back up your photos by
uploading them to CyberLink Cloud*.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

To back up your photos on CyberLink Cloud, do this:
1.

In the project library, select the collection/folder/album or keyword tag that
contains the photos you want to share.

In the photo browser panel, select all of the photos you want to upload.

Click

above the panel and ensure CyberLink Cloud is selected:
.

Click on Share to launch the upload wizard.

If required, enter your PhotoDirector account information to sign in, and then
click Next.

Select the CyberLink Cloud album you want to upload the photos to in the
Add to album drop down as follows:
Add to Existing Album: select this option if you want to upload the photos to
an album that already exists on CyberLink Cloud. Select the album you want
to upload it to from the list.
Create and Add to New Album: select to add it to a new album. Enter the new
album name in the field provided.

In Photo settings, select whether to Downsize the original photos (i.e. reduce
the size and quality), or keep them in their Original size and quality.

Click the Upload button to complete the upload process.

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Uploading Photos to DirectorZone
You can upload photos to the DirectorZone Photo Gallery.
To upload photos to DirectorZone, do this:
1.

In the project library, select the collection/folder/album or keyword tag that
contains the photos you want to share.

In the photo browser panel, select all of the photos you want to upload.

Click

above the panel and ensure DirectorZone is selected:
.

Click on Share to launch the upload wizard.

Confirm the disclaimer and then click Next.

Enter your DirectorZone account information to sign in, and then click Next.
If you don't have an account, click the Get an Account link to get one for free.

If required, enter some keyword search Tags that will help users find the
photos when searching on DirectorZone.

Click the Upload button to complete the upload process.

E-mailing Photos
To share your photos via e-mail do this:
1.

In the project library, select the collection/folder/album or keyword tag that
contains the photos you want to share.

In the photo browser panel, select all of the photos you want to e-mail.

Click

above the panel and then select E-mail, or just click Share if it is

already selected:
4.

Configure the E-mail Photo Settings as follows:
Size: use this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to resize the photos

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before e-mailing them. In the drop-down provided, specify the required
photo size in pixels and then use the slider to set the quality and size of the
photo file. The higher the quality, the larger the photo file's size will be.
5.

Click the Send E-mail button. CyberLink PhotoDirector launches your default
mail client and includes all of the selected photos in the new e-mail message.
Note: if your computer does not have a default e-mail client configured, then
the auto e-mail feature may not work. If it does not work, right-click on a
photo, select Locate on Disk, and then manually attach the photo to the email message.

Proceed to complete the sending of the e-mail in your default e-mail client as
required.

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Chapter 9:

Slideshows
You can use your photos in CyberLink PhotoDirector to create dazzling photo
slideshows. These slideshows can be exported as video files or uploaded to
YouTube to share with others.

Creating Photo Slideshows
To create a photo slideshow, do this:
1.

In the project library, select the collection/folder/album or keyword tag that
contains the photos you want to include in your slideshow.

Click on Slideshow to open the slideshow module.

In the photo browser panel, drag the photos you want to include in the
slideshow to the preview window.
Note: you can rearrange the photo order by dragging each photo to a new
position, as required.

Click the
button to add text captions on photos in your slideshow. You
can also combine with color boards to create titles and credits.

Click the
button to add a color board, or blank colored slide into the
slideshow. Color boards let you insert a break into your slideshow, or you can
use them for titles and credits. Select the color of the color board from the
color panel, and then click Add Color Board.

Set the slideshow Style as follows:
Effect: select the effect used in the slideshow. Fade adds a fade in and fade
out effect between the photos in your slideshow. Wipe Left Soft uses a wipe
effect between slides. Motion adds pan and zoom effects to make your
slideshow more engaging with the appearance of motion.
Aspect ratio: select the aspect ratio of the slideshow.
Background music: select this option if you want to add background music
to your slideshow. Click

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background music in your slideshow.
Duration: select the duration you want each photo displayed, before
progressing to the next photo in the slideshow. Select Fit to Music to set the
length of the slideshow to match the duration of the select background
music.
7.

Click the play button to preview the slideshow.

Producing Slideshows
You can produce* your photo slideshows and export them as video files in the
MPEG-4* or WMV format.
To produce a slideshow, do this:
1.

