Cyberlink PowerDirector Power Director 12.0 Operating Instructions 12 UG ENU
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- Contents
- Introduction
- PowerDirector Editing Modes
- PowerDirector Workspace
- PowerDirector Projects
- Importing Media into PowerDirector
- Importing Media Files
- Capturing Media
- Capturing from a DV Camcorder
- Capturing from an HDV Camcorder
- Capturing from a TV Signal
- Capturing from a Digital TV Signal
- Capturing from a Webcam
- Capturing from a Microphone
- Capturing from a CD
- Capturing from an AVCHD Camcorder
- Capturing from an Optical Device
- Captured Content
- Quality Profile Setup
- Capture Settings
- Capture Preferences
- Downloading Media
- Detecting Scenes and Extracting Audio
- PowerDirector Plug-ins
- Arranging Media in Your Production
- Editing Your Media
- Content Aware Editing
- Splitting a Clip
- Unlinking Video/Audio Clips
- Trimming Video and Audio Clips
- Setting a Media Clip's Duration
- Setting TV (Video Clip Interlacing) Format
- Adjusting Video Clip Aspect Ratio
- Stretching Images
- Cropping Images
- Changing the Shape of Media
- Fixing and Enhancing Images/Videos
- Utilizing Keyframes on Media
- Power Tools
- Muting Audio
- Advanced Audio Editing
- Time Info
- Magic Fix
- Magic Cut
- Adding Effects
- Creating PiP Effects
- Adding Particle Effects
- Adding Title Effects
- Using Transitions
- Mixing Audio and Recording Voice-Overs
- Adding Chapters
- Adding Subtitles
- Producing Your Project
- Creating Discs
- PowerDirector Preferences
- PowerDirector Hotkeys
- Appendix
- Technical Support
- Index
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User's Guide
PowerDirector
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Contents
..................................................1
Introduction
................................................................................................1Welcome
.................................................................................................1Latest Features
.................................................................................................2PowerDirector Versions
................................................................................................9DirectorZone
................................................................................................10System Requirements
..................................................13
PowerDirector Editing Modes
................................................................................................13Full Feature Editor
................................................................................................14Easy Editor
................................................................................................16Slideshow Creator
.................................................................................................18Setting Music Preferences
.................................................................................................20Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer
..................................................25
PowerDirector Workspace
................................................................................................25Rooms
.................................................................................................26Media Room
.................................................................................................27Effect Room
.................................................................................................27PiP Objects Room
.................................................................................................27Particle Room
.................................................................................................28Title Room
.................................................................................................28Transition Room
.................................................................................................28Audio Mixing Room
.................................................................................................28Voice-Over Recording Room
.................................................................................................28Chapter Room
.................................................................................................29Subtitle Room
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................................................................................................29Library Window
.................................................................................................30Explorer View
.................................................................................................30Filtering Media in the Library
.................................................................................................31Library Menu
................................................................................................31Expanding the Workspace
................................................................................................32Preview Window
.................................................................................................32Preview Player Controls
.................................................................................................33Taking a Screen Snapshot
.................................................................................................33Preview/Display Options
.................................................................................................35Zoom In/Out
.................................................................................................35Undocking the Preview Window
.................................................................................................36Previewing in 3D Mode
................................................................................................37Editing Workspace
.................................................................................................37Timeline View
.................................................................................................46Storyboard View
..................................................47
PowerDirector Projects
................................................................................................47Setting Project Aspect Ratio
................................................................................................48Exporting Projects
..................................................49
Importing Media into
PowerDirector
................................................................................................49Importing Media Files
.................................................................................................503D Media
.................................................................................................52Importing PowerDirector Projects
................................................................................................53Capturing Media
.................................................................................................53Capturing from a DV Camcorder
.................................................................................................55Capturing from an HDV Camcorder
.................................................................................................55Capturing from a TV Signal
.................................................................................................56Capturing from a Digital TV Signal
.................................................................................................56Capturing from a Webcam
.................................................................................................56Capturing from a Microphone
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.................................................................................................56Capturing from a CD
.................................................................................................56Capturing from an AVCHD Camcorder
.................................................................................................57Capturing from an Optical Device
.................................................................................................57Captured Content
.................................................................................................57Quality Profile Setup
.................................................................................................57Capture Settings
.................................................................................................58Capture Preferences
................................................................................................58Downloading Media
.................................................................................................59Downloading Photos From Flickr
.................................................................................................60Downloading Audio From Freesound
.................................................................................................60Downloading from DirectorZone
................................................................................................61Detecting Scenes and Extracting Audio
.................................................................................................61Detecting Scenes in a Video Clip
.................................................................................................62Extracting Audio from a Video Clip
..................................................63
PowerDirector Plug-ins
................................................................................................64Using the MultiCam Designer
.................................................................................................65Importing Media
.................................................................................................67Synchronizing Clips
.................................................................................................68Creating Recorded Content
.................................................................................................69Editing Recorded Content
................................................................................................71Using the Theme Designer
.................................................................................................72Overview
.................................................................................................72Adding Theme Templates/Sequences
.................................................................................................76Adding Media Clips
.................................................................................................79Editing Media Clips
.................................................................................................80Editing Background Music
.................................................................................................82Editing Title Text
.................................................................................................82Replacing Background Images
.................................................................................................82Adding Transitions Between Sequences
.................................................................................................83Previewing and Saving Movies
.................................................................................................84Editing Created Movies
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Arranging Media in Your
Production
................................................................................................85Adding Video Clips and Images to the Timeline
.................................................................................................86Adding Video Clips and Images
.................................................................................................88Adding Color Boards and Backgrounds
................................................................................................90Adding Audio Clips
.................................................................................................92Magic Music
.................................................................................................92Syncing Audio
................................................................................................95Using the Magic Movie Wizard
................................................................................................96Using the Slideshow Creator
..................................................97
Editing Your Media
................................................................................................97Content Aware Editing
.................................................................................................98Using Content Aware Editing
................................................................................................102Splitting a Clip
................................................................................................103Unlinking Video/Audio Clips
................................................................................................103Trimming Video and Audio Clips
.................................................................................................104Trimming a Video Clip
.................................................................................................107Trimming an Audio Clip
................................................................................................109Setting a Media Clip's Duration
................................................................................................109Setting TV (Video Clip Interlacing) Format
................................................................................................110Adjusting Video Clip Aspect Ratio
................................................................................................111Stretching Images
................................................................................................112Cropping Images
................................................................................................112Changing the Shape of Media
................................................................................................114Fixing and Enhancing Images/Videos
.................................................................................................114Applying ColorDirector Color Effects (Presets)
.................................................................................................115Advanced Fixes and Enhancements
................................................................................................116Utilizing Keyframes on Media
.................................................................................................118Adding Keyframes
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................................................................................................120Power Tools
................................................................................................121Muting Audio
................................................................................................121Advanced Audio Editing
................................................................................................122Time Info
................................................................................................122Magic Fix
................................................................................................122Magic Cut
..................................................125
Adding Effects
................................................................................................125Adding Video Effects
.................................................................................................126Modifying a Video Effect
................................................................................................127Using Magic Motion
.................................................................................................128Magic Motion Designer
................................................................................................129Using Magic Style
................................................................................................130Using the Freeze Frame Effect
..................................................131
Creating PiP Effects
................................................................................................131Adding PiP Objects
.................................................................................................132Creating Custom PiP Objects
................................................................................................133Using the Paint Designer
.................................................................................................134Creating a Paint Animation
................................................................................................136Modifying Media in the PiP Designer
.................................................................................................137Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
.................................................................................................138Modifying PiP Media Size and Position
.................................................................................................138Modifying PiP Media Properties
.................................................................................................141Adding Motion to PiP Media
.................................................................................................145Adding PiP Masks
.................................................................................................145Utilizing PiP Keyframes
.................................................................................................147Saving and Sharing PiP Objects
..................................................149
Adding Particle Effects
................................................................................................151Modifying Particle Effects in the Particle Designer
.................................................................................................152Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
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.................................................................................................153Adding Objects, Images, and Backgrounds
.................................................................................................154Modifying Particle Object Range and Position
.................................................................................................155Modifying Particle Object Properties
.................................................................................................159Adding Motion to Particle Objects
.................................................................................................159Utilizing Particle Keyframes
.................................................................................................162Saving and Sharing Particle Effect Templates
..................................................163
Adding Title Effects
................................................................................................165Modifying Titles in the Title Designer
.................................................................................................166Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
.................................................................................................167Adding Text, Particles, Images, and Backgrounds
.................................................................................................168Modifying Title Effect Position
.................................................................................................169Modifying Title Text Properties
.................................................................................................174Applying Motion to Title Text
.................................................................................................177Saving and Sharing Title Templates
..................................................179
Using Transitions
................................................................................................179Adding Transitions to a Single Clip
................................................................................................180Adding Transitions Between Two Clips
................................................................................................181Setting Transition Behavior
................................................................................................182Modifying Transition Settings
..................................................183
Mixing Audio and Recording
Voice-Overs
................................................................................................183Adjusting Audio Clip Volume Levels
.................................................................................................183Mixing Audio In-Track
.................................................................................................184Mixing Audio in the Audio Mixing Room
.................................................................................................185Adding Fade Effects to Audio Clips
.................................................................................................185Restoring Audio Clip Volume Levels
................................................................................................186Recording Voice-Overs
..................................................189
Adding Chapters
................................................................................................189Adding Chapters Markers
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................................................................................................189Setting Chapter Thumbnails
..................................................191
Adding Subtitles
................................................................................................191Adding Subtitle Markers
................................................................................................192Importing Subtitles from a File
................................................................................................192Extracting Subtitles from an MKV File
................................................................................................193Editing Subtitles
................................................................................................193Syncing Subtitles
..................................................195
Producing Your Project
................................................................................................195Utilizing Intelligent SVRT
................................................................................................196Produce Window
.................................................................................................198Outputting to a Standard 2D File
.................................................................................................200Outputting in a 3D Format
.................................................................................................202Outputting to a Device
.................................................................................................204Uploading Video to Online Media Sites
.................................................................................................211Batch Produce
..................................................213
Creating Discs
................................................................................................214Importing Additional Disc Content
................................................................................................216Selecting a Disc Menu
................................................................................................217Editing Disc Menu Properties
.................................................................................................217Editing Disc Menu Text
.................................................................................................218Setting Disc Menu Music
.................................................................................................219Adding a First Play Video
.................................................................................................219Setting Disc Playback Mode
.................................................................................................220Specify Buttons Per Page
................................................................................................221Customizing Disc Menus in the Menu Designer
.................................................................................................222Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
.................................................................................................223Setting Menu Opening and Background
.................................................................................................224Adding Images to Menus
.................................................................................................224Adding and Editing Disc Menu Title Text
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.................................................................................................228Setting Object Properties
.................................................................................................229Adding and Editing Menu Buttons
.................................................................................................230Enabling 3D Depth in Disc Menus
.................................................................................................230Saving and Sharing Disc Menu Templates
................................................................................................231Burning Your Production to Disc
.................................................................................................231Burning a Disc in 2D
.................................................................................................233Burning a Disc in 3D
.................................................................................................236Configuring Burn Settings
.................................................................................................236Erasing Discs
..................................................237
PowerDirector Preferences
................................................................................................237General Preferences
................................................................................................238Capture Preferences
................................................................................................239Confirmation Preferences
................................................................................................240DirectorZone Preferences
................................................................................................241Editing Preferences
................................................................................................242File Preferences
................................................................................................243Display Preferences
................................................................................................244Hardware Acceleration Preferences
................................................................................................244Project Preferences
................................................................................................245Produce Preferences
..................................................247
PowerDirector Hotkeys
................................................................................................247Default Keyboard Hotkeys
.................................................................................................248Application Menu Bar Hotkeys
.................................................................................................251System Hotkeys
.................................................................................................251Capture Hotkeys
.................................................................................................252Edit Hotkeys
.................................................................................................252Designer Hotkeys
................................................................................................253Customizing Keyboard Hotkeys
.................................................................................................254Hotkey Sets
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Appendix
................................................................................................257Intelligent SVRT: When Is Used?
................................................................................................258Licensing and Copyright Information
.................................................................................................260Licenses and Copyrights
..................................................273
Technical Support
................................................................................................273Before Contacting Technical Support
................................................................................................274Web Support
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Introduction
Introduction
Chapter 1:
This chapter introduces CyberLink PowerDirector and the digital video editing
process. It also outlines all of the latest features, available versions, and reviews the
minimum system requirements for CyberLink PowerDirector.
Note: this document is for reference and informational use only. Its content and
the corresponding program are subject to change without notice. For more helpful
tips on using the program, please visit our members forum or see the video
tutorials at http://directorzone.cyberlink.com/tutorial/pdr.
Welcome
Welcome to the CyberLink family of digital media tools. CyberLink PowerDirector is
a digital video editing program that lets you create professional-looking videos and
photo slideshows, complete with music, voice-overs, special effects, transitions,
and much more. You can then output your project to a file, camcorder, portable
device, upload it directly to various online video sharing web sites, or burn it to a
disc, complete with stylish menus.
Latest Features
This section outlines the latest features within the CyberLink PowerDirector
program.
Utilize the MultiCam Designer to seamlessly edit footage from multiple
cameras, simulating the use of a live camera switcher.
Take more creative control in the creation of theme template created videos
in the Theme Designer.
Use motion blur to create smoother movement on titles and PiP media,
giving the movement a more natural and authentic look.
Unleash your PC's speed with TrueVelocity™ 4*.
Improved round trip editing with AudioDirector*, ColorDirector*, and
PhotoDirector*.
Import 2K* and 4K* Ultra HD video, and video or audio with up to 7.1 channels
for editing.
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Enhanced PowerDirector Design Studio (PiP Designer, Particle Designer, Title
Designer, Menu Designer), including improved chroma key, text kerning, and
more.
Use the updated Content Aware Editing* tool that now more accurately finds
the most exciting parts of your video clips.
Take advantage of the improved ripple editing feature, including the auto
adding of transitions between timeline clips.
Transform the color and look of videos clips by applying ColorDirector color
effects (presets) on them.
Copy and paste keyframe attributes (enhancements, video effects, and
motion) from one media clip to another on the timeline.
Use editable transition effects that allow you to modify background color,
effect direction, effect type, and more.
Produce only a selected range of your video production, outputting it as a
separate video file.
Extract subtitles from Matroska (MKV)* video files and create subtitles for
playback on MKV players.
Output video in one of many 2K* or 4K* Ultra HD formats.
Create and burn DVD discs with DTS 5.1ch audio.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
PowerDirector Versions
The features that are available to you within CyberLink PowerDirector are
completely dependent on the version you have installed on your computer.
Supported file formats, editing features, disc-making functions, and other features
vary depending on the version that you have.
To determine your version of CyberLink PowerDirector, click on the CyberLink
PowerDirector logo in the top right corner or select ? > About CyberLink
PowerDirector.
Features
Ultimate
Ultra
Deluxe
HE3D
HE
DE
LE
Native 64-bit
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
--
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Features
Ultimate
Ultra
Deluxe
HE3D
HE
DE
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Engine support
Import Media
3D Video (MVC,
Side-by-Side)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
3D Photo
(MPO, JPS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
MPEG-1,
MPEG-2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
FLV, MKV, DSLR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
AVCHD file with
DDCD audio
file (.M2T/.