Click the Produce button.

Specify the Output folder, or the location where the produced video file is
saved.
Note: if you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription, select the Upload a
copy to CyberLink Cloud* option if you also want the program to upload
the produced file to your CyberLink Cloud storage space after production.

Select the video output format (MPEG-4 or WMV) by selecting the
corresponding button.

Select the video file Profile you want to use from the drop-down.

If required, set the Audio format for the audio in the outputted video file.

Click Produce to begin. CyberLink PhotoDirector proceeds to produce and
create the slideshow video file.

Click OK when production is complete.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

Sharing Slideshow Videos on YouTube
You can share a slideshow by uploading it to YouTube. During the upload process,
CyberLink PhotoDirector first produces it as a high quality video suitable for
YouTube.

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To share a slideshow video on YouTube, do this:
1.

Once you are done creating your slideshow, click Share.

Enter your YouTube account Username and Password, and then click Sign In
to continue. If you need to create a YouTube account, click the Get an
account link.
Note: select the Remember me check box if you want CyberLink
PhotoDirector to save your username and password so you won't have to
enter them next time, and skip automatically to the next window.

In the next upload window, select the Quality of the produced video, and
then specify where the produced file is stored on our computer. Click Next to
continue.
Note: select Remove output file after upload if you want CyberLink
PhotoDirector to delete the produced slideshow video file from your
computer after it is uploaded to YouTube.

In the next wizard window, enter the details about your video as follows:
Title: enter the title of your slideshow video.
Description: enter in a short description of your slideshow video.
Tags: enter in several tags, separated by a comma, that describe your video.
Tags are keywords that people can search for on YouTube.
Note: you must enter a title, description, and at least one tag before you can
upload your video.

Category: select the relevant video category type from the available list.
select whether to share your video with the world (Public) or set it as Private.
Note: select the Share this video on DirectorZone option if you want to
share the slideshow video on DirectorZone as well.

Click Next to continue to the copyright and disclaimer window. Verify that
your media is not copyrighted and then click Next to begin the upload
process.

Once the upload process is done, click on Close to close the wizard window
and return to CyberLink PhotoDirector.

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Chapter 10:

Printing
Once you have finished organizing, adjusting, editing, and creating your photos,
you can print out high resolution copies in the Print window.

Printing Photos
Click on the Print button to open the Print window of CyberLink PhotoDirector. In
the Print window you can print out photos one at a time, or print multiple photos
on a single page.
To print photos, do this:
1.

Customize the layout of the printing page. See Customizing the Layout for
more information.

Drag and drop the photos you want to print into the available cells on the
printing page.

Customize the image settings. See Customizing the Image Settings for more
information.

Customize the print settings. See Customizing the Print Settings for more
information.

Add watermark templates, if required. See Watermarks for more information.

Click the Print button to print off the specified photos.

Customizing the Layout
In the Layout section of the print panel, customize the layout of the printed page
and photos as follows:
Paper Settings
Paper size: select the desired paper size. This should match the type of paper
you are going to use to print your photos on.
Orientation: select whether to print off each page in Landscape or Portrait
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Page Grid
If you'd like include multiple photos on a printed page, use the Page Grid sliders to
set up the required page layout.
Rows: set the number of rows you want in the page grid.
Columns: set the number of columns you want in the page grid.
Note: if you only want one photo on a printed page, set the value for each
slider to 1.

Cell Size
Use the Cell Size sliders to set the size of each cell in the page grid.
Unit setting: select the desired unit setting type from drop down list for the
cell.
Height: set the height of each cell.
Width: set the width of each cell.

Customizing the Image Settings
In the Image Settings section of the print panel, you can customize how photos are
displayed on the page as follows:
Zoom to fit: select this option if you want CyberLink PhotoDirector to auto
zoom in on each photo so it fits in the cell. Once selected you can click on
to enable the move function. Once enabled, click and drag on the photo to
move it to the location you prefer to be the focus of the cell.

Select
to lock the photo in place. Note that the move function stays
enabled for all cells, until you disable it.

Rotate to fit: select this option to rotate the photo so that it fits in the cell.
Hide grid lines: select this option to hide the grid lines that display on the
printed page that help you with the layout.

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Customizing the Print Settings
In the Print Settings section of the print panel, you can set the number of copies to
be printed, select the printer, set the photo resolution, and more. Customize the
Print Settings as follows:
Total copies: enter the total number of copies you want to print out.
Printer: select the printer you want to print the photos out on. Click
set up the printer, if required.

Resolution: in the field provided, specify the resolution of the printed photos.
ICC: if required, select the ICC color profile from the drop down you want to
use to color correct the photo so it prints out properly on your printer.

Watermarks
If required, you can apply watermark templates that include frames, lines, images,
and more, to all of the photos you print. To apply watermark templates on photos
during printing, do this:
1.

Select the Add watermark option.

Click the
button and then select the watermark template you want to
apply to the printed photos.

Click OK to close the Watermark Templates window.

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Chapter 11:

PhotoDirector Preferences
Use the CyberLink PhotoDirector preferences to set the UI language, project backup
frequency, file handling, and more.
To set your preferences in CyberLink PhotoDirector, select Edit > Preferences from
the menu, or click the

button.

General Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the General tab. The available options are as
follows:
Language
Use system default language: select this option for the language display to be
the same as the language of your operating system.
User defined: select this option and then select the language from the dropdown list that you want to use.
Update
Automatically check for software updates: select to periodically check for
updates or new versions of PhotoDirector automatically.
Messages
Click the Reset button to reset the all the "Never show again" checkboxes in
the program's message dialogs back to the default settings. All of the
message dialogs that contain the "Never show again" checkbox will display
again after this button is clicked.

Project Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the Project tab. The available options are as
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Project backup
It is recommended that you regularly back up your projects. Backing up your
projects regularly ensures that you do not lose any of the adjustments or changes
you made to your photos.
Auto backup reminder: select from the drop-down how often you want
CyberLink PhotoDirector to remind you to back up projects. Click the Back Up
Now button to back up the project now.
Back up to: click
backups are stored.

to set the folder on your computer where project

Project information:
In this section CyberLink PhotoDirector displays the current project information,
including date created and the date of the last backup.

DirectorZone Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the DirectorZone tab. The available options are
as follows:
Auto sign in
Auto sign in to DirectorZone: select this option and then enter in your e-mail
address and password to automatically sign in to DirectorZone when the
program is opened. If you do not have a DirectorZone account, click on the
Get an account link.
Privacy rules
Allow DirectorZone to gather editing information: select this option to allow
DirectorZone to collect details about the adjustments you used in the presets
you are uploading.

File Handling Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the File Handling tab. The available options are as
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Preview cache
When you select a photo in the browser panel, the time it takes for the photo to
load is dependent on quality of the preview rendered. CyberLink PhotoDirector lets
you render a preview of each photo (which is saved in the preview cache location
folder) to enable faster load times when browsing through them.
Location: the location on your computer where the preview data is saved.
Maximum size: specify the maximum size allowed for the preview data on
your computer's hard drive.
Preview quality: specifies the current preview quality of the photos. If you
would like to render previews to improve quality or free up disk space, just
select the updated preview quality from the list.
Photo editing cache
When editing photos in the Edit module, CyberLink PhotoDirector creates a virtual
photo (cache) file it uses to log the edits you want to make. In the Photo editing
cache section you can set the format of this file.
Format: specify whether you want the cache file to be in the JPEG or TIFF file
format. If using the JPEG format, use the slider to set the quality of the cache
file.

Improvement Program
Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the Improvement Program tab. The available
options are as follows:
CyberLink Product Improvement Program
I want to participate: select this item if you would like to participate in the
CyberLink Product Improvement Program for PhotoDirector. Once enabled,
CyberLink PhotoDirector will collect information about the hardware and
software configuration of your computer system, as well as your usage
behavior and statistics related to the software. Click the Read more
information about the improvement program online link to view more
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Note: the CyberLink Product Improvement Program for PhotoDirector will not
collect any personal information for purposes of identifying you.

CyberLink Cloud Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the CyberLink Cloud* tab. The available options
are as follows:
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PhotoDirector. Check the version table
on our web site for detailed versioning information.