M2TS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
Yes**
--
--
AVCHD file with
LPCM audio file
(.M2T/.M2TS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Apple Device/
PSP MPEG-4
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
4K video (more
than
1920*1080)
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
--
Clip with Dolby
Digital 2 ch
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
Clip with Dolby
Digital 5.1 ch
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Clip with Dolby
Digital Plus
5.1ch
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Clip with DTS
5.1 ch
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
--
Clip with WAV
7.1 ch
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
MOD, TOD
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
WTV clip
(MPEG-2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
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Features
Ultimate
Ultra
Deluxe
HE3D
HE
DE
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Video)
WTV clip
(H.264)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
DVR-MS
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
Capture Functions
HDV Camcorder
Capture
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
DVB-T Tuner
Capture
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
Analog TV
Tuner Capture
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
External or
Optical Device
Capture
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
AVCHD
Camcorder
Capture
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
--
QuickScan
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
SmartCaption
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
DV Backup
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
Edit Functions
Convert 2D
Video/Photo to
3D
Yes
Yes
--
Yes
--
--
--
3D PiP Effects
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
3D Title Effects
Yes
Yes
--
Yes
--
--
--
3D Particle
Effects
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
--
3D Transition
Effect
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
3D Video Effect
Yes
Yes
--
Yes
--
--
--
3D Orientation
Adjustment
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
--
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Features
Ultimate
Ultra
Deluxe
HE3D
HE
DE
LE
TrueTheater
Video
Enhancement
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Theme
Designer
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
MultiCam
Designer
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
--
ColorDirector
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Video in
Reverse
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Video Speed -
Frame
Interpolated
Technology
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Magic Cut - Set
Criteria
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Video Stabilizer
- Fix Rotational
Camera Shake
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Magic Motion
Designer
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Magic Style
Templates
31
31
21
4
4
4
4
Magic Music
SmartSound
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Slideshow
Templates
13
13
13
11
11
11
11
Keyframe
Settings Panel
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Preview Quality
Full HD/HD
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
--
WaveEditor
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
AudioDirector
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Shadow File
Generation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
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Ultimate
Ultra
Deluxe
HE3D
HE
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Content Aware
Editing
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
--
Video Tracks
100
100
100
4
4
4
4
SVRT Track
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
Chapters Track
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
Dual Monitor
Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Preview
Window - Zoom
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Title Templates
115
115
89
6
6
6
6
Multi Trim -
Precise Cut
(Zoom)
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Video Effects
138
118
113
103
103
103
103
Video Effect
Layers on Clip
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Video Effect
Keyframes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Designers - 4
Color Gradient
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
PiP Objects
64
64
22
8
8
8
8
PiP Designer -
Customizing
PiP Motion
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
PiP Designer -
Apply Shows
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
Paint Designer
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Particle
Designer
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Particle Effect
Templates
67
67
43
2
2
2
2
Adding
Chapters
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
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Ultimate
Ultra
Deluxe
HE3D
HE
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Subtitles -
Import/Export
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Creating
Subtitles for
DVD
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
3D Display
Support
Yes
Yes
--
Yes
--
--
--
Snap to
Reference Lines
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Range
Selection
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Produce Functions
Output in 3D
Yes
Yes
--
Yes
--
--
--
Upload 3D
Video to
YouTube
Yes
Yes
--
Yes
--
--
--
Output to
MPEG-2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
Output to
MPEG-2 with
Dolby Digital
5.1
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Output to
QuickTime
Format
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
MPEG-4 AVCHD
format
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
--
--
Output to
MPEG-4 MVC,
H.264 MVC
Yes
Yes
--
Yes
--
--
--
Write Back HDV
Tape
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
Output to HDD
Camcorder
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
2K/4K video to
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
--
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Features
Ultimate
Ultra
Deluxe
HE3D
HE
DE
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H.264 AVC/
WMV/MPEG-4
2K/4K video to
Social Media
Sites
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
--
AVCHD
Removable
Disk
Yes
Yes
--
Yes
Yes
--
--
Output to
Mobile Phones
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Output to
Apple Devices
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Output to Sony
Devices
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Yes**
Create Disc Functions
Disc Menu
Templates
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5
5
5
N/A
3D Discs
Yes
Yes
--
Yes
Yes
--
N/A
3D Disc Menus
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
N/A
Dolby Digital
Stereo Creator
to Encode 2 ch
Audio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
N/A
Dolby Digital
5.1 Surround
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
N/A
DVD Disc with
DTS audio
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
N/A
Blu-ray Disc
(TM) with DTS
Audio
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
--
N/A
Blu-ray Disc
(TM) Burning
(BDMV, BDXL)
Yes
Yes
--
Yes**
Yes**
--
N/A
AVCHD
Burning
Yes
Yes
--
Yes**
Yes**
--
N/A
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Ultimate
Ultra
Deluxe
HE3D
HE
DE
LE
(AVCHD)
VCD Burning
Yes
Yes
Yes
--
--
--
N/A
Note: ** Windows 7 and 8 only.
Updating PowerDirector
Software upgrades and updates (patches) are periodically available from CyberLink.
CyberLink PowerDirector automatically prompts you when either is available.
Note: you can prevent CyberLink PowerDirector from auto checking for updates/
upgrades in General Preferences.
To update your software, do this:
1. Click the button to open the Upgrade window.
2. Click the available tabs to see the Updates, Upgrades, and enhancements (
Installed Packs) available.
3. Select an item on a tab 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.
DirectorZone
DirectorZone is a free web service that lets you search for and download theme
templates, PiP objects, paint animations, title templates, particle objects, sound
clips, and disc menus created by other users of CyberLink PowerDirector.
Whenever you see the icon, you can click it to download free effects and
templates into your CyberLink PowerDirector libraries.
You may also share your own creations by uploading them to DirectorZone. To
sign in to DirectorZone, click the Sign in to DirectorZone link on the top of the
CyberLink PowerDirector window.
Go to http://directorzone.cyberlink.com to find out more information on the
features and benefits of the DirectorZone web service.
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System Requirements
The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for general
digital video production work.
System Requirements
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8 (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).
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition,
Professional (32 bit with Service Pack 3).
Screen Resolution
1024 x 768, 16-bit color or above.
CPU Processor
CyberLink PowerDirector 12 is optimized for
CPUs with MMX/SSE/SSE2/3DNow!/3DNow!
Extension/HyperThreading/AVX2 technology.
SD video editing and export: Pentium 4 3.0
Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 or above
(Required).
AVCHD* and BD* burning: Pentium Core 2
Duo E6400, or AMD Phenom II X4
(Recommended).
Full-HD video editing and export: Intel
Corei5/7 or AMD Phenom II X4
(Recommended).
2K/4K/3D* video editing and export: Intel
Corei7 or AMD FX with 64bit OS and 6 GB
RAM (Recommended).
Multiple camera editing: Intel Core i5/7 or
AMD Phenom II X4 (Recommended).
Graphics Card
128 MB VGA VRAM or higher (1 GB or
higher VRAM and OpenCL capable are
recommended).
Memory
2 GB required.
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3 GB or above recommended for 32 bit
OS.
6 GB or above recommended for 64 bit
OS.
Hard Disk Space (Installation)
Deluxe
5 GB.
Ultra
6.5 GB.
Ultimate and Ultimate Suite
6.5 GB (10 GB recommended to install all
premium content).
Hard Disk Space (Burning)
10 GB (20 GB recommended) free for DVD
production.
60 GB (100 GB recommended) free for Blu-
ray Disc/AVCHD production*.
Burning Drive
A CD or DVD burner (CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW
or DVD-R/RW) is required to burn VCD/
DVD/SVCD/AVCHD* titles.
A Blu-ray Disc recordable drive is required
to burn Blu-ray Discs*.
Internet Connection
The import/export of some media formats
may require activation via an Internet
connection. Activation is fast, easy, and
free.
Other
Windows Media Player 9 or above is
required.
Note: please consult the CyberLink web site (http://www.cyberlink.com) for the
most recent system requirements information. * optional feature in CyberLink
PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning
information.
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PowerDirector Editing
Modes
Chapter 2:
CyberLink PowerDirector has three separate editors to fit your editing requirements.
When you launch the program from the start menu, or the CyberLink
PowerDirector shortcut on the desktop, you are prompted to choose one of the
following editing modes:
Note: before selecting your preferred editing mode, be sure to set the video
aspect ratio for your project (16:9 or 4:3).
Full Feature Editor: select this option to enter the classic editing mode of
CyberLink PowerDirector, where all of the program's features are available to
you.
Easy Editor: if you are new to the editing process and not sure how or where
to get started, then the Easy Editor can help. The Magic Movie Wizard takes
you through a step-by-step process to import, style, adjust, and preview your
finished movie, in just a few steps. You can then edit the created production,
output it to a video file, or burn it to a disc.
Slideshow Creator: with the Slideshow Creator you can instantly turn your
photos into a dynamic slideshow. Follow the steps in the Slideshow Creator to
import your photos, add background music, and stylish slideshow templates.
Once done, you can preview the slideshow, before outputting it as a video file
or burning it to disc.
Note: select the Always enter the full feature editor option at the bottom of
this dialog to skip this window at startup. You can always reset this selection at
any time in Confirmation Preferences.
Full Feature Editor
In the Full Feature Editor of CyberLink PowerDirector you have the freedom to
perform every function and use every feature that is available in your version of the
program. The path you take to create your video production is up to you. Use the
features you are familiar with to make your movie, or experiment to create
something new.
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In the Full Feature Editor there are four main modules available to you:
Module
Description
Capture
Capture media in a number of formats, from a variety
of different sources. See Capturing Media.
Edit
In the Edit module you can edit and trim your
imported media, arrange it in your video production,
add effects, titles, PiP objects, transitions, music,
chapters, subtitles, and much more. See the relevant
section of this help file that corresponds with the
editing feature you'd like to use.
Produce
In the Produce module you can output your created
production to a video file in a variety of formats
(including 3D formats), a device (camcorder, mobile
phone, or other portable device), or upload it to
YouTube, Facebook, DailyMotion, or Vimeo. See
Producing Your Project.
Create Disc
Use the features in the Create Disc module to design
discs with menus, and then burn your video
production in a variety of different formats in 2D or
3D. See Creating Discs.
When CyberLink PowerDirector launches in the Full Feature Editor, it automatically
opens in the Edit module. You can easily switch among the available modules to
perform your required task.
Easy Editor
If you are new to the editing process and not sure how or where to get started, then
the Easy Editor can help. The Magic Movie Wizard takes all of your media and
creates a completed video production in just a few steps.
To create your video production using the Magic Movie Wizard in the Easy Editor,
do this:
Note: if you want more creative control than the Magic Movie Wizard provides,
you can also use the Theme Designer to create your video production. The
Theme Designer allows you to customize the theme templates used and choose
the exact images, video clips, and background music you want in your production.
See Using the Theme Designer for more information.
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1. Select Easy Editor when prompted which mode you prefer at startup. The
Magic Movie Wizard displays.
Note: if you are in the Full Feature Editor, you can quickly launch the Magic
Movie Wizard by clicking on the button above the timeline and selecting
Magic Movie Wizard.
2. In the Source window, click to import all of the media you want to use
in your video production. Select Import Media Files to import a number of
individual video or image files, or select Import a Media Folder if all of your
media is in a specific folder on your computer's hard drive. CyberLink
PowerDirector will import all of the supported media file formats in the
selected folder.
Note: click to remove any unwanted media files from your production.
3. Click Next to continue.
4. In the Style window, select from the available movie styles. Each style you
select will result in a different outputted video. Select Download more
templates from DirectorZone* to get more style templates. See DirectorZone
for more information.
Note: the style templates with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and
when outputted in 3D video productions. * optional feature in CyberLink
PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning
information.
5. Click Next to continue.
6. In the Adjustment window, click to add music to your production.
Then use the available controls to do the following:
use the button to add more music files to the background music
playlist. Use the and buttons to set the order of the music in the
playlist. The total duration of all the music added is noted above the playlist.
Mix audio level between music and the video's audio: use the slider to mix the
audio level, by deciding whether to have more background music or the
original video's audio in the production.
Specify the movie duration: here you can specify how long your movie will
be. Select Original duration if you don't want the Magic Movie Wizard to make
any edits to your imported media; Select Set output duration to manually
specify how long you want the movie to be in the field provided; Select Fit
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duration to background music if you want your video production to match
the duration of the music you imported into the playlist.
7. Click the Settings* button to use the sliders to customize the criteria the
Magic Movie Wizard uses to cut your movie. Click OK to save the settings.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
8. Click Next to continue.
9. In the Preview window the Magic Movie Wizard generates a version of your
production. Enter a Starting title and Ending title for your production in the
fields provided, and then use the available player controls to preview it.
Note: if you are not satisfied with the current video production you can click the
Previous button to return to previous windows to add/remove music, select a
different style, change the criteria settings, duration, or import more media. You
can also click the Reorder M edia button to shuffle the media files in the created
production for a different look, or the Edit in the Theme Designer button if you
want to customize the style template used. See Using the Theme Designer for
more information.
10. Click Next to continue.
11. You are done. To finish and close the Easy Editor, choose one of the
following:
Produce Video: click to enter the Produce module where you can output
your production to a video file, device, or upload it to a video sharing web
site. See Producing Your Project.
Create Disc: click to burn your production to a disc, complete with a
professional looking disc menu, in the Create Disc module. See Creating Discs.
Advanced Editing: click this option if you'd like to perform some more
advanced editing on your production in the Edit module.
Slideshow Creator
The Slideshow Creator is the easiest way to create a dynamic slideshow with your
photos.
To create a slideshow in the Slideshow Creator, do this:
1. Select Slideshow Creator when prompted which mode you prefer at startup.
The first Slideshow Creator window displays.
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Note: if you are in the Full Feature Mode, you can launch the Slideshow Creator
by adding photos to the timeline, selecting them, and then clicking on the
Slideshow button above the timeline. See Using the Slideshow Creator for more
information.
2. In the Source window, click to import all of the photos you want to
use in your slideshow. Select Import Image Files to import a number of
individual photos, or select Import an Image Folder if all of your photos are in
a specific folder on your computer's hard drive. CyberLink PowerDirector will
import all of the supported image formats in the selected folder.
Note: you can right-click on a photo and select Set 3D Source Format if
required. For more information, please refer to Setting 3D Source Format. You
can also click to remove any unwanted photos from your slideshow.
3. Click Next to continue.
4. In the Style & Music window, select a slideshow style. Each style you
select will result in a different slideshow.
5. In the Style & Music window, click the button to add background
music to your slideshow. After adding music, click the Music Preferences
button to customize the music duration and add fades. See Setting Music
Preferences for a detail description of the available preferences.
6. In the Style & Music window, click the Slideshow Preferences button to set
your slideshow preferences as follows:
Duration: use this option to set the length of your slideshow. Select Fit photos
to music to have the length of the slideshow match the duration of the added
background music. Select Fit music to photos (if launched in Full Feature
Mode) for the length of the music to match the duration of the slideshow, i.e.
its specified length on the timeline.
Sequence: use this option to set the order of the photos in the slideshow.
Select Timeline order (if launched in Full Feature Mode) to have the sequence
match the order the photos are currently displayed in the timeline. Select
Date/time taken for the photos to display in chronological order based on the
date and time they were taken.
Detect faces: some slideshow templates include this option. When selected,
the Slideshow Creator will scan and detect the faces in the photos included in
the slideshow. The faces in the photos will then become the area of focus in
the created photo slideshows.
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Click OK to save your changes.
7. Click Next to continue.
8. In the Preview window, the Slideshow Creator generates a version of your
slideshow. Use the available player controls to preview it.
Note: if you are not satisfied with the current slideshow, you can click the
Previous button to return to previous windows to select a different style, or import
more photos. Also, if available, click the Replace Background button in the
Preview window to replace the background image used in the slideshow, or
Customize to fully customize your slideshow in the Slideshow Designer. See
Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer for a detailed description of
all the available options for your selected slideshow style.
9. Click Next to continue.
10. You are done. To finish and close the Easy Editor, choose one of the
following:
Produce Video: click to enter the Produce window where you can output your
slideshow to a video file, device, or upload it to a video sharing web site. See
Producing Your Project.
Create Disc: click to burn your slideshow to a disc, complete with a
professional looking disc menu, in the Create Disc window. See Creating Disc.
Advanced Editing: click this option if you'd like to perform some more
advanced editing on your slideshow in the Edit window.
Note: if you select the Advanced Editing option, the Slideshow Creator adds
your created slideshow to the timeline in the Edit window as a combined video file.
If you would like to view each individual slide/photo in the slideshow for advanced
editing, just right-click on the file in the timeline and then select Show
Individual Photos.
Setting Music Preferences
If you are using background music in your slideshow, click on the Music
Preferences button in the Style & Music window of the Slideshow Creator to
configure the preferences as follows:
1. In the Trim audio section you can trim the length of the music file you added
as background music as follows:
use the player controls to find the desired start point for the music, and then
click .
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use the player controls to find the desired end point for the music, and then
click .
drag the markers on the music timeline to set the desired start and end times
manually.
2. Select the Fade-in option to have the background music gradually fade-in at
the beginning of the slideshow.
3. Select the Fade out option to have the background music gradually fade-out
at the end of the slideshow.
4. Click OK to save your changes.
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Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow
Designer
In the Preview window of the Slideshow Creator, click on the Customize button to
open the Slideshow Designer to modify the selected slideshow style.
Note: if the Customize button is not available in the Preview window, the
slideshow style template you selected cannot be customized in the Slideshow
Designer.
A - Preview Area , B - Editing Area , C - Slide Area , D - Extra Tools Area , E - Selected Slide
The editing options and tools that are available in the Slideshow Designer, depend
on the slideshow style template you selected. The following outlines the editing
options available for the style templates that utilize the Slideshow Designer.