Back up and restore your program settings: if you have a CyberLink Cloud
subscription you can click Back up to CyberLink Cloud to back up program
preferences and custom output profiles to CyberLink Cloud. Click Restore
from CyberLink Cloud to replace your current program settings with the ones
you previously backed up on CyberLink Cloud.
Download folder: click the
button to change the folder where
CyberLink Cloud presets, projects, and media are stored when downloaded.
Clear CyberLink Cloud cache: click the Clear Offline Cache button to free up
some disk space by emptying the temp files stored when downloading
content from CyberLink Cloud.
Sign out from CyberLink Cloud service: if you are currently signed in to
CyberLink Cloud, click the button to sign yourself out.
Note: click the Account Information link in the bottom right corner of the
preferences windows if you want to know your CyberLink Cloud
subscription expiry date, how much storage space you have, and more.

Hardware Acceleration
Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the Hardware Acceleration tab. The available
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Hardware acceleration
Enable to speed up the photo export process with OpenCL technology: if your
computer supports GPU hardware acceleration, select this option to speed up
the photo export process by tapping into the multi-core parallel processing
power of your computer.

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Chapter 12:

PhotoDirector Hotkeys
The following is a list of the hotkeys available in CyberLink PhotoDirector for your
convenience:
Hotkey

Description

Module Available

File/Project Features
Ctrl+I

Import photos into the library
(Display Photo Import dialog).

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Ctrl+N

Create new project.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Ctrl+O

Open existing project.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Ctrl+E

Export selected photos.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit*, Layers, Print

Ctrl+S

Save and apply current changes
to selected photo.

Adjustment

Ctrl+Shift+S

Save and apply current changes
as a new photo.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit*, Layers

Alt+C

Open PhotoDirector preferences.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow,
Print

Right arrow key

Go to next photo in the browser
panel.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Left arrow key

Go to previous photo in the
browser panel.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Switch to thumbnail view in
browser panel.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Switch to list view in browser
panel.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Workspace

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Hotkey

Description

Module Available

Switch to viewer & browser
mode in photo viewer window.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers

Switch to viewer only mode in
photo viewer window.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers

Switch to browser only mode in
photo viewer window.

Library, Adjustment, Edit

Alt+2

Toggle compare mode on/off.

Library, Adjustment

Enter

Set as current when comparing
two photos.

Library

Alt+3

Toggle show multiple mode on/
off.

Library

Alt+1

Toggle show one mode on/off.

Library, Adjustment

Ctrl+Alt+M

Toggle mirror mode on/off
(secondary monitor only).

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow,
Print

Ctrl+Alt+A

Toggle alternate mode on/off
(secondary monitor only).

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow,
Print

Ctrl+Alt+N

Select to display nothing on the
secondary monitor.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow,
Print

Toggle full screen mode.

Library, Adjustment, Edit

Alt+L

Open the library module.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow,
Print

Alt+A

Open the adjustment module.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow,
Print

Alt+E

Open the edit module.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow,
Print

Alt+Y

Open the layers module.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow,

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Hotkey

Description

Module Available
Print

Alt+S

Open the slideshow module.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow,
Print

Alt+P

Open the print module.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow,
Print

Ctrl+G

Stack the selected photos.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Ctrl+Shift+G

Unstack the selected stack of
photos.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Ctrl+Alt+S

Expand/Collapse the selected
stack of photos.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Open PhotoDirector help.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow,
Print

Ctrl+Z

Undo last change.

Adjustment, Edit, Layers

Ctrl+Y

Redo last change.

Adjustment, Edit, Layers

Ctrl+R

Reset changes to previous saved
status.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow,
Print

Ctrl+A

Select all photos in the browser
panel.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Ctrl+D

Deselect all photos in the
browser panel.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Ctrl+[

Rotate photo left 90 degrees.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow,
Print

Ctrl+]

Rotate photo right 90 degrees.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow,
Print

Operational

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Hotkey

Description

Module Available

Turn flag for selected photo on/
off.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Turn rejection for selected photo
on/off.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Clear all flags for selected photo.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Remove rating from selected
photo.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Set selected photo rating as 1.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Set selected photo rating as 2.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Set selected photo rating as 3.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Set selected photo rating as 4.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Set selected photo rating as 5.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Ctrl+0

Remove label from selected
photo.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Ctrl+1

Set label for selected photo as
red.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Ctrl+2

Set label for selected photo as
blue.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Ctrl+3

Set label for selected photo as
green.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Ctrl+4

Set label for selected photo as
yellow.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Ctrl+5

Set label for selected photo as
purple.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Ctrl+Shift+C

Copy adjustment settings for use
on other photos.