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Camera/Cell Slideshow
When customizing a Camera or Cell slideshow in the Slideshow Designer, you can
perform the following functions:
in the slide area, click on a specific slideshow slide to view and edit it.
in the preview area, click and drag a photo to an alternative cell.
in the editing area (Unused photos), click the Add Photos button to import
additional photos for use in the slideshow.
in the editing area (Unused photos), indicate the maximum number of photos
that are displayed on a slide.
in the editing area, drag and drop the photos from Unused photos to the cell
in the preview area where you want it on the slide. You can also highlight a
cell by clicking it and use the buttons to add or remove selected
photos.
in the preview area, select a cell with a photo and then click on the button
to set the focus of that cell on a specific portion of the photo. Manually resize
and drag the box to set the desired focus area.
in the extra tools area, click the Remix button to generate a new version of
the slideshow.
in the preview area, use the player controls to preview the slideshow.
Motion Slideshow
When customizing a Motion slideshow in the Slideshow Designer, you can perform
the following functions:
in the slide area, click on a specific slideshow slide to view and edit it.
in the editing area (Cropping area), use the Magic Motion Designer to
customize the motion on the slide. See Magic Motion Designer for detailed
instructions on using all its features.
in the preview area, use the player controls to preview the slideshow.
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Highlight Slideshow
When customizing a Highlight slideshow in the Slideshow Designer, you can
perform the following functions:
in the slide area, click on a specific slideshow slide to view and edit it.
in the extra tools area, select whether you want to edit the foreground or
background photo.
in the editing area (Cropping area), resize and drag the box to the area of the
photo you want highlighted on the slide.
in the preview area, use the player controls to preview the slideshow.
3D/Frozen Space/Future Slideshow
When customizing a 3D, Frozen Space, or Future slideshow in the Slideshow
Designer, you can perform the following functions:
in the slide area, click on a specific slideshow slide to view and edit it.
in the editing area (Cropping area), resize and drag the box to the area of the
photo you want highlighted in the photo on the slide.
in the preview area, use the player controls to preview the slideshow.
Time-Lapse Slideshow
When customizing a time-lapse slideshow in the Slideshow Designer, you can
specify the following settings:
Note: to create a time-lapse slideshow, you need to prepare the photos for it
ahead of time. This feature works best with a series of photos taken with a
camera that supports time-lapse photography.
Duration of each image: in the field provided, specify how long you want
each of the imported images to display. Each image can display for as long as
99 frames, or as short as for 1 single video frame.
For each displayed image, skip: when importing a large number of images
that were taken over a period of time, you may find the need to remove some
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of the images to reduce the slideshow's duration. In the field provided, enter
the number of images you want to remove for each displayed image in your
slideshow.
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PowerDirector Workspace
Chapter 3:
This chapter outlines the CyberLink PowerDirector workspace, and all of its features.
The workspace in the Edit module is where you will spend most of your time when
using CyberLink PowerDirector, so getting familiar with everything is has to offer is
recommended.
A - Room s, B - Im port M edia, C - PowerDirector Plug-ins, D - Libra ry Window, E - Expa ndable
Workspa ce, F - Preview Window, G - Undock Preview Window , H - 3D Displa y Configura tion, I -
Ena ble/Disa ble 3D M ode, J - Zoom In/Out, K - Preview Qua lity/Displa y Options, L - Ta ke Sna pshot,
M - Preview Pla yer Controls, N - Editing Workspa ce, O - Tim eline Ruler, P - Function Buttons, Q -
Ra nge Selection, R - View Entire M ovie, S - Tra ck M a na ger, T - Timeline/Storyboa rd View
Rooms
The various rooms in the Edit module of CyberLink PowerDirector are where you
can access all of your media, effects, titles, and transitions when editing your video
production. You can also gain access to controls for recording and mixing audio,
adding chapters or subtitles. By default, the library window displays the Media
Room.
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Media Room
The Media Room provides access to your media library and the PowerDirector plug-
ins. The media library contains your video, audio, and image files. You can also
access a number of useful color boards and backgrounds for use in your video
productions.
Click to access the PowerDirector plug-ins. See PowerDirector Plug-ins for a
detailed description of the plug-ins and their available features.
Managing the Media Library
Use the button to manage the media in your media library.
Note: if you cannot find this button when in the media library, you may need to
resize the preview window to reveal it. See Expanding the Workspace for more
information.
The options include:
Note: see Library Window for more information about the library menu options
available in all rooms.
Export Library: select to export your entire media library as a file for backup,
in the PDL (PowerDirector Library) format.
Import Library: select to import a media library PDL file, exported from
another project or version of CyberLink PowerDirector.
Empty the Library: select to empty the entire contents of the media library.
Select Remove All Unused Content from Library if you just want to remove
the media that is not being used in the current production.
Content Aware Details
When in the Media Room, you can select the Content Aware Details* option from
the library menu to view the analysis results for all the video clips analyzed and
edited in Content Aware Editing. Clips that were previously analyzed are indicated
by the green (good parts) and light brown (bad parts) dots in the specific columns.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
To analyze video clips in this view, select them in the Analyze column and then
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click the Analyze button.
To edit a video clip using Content Aware Editing, click . If the video clip has
not yet been analyzed, CyberLink PowerDirector will do this first before opening the
Content Aware Editing window.
See Content Aware Editing for more detailed information on this feature.
Effect Room
The Effect Room contains a library of special effects that are used on the video files
and images in your project. For more information, see Adding Effects.
Note: the video effects with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and when
outputted in 3D video productions.
PiP Objects Room
The PiP Objects Room contains a library of PiP objects, or graphics, that you can
add on top of the video or images on a video track. You can place PiP objects onto
any track in the timeline. The PiP Objects Room also includes paint animation
objects and access to the Paint Designer.
Note: the PiP objects with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and when
outputted in 3D video productions.
There are four main types of objects in the PiP Objects Room:
static graphics.
motion graphics that move through clips.
decorative borders that are added to frame your video.
hand drawn paint animation objects you create in the Paint Designer.
For information on adding PiP objects, see Adding PiP Objects. For
information on the hand drawn paint animation objects you can create in the
Paint Designer, see Using the Paint Designer.
Particle Room
The Particle Room contains a library of effects you can place on a video track to
add a particle object (snow, clouds, smoke, etc.) on top of a video or image on a
video track.
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Note: the particle effects with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and
when outputted in 3D video productions.
You can modify particles in the Particle Designer. For more information, see
Adding Particle Effects.
Title Room
The Title Room contains the library of title effects that when applied to your
project, add credits or comments to your production. For more information, see
Adding Title Effects.
Note: the title templates with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and
when outputted in 3D video productions. See The Difference Between 3D and 3D-
Like Effects to learn more about both types of effects.
Transition Room
The Transition Room contains transitions that you can use on or between clips in
your project. Transitions let you control how media appears and disappears in your
project, and changes from one clip to the next. For more information, see Using
Transitions.
Note: the transitions with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode and when
outputted in 3D video productions. See The Difference Between 3D and 3D-Like
Effects to learn more about both types of effects.
Audio Mixing Room
In the Audio Mixing Room you can use controls to mix all of the audio tracks in
your project. For more information, see Mixing Audio and Recording Voice-Overs.
Voice-Over Recording Room
In the Voice-Over Recording Room you can record a voice over for your video
production, while you are watching it play back. For more information, see
Recording Voice-Overs.
Chapter Room
In the Chapter Room* you can automatically or manually set chapter markers for
your project. Setting chapters on your final disc allows viewers to jump from the
menu page to the chapter markers you have set in order to navigate through your
disc. For more information, see Adding Chapters.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Subtitle Room
In the Subtitle Room you can add subtitles to your video production manually or
through the import of a TXT, SRT, or MKV file. For more information, see Adding
Subtitles.
Library Window
The library window contains all of the media in CyberLink PowerDirector, including
your video, images, and audio files. When you are in other rooms (Effect Room, PiP
Objects Room, etc.), it contains the effects, titles, and transitions you apply to your
media.
The media content and available buttons that display in the library window depend
on the room you are currently in.
Use the slider above the library window to adjust the size of the media thumbnails
in the library.
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You can also resize the media thumbnails by selecting a default size from the
library menu.
Explorer View
Select the button to display the explorer view within the library windows.
In the explorer view you can use tags to categorize the media in your library. This
lets you quickly browse through and filter the media in each room.
In the explorer view you can:
click on to add a new tag in a library window.
select an existing tag and then click to delete a previously created tag.
filter the media in the library window by selecting an existing tag.
Filtering Media in the Library
Use the available drop-down menus at the top of the library window to filter the
media that is displayed. For example, when viewing the media in the Media Room,
use the Media Content drop-down to display your media content, the available
color boards, backgrounds, or select a tag. Use the All Media drop-down to display
all or one type of media file if you want to find a certain type of media file quickly.
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Library Menu
Click on to access the library menu. In the library menu you can sort the
content in a room by name, date created, file size, and more. You can also select all
the content in the room or change the media/effect thumbnail display size. Other
options that are available in the library menu, but are dependent on the specific
room you are in.
Note: if you cannot find this button when in the media library, you may need to
resize the preview window to reveal it. See Expanding the Workspace for more
information.
Expanding the Workspace
The look of the CyberLink PowerDirector workspace is fully expandable and
customizable based on your personal preference.
Simply drag the borders of the preview window and timeline to resize them to your
liking. This allows you to get the most out of your display device space and
customize the size of the preview window as you work.
Note: you can also undock the preview window for a much larger timeline and
library view. See Undocking the Preview Window for more information.
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Preview Window
While creating your video production, you can preview it in the preview window
using the available player controls.
Preview Player Controls
With the player controls you can preview your production as you edit, including
playing your project from the current timeline position, or pausing and stopping
playback.
Click the Clip button to play back only the clip that is selected in the timeline, or
Movie to play the entire video production. When viewing media in Clip mode, the
cross hairs and grid lines/TV safe zone (if enabled) are visible to help with the
placement of the selected clip in the video display area. When in Movie mode,
these items are hidden.
Note: you can set PowerDirector to auto switch the playback mode to Movie
mode in Editing Preferences.
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Use the button to select a seek by method (frame, second, minute, scene,
subtitle, chapter, segment) and then use the buttons on either side of it for a more
precise step through of your current production.
You can also click and drag the playback slider, or enter in a specific timecode in
the time field, and then press the enter key on your keyboard to quickly find a
specific scene.
Click the button to undock the preview window for a larger view of your
production. See Undocking the Preview Window for more information.
Taking a Screen Snapshot
While previewing your project, you can take a still 2D screen snapshot and save it as
a BMP, JPG, GIF, or PNG image file. You can also take a still 3D screen snapshot and
save it as an MPO or JPS image file.
To do this click the button on the player controls.
You can change the image file format (or the default image file name) on the File
Preferences tab. See File Preferences for more information.
Preview/Display Options
CyberLink PowerDirector includes some preview and display options that help
make your editing experience easier. Click on to set the preview quality, show
the TV safe zone, display grid lines, or enable dual preview.
Note: you can set the default settings for these options in Display Preferences.
Preview Quality
Click , select Preview Quality, and then a preview quality from the list (Full HD*,
HD*, high, normal, low) to set the resolution/quality of the video used when
previewing your movie in the preview window. The higher the quality you select,
the more resources that are required to preview your video project.
Note: Full HD and HD preview resolution are only available when the Ultra
version of CyberLink PowerDirector is installed on a 64-bit operating system.
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Preview Mode
CyberLink PowerDirector provides two modes you can use to preview your video
production:
Real-time Preview: synchronizes and renders clips and effects in real-time,
displaying a preview of your video at the specified frames per second. See the
timeline frame rate option in General Preferences for information on setting
the correct frame rate for your production.
Non Real-time Preview: mutes the audio and displays a preview at a reduced
speed to help make editing go more smoothly. Useful when editing high-
definition video, using multiple PiP tracks on a less powerful computer, or
when you receive dropped frames when previewing. By muting the audio and
slowing down the video, CyberLink PowerDirector lets you view more frames
per second when your computer has trouble providing a smooth preview
during editing.
Note: you can also preview a portion of your video using the Render Preview and
Produce Range options. See Range Selection for more information on these
functions.
TV Safe Zone/Grid Lines
When you place media on the timeline, use the TV safe zone and grid lines to help
with the precise placement on your video project's image. These display options are
only available when in the Clip preview mode.
Click the button and then select TV Safe Zone > On to enable a box that
indicates the on-screen area of most TV displays.
Click the button, select Grid Lines, and then select the number of lines
you want to display in a grid over the video image. Use this grid to more
precisely place the PiP media and title text on the video image.
Once enabled, select Snap to Reference Lines* to have the selected objects snap to
the grid lines, TV safe zone, and the boundary of the preview window.
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Dual Preview
If you have a secondary display device, such as a monitor, TV, or DV camcorder
connected to your computer, click the button and then select Dual Preview* to
extend your workspace and preview your project on a secondary display.
Note: to use a connected monitor or TV as a secondary preview window, you must
first enable extend desktop to a secondary display in the Windows Display
Properties Settings. * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the
version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Once enabled, when you click play in the preview window, you can preview your
production on both your primary and secondary display when Primary 2D and
Secondary 2D Display is selected. Select DV Camcorder to extend your production
preview to a connected DV camcorder device.
3D Dual Preview
When your desktop is extended to a secondary display, you can enable 3D on one
of the two devices. If you want one of your previews to be in 3D, select either
Primary 2D and Secondary 3D Display or Primary 3D and Secondary 2D Display to
enable it. Your selection depends on which device you want to enable, and which
one supports 3D.
Note: if both of your displays are 3D devices, you can only enable 3D on one of
the two devices in dual preview mode.
Zoom In/Out
When you place media on the timeline, use the Fit* drop-down underneath the
preview window to zoom in or out on the video. Zooming in is useful for precise
placement of media, while zooming out lets you add media that begins off screen.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Undocking the Preview Window
Click the button to undock the preview window. Once undocked, you can
preview your production at full screen or move it to an extended desktop. You can
also resize the timeline and library window to your liking.
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Once undocked, you can:
click or to view your production at full screen.
click to minimize the preview window, and hide it so you can edit more
freely. Click on next to the PowerDirector logo to show the minimized
preview window.
click on to re-dock the preview window.
Previewing in 3D Mode
In the preview window you can enable 3D* mode to view the media in your
production in 3D, while you work.
Note: for detailed information on adding and setting the source format of 3D
media, see 3D Media. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the
version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
3D Configuration
Before you can enable 3D mode, you must first set your 3D display device.
To set your 3D display device, do this:
1. Select the 3D configuration menu underneath the preview window .
2. Select one of the following options:
select your 3D display type from the list, i.e. 3D-Ready HDTV (Checkerboard),
Micro-polarizer LCD 3D (Row-Interleaved), 120Hz Time-sequential 3D LCD,
HDMI 1.4 Enabled 3D TV, etc.
if you are not sure which type of 3D display you have, select the Auto Detect
3D Mode option to have CyberLink PowerDirector detect it for you.
if you do not have a 3D display, select Anaglyph Red/Cyan mode and then use
anaglyphic (red/cyan) 3D glasses to view 3D content.
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Enabling 3D Mode
Once you have set your 3D display device, you can enable 3D mode at any time to
preview your video production in 3D. To enable, just click the button.
Note: any 2D media in your production will not display in 3D. However, you can
convert all of the 2D media to 3D using TrueTheater 3D in Power Tools. See
Power Tools: 2D to 3D for more information.
To disable 3D mode, just click the button.
Editing Workspace
The editing workspace is where you create your project by adding your media,
various effects, transitions, and title effects. The editing workspace has two
different views, the timeline and storyboard views, which are accessed by clicking
the or button.
Note: you can set which workspace view is displayed by default in Editing
Preferences.
Timeline View
The timeline view lets you view your entire project based on running time. This
view is useful if you want to insert effects, subtitles, etc. at a specific moment in
production. The timeline view also provides a view of all the tracks, media, and
other content (chapter markers, subtitle markers) that are displayed in the timeline.
To switch to timeline view, click .
Timeline Tracks
The timeline contains the following tracks:
Track
Description
Video tracks contain your project's media clips (video clips and
images) and effects (PiP objects, particle effects, title effects, etc.)
on the timeline. By default, there are two video tracks in the
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timeline, but you can have up to 100 video tracks by adding more
in the Track Manager. Each video track in the timeline may have
an associated audio track for the video clip's audio.