Adjustment

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Hotkey

Description

Module Available

Ctrl+Shift+V

Paste copied adjustments to
selected photos.

Adjustment

Ctrl+'

Create a virtual photo for the
selected photo.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Slideshow, Print

Delete

Delete the selected photos/
layers.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow,
Print

Remove a photo from viewer
when viewing multiple photos.

Library

Spacebar

Zoom to fit/100%.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers

Ctrl+Mouse
wheel

Zoom in/out on photo in viewer
window. Resize photo
thumbnails in browser panel
when in browser only mode.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers

Rename selected folder/album/
tag/preset/layer.

Library, Adjustment,
Edit, Layers, Slideshow,
Print

Show/hide over and
underexposed areas of current
photo.

Adjustment

Alt+T

Apply auto tone on current
photo.

Adjustment

Alt+W

Apply auto white balance on
current photo.

Adjustment

Alt+D

Apply auto denoise (noise
reduction) on current photo.

Adjustment

Show/Hide the regional
adjustment or edit mask.

Adjustment, Edit

Ctrl+Shift+N

Add a new empty layer.

Layers

Ctrl+Shift+P

Add a photo layer (Display photo

Layers

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Hotkey

Description

Module Available

selection dialog).
Ctrl+Shift+V

Toggle layer visibility (visible/
invisible).

Layers

Ctrl+Mouse click

Select multiple layers.

Layers

Switch to/Enable pen tool.

Layers

Switch to/Enable eraser tool.

Layers

Switch to/Enable shape tool.

Layers

Switch to/Enable text tool.

Layers

Switch to/Enable selection tool.

Layers

Backspace

Switch to/Enable fill tool.

Layers

Switch to/Enable gradient fill
tool.

Layers

Switch to/Enable pick and move
tool.

Layers

Ctrl+F

Flip selected layers.

Layers

Ctrl+Drag on
canvas

Zoom in on selected area.

Layers

Spacebar+Drag
on canvas

Pan screen (only available when
display size bigger than canvas
size).

Layers

Ctrl+Shift+K

Color picker (only available for
tools that allow to change color).

Layers

Ctrl+A

Select whole image.

Layers

Ctrl+D

Clear selection/Deselect all.

Layers

Ctrl+Shift+I

Invert selection.

Layers

Ctrl+Arrow keys

Move selected layers 1 pixel up/
down/left/right.

Layers

Ctrl+Shift+Arrow
keys

Move selected layers 10 pixels
up/down/left/right.

Layers

Shift+Arrow keys

Select text.

Layers

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Hotkey

Description

Module Available

Mouse wheel

Change brush/pen/font size for
pen/eraser/text/selection tools.

Layers

Show/Hide layers manager.

Layers

+/-

Increase/Decrease Opacity 10%.

Layers

Note: * select windows only.

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Chapter 13:

Technical Support
If you require technical support, then this chapter can help. It includes all the
information you need to find the answers you are looking for. You may also find
answers quickly by contacting your local distributor/dealer.

Before Contacting Technical
Support
Before contacting CyberLink technical support, please take advantage of one or
more of the following free support options:
consult the user’s guide or the online help installed with your program.
refer to the Knowledge Base at the following link on the CyberLink web site:
http://www.cyberlink.com/support/search-product-result.do
check the Help Resources page in this document.
When contacting technical support by e-mail or phone, please have the following
information ready:
registered product key (your product key can be found on the software disc
envelope, the box cover, or in the e-mail received after you purchased
CyberLink products on the CyberLink store).
the product name, version and build number, which generally can be found
by clicking on the product name image on the user interface.
the version of Windows installed on your system.
list of hardware devices on your system (capture card, sound card, VGA card)
and their specifications. For fastest results, please generate and attach your
system info using the DxDiag.txt.
Note: here are the steps to generate the system info DxDiag.txt file: Click
Windows (start) button, and then search for "dxdiag". Click Save All
Information button to save the DxDiag.txt file.

the wording of any warning messages that were displayed (you may want to
write this down or take a screen capture).