Audio tracks contain the audio in your project. The audio may be
the audio portion of a video clip on the video track, or a separate
audio track for music clips or other audio. By default there are
two audio tracks linked with a video track, and a separate audio
track for music, which is always the bottom track in the timeline.
You can have up to 100 audio tracks by adding more in the Track
Manager.
The effect track contains any special effects that you want to
apply to your final video. Video effects in the effect track are
applied to all the video tracks that are positioned above it in the
timeline.
The title track contains the text title effects that appear in your
project. The titles you add to this track display over all the
content in every video track that display during their duration.
The voice track contains a narrative voice-over or other audio
clips.
The music track contains your video's soundtrack.
The chapter track contains all of the chapter markers in your
current video production. This track displays when you are in the
Chapter Room. Right-click on the timeline and then select Show
Chapter Track if you always want this track to display in the
timeline.
The subtitle track contains all of the subtitle markers in your
current video production. This track displays when you are in the
Subtitle Room. Right-click on the timeline and then select Show
Subtitle Track if you always want this track to display in the
timeline.
The SVRT track displays the Intelligent SVRT information for your
current project. See Utilizing Intelligent SVRT for more
information. Right-click on the timeline and then select Show
SVRT Track if you always want this track to display in the
timeline.
When using the Music Beat Detection feature, the music beat
track is enabled. This track displays all of the music beat markers
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for the music in your production. See Music Beat Detection for
more information. Right-click on the timeline and then select
Show Music Beat Track if you always want this track to display in
the timeline.
Timeline Behavior
The CyberLink PowerDirector timeline has several behavior features that make it
easy to manage media on the timeline.
On the timeline you can:
place media clips at any position on a video track. If no media is placed
before a media clip on the timeline, your video production displays a black
screen until the timeline position of your media clip is reached.
media clips will snap to other clips on the timeline for easy placement in your
production. If want to move the clips more freely on the timeline, you can
disable snap to clips in Editing Preferences.
hold down the Ctrl key on the keyboard and select multiple media clips on
the timeline.
click and drag the mouse to select multiple media clips on the timeline.
right-click on select media in the timeline and select Group Objects. Doing
this allows you to move all the selected media clips as a group. Select
Ungroup Objects to once again allow for individual media clip movement.
Note: you cannot include transitions in grouped objects.
Timeline Ruler
You can resize the timeline ruler for a more expanded or condensed view of your
production. To resize the ruler, click on the ruler and drag it left or right.
Expanding the ruler is especially handy when aligning clips and effects, while
condensing it gives you a global overview of your entire production.
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Click to auto fit your current project in the timeline area if you want to view the
entire movie in the editing workspace. You can also right-click on the timeline ruler
and select View Entire Movie to do this. Or select Zoom In or Zoom Out to change
the view to your required size.
Use the timeline ruler slider located in the bottom left corner
to manually resize the timeline.
Timeline Markers
You can add timeline markers* to the timeline ruler for more precise media
placement on the timeline. Once added, media clips snap to the timeline markers,
allowing your media to appear in your video production at the exact moment you
want it.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Adding Timeline Markers
To add a timeline marker, do this:
1. Hover your mouse over the timeline ruler. The green timeline marker indicator
displays with the displayed time.
Note: use the timeline ruler to expand the timeline for a more precise placement
of timeline markers.
2. Once you have found the time where you want to place the timeline, right-
click on the ruler and then select Add Timeline Marker.
3. Input a Note for the new timeline marker, if required.
4. Click on OK to add the new timeline marker.
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Once a timeline marker is added, media will snap to it when added to a track in the
timeline.
Note: you can manually drag a timeline marker to different position if the original
is not in the exact location you wanted it. Expand the timeline ruler for a more
precise placement, if necessary.
Right-click on the timeline ruler and then select Edit Timeline Markers to view a list
of all the timeline markers you have added. In this list you can remove any of the
existing markers, or double-click in the Note column to edit the associated text.
Function Buttons
When you select media that is on the timeline, whether it's a video clip, image,
audio clip, effect, title effect, etc., several function buttons display above the
timeline. These buttons let you perform a variety of tasks or gain access to some
important features of CyberLink PowerDirector.
The function buttons that are available depend on the type of media content you
select. However, whenever you select media, the and buttons are
always displayed. Click to remove the selected media content from the
timeline, or to gain access to more timeline functions, which vary
depending on the selected media.
Magic Tools
When editing your video project in the timeline, you can click the button to
use the magic tools to edit and touch up your audio, video, and image clips. Magic
tools can also help you add a creative style to your video production or add the
right background music.
CyberLink PowerDirector offers the following magic tools:
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Magic Movie Wizard: automatically creates an edited video blended with
stylish effects and transitions.
Magic Fix: fixes and enhances your photos and videos, including fixing shaky
video, enhancing video quality, removing red-eye, and enhancing the focus
on photos.
Magic Motion: applies zooms and pans to your images. You can also use the
Magic Motion Designer to manually customize motion on an image.
Magic Cut: condenses long video segments into shorter clips that contain
only the best moments.
Magic Style: creates professional videos with pre-designed style templates
automatically.
Magic Music*: adds background music that automatically adjusts to suit
different durations.
Click on the button within these tools to consult the iHelp for assistance on
using them.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Range Selection
Click and drag one of the arrows on either side of the timeline slider to select a
range* of media on the timeline.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Once selected, right click on the selection, select Loop Playback, and then click the
play button if you want to continuously play back of the selected range. You can
also cut or copy the range, and then paste it to another position on the timeline.
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You can also use this feature to manually highlight a portion of a clip that you want
to then remove or trim out.
Click Render Preview to have CyberLink PowerDirector render a video preview of
only the highlighted range for playback in the preview window. Click Produce
Range to produce just the selected range in the Produce window, outputting it as a
video file that will be added to the media library.
Click Lock Range if you want to lock the selected range. Once locked, you can
more easily preview and even add additional media into the range for previewing,
rendering, or producing. Click Lock Range again to unlock the selected range.
Track Manager
In the Track Manager* you can add additional video and audio tracks to the
timeline. You can have up to 100 video tracks (with or without an audio track) in the
timeline, or add up to 98 additional audio tracks.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Adding Tracks to Timeline
Each video track you add, adds another layer of PiP video on the tracks above it in
the timeline.
To add tracks to the timeline, do this:
Note: CyberLink PowerDirector auto adds a video and audio track for you when
all the current video/audio tracks in the timeline have media on them.
1. In the timeline view, click on to open the Track Manager.
2. In the Video section, enter in the number of video tracks you want to add to
the timeline. By default, one track is added, but you can add up to 98 video
tracks (100 in total) to the timeline, as required.
Note: if you don't want your additional video tracks to have a track for its audio,
enter in 0 tracks in the Audio section.
3. In the Video section, select the Position in the timeline where you want to add
the tracks.
4. In the Audio section, enter in the number of audio tracks you want to add to
the timeline. By default, one track is added, but you can add up to 98 audio
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tracks (100 in total) to the timeline, as required.
Note: if you only want to add an audio track (i.e. without a linked video track),
enter in 0 tracks in the Video section.
5. In the Audio section, select the Position in the timeline where you want to
add the tracks.
6. Click on OK to add the tracks to the timeline.
To quickly remove any unwanted tracks from the timeline, just right-click on the
timeline and then select Remove Empty Tracks.
Customizing Timeline Tracks
In CyberLink PowerDirector you can customize the layout of the workspace
timeline and its tracks to fit your preference.
Customizing Track Names
To make it easy to identify all of your tracks if you have lots of media on multiple
tracks, drag the left sidebar to reveal the track names.
You can give all the tracks in the timeline a custom name as required.
Reordering Tracks
You can reorder the video tracks in the timeline if required. To reorder, click on the
left sidebar and drag the track to the new position in the timeline.
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You can also drag the effect track to a new position in the timeline. Effects on the
effect track are applied to all video tracks that are positioned above it in the
timeline.
Adjusting Track Height
Click and drag the bottom of a track on the left sidebar to resize it to your
preference.
You can also right-click on the timeline and select Adjust Video Track Height to
adjust the height of all the video tracks in the timeline to one of the default sizes.
Select Adjust Audio Track Height to resize all of the audio tracks, including the
music track, voice track, and each video track's corresponding audio track.
Locking/Unlocking Tracks
To lock a track in the timeline, click at the left of the track. When a track is
locked, you cannot add new clips to the track, or move or edit the clips it contains.
To unlock a track in the timeline, click to the left of the track.
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Enable/Disable Tracks
To disable a track in the timeline*, deselect to the left of the track. When a track
is disabled, the media it contains is not displayed in the Preview window. This
allows you to preview your project by tracks so you can concentrate on the track
you are working on.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
To enable a track in the timeline, select to the left of the track.
Storyboard View
The storyboard view is essentially a large graphical display, or storyboard, of all
your video clips and images on the first track in the timeline. You can use it to
visualize the main scenes and overall production more clearly.
To switch to storyboard view, click .
Note: some features are unavailable in the storyboard view. If you try to perform a
function that is unavailable, the program switches back to the timeline view.
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PowerDirector Projects
Chapter 4:
When working on a new video production, click the button to save it as a .pds
file, a project file format that is used exclusively by CyberLink PowerDirector. These
project files can be imported directly into the timeline, if required. See Importing
PowerDirector Projects for more information.
Note: a CyberLink PowerDirector project (.pds) file essentially contains a list of
the media clips and effects used in your project, and a log of all the edits you want
to make to your media. Project files do not include the media clips in them. If you
want to save all your video production files in one place, use the Pack Project
Materials function. To do this select, File > Pack Project M aterials from the
menu.
Use the options in the File menu to save, create new, or open existing projects in
CyberLink PowerDirector.
Note: when you create a new project, CyberLink PowerDirector resets your media
library. If you want to create a new video production using the same media
currently in your library, select File > New Workspace.
The changes you make to your media in CyberLink PowerDirector do not affect the
original media you imported into the program. Since your edits are all saved in the
project file, you can trim, edit, or remove clips, but still keep your original files on
your hard drive, untouched. So let yourself get creative. If you end up changing
things too drastically, you can always start over.
Setting Project Aspect Ratio
To set the aspect ratio for your project, select 4:3 or 16:9 from the aspect ratio
drop-down at the top of the window.
The preview window changes according to the aspect ratio you select. See
Adjusting Video Clip Aspect Ratio for information on modifying the aspect ratio of
a media file in your library.
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Exporting Projects
You can export your CyberLink PowerDirector projects by writing them to a DV
tape, or by packing all the materials in a folder on your computer's hard drive.
Exported projects can then be imported into another computer running CyberLink
PowerDirector.
To export your project to a DV tape select File > Export > Write to DV Tape. To
export it to a folder, select File > Pack Project Materials.
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Importing Media into
PowerDirector
Chapter 5:
You can import media in a wide variety of formats into CyberLink PowerDirector, in
many different ways. Whether you need to capture media from external sources,
import media that is already on your computer's hard drive, or download it from
the Internet.
CyberLink PowerDirector makes it easy to get all your media into the program
quickly, so you can start working on your video production.
Note: media you import is saved in the current CyberLink PowerDirector project
you are working on. If you create a new project, you will be asked if you want to
merge the media in your library into the new project. You can also select File >
New Workspace to create a new project, while maintaining the current media in
the library.
Importing Media Files
If you already have video, audio, and image files that you want to use in your
production on your computer's hard drive, you can import the files directly into
CyberLink PowerDirector's media library in the Media Room. You can also import
media files that are on a removable device.
Note: if you import media files that are on a removable device into the media
library, they will be removed if the removable device is disconnected. For best
results, it is recommended that you copy the media to your computer's hard drive
before importing.
CyberLink PowerDirector supports the following file formats:
Image: Animated-GIF, BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF
3D Image Format: JPS*, MPO*
CyberLink PowerDirector also supports the import of the following camera RAW
image formats, which are then converted to JPEG once imported: ARW (SONY), CR2
(Canon), DNG (Ricoh), ERF (Epson), KDC (Kodak), MRW (Konica Minolta), NEF (Nikon),
NRW (Nikon), ORF (OLYMPUS), PEF (Pentax), RAF (Fujifilm), RW2 (Panasonic), SR2
(SONY), SRF (SONY)
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Video: 3GPP2, AVI, DAT, DivX**, DV-AVI, DVR-MS*, FLV (H.264), HD MPEG-2, M2T*,
MKV (H.264), MOD*, MOV, MOV (H.264), MP4, MPEG-1*, MPEG-2*, MPEG-4 AVC
(H.264), MTS*, TOD*, VOB*, VRO*, WMV, WMV-HD, WTV*
Note: ** to enable, you must download the DivX codec online. Available on
Windows 32bit only.
3D Video Format: Dual-stream AVI, MVC*, Side-by-Side Video*, Over/Under Video
Audio: M4A, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
To import media into CyberLink PowerDirector, click and then select one of the
following options:
Import Media Files: import media files individually.
Import a Media Folder: import the entire contents of a folder that contains the
media files you want to use in your current project.
Note: you can also drag and drop media onto the CyberLink PowerDirector
window to import it into the program.
3D Media
CyberLink PowerDirector supports various 3D* video and image formats. You can
use 3D media to create both 3D videos, and standard 2D video productions. All 3D
media in the library is indicated by a 3D icon in the top left of its thumbnail.
Note: click the button to enable 3D mode to view the 3D content during the
editing process. For more information on enabling 3D mode and configuring your
3D display settings, see Previewing in 3D Mode. * Optional feature in CyberLink
PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning
information.
You can use and arrange 3D video clips and images in your video productions the
same way you use 2D media. However, note that if you want to create a 3D video
production, any 2D media in your project must be converted to 3D before
production. See PowerTools: 2D to 3D for more information.
Setting 3D Source Format
When 3D media is imported into the media library, you may need to set the format
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of the 3D source video. This is because 3D media comes in a variety of different
video source formats. CyberLink PowerDirector needs to know the source format of
each 3D media file so that it can display it properly in 3D.
Note: if you want to use 3D video clips and images in a 2D video production, you
still need to set the correct 3D source format to ensure the media displays
properly in 2D. CyberLink PowerDirector will incorporate the specified eye frames
into your 2D video.
To set the 3D source format of your 3D media, do this:
1. Right-click on a 3D media file in the media library and then select Set 3D
Source Format. If the media file is on the timeline, right-click on it, select Set
Clip Attributes, and then Set 3D Source Format. The Set 3D Source Format
window displays.
2. Select the 3D source format by selecting one of the following:
Auto Detect 3D Source Format: if you are not sure what the source format is
of your 3D video, click this button to have CyberLink PowerDirector
automatically detect and set it for you.
2D: select this option if the selected media file is actually 2D content.
Side by side format: select this option if the 3D content has two different
images side by side. CyberLink PowerDirector merges the two images to
produce the 3D effect.
Over/Under format: select this option if the 3D content has two different
video images, one on top of the other. CyberLink PowerDirector merges the
two images to produce the 3D effect.
Multiview video coding: select this option if the 3D content is in the MVC
video format (.mts or .m2ts file format).
Dual view format: select this option if the 3D content is in the dual view
source format (.avi file format).
3. From the drop-down available, Specify whether to display the left or right eye
frame first. Use this feature if while editing or playing back 3D content you
begin to feel uncomfortable or uneasy. This may be because the layout of the
3D image is displayed differently than most standard content. If this occurs,
try selecting the opposite eye view. This switches the way the 3D content is
displayed on your display device, and may reduce the discomfort.
4. Click OK to set your changes to the selected media file.
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The Difference Between 3D and 3D-Like
Effects
In supported versions of CyberLink PowerDirector, there are both 3D effects* and
effects that have "3D-Like" properties.
Like 3D media that can be imported into the library, 3D effects* are composed of
two images from slightly different perspectives. 3D effects have one image for the
left eye, and one image for the right eye. When these images are viewed together
with compatible 3D hardware and software, they produce an effect that gives the
perception of depth. In supported versions of CyberLink PowerDirector, you can
enable this type of 3D effect for PiP media, particle effects, title effects, and on disc
menus. The video effects and transitions indicated with the 3D icon on their
thumbnail, also have these 3D effect properties when viewed and included in 3D
video productions.
Some title effects, transitions, and other features in CyberLink PowerDirector have
3D-Like properties. Available in all versions of the program, these effects are simply
3D animations that only consist of one image. 3D-Like effects do not produce a 3D
depth effect when viewed in 3D mode.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Importing PowerDirector Projects
CyberLink PowerDirector projects (.pds files) you worked on and saved previously
can be imported and then directly inserted into your video production's timeline.
To do this, select File > Insert Project from the menu. All of the media in the
original project will be imported into the current project's media library, and also
inserted at the current position of the timeline slider.
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Capturing Media
CyberLink PowerDirector lets you capture media from a variety of sources directly
into the media library. Click the Capture button to enter the Capture module.
In the Capture module, the program appears as follows:
A - Ca pture from a DV Ca m corder, B - Capture from a n HDV Ca mcorder, C - Ca pture from a TV Signa l,
D - Ca pture from a Digita l TV Signa l, E - Ca pture from a Webca m, F - Ca pture from a M icrophone, G -
Ca pture from a CD, H - Ca pture from a n Externa l or Optica l Device, I - Ca pture Preview Window, J -
Ca ptured Content, K - Qua lity Profile Setup, L - Ca pture Settings, M - Ca pture Pla yer Controls, N -
Ca pture Preferences
Capturing from a DV Camcorder
You can capture video content that you recorded with a DV camcorder. Use the
capture from a DV camcorder option only if your camcorder connects to your
computer using an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. You can capture a single scene or a
number of scenes in a batch from your camcorder.
Note: to add a text remark, date, or timecode to the video you are capturing, click
on the button in capture preferences area to enable it. See Capture
Preferences for more information.
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If your DV camcorder connects to your computer via a USB connection, just import
the video files directly from your camcorder, as if it was another hard drive on your
computer. See Importing Media for information on importing video files from your
computer.
Capturing a Single Scene
You can capture a single segment of video from your camcorder using the capture
player controls (record, stop, fast forward, rewind, etc.) underneath the capture
preview window. This function is particularly useful, for example, if you want to
acquire a long video segment in its entirety without skipping over sections.
DV Backup
The DV Backup* feature lets you back up the digital video from your DV camcorder
directly to DVD using CyberLink PowerDirector.
Insert a blank DVD disc into your disc drive and then click the button to
begin backing up your video.
Note: this feature requires a DVD burner. * Optional feature in CyberLink
PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning
information.
Batch Capture from a DV Camcorder
With Batch Capture, CyberLink PowerDirector scans your DV camcorder for intervals
or scenes (or allows you to set them manually) on the tape, and then captures these
scenes as separate video files and imports each of them into the program.
Automatic Batch Capture
If you want CyberLink PowerDirector to auto capture and import each of the
intervals/scenes on your DV camcorder, click the button on the DV
Camcorder tab.
An interval/scene is the content you recorded each time you pressed record and
then stop during the video shooting process. For help on using this function, use
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the tips on the user interface.
Manual Batch Capture
Using manual batch capture* gives you more control over the capturing process
and ensures that the scenes you want to include are captured. Manual batch
capture is recommended when you know which scenes you want to capture and
have a good idea where they are located on the tape.
Click the button to access the manual batch capture feature. For help on
using this function, use the helpful tips on the user interface.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Capturing from an HDV Camcorder
You can capture video footage you shot with an HDV* camcorder. Use the capture
from an HDV camcorder option only if your camcorder connects to your computer
using an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. To a capture scene from your HDV camcorder,
use the capture player controls (record, stop, fast forward, rewind, etc.) underneath
the capture preview window.
If your HDV camcorder connects to your computer via a USB connection, just
import the video files directly from your camcorder, as if it was another hard drive
on your computer. See Importing Media for information on importing video files
from your computer.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Capturing from a TV Signal
If your computer has a TV* tuner card installed and you want to capture segments
from your favorite programs, select this option. To capture, use the capture player
controls (record, stop, change channel, etc.) underneath the capture preview
window.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
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Capturing from a Digital TV Signal
If your computer has a TV tuner card installed that receives a digital* TV signal and
you want to capture segments from your favorite programs, select this option. To
capture, use the capture player controls (record, stop, change channel, etc.)
underneath the capture preview window.
Note: this feature is not available in all regions. * Optional feature in CyberLink
PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning
information.
Capturing from a Webcam
You can record live content with a webcam that is attached to your computer and
then import it directly into your CyberLink PowerDirector media library. To capture,
use the capture player controls (record, stop, etc.) underneath the capture preview
window.
Capturing from a Microphone
Select this option to record audio with a microphone that is attached to your
computer. To capture, use the capture player controls (record, stop, etc.)
underneath the capture preview window.
Capturing from a CD
Use this option to rip your favorite music, or other audio, from an audio CD. To
capture, use the capture player controls (record, play, stop, next/previous track,
etc.) underneath the capture preview window.
Capturing from an AVCHD Camcorder
You can capture video content that is on an external device, such as an AVCHD
camcorder. Use the capture from an AVCHD camcorder option only if your
camcorder connects to your computer using an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. To a
capture scene from your AVCHD camcorder, use the capture player controls
(record, stop, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.
If your AVCHD camcorder connects to your computer via a USB connection, just
import the video files directly from your camcorder, as if it was another hard drive
on your computer. See Importing Media for information on importing video files
from your computer.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Capturing from an Optical Device
You can capture content from an optical device, such as video scenes from a DVD.
To capture, use the capture player controls (record, play, stop, next/previous frame,
etc.) underneath the capture preview window. You can also use the DVD disc
structure tree to quickly select the titles and chapters you want to capture.
Note: some DVDs are protected by technology that does not allow you to capture
the content they contain. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check
the version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Captured Content
All of the media you capture in the capture window is displayed in the Captured
Content area. When you return to the Edit module, all of the media is automatically
imported into your media library.
In the Captured Content area you can right-click on media to perform a number of
options, including detecting scenes in video clips and deleting unwanted content
so that it won't import into the Edit module.
The content captured in CyberLink PowerDirector is stored in the folder noted
underneath the Captured Content area. If you want to store it in a different location,
click the Change Folder button and select a different folder.
Quality Profile Setup
To set the file format and quality of the media you capture, click the Profile button.
If this button is grayed out, that means that the original format and quality of the
media is maintained, as set on the original media device (camcorder, etc.).
The profile settings that are available depend on the capture device connected and
the capture mode you have selected.
Capture Settings
Use the Settings button to configure the set up of your selected capture device. The
capture settings that are available depend on the capture device connected and the
capture mode you have selected.
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Note: when capturing from a DVD, this button reads Drive, allowing you to select
the specific disc drive you want to capture from.
Capture Preferences
Before capturing media, you can set the preferences for your captured content. The
capture preferences that are available, depend on the content you are capturing.
Set the capture preferences as follows:
to set a maximum capture length, select Time limit and then enter a time in
the timecode box.
to set a maximum captured file size, select Size limit and then enter a size
limit (in MB).
to add a text remark, date stamp, or time stamp to the video being captured,
click on the button. In the Add Text Overlay window, select which type
and display format of text overlay you want to include on your recorded
video on the Text tab. Select the Format tab to set the font and text position
for the text.
to take a still photo of a frame of video for use in your project, just click on
at the point where you want to take the snapshot. The image is saved to
the Captured content area. You can specify your preferred snapshot image file
format in preferences. See File Preferences for detailed information.
select Non real-time when capturing from a camcorder to continue
processing captured video after the original video stops playing in order to
ensure that no frames are dropped.
select Begin with fade-in to add fade-in to audio captured with a microphone.
select End with fade-out to add fade-out to audio captured with a
microphone.
select Record at maximum speed to record CD audio at a higher speed.
Capturing at a higher speed reduces processing time, but yields audio of a
lower quality.
Downloading Media
If you feel that you do not have enough media for your project, or you are looking
for specific media to make your creation just perfect, in the Edit module you can
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download media from Flickr, Freesound, and DirectorZone into the media room
library.
To display all the current downloaded media in the media library, select
Downloaded from the Media Content drop-down.
Downloading Photos From Flickr
You can download your own photos directly from your account on Flickr into
CyberLink PowerDirector. You can also search for and browse other user’s photos
from within CyberLink PowerDirector, and then import them into your media
library for use in a project.
To download photos from Flickr, do this:
1. Click on and then select Download from Flickr.
2. Follow the steps in the wizard window to authorize CyberLink PowerDirector
to use your Flickr account and accept the Terms of Use from Flickr.
Note: having a Flickr account is not required to search for, browse, and download
photos from Flickr.
3. Select from the drop-down whether to search for photos from:
My Photos on Flickr: this option displays thumbnails of all the photos you
have uploaded to your Flickr account.
My Contacts' Photos: this option displays thumbnails of all the photos your
Flickr contacts have uploaded to Flickr.
Search for Photos on Flickr: select this option to perform a search for photos
on Flickr.
Note: use the drop-down filter menu at the top of the search window to sort the
photos.
4. Select all of the photos that you want to import into your media library and
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then click on the Download button.
Note: you cannot use the photos downloaded into your media library for
commercial use. Click on the button underneath a photo thumbnail to view its
copyright information.
Downloading Audio From Freesound
You can download audio samples, such as sound effects or music clips, from the
Freesound service into CyberLink PowerDirector.
To download audio clips from Freesound, do this:
1. Click on and then select Download from Freesound.
2. Follow the steps in the wizard window to sign in to Freesound and then
accept the Terms of Use.
3. In the search window, perform a search for the audio clips you are looking
for.
Note: use the check boxes to filter the keyword search criteria before performing
your search.
4. Select all of the audio that you want to import into your media library and
then click on the Download button.
Note: you cannot use the audio downloaded in to your media library for
commercial use. Click the button underneath an audio thumbnail to view its
copyright information.
Downloading from DirectorZone
If you are looking for additional PiP objects, paint animation objects, title effects,
particle effects, or disc menu templates for your library, you can click to
download them from the DirectorZone web site in to the PiP Objects Room,
Particle Room, Title Room, or the Create Disc module.
When in the Edit module's Media Room, you can download sound clips into the
media library. To do this, click on and then select Download Sound Clips from
DirectorZone.
Visit the DirectorZone web site for more information: www.directorzone.com.
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Detecting Scenes and Extracting
Audio
To assist with the editing process, CyberLink PowerDirector can detect scenes in
your video clips or extract the audio from them. These new clips are displayed,
separately from the original clips, in the media library.
Detecting Scenes in a Video Clip
The scene detection function automatically creates individual clips based on the
individual scenes (or pre-edited shots) contained within a video clip. Detected
scenes are not split from the original clip, but can be added to the workspace like
any other media clip.
Note: depending on the file format, scene detection on certain clips may not work
as precisely as it does for others. You may need to split the scenes manually in
the Scene Detection window.
To detect the scenes in a video clip, do this:
1. Right-click on it in either the Captured Content area (Capture window), or in
the media library, and then select Detect Scenes. In the media library, you can
also click the icon underneath a video clip's thumbnail to open the Scene
Detection window.
2. The scenes in the video clip are automatically detected and then displayed in
the Scenes panel.
3. Once you are done detecting the scenes in the video clip, click OK. The
detected clips are displayed in a sub folder under the original video clip.
When using scene detection, please note:
if required, use the Sensitivity slider to increase or decrease scene detection
sensitivity. Doing this may yield an increased or decreased number of scenes
that are detected. Click Detect to redetect the scenes in the video clip. You are
asked to confirm the clearing of the previously detected clips and then the
updated scenes are detected and displayed in the Scenes panel.
click on the button to configure the Advanced Scene Detection Settings. If
the selected video clip is a DV-AVI file, you have the option to Detect by
change of video frame (used on all other file formats) or Detect by change of
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timecodes (i.e.: timecodes are automatically set when you start and stop
recording). Select the Disable preview during detection option to speed up
the detection process if you find your computer runs slow during the
process.
to stop the scene detection process before completion, click the stop button
on the playback controls.
to detect scenes manually, drag the slider (in Clip mode) to the beginning of
each new scene and then click .
to preview a detected scene, just select it in the Scenes panel (ensure Segment
is selected) and then click the play button.
to view all the detected scene markers on the clip timeline, ensure that Clip is
selected.
to merge two or more detected scenes into one longer scene, select them in
the Scenes panel and then click Merge. Click Remove All if you want to
restore the clip to the original.
You can add the individual scenes to the timeline or manage them in the media
library like any other video clip.
Video clips that contain detected scenes show a small folder icon in the lower right
corner of the clip when displayed in the media library. To display a clip’s scenes,
click the folder icon.
Extracting Audio from a Video Clip
If you just want to use the audio from a video clip in your production, you can
extract it in the media library by right-clicking on it and selecting Extract Audio.
The audio is separated from the video and saved in the media library. You can use it
in your project like any other audio file.
Note: when a video clip is already on the timeline, you can separate the audio
from the video file by right-clicking on it and selecting Unlink Video and Audio.
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PowerDirector Plug-ins
Chapter 6:
CyberLink PowerDirector includes a number of plug-ins that can help you create
video content for your production. Click the button above the Media Room
library in the Edit module to view the available PowerDirector plug-ins.
Currently, CyberLink PowerDirector includes the two plug-ins. See the following
two sections for detailed information:
Using the MultiCam Designer*
Using the Theme Designer*
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
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Using the MultiCam Designer
The MultiCam Designer lets you seamlessly edit footage from multiple cameras,
simulating the use of a live camera switcher. The MultiCam Designer creates
professional-looking edited content for use in your CyberLink PowerDirector
projects.
To open the MultiCam Designer click the button and then select MultiCam
Designer.
Note: when entering the MultiCam Designer, any selected video files are
automatically imported into the available camera (video source) areas.
A - Im port Video, B - Ava ila ble Ca mera s (Video Sources), C - Im port Audio, D - Selected Ca m era
(Video Source), E - Synchroniza tion Type, F - Recording Tra ck, G - Recording/Playba ck Controls, H -
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Importing Media
In the MultiCam Designer you can have up to four different video sources from four
different cameras. Each available camera (video source) can have more than one
imported video clip on its source video track.
You can also import one or more audio files to use as the source audio in the clip
you are recording.
Importing Video Clips
When you enter the MultiCam Designer, any video clips that were selected in the
media library are automatically imported into the empty camera (video source)
areas and the corresponding source video tracks.
If no clips were selected, you are prompted to select clips from your hard drive for
import. You can select multiple video clips for import. Each selected clip is placed
in the next available camera area. Once all the camera areas are full, the next clip is
imported into the first camera area, after (on the corresponding source video track)
the previously imported clip.
To import additional video clips, do either of the following:
click the Import Video button and then Import From Hard Drive to import
video clips from your computer's hard drive, or Import From Media Room to
import clips from the existing media in the Media Room library. Select one or
more clips and then click Open. The clips are placed in the next available
camera areas and the corresponding source video tracks.
Note: once all the available camera areas are full, the next clip is imported into
the first camera area, after (on the corresponding source video track) the
previously imported clip.
to import video clips into a specific camera (video source) area, click the
corresponding button. Next, select Import From Hard Drive to import
video clips from your computer's hard drive, or Import From Media Room to
import clips from the existing media in the Media Room library. Select one or
more clips and then click Open. The clips are placed in the camera area and
the corresponding source video tracks.
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Source Video Tracks
All of the imported video clips are imported into the corresponding source video
tracks. You can move the video clips to different locations on the video tracks, or
even drag them to different tracks. You can also reorder the video clips on a source
track by clicking the button next to the track and then using the and
buttons to reorder them as required.
To remove a video clip from a source video track, click next to the track, select
the check box next to the clip you want to remove, and then click . To add
additional video clips to the source track, click the button.
Importing Audio Clips
If you want to use an audio clip as the audio source in your recording instead of the
audio of the imported video clips, you can import it separately into the MultiCam
Designer.
To import audio clips, click the Import Audio button and then Import From Hard
Drive to import audio clips from your computer's hard drive, or Import From
Media Room to import clips from the existing media in the Media Room library.
Select one or more clips and then click Open. The clips are placed on the source
audio track in the timeline.
Source Audio Track
All of the imported audio clips are imported into the source audio track. You can
move the audio clips to different locations on the audio track. You can also reorder
the audio clips on the source track by clicking the button next to the track and
then using the and buttons to reorder them as required.
To remove an audio clip from the source track, click next to the track, select the
check box next to the clip you want to remove, and then click . To add
additional audio clips to the source track, click the button.
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Synchronizing Clips
Once you have imported all of the media clips into the MultiCam Designer that you
want to use in your recording, the next step is to synchronize them.
To synchronize the clips in the MultiCam Designer, do this:
1. Select the Audio source for your recording from the drop-down. You can use
the audio of any of the imported video clips or select Imported Audio to use
the audio that was imported on to the source audio track.
2. In the Synchronization drop-down, select one of the following:
Manual: select this option if you want to manually adjust the starting position
of each clip on the source tracks. You can do this by clicking and dragging
the clips on the source track to a new position.
Note: you can also click the button in the camera area to manually move the
clip on the source track back one frame. Click to move it forward one frame.