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a detailed description of the problem and under what circumstances it
occurred.

Web Support
Solutions to your problems are available 24 hours a day at no cost on the CyberLink
web site:
Note: you must first register as a member before using CyberLink web
support.

CyberLink provides a wide range of web support options, including FAQs, in the
following languages:
Language

Web Support URL

English

http://www.cyberlink.com/cs-help

Traditional Chinese

http://tw.cyberlink.com/cs-help

Japanese

http://jp.cyberlink.com/cs-help

Spanish

http://es.cyberlink.com/cs-help

Korean

http://kr.cyberlink.com/cs-help

Simplified Chinese

http://cn.cyberlink.com/cs-help

German

http://de.cyberlink.com/cs-help

French

http://fr.cyberlink.com/cs-help

Italian

http://it.cyberlink.com/cs-help

Help Resources
The following is a list of help resources that may assist you when using any of
CyberLink's products.
Access CyberLink's Knowledge base and FAQ (frequently asked questions):
http://www.cyberlink.com/cs-resource
View video tutorials for your software: http://directorzone.cyberlink.com/
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Ask questions and get answers from our users on the CyberLink Community
Forum: http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/forums/list/ENU.page
Note: CyberLink’s user community forum is only available in English and
German.

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Index

Index
A
Adjustment brush 48
Adjustment selection 51
Adjustments 39
history 33
presets 77
resetting 39
turning on/off 83
Albums 15
Auto denoise 74

B
Background
music 157
removal gallery 103
removing 103
Background photo 120
Backup 166
Black and white 40, 95
mixing 71
Blending modes 127
Bloat 93
Blur 95
Body shaper 92
Bracket HDR 106
Brightness 60

C
Capture date
edit EXIF 22
Chromatic aberration 76
Clarity 61, 65
Clear 85
Clipped areas 41
Clone 46
Color
adjusting 70
board 157
palette 70
space 149
Compose photos 103
Composite 105
Content aware removal 101
Contrast 60, 64, 65
Control points 92
Copyright
applying during import 10
Correction 74
distortion 76
keystone 75
vignette removal 76
Crop 42
Curve 67
CyberLink Cloud
account information 168
downloading photos 8
downloading presets 79
overview 2
pack project materials 37
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CyberLink Cloud
preferences 168
projects 37
signing out 168
subscription 2
uploading photos 148, 153
uploading videos 158

D
Darken 128
Denoise 74
Detail 61, 73
Difference 129
DirectorZone
downloading lens profiles 75
downloading presets 78
overview 2
Photo Gallery 154
preferences 166
uploading photos 154
uploading presets 81
Distortion
correcting 74
creating 93
fisheye 76
Download
photos 8
presets 78

E
Edge 66
Edge mask 73
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Edits 85
history 33
resetting 85
Effects 95
HDR 65
photo 95
region cleaner 95
E-mail photos 154
Exclusion 129
EXIF
capture date 22
editing 22
Export
format 149
hardware acceleration 168
photos 147
profiles 150
projects 37
to CyberLink Cloud 37
Exposure 60, 64
Extract or compose 103
Eye blinger 87
Eye white brush 87

F
Face swap 110
Facebook 151
Faces 18
Fading 157
File handling preferences 166
Fisheye 76
Flag 22, 25, 33
Flickr 152

Index

Folders 14
synchronizing 14
Foreground
removing 103
Format
export 149
import 7
Frames & watermarks 110
Full screen 31

G
Global adjustment tools 62
Glow 65
Gradient mask 54
Grain 95
Grayscale 40, 71

H
Hardware acceleration 168
HDR
bracket 106
effect 65
Heal 46
Help 180
tutorials 1
Highlights 68
Histogram 40
level 66
History 33
Hotkeys 171
HSL/Color 61, 69
Hue 69, 129

I
Import
destination 9
organizing 9
photos 7
Imported photo layer 123
Invert
selected pixels 52
IPTC 22