Timecodes: select this option and then click Apply if you want the MultiCam
Designer to synchronize using the video clip's timecodes. The MultiCam
Designer will auto adjust the clips on the source tracks.
Note: this option can only be used if the video clips were recorded with a DV or
HDV camera that imprinted the timecode information in the clips and were
captured by CyberLink PowerDirector.
File Created Time: select this option and then click Apply to use the date and
time the file was created as the synchronization points. The MultiCam
Designer will auto adjust the clips on the source tracks.
Audio Analysis: select this option and then click Apply if you want the
MultiCam Designer to analyze the audio and then sync the files based on the
audio in them. The MultiCam Designer will auto adjust the clips on the source
tracks.
Markers on Clips: select this option and then use the playback controls to find
the synchronization points in each clip. Once you find a point, right click on
the source track and then select Add Marker. Once you have manually added
all the markers, click the Apply button. The MultiCam Designer will adjust the
clips on the source tracks.
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Creating Recorded Content
Once you have imported and then synchronized all the media clips in the MultiCam
Designer, you are ready to record your video. The recorded video is placed on the
recording track and then is imported into the Edit module's timeline once you click
OK.
To record your content, do this:
1. Select the camera (video source) you want to start off the recording with. You
can do this by simply clicking on the camera preview area.
2. If required, click on in the recording controls to set the preview window
resolution. Select the Create Shadow File for HD Video option to also create
a shadow file for the recorded file. This can help speed up editing when using
high definition files in your production.
3. When you are ready, click to begin recording. The MultiCam Designer will
start recording, adding the current selected camera footage as recorded
content on the recording track.
4. As required during the recording process, click another camera (video
source) or use keyboard hotkeys 1-4 to switch the recording to that
source's content.
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5. Continue switching the camera (video source) as required, creating
your recorded content on the recording track.
6. When you are done click the or button to stop the recording process.
Note: you can edit the video you just recorded by recording more video after the
current content or replacing specific camera segments on the recording track.
See Editing Recorded Content for more information.
7. Click on OK to close the MultiCam Designer, and import the recorded content
into the timeline.
Editing Recorded Content
Once you have recorded your content in the MultiCam Designer and imported it
into the timeline, you can edit it like any other video clip on the timeline. If you
want to replace or add more footage to the recorded content, you can do this in
the MultiCam Designer.
To edit recorded content in the MultiCam Designer, click on it in the timeline and
then click on the MultiCam Designer function button.
Adding More Content
If required, you can record more content. You can record from the beginning over
the existing content, or use the playback controls to find a specific starting point to
record from. See Creating Recorded Content for information on recording new
content.
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When you are done, click OK to save your changes and import the updated
recorded content into the timeline.
Replacing Existing Content
If you want to replace an existing segment on the recording track, do this:
1. Use the playback controls to find the segment you want to replace.
2. If you only want to replace part of a segment, you can split it into two
separate segments. To do this, ensure the timeline slider is at the starting
position of the part you want to replace, and then click Split.
3. Right-click on the camera segment you want to replace, and then select
another camera (video source).
4. Repeat the above steps as required to edit and replace the segments.
5. When you are done, click OK to save your changes and import the updated
recorded content into the timeline.
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Using the Theme Designer
If you enjoy using the Magic Movie Wizard to create your video productions, you
can now fully customize the theme templates used to create these dynamic
looking videos in the Theme Designer. A theme may consist of one or more theme
templates, or individual sequences from different theme templates.
As you customize the theme template, you can also fully customize how your
media is displayed, giving you more creative control over your outputted movie.
To open the Theme Designer click the button and then select Theme Designer.
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Overview
Themes that you edit in the Theme Designer consist of theme templates and your
media (images and video clips). The resulting video is similar to the movie content
created by the Magic Movie Wizard and Magic Style, but the Theme Designer
provides much more creative control over the outputted movie.
Theme Templates
Theme templates are used to create a video production, with a specific type of
theme or style, and can be downloaded from DirectorZone. Theme templates
consist of a number of sequences. Each of these sequences contain elements,
some of which are customizable and some of which are not.
The customizable elements include the text and media (images, videos, and
background music) you add to each sequence. You can add effects on this media
and set how and when it is displayed. You can also set the background image on
some sequences, and select the transition between each sequence in templates
named "with transitions". Non-customizable elements include any animation
included in the sequences.
When selecting a theme template to use in the Theme Designer, you can choose to
add one or more theme templates, creating a more original production. You can
even just select some of the sequences in a theme template, or mix and match the
sequences used.
There are three types of sequences: opening, middle, and closing sequences.
Opening and closing sequences usually contain text, while the elements in middle
sequences are much more random.
Adding Theme Templates/Sequences
In the Theme Designer you can use one or more theme templates, or just certain
selected sequences, to create your video.
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When you first enter the Theme Designer, you are prompted to select a theme
template.
To add a theme template, just select it in the window and all of its sequences will
be added.
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If you don't want to use all the theme template's sequences, just deselect the ones
you don't want to use.
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You can also select sequences from other theme templates and include them in
your video. The Theme Designer will remember the order of your selections.
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Click OK once you have selected all the sequences. They will be loaded into the
added sequences area of the Theme Designer.
If you'd like to add more sequences, just click the button. You can drag and
drop the sequences to reorder them, or right click to remove the selected one.
Adding Media Clips
Once you have selected the theme templates (and their sequences) that you want
to use, you can start adding your images and video files to them.
Note: the number of media files you can add to a sequence is dependent on its
design.
To add media into the selected sequences, do this:
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1. In the added sequences area, select the individual sequence you want to add
media to. Note the number of media slots that are available in the sequence
content area. The number of available slots varies from sequence to
sequence.
Note: some of the media slots in sequences allow you to add both images and
videos into them, while others only allow one type of media.
2. Click on the Media tab and then drag and drop the media that you
want in the sequence to the desired slot.
Note: the media that is available on the Media tab are the videos and images you
imported into the Media Room library. Click Import M edia to import media from
your computer's hard drive.
3. Continue this process until all the media slots have been used.
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4. Select the next sequence, and then repeat steps 2 and 3 until all the
media slots have been filled.
Note: if you want a media file to continue playing from one sequence to the next,
ensure the Continue from last clip in the previous sequence is selected. The
first media slot will be auto populated with the content from the last media slot on
the previous sequence. Deselect this option if you want new media displayed in
the next sequence.
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5. Continue selecting all the sequences in your video until all of the media slots
and sequences contain media.
Note: when adding media you can also click the button to auto
fill all the empty media slots in the sequences. Select Auto Fill by Library
Order to fill by the created date, as displayed in the Media Room library. Select
Auto Fill Using Videos First if you want to add the video clips first.
Editing Media Clips
There are several editing options available for the media clips you want to use in
the Theme Designer.
Note: the editing options in the Theme Designer are limited to video trimming,
image duration, and adding effects. If you need to perform more complex editing
on your media clips, it is recommended that you do this before importing the clips
into the Theme Designer. See for Editing Your Media for more advanced editing
options.
Trimming Video Clips
You can perform trims on the video clips used in the Theme Designer. To trim a
video clip, right-click on it in the Theme Designer and then select Trim. Or hover
your mouse over the video clip and click on in its thumbnail. See Performing a
Single Trim for detailed information on trimming video clips.
Muting Video Clips
Some theme templates and sequences contain background music that will be used
in your video. Because of this, you may want to mute the audio in the imported
video clips, so that it doesn't conflict with the background music.
To mute the audio in a video clip, hover your mouse over the video clip and then
click on in its thumbnail.
Modifying Image Duration
To modify the duration that an image clip is displayed in your outputted video, do
this:
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1. Right-click on it in the Theme Designer and then select Set Duration. Or hover
your mouse over the image clip and then click on in its thumbnail.
2. In the Duration Settings window, enter in the how long you want it to display
in your video production. You can set the duration down to the number of
frames.
3. Click on OK.
Applying Zoom In on Media Clips
Some media slots in sequences allow you to zoom in on the media clip that was
added to it. If a zoom is available, then the icon is displayed in the top right
corner.
To apply a zoom in on the media clip, click on the icon. Click to remove it
if required.
Adding Video Effects to Clips
In the Theme Designer you can add special effects to your images and video clips.
Each special effect has unique attributes that you can customize to help achieve
the impression you want in your video production.
To add a video effect to a clip, do this:
1. Click on the Effects tab.
2. Select an effect and then drag and drop it on the clip.
3. If required, right-click on the clip and then select Modify Effect Settings. Use
the available sliders and options to customize the video effect to your
preference. Click on OK to save your changes.
See Adding Video Effects for more information on video effects.
Editing Background Music
You can customize the music that is used in your video. To edit the background
music, select one of the following options in the Background music drop-down:
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Default (First Page): select this option to use the background music that is
included by default in theme templates.
Note: if you select sequences from more than one theme template, the Theme
Designer uses the background music that is applied to the first sequence in the
video.
Imported: select this option if you want to import your own custom
background music from your computer's hard drive. Select the music you
want to use and then click OK to set it as the music used.
No Music: select this option if you don't want to have any background music
in your video.
Background Music Preferences
You can trim the music used in your video or add fades. To do this, select
Preferences in the Background music drop-down. Modify the music preferences as
follows:
if required, trim the background music using the player controls and the
mark-in/mark-out indicators.
if required, adjust the volume of the music using the available volume
control.
if required, use the slider to mix the audio level, by deciding whether to have
more background music or the original video's audio in the production.
Click OK to save your changes.
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Editing Title Text
Some sequences contain title text that you can edit. If a sequence allows you to
edit title text, the text fields in Title settings will become active when the sequence
is selected.
To edit the title text, just enter the text you want to use in the fields provided. If you
don't want any text displayed in the selected sequences, just make sure the text
field blank.
Replacing Background Images
Some sequences let you replace their background image. A thumbnail of the
background image is displayed in the Background area if the sequence has a
replaceable background image.
Click to replace the background with an image from your computer's hard drive.
Click if you want to remove the background image from the sequence.
Adding Transitions Between Sequences
When viewing a video created with the Theme Designer, you will notice that there
are transitions between the sequences in a theme template. These transitions are
editable in theme templates named "with transitions". Transitions can also be
added between sequences if you are using sequences from different theme
templates.
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Note: in theme templates not named "with transitions", the transitions between
sequences are not editable. These theme templates use your media to make the
transitions between the sequences.
If adding a transition is available for a sequence, the Transition settings area
displays when the sequence is selected.
Click to add a transition before the selected sequence. Click if you want to
remove a selected transition from the sequence. See Using Transitions for more
information on transitions.
Previewing and Saving Movies
As you are creating your video in the Theme Designer, you can preview your
creation using the available preview controls.
Click to preview the entire movie, or to preview just the selected sequence.
Click to change the preview resolution, or to take a photo snapshot of your
movie.
The keyframe indicators on the preview timeline indicate where the media files in
the sequence are in the movie. Hover your mouse over a keyframe to view the clip
information.
Once you are done previewing your movie and you are satisfied with the results,
click on OK to close the Theme Designer, and import the created movie into the
timeline.
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Editing Created Movies
Once you have created your content in the Theme Designer and imported it into
the timeline, you can edit it like any other video clip on the timeline. If you want to
edit or replace the media used in the created movie you can do this in the Theme
Designer.
To edit created content in the Theme Designer, do this:
1. Click on the created content in the timeline and then the Theme Designer
function button.
2. As required, edit the video in the Theme Designer.
3. When you are satisfied, click OK to save your changes and import the
updated created content into the timeline.
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Arranging Media in Your
Production
Chapter 7:
Once you have your media in the media library, you can begin putting your video
production together by adding media clips to the editing workspace. You add the
media clips in the order that tells the story you want to tell.
Note: the timeline view of the CyberLink PowerDirector workspace offers more
editing freedom and ease of movement in your production. Be sure to consult the
Timeline View and Timeline Behavior sections to get the most out of this view.
There are several program features you can utilize to assist with the arrangement of
media in your video production, including:
Magic Movie Wizard: auto creates a movie for you, using the media clips and
effects in your library. See Using the Magic Movie Wizard for more
information.
Slideshow Creator: auto creates a slideshow with your photos, in a few simple
steps. See Using the Slideshow Creator for more information.
Timeline markers*: add to the timeline ruler for more precise media clip
placement on the timeline. See Timeline Markers for more information.
Music Beat Detection*: use this feature to add music beat markers on the
music beat track, which you can use to arrange media clips to the music. See
Music Beat Detection for more information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Adding Video Clips and Images
to the Timeline
To start creating your video production, begin adding video clips and images to the
video tracks in the timeline.
If you are not sure which tracks you can add your media to, just select a clip in the
media library. The tracks in the timeline you can add the media to will "light up".
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For more information on what media you can add to which track, see Timeline
Tracks.
Note: you may prefer to add video clips and images using the storyboard view,
since this view is simpler than the timeline view. However, you can only add clips
to the first track in this view. Therefore, this section uses the timeline view in all of
the procedures.
You can add video clips and images at any position on any video track in the
timeline. You no longer need to place your media on the top track or at the
beginning of the timeline. You now have total freedom to add the media exactly
where you want, and in the order you want it. Just start placing the media on a
timeline track, in a sequence that tells your story.
Note: if you want to add media to a precise position on the timeline, consider
using timeline markers. See Adding Timeline Markers for more information.
If you insert or drop media onto other existing media clips that are on the timeline,
don't worry. CyberLink PowerDirector will prompt you to use its ripple editing
feature to overwrite, split, trim, transition, or speed up media to help you easily
place the media where you want it.
Once you add a video clip or image to any timeline track, click the Modify button
above the timeline to edit its properties in the PiP Designer. See Modifying Media in
the PiP Designer for more information.
Note: you can add additional tracks to your project's timeline in the Track
Manager, allowing you to have up to 99 PiP objects displayed on a video at the
same time. See Track Manager for more information.
Adding Video Clips and Images
You can add video clips and images onto any video track in the timeline, and at
any position.
Note: when you add video clips to the timeline, CyberLink PowerDirector
automatically adds its audio track (if available) to the linked audio track.
To insert video clips or images into the workspace, do one of the following:
use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the media, select
the media in the library, and then click to add it to the
selected video track.
use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the media, right-
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click on the media in the library, and then select Insert on Selected Track to
add it to the selected video track.
You can also manually drag and drop a media clip to a desired position on a video
track to add it to the timeline.
When adding a clip to the timeline (inserting or dragging and dropping), if the
timeline slider is over an existing clip, or you drop it on an existing clip, you are
prompted to use one of the ripple editing options to insert the clip:
Overwrite: select to overwrite the existing clip with the newly added clip.
Insert Here and Move Clips on this Track to the Right: select to split the clip
and insert the new clip between the two portions. CyberLink PowerDirector
also only moves the clips on the same track to the right.
Insert Here and Move All Clips on the Timeline to the Right: select to split the
clip and insert the new clip between the two portions. CyberLink
PowerDirector also moves all of the media clips on the timeline that lie to the
right of the inserted clip, right.
Crossfade: select to lay the clip over a portion of the existing clip and auto
add transitions between the two clips. CyberLink PowerDirector uses the fade
transition on the video track, and the constant gain audio transition if both
clips have audio on the corresponding audio track.
Note: the Crossfade option does not overwrite the content on the track, instead
adding an overlap transition between the two clips. See Setting Transition
Behavior for more information. The Crossfade option is only available if the end
of the new clip is not over any existing content on the track.
When inserting a video file, if the timeline slider is in a gap between two clips on a
timeline track, you are prompted to use one of these ripple editing options to insert
the clip:
Trim the Inserted Clip to Fit the Gap: select to have CyberLink PowerDirector
auto trim off the end of the video clip to fit the gap to the right of the
timeline slider.
Note: this feature is also available when inserting image clips into a timeline gap
that have durations longer than the gap.
Speed up the Inserted Clip to Fit the Gap: select to have CyberLink
PowerDirector auto speed up the video clip so that it fits the gap to the right
of the timeline slider.
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Adding Color Boards and Backgrounds
The use of color boards allows you to insert solid frames of color into your video.
Color boards are really useful as quick transitions between video clips or as
background for titles and ending credits. Backgrounds provide interesting and
creative environments for PiP objects, titles, and more.
Note: you can create your own custom color boards in the Media Room. See
Creating New Color Boards for more information.
You can find color boards and backgrounds in your media library, by clicking to
open the explorer view, or selecting Color Boards or Backgrounds from the Media
Content drop-down.
To insert color boards or backgrounds into the workspace, do one of the following:
use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the color boards or
backgrounds, select it in the library, and then click to add it
to the selected video track.
use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the color boards or
backgrounds, right-click on it in the library, and then select Insert on Selected
Track to add it to the selected video track.
You can also manually drag and drop a color board or background to a desired
position on a video track to add it to the timeline.
When adding a color board or background to the timeline (inserting or dragging
and dropping), if the timeline slider is over an existing clip, or you drop it on an
existing clip, you are prompted to use one of the ripple editing options to insert the
clip:
Overwrite: select to overwrite the existing clip with the color board/
background.
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Insert Here and Move Clips on this Track to the Right: select to split the clip
and insert the color board/background between the two portions. CyberLink
PowerDirector also only moves the clips on the same track to the right.
Insert Here and Move All Clips on the Timeline to the Right: select to split the
clip and insert the color board/background between the two portions.
CyberLink PowerDirector also moves all of the media clips on the timeline
that lie to the right of the inserted clip, right.
Crossfade: select to lay the color board/background over a portion of the
existing clip and auto add a fade transition between the two clips.
Note: the Crossfade option does not overwrite the content on the track, instead
adding an overlap transition between the two clips. See Setting Transition
Behavior for more information. The Crossfade option is only available if the end
of the new clip is not over any existing content on the track.
If the timeline slider is in a gap between two clips on a timeline track when
inserting a color board or background, you are prompted to use this ripple editing
option to insert the clip:
Trim the Inserted Clip to Fit the Gap: select to have CyberLink PowerDirector
auto set the duration of the color board/background to fit the gap to the right
of the timeline slider.
Creating New Color Boards
CyberLink PowerDirector lets you create custom color boards using the color
selector, or by selecting an area in the media file preview window.
Creating a Color Board Using the Color Selector
To create a color board using the color selector, do this:
1. Click on the button.
2. Select From Color Selector.
3. In the color palette, do any of the following:
Select one of the basic colors.
Use the color picker to choose a color, and the leveler on the right to adjust
the shade.
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Type in the desired HSL or RGB values.
4. Click OK to close the color palette and add the new color board to the media
library.
Creating a Color Board from a Media File
To create a color board by selecting a pixel in the preview window, do this:
1. Add the media clip to the timeline that you want to use to create the color
board.
2. If required, use the playback controls to find the frame of video that contains
the color you want to use to create the color board.
3. Make sure the media file is selected in the timeline, i.e. that a preview of the
media file is displayed in the preview window.
4. Click on the button.
5. Select From Preview.
6. In the Select Color from Preview window, use the eye dropper to select the
pixel in the video preview image that you want to use to create a color board.
7. Click OK to close the window and add the new color board to the media
library.
Adding Audio Clips
Audio clips allow you to add background music or a narrative voice-over to your
video production. You can add audio clips to the audio portion of a video track, to
the voice track, or to the music track.
Note: you can add transitions between two audio clips on any of the available
audio tracks. To do this, go to the Transitions Room and then select Audio from
the transition library filter drop-down. See Using Transitions for more information
on adding transitions between two clips.
If you are not sure which tracks you can add audio to, just select a clip in the media
library. The tracks in the timeline you can add the audio to will "light up". For more
information on what media you can add to which track, see Timeline Tracks.
Note: you can add additional audio tracks to your project's timeline in the Track
Manager. See Track Manager for more information.
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To insert audio into the workspace, do one of the following:
Note: if you want to add audio to a precise position on the timeline, consider
using timeline markers. See Adding Timeline Markers for more information.
use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the audio, select the
audio file in the library, and then click:
to add it to the audio portion of the selected video track.
to add it to the voice track.
to add it to the music track. The music track is always the
bottom track in the timeline.
use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the audio, right-
click on the audio file in the library, and then select:
Add to Voice Track to add it to the voice track.
Add to Music Track to add it to the music track. The music track is always
the bottom track in the timeline.
You can also manually drag and drop an audio clip to a desired position on any of
the audio tracks available it the timeline.
When adding audio to the timeline (inserting or dragging and dropping), if the
timeline slider is over an existing clip, or you drop it on an existing clip, you are
prompted to use one of the ripple editing options to insert the clip:
Overwrite: select to overwrite the existing clip with the newly added audio
clip.
Insert Here and Move Clips on this Track to the Right: select to split the clip
and insert the new audio clip between the two portions. CyberLink
PowerDirector also only moves the clips on the same track to the right.
Insert Here and Move All Clips on the Timeline to the Right: select to split the
clip and insert the new audio clip between the two portions. CyberLink
PowerDirector also moves all of the media clips on the timeline that lie to the
right of the inserted clip, right.
Crossfade: select to lay the audio over a portion of the existing clip and auto
add a constant gain transition between the two clips.
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Note: the Crossfade option does not overwrite the content on the track, instead
adding a transition between the two clips. The Crossfade option is only available
if the end of the new clip is not over any existing content on the track.
If the timeline slider is in a gap between two clips on an audio timeline track when
inserting audio, you are prompted to use one of these ripple editing options to
insert the clip:
Trim the Inserted Clip to Fit the Gap: select to have CyberLink PowerDirector
auto trim off the end of the audio clip to fit the gap to the right of the
timeline slider.
Speed up the Inserted Clip to Fit the Gap: select to have CyberLink
PowerDirector auto speed up the audio clip so that it fits the gap to the right
of the timeline slider.
Magic Music
Magic Music* is designed to help you add music into your video production. In just
a few simple steps, Magic Music can turn your video production into a professional
looking movie through the addition of background music.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Click the button located to the left of the timeline and then select Magic
Music to open the Magic Music panel. Magic Music uses SmartSound to add music
to your video production. Just follow the four steps on the user interface to select
the music style (genre), song, and then duration, before applying your selection to
your video production.
Note: SmartSound provides some music for you to use in your video
production, but you can also purchase music. Click the SmartSound
button to view SmartSound related copyright and purchasing information.
Syncing Audio
When you add independent audio to any of the audio tracks on the timeline, it is
important to ensure that it syncs with the video in your production. CyberLink
PowerDirector displays the audio waveform on each clip that is added to the
timeline. The waveform is useful when trimming or splitting the audio clip, but also
when trying to sync audio to the video in your production.
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You can even zoom in on the timeline for more precise syncing, as the waveform is
viewable down to the 1/10 frame level.
Note: if an audio clip's waveform is not displayed, it may be because this option
was disable in preferences. You can enable it again by selecting Show sound
waveform in timeline in General Preferences.
Once zoomed in, you can use the waveform in conjunction with Timeline Markers
to sync media more precisely in your video production.
Music Beat Detection
Use the Music Beat Detection* feature in CyberLink PowerDirector to analyze a
music clip in your video production, and then add beat markers to the music beat
track to help you sync the audio in your production. You can also manually add
music beat markers.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
You can then use these music beat markers for more precise arrangement and
syncing of media with the added music.
To add music beat markers, do this:
1. Add a music clip to an audio track on the timeline (audio, voice, or music
track).
2. Right-click on the music clip and then select Use Automatic Music Beat
Detection. The Automatic Music Beat Detection window opens.
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3. Use the slider to set the Minimum time between beat markers. For example, if
you know the beats in the music are once a second, you can set the slider to
apply markers ever 2.0 seconds if you want to place media on every other
beat.
4. Click Detect. CyberLink PowerDirector will analyze the music clip, and then
detect and apply the music beat markers to the music beat track.
5. Click on Apply to close the Music Beat Detection window.
Once the music beats markers are added, media will snap to them when added to a
track on the timeline.
To remove the music beat markers, do one of the following:
remove the music clip from the timeline.
right-click on a music beat marker on the music beat track, and then select
Remove Selected Music Beat Marker.
right-click on the music beat track, and then select Remove All Music Beat
Markers.
Manually Adding Music Beat Markers
To manually add music beat markers to the timeline, do this:
1. Add a music clip to an audio track on the timeline (audio, voice, or music
track).
2. Right-click on the music clip and then select Use Automatic Music Beat
Detection. The Use Automatic Music Beat Detection window opens.
3. If required, use the magnification tools to zoom in on the audio waveform for
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the selected music clip.
4. Manually drag the timeline slider to the position on the audio waveform
where you want to add the music beat marker.
5. Click Add (or the press the A key on your keyboard) to add a music beat
marker at the current position.
6. Repeat the above steps to add as many music beat markers as you want.
7. Click on Apply to close the Music Beat Detection window.
Note: you can also use the player controls to play the music, and then continually
click the Add button (or press the A key on your keyboard) to add the music beat
markers when you hear a beat.
Using the Magic Movie Wizard
If you are new to the editing process and not sure how or where to get started, then
the Magic Movie Wizard can help. The Magic Movie Wizard takes all of your media
and creates a completed video production in just a few steps. You can then edit the
created production, output it to a file, or burn it to a disc.
Note: if you want more creative control than the Magic Movie Wizard provides,
you can also use the Theme Designer to create your video production. The
Theme Designer allows you to customize the theme templates used and choose
the exact images, video clips, and background music you want in your production.
See Using the Theme Designer for more information.
To use the Magic Movie Wizard, do this:
1. Click the button above the timeline and then select Magic Movie
Wizard.
2. Select which media you want to use in your movie, as follows:
Media Library: the Magic Movie Wizard uses all of the media in the library to
create your movie.
Timeline: the Magic Movie Wizard only uses the media that is currently on the
timeline.
Note: any edits you previously made in your project to the clips in the timeline are
ignored. The Magic Movie Wizard uses the source clips to create you final movie.
Select items: the Magic Movie Wizard only uses the media that is currently
selected in the library.
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3. Click Next to continue.
4. See the step by step description in Easy Editor for more information on the
remaining steps in the Magic Movie Wizard.
Using the Slideshow Creator
The Slideshow Creator is the easiest way to instantly turn your photos into a
dynamic slideshow.
To create a slideshow using the Slideshow Creator, do this:
1. Drag all the photos that you want in the slideshow into the timeline.
2. Make sure the photos are selected, and then click on the Slideshow button to
launch the Slideshow Creator.
3. See the step by step description in Slideshow Creator for more information on
the remaining steps required to create your slideshow.
Note: after the Slideshow Creator has created your slideshow and inserted it into
the timeline, if you would like to view each individual slide/photo in the slideshow
for advanced editing, just right-click on the file in the timeline and then select
Show Individual Photos.
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Editing Your Media
Chapter 8:
Once you have your video clips, audio files, and images in the editing workspace/
timeline you can start editing them. Editing is a broad term that encompasses a
number of different functions, including splitting, trimming, applying fixes, and
much more.
This section describes all of the editing processes you can perform on your media
clips.
Content Aware Editing
Use Content Aware Editing* on your video clips to automatically generate the best
outputted video content for your production.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector.
Content Aware Editing analyzes your video clips to find the portions that it believes
are the best and most interesting moments, and also the portions that need fixing.
You can then simply click on the "good parts" to include them in the video
production, and choose to fix or trim away the "bad parts".
Note: during the analysis process, CyberLink PowerDirector also detects all the
scenes in the video clips and marks them on the Content Aware Editing window
timeline with .
To analyze the video clips and then open the Content Aware Editing window, do
any of the following:
right-click on a video clip in the media library or the timeline, and then select
Content Aware Editing.
click the icon underneath a video clip's thumbnail in the media library.
If you would like to perform a batch analysis on multiple video clips at once, do
this:
1. In the Media Room, click on to access the library menu and then select
Content Aware Details.
2. Select all the video clips in the Analyze column and then click the Analyze
button.
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3. Once the analysis is complete, click the button next to the video clip
that you want to edit in the Content Aware Editing window.
Note: the Content Aware Details view displays the analysis results for all the
video clips analyzed and edited in Content Aware Editing. See Content Aware
Details for more information.
Using Content Aware Editing
When editing video clips in Content Aware Editing, its window displays as follows:
A - Player Controls, B - Segm ent Selection Tools, C - Selected Segments, D - Deselected Segments, E -
Detected Scene M a rkers, F - Recommended Segm ents, G - Segments Need Fixing, H - Fix All
Segments, I - Content Selection Ca tegories
Note: the preview quality of the video in the Content Aware Editing window is
dependent on preview quality setting specified in preview/display options. See
Preview Quality for more information on selecting a preview quality.
In the Content Aware Editing window, the segments indicated in green are the
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recommended portions of the clip that CyberLink PowerDirector believes are the
most interesting, or are the "good parts". They may include camera zooms or pans,
and segments that contain a lot of motion or people talking (speech). CyberLink
PowerDirector also performs face detection on the video clip to highlight sections
that include people's faces.
The light brown segments are parts that need fixing, because either the video is
shaky or poorly lit. You can choose to fix or remove these "bad parts".
Check the content selection categories for details of what each highlighted
segment consists of.
Note: hover your mouse over the highlighted segments for more detailed
information about what they include.
The segments that are not highlighted are parts of your video that CyberLink
PowerDirector believes are not necessary to include. You can however include
these segments by selecting them with the mark in and out buttons.
Previewing the Video Content
Use the player controls to preview the entire video clip. To preview a specific
highlighted segment, right-click on it and then select Preview this Segment.
Playback stops once the selected segment playback is complete.
Fixing Content
If the segments that CyberLink PowerDirector has highlighted for removal contain
parts of your video that you don't want to exclude, you can instantly fix them in the
Content Aware Editing window.
To fix segments, do either of the following:
right-click on the highlighted segment and then select Apply Fix to Entire
Scene. Select this option to apply the required fix to the entire scene in the
video clip, which is indicated by the detected scene markers. This ensures
there are no sudden changes in lighting or other video properties in the
scene. In the Auto Fixer window use the player controls to preview how the
fixed content will look. If satisfied with the results, ensure that Apply auto fix is
selected and then click on OK to apply the fix to the scene.
Note: if no scenes were detected in your video clip, the fix is applied to the entire
clip when Apply Fix to Entire Scene is selected.
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right-click on the highlighted segment and then select Apply Fix to this
Segment. Select this option to apply the required fix to just the selected
segment of video. In the Auto Fixer window use the player controls to preview
how the fixed content will look. If satisfied with the results, ensure that Apply
auto fix is selected and then click on OK to apply the fix to the selected
segment of the video clip only.
click the button to have CyberLink PowerDirector auto fix each of the
highlighted segments in the same content selection category.
CyberLink PowerDirector will fix the segments, which are then indicated with a
wrench icon.
Note: if you'd like to undo any of the fixes you made in the Content Aware Editing
window, just right-click on a fixed segment and then select Remove Applied Fix.
Content Selection
Use the segment selection tools to begin selecting the video content you want to
include in the trimmed clip. Any content segments you add to the deselected list,
or do not select, will be trimmed out of the video clip.
Note: you must add at least one segment to the Selected list to enable the OK
button and trim the video clip.
Selecting Content
To select video content, do any of the following:
click on a highlighted segment and then click the Selected button.
right-click on a segment and then select Add to Selected List.
click on to add all of the video content, except the content in the
Deselected list, to the Selected list. CyberLink PowerDirector will remove any
content you previously added to the Selected list.
use the player controls to find and then click on to mark the beginning
of a segment of video you want to include. Use the player controls or drag the
timeline slider and then click to mark the end. Once selected, click on
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Selected to add to the Selected list.
Once you are done selecting all the content, click the button in the Selected list
to preview what the trimmed video clip will look like. Select a segment and then
click if you want to remove it from the list.
Click on OK to trim the video clip as specified. The trimmed video is automatically
inserted into the timeline at the current timeline slider position.
Deselecting Content
To deselect video content, do any of the following:
click on a highlighted segment and then click the Deselected button.
right-click on a segment and then select Add to Deselected List.
use the player controls to find and then click on to mark the beginning
of a segment of video you do not want to include. Use the player controls or
drag the timeline slider and then click to mark the end. Once selected,
click on Deselected to add to the Deselected list.
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Once you are done deselecting all the content, click the button in the
Deselected list to preview the content that will be trimmed out. Select a segment
and then click if you want to remove it from the list.
Click on OK to trim the video clip as specified. The trimmed video is placed in the
timeline for you automatically.
Splitting a Clip
You can quickly split a media clip that is on any track in the timeline into two
separate clips. To do this, move the timeline slider (or use the player controls) to the
position in the clip where you want to split it. Next, click the Split button to
separate it into two clips that you can then move around separately from one
another.
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You can also use it to quickly remove unwanted portions of a media clip, or if you
want to insert other media between the two portions.
Unlinking Video/Audio Clips
When you add a video clip with audio to the timeline, its audio portion is visible on
its corresponding audio track. You can unlink the two portions of the clip, allowing
you to modify them separately, remove one completely from the timeline, or use it
elsewhere in your project.