K
Keystone 75

L
Label 25
Language 165
Lasso 103
Layers
adjustments 124
blending 127
editing tools 142
example 119
manager 123
managing 130
opacity 126
overview 118
tools 131
Learning center 1
Lens correction 74
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Lens profiles
downloading 75
Level 66
Lighten 128
Lightness 70, 130
black and white 71
Linear Burn 128
Linear Dodge 129
Linear Light 129
Link focus 31
List view 25
Lomo 72
Luminance 61

M
Magnetic lasso 103
Magnifier 73
Masks
adjustment brush 49
adjustment selection 52
gradient 54
skin tone 91
Mesh 92
Messages
reset 165
Metadata 21
IPTC 22
Monochrome 40, 71
Motion 157
Multiply 128

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N
Navigation 34
Never show again 165
Noise reduction 61, 74
Normal 128

O
Object removal 100
Open CL 168
Original photo 33, 39, 85
Overexposed 41
Overlay 129

P
Panorama 109
People beautifier 85
Photo composer 105
PhotoDirector Live 3
Photos
add images to 105
adding copyright 10
adding tags 10
applying presets 9
black and white 40
bracket HDR 106
composite 105
correcting 74
creating virtual 26, 39
cropping 42

Index

Photos
CyberLink Cloud 148
effects 95
e-mailing 154
exporting 147
face swap 110
faces 18
flagging 22, 25, 33
grayscale 40
HDR effect 65
importing 7
labeling 25
loading previews 167
merging 106
original 39, 85
panorama 109
printing 161
rating 21, 25, 33
rejecting 22, 25, 33
removing background 103
removing foreground 103
renaming 9
reshaping 92
searching for 29
sharing 151, 152, 154
split toning 72
stacking 26
straigtenening 42
supported formats 7
tagging faces 18
uploading 148, 153, 154
view mode 30
viewing original 33
watermarks 163
PNG 103, 105

Preferences 165
Presets 77
applying during import 9
downloading 78
level 66
uploading 81
Preview cache 167
Preview quality 167
Print 161
Profiles 150
Projects 37
backing up 165, 166
creating 13
CyberLink Cloud 37
exporting 37
information 165
preferences 165
tab 13
Pucker 93

Q
Quality 149

R
Radial filter 57
Radius
HDR effect - edge 66
HDR effect - glow 65
sharpness 73
Rate 21, 25, 33
RAW 7
Red-eye 47
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Region cleaner 95
Regional adjustment tools 42
Reject 22, 25, 33
Remove
objects 100
red-eye 47
spots 45
vignette 76
Rename
during import 9
Reset 39, 85, 165
Resize 149
RGB 40
Rotate 34

S
Saturation 61, 65, 70, 129
Save
projects 37
Screen 128
Search 29
Sepia 95
Shadows
curve 68
Shape layer 121
Share
on Facebook 151
on Flickr 152
via e-mail 154
Sharpness 73
Skin
smoothener 90
tone 91
188

Slideshows
creating 157
effects 157
music 157
sharing 158
Smart collection 13
creating 14
Smart patch 101
Split toning 72
Spot removal 45
copying 46
intelligent 46
Stacks
collapsing 28
expanding 28
photos 26
splitting 28
Straighten 42
Supported formats 7
Sync focus 31
Synchronize folder 14
System requirements 4

T
Tag faces 18
Tags 16
applying during import 10
Technical support 179
Temperature 62
Text layer 122
Texture 61
Thumbnail view 25
Tinge 65

Index

Tint 62, 95
Tone 60, 64
Toolbar 33
Turn on/off 83
Tutorials 1

U
UI language 165
Underexposed 41
Updates 165
Upgrade 3
Upload
CyberLink Cloud 148
photos 148
presets 81
videos 158

Watermarks
creating 111
printing on photos 163
templates 115
Web support 180
White balance 60, 62
Wipe left soft 157
Workspace
creating new 37
Wrinkle remover 88

Y
YouTube
slideshows 158

Z
ZIP 149

Vibrance 61, 65
Videos
uploading 158
Views
list 25
mode 30
thumbnail 25
Vignetting effect 76
Virtual photo 26, 39

W
Warp 93
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