To unlink the audio from a video clip, right-click on it in the timeline and then
select Unlink Video and Audio. To link the two files back together, select them
both, right-click on them, and then select Link Video and Audio.
Trimming Video and Audio Clips
Use the trim functions to remove unwanted portions from your video and audio
clips. You can use the Single Trim function to trim off the beginning and/or ends
of a video clip, or the Multi Trim function to remove multiple portions at once. The
Trim Audio function lets you trim audio visually, using its waveform.
Note: when you trim media clips, the program does not delete any of the original
source media's content. It just marks the requested edits on the clips and then
applies the edits when it renders the final video during production.
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Trimming a Video Clip
To trim a video clip, select it in the timeline and then click the Trim function
button.
Performing a Single Trim
Use the video trim function to quickly trim off unwanted portions at the beginning
and end of a video clip on the timeline.
A - Preview Area , B - Marked Positions in Clip, C - M a rk Out Position Slider, D - Selected Content, E -
M a rk In Position Slider, F - Pla yer Controls
To trim a video clip, do this.
1. Select the video clip on the timeline you want to trim, and then click on the
Trim button above the timeline.
2. If required, click on the Single Trim tab.
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3. Use the player controls to find where you want the trimmed clip to begin, and
then click to set the mark in position or drag the mark in position slider to
this position.
4. Use the player controls to find where you want the trimmed clip to end, and
then click to set the mark out position or drag the mark out position
slider to this position.
5. If required, you can preview what the trimmed clip will look like by clicking
Output and then clicking the play button on the player controls. Click
Original if you want to play the original video.
6. Click OK to set your changes and trim the clip.
Note: you can reenter the trim window to refine the trimmed clip at any time. You
can also drag the trimmed edges of a video clip on the timeline as well.
Performing a Multi Trim
The multi trim function lets you trim out one or more segments of a video clip at
once, resulting in a series of clips that are independent from the original video.
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A - Preview Area , B - Timeline, C - Timeline M a gnifier*, D - M a gnified Timeline, E - Selected Segments,
F - M a gnifier Controls*, G - Trimming Tools, H -Player Controls, I - Fra me Displa y
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
To perform a multi trim on a video clip, do this.
1. Select the video clip on the timeline you want to trim, and then click on the
Trim button above the timeline.
2. Click on the Multi Trim tab.
3. If required, use and to change the magnification level on the video
clip. You can magnify the timeline down to each individual frame for a more
precise edit. The size of the timeline magnifier changes based on the
magnification level set.
4. Use the player controls to find the beginning of the first trimmed segments,
or the mark in position.
5. Click to set the mark in position.
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6. Use the player controls or drag the timeline slider to position where you want
the first segment to end, and then click to set the mark out position. The
trimmed segment is added to Selected Segments section.
7. Repeat the above steps to trim out all the required segments.
8. If required, you can preview what the trimmed clip will look like by clicking
Output and then clicking the play button on the player controls. Click
Original if you want to play the original video.
9. Click OK to set your changes and trim the clip.
Note: the segments of video that CyberLink PowerDirector inserts into the
timeline are indicated in blue. If you want to remove these segments from the
trimmed video clip, click the button to invert the trimming results.
Extra Trimming Tools
On the Multi Trim tab, you can also use the following extra trimming tools to:
you can manually drag the mark in and out sliders on the timeline or
magnified timeline to edit the current positions if required.
detect all the scenes in the selected video clip by clicking on . Once
selected, choose whether you want the program to add all the scenes to the
trimmed segments area, or just mark the scene breaks for you on the
timeline.
Trimming an Audio Clip
Use the audio trim function to quickly trim off unwanted portions at the beginning
and end of an audio clip on the timeline.
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A - Audio Wa veform, B - Timeline Slider, C - M arked Positions in Clip, D - Zoom Controls, E - M ark In/
Out Buttons, F - Pla yer Controls
To trim an audio clip, do this.
1. Select the audio clip on the timeline you want to trim, and then click on the
Trim button above the timeline.
2. If required, use and to zoom in and out on the audio waveform for a
more precise edit.
3. Use the player controls to find where you want the trimmed clip to begin, or
the mark in position.
4. Click to set the mark in position.
5. Use the player controls or drag the timeline slider to position where you want
to audio clip to end, and then click to set the mark out position.
6. Click OK to set your changes and trim the clip.
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Note: you can reenter the trim window to refine the trimmed clip at any time. You
can also drag the trimmed edges of the audio clip on the timeline as well.
Setting a Media Clip's Duration
When you add images, color boards, and backgrounds to a timeline track, you set
how long they are displayed in your video production. Unlike video and audio clips
which have a maximum length, these media clips can have any duration you want.
Note: to set the duration of a video or audio clip, see Trimming Video and Audio
Clips.
To set a media clip's duration, do this:
Note: you can also set the duration of effects, such as PiP objects, particle
effects, and title effects, using this same method.
1. Select the clip in the timeline.
2. Click the Duration button (or right-click on the clip, select Set Clip Attributes,
and then select Set Duration).
3. In the Duration Settings window, enter in the how long you want it to display
in your video production. You can set the duration down to the number of
frames.
4. Click on OK.
You can also change the duration of a media clip (including video and audio clips)
by selecting it and then dragging the end of the clip to the desired length.
Note: you can only lengthen a video or audio clip back to its original duration.
Setting TV (Video Clip
Interlacing) Format
All video clips have an interlacing (TV) format, which specifies how frames are
displayed. Using video clips with conflicting (or incorrect) TV formats can result in
degraded video quality in your final production.
Before you produce your video, it is recommended that you set all of the video
clips to the same format. While CyberLink PowerDirector can normally detect and
suggest the correct format, some interlaced video (such as a video with very little
motion) may be misjudged as a progressive video.
CyberLink PowerDirector automatically produces interlaced video for DVD, SVCD
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and DV-AVI. Only change this setting if you are sure that CyberLink PowerDirector
has wrongly set the format.
Note: this is an extremely important step to take before production, as it can
drastically affect final video quality. It is recommended that you check the user
guide for your video camcorder to determine what format your video should be.
To set a video clip's TV format, do this:
1. Right-click on a video clip in the timeline, select Set Clip Attributes, and then
Set TV format.
2. In the Interlace/Progressive Settings window, do one of the following:
click the Scan and Suggest Format button to have CyberLink PowerDirector
auto detect and set the format for you.
manually select one of the three available formats. See the description on the
right of the window for a detailed description of each format.
3. Click OK to set your changes.
Adjusting Video Clip Aspect
Ratio
Some of the video clips in the timeline may not have the same aspect ratio as your
video production. You can adjust the aspect ratio for these clips, so that all the
media in your video production has the same aspect ratio.
To adjust a video clip's aspect ratio, do this:
1. Right-click on a video clip in the timeline, select Set Clip Attributes, and then
Set Aspect Ratio.
2. In the Clip Aspect Ratio Settings window, do one of the following:
if you want your project to use the original aspect ratio of the selected video
clip, select Detect aspect ratio automatically. If the clip's aspect ratio is
different from the project's, then CyberLink PowerDirector will letterbox the
video clip to fill in the rest of the frame.
if the aspect ratio of the selected clip is 4:3, then select The aspect ratio of the
video is 4:3 option. If the project ratio is 16:9, select the stretch method to
convert the 4:3 clip to 16:9.
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if the aspect ratio of the selected clip is 16:9, then select The aspect ratio of the
video is 16:9 option. If the project ratio is 4:3, select the stretch method to
convert the 16:9 clip to 4:3.
if the selected clip has an aspect ratio other than 4:3 or 16:9, then select the
Neither 4:3 nor 16:9 option. Next, select the stretch method to convert the
video clip's aspect ratio to the project's aspect ratio.
if you are not sure what the aspect ratio of the original video clip is, click the
Detect and Suggest button. CyberLink PowerDirector will select one of the
above options for you.
Note: for best results when changing a clip's aspect ratio, select the CLPV
option. CLPV (CyberLink Pano Vision) is video stretching technology from
CyberLink that produces minimal distortion in the center of the picture.
3. Select the Apply to all video clips option if you want to apply the current
setting to all the video clips on the same track.
4. Click OK to set your changes.
Stretching Images
Some of the images/photos in the timeline may not have the same aspect ratio as
your video production. You can stretch these images, so that all the media in your
video production has the same aspect ratio.
To stretch an image, do this:
1. Right-click on an image in the timeline, select Set Clip Attributes, and then
select Set Image Stretch Mode.
2. In the drop-down in the Image Stretch Mode Settings window, select one of
the following:
Stretch clip to 4:3/16:9 aspect ratio: select this option if you want CyberLink
PowerDirector to stretch the sides of the select image to fit your project's
aspect ratio.
Use CLPV to stretch clip to 4:3/16:9 aspect ratio: select this option to use CLPV
to stretch the image. CLPV (CyberLink Pano Vision) is an image stretching
technology from CyberLink that produces minimal distortion in the center of
the image.
3. Select the Apply to all image clips option if you want to apply the
current setting to all the image clips on the same track.
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4. Click OK to set your changes.
Cropping Images
You can completely customize the aspect ratio of the images in your video
production or crop out unwanted portions of a photo, using the crop image
function.
To crop an image, do this:
1. Select the image in the timeline and then click the Crop Image button. You
can also right-click on the image and then select Crop Image.
2. Set the size of the crop area by selecting one of the following:
4:3: gives the crop area, and the resulting cropped image, a 4:3 aspect ratio.
16:9: gives the crop area, and the resulting cropped image, a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Freeform: select if you want to manually resize the crop area on the image
and give the resulting cropped image a custom aspect ratio.
Custom: select if you want to set a custom aspect ratio for the cropped image
using the Width and Height fields.
3. Use the Crop size controls to set the size of the crop area, and the resulting
cropped image. You can also manually drag the edges of the crop area on the
image to resize it as required.
4. Click OK to set your changes and crop the image.
Changing the Shape of Media
CyberLink PowerDirector lets you change the shape of the media in your video
production. Videos, images, and PiP objects added to the timeline have freeform
properties, so you can easily change their shape to create media that is different
from the usual rectangle or square shape.
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CyberLink PowerDirector lets you change the X and Y positions for the four corners
and the center of a media clip, giving it a custom freeform shape.
Note: the top-left corner of the video frame is the 0 axis, with the bottom-right
corner having a value of 1.0, 1.0. The center position in the video frame is 0.500,
0.500.
To change the shape of a media clip, do this:
1. Select a media clip on the timeline, and then ensure that you are in the Clip
preview mode so that the media crosshairs are displayed.
2. Use your mouse to click and drag the blue nodes in the corners of the media
clip, changing it to the desired freeform shape.
Note: you can also change the shape of media clips by altering their freeform
positions using keyframes. See Utilizing Keyframes on Media for more
information.
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Fixing and Enhancing
Images/Videos
Click the Fix/Enhance button to apply instant fixes, such as lighting adjustments,
video stabilization, video/audio denoise, and fixing rotational camera shake*, on
the images and videos in your video production. You can also enhance the media
by adjusting color, white balance, or applying TrueTheater HD* technology from
CyberLink on videos. The Fix/Enhance feature can also adjust the 3D orientation* of
media to fix the 3D effect on the media.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector.
To begin fixing and enhancing your media, select it in the timeline and then click
the Fix/Enhance button.
Click on the button to consult the iHelp for information on using the
available fix and enhance tools.
You can apply fixes and video enhancements to the entire duration of a media clip,
or customize how they are displayed using keyframes. See Utilizing Keyframes on
Media for more information on customizing the way the fixes and enhancements
are displayed in your video production.
Applying ColorDirector Color Effects
(Presets)
In the Fix/Enhance panel you can apply CyberLink ColorDirector presets on your
video clips, instantly transforming the color and look of the clips.
Note: ColorDirector presets can be downloaded from DirectorZone and imported
into the Fix/Enhance panel by clicking and then selecting the downloaded
preset file on your hard drive.
To apply a ColorDirector color effect, do this:
1. Select the video clip in the timeline and then click the Fix/Enhance button.
2. Select the Color Effect check box.
3. Select one of the available color effects to apply it to the selected clip.
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Advanced Fixes and Enhancements
If you have CyberLink PhotoDirector* and/or ColorDirector* installed on your
computer, you can access the advanced fixes and enhancements available in these
programs from within CyberLink PowerDirector. The adjustments you make to your
media clips are then imported back into your current video production.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector.
CyberLink PhotoDirector is a photography program that lets you manage and
adjust your digital photos. CyberLink ColorDirector is a video editing program that
turns your video footage into eye-catching movies through the use of video color
creating and correcting.
To adjust an image in CyberLink PhotoDirector, do this:
1. Select the image clip on the timeline, click the Fix / Enhance button above the
timeline, and then the PhotoDirector button. The CyberLink PhotoDirector
program opens.
2. Perform the adjustments on the image as necessary. Please consult the help
file in CyberLink PhotoDirector for detailed information on adjusting and
editing images in that program.
3. Once you finish adjusting the image file in CyberLink PhotoDirector, click the
Back button within the program. Your changes are saved and the adjusted
image is imported back into the timeline.
To adjust a video clip in CyberLink ColorDirector, do this:
1. Select the video clip on the timeline, click the Fix / Enhance button above the
timeline, and then the ColorDirector button. The CyberLink ColorDirector
program opens.
2. Perform the adjustments on the video clip as necessary. Please consult the
help file in CyberLink ColorDirector for detailed information on adjusting
video clips in that program.
3. Once you finish editing the video clip in CyberLink ColorDirector, click the
Back button within the program. Your changes are saved and the adjusted
video clip is imported back into the timeline.
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Utilizing Keyframes on Media
Use keyframes in your video production to define the start and end points of an
applied fix, enhancement, or effect on images, videos, and audio. You can also use
keyframes to change the volume level of your video and audio clips at specific
moments.
To use keyframes on your media, select the clip on the timeline and then click the
Keyframe* button to open the Keyframe Settings panel. See the available Keyframe
Settings below, and Adding Keyframes for information on applying these settings
at different moments in your video production.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
In the Keyframe Settings panel, the following options are available, depending on
the type of media selected:
Note: once you have customized the fixes, enhancements, and effects on a clip
using keyframes, you can right click on the clip and select Copy Keyframe
Attributes. This allows you to paste all of its keyframe attributes onto another
clip in the timeline, applying the same changes to the clip. To apply just some of
the keyframe attributes modified in this panel, just right click on Fix/Enhance,
Effect, Clip Attributes, or Volume to copy and paste the changes to another
clip.
Fix/Enhance
Use the available sliders to fix and enhance images, videos, and audio clips at the
current keyframe in your video production.
Lighting Adjustment: adjust the lighting in video clips using the Degree slider.
Select Extreme backlight if you need to adjust the back lighting in the clip.
Video Denoise: use the Degree slider to increase or decrease the amount of
video noise in video clips.
Audio Denoise: for video and audio clips, use the Audio Denoise feature to
remove unwanted noise from clips. Select the type of noise from the drop-
down you are removing, and then use the Degree slider to set the intensity of
denoise on the clip.
Video Enhancement: use the Degree slider to set the amount of TrueTheater
HD video enhancement applied to video clips.
Color Adjustment: use the available sliders to adjust the exposure, brightness,
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contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness, and more on images and videos.
White Balance: use the Color temperature and Tint sliders to manually adjust
the white balance in images and videos, or select White calibration and then
click to have CyberLink PowerDirector auto calibrate for you.
Effect
When you apply video effects to media clips on the timeline, you can use
keyframes to adjust the intensity of the effect at different moments of the clip. See
Adding Video Effects for information on adding effects to your media.
Note: the settings and sliders that are available in the Keyframe Settings panel
are completely dependent on the type of effect you are editing.
Clip Attributes
In the Clip Attributes section you can adjust the opacity, size, freeform shape, and
more for media clips in your video production.
Opacity: use the slider to adjust the opacity of images and video clips at
different moments (keyframes) in your video production.
H scale: set the height of media clips in at different moments (keyframes) in
your video production.
W scale: set the width of media clips in at different moments (keyframes) in
your video production.
Rotation: enter in the preferred orientation in degrees for media clips at
different moments (keyframes) in your video production.
Motion: in the fields provided, enter the X and Y position of the center of the
selected media clip at different moments (keyframes) in your video
production. Changing these values for different keyframes will create motion
in the clip.
Note: CyberLink PowerDirector sets the value of the top-left corner of the media
as the 0 axis, with the bottom-right corner having a value of 1.0, 1.0. The center
position in the video frame is 0.500, 0.500.
Freeform position: in the eight freeform position fields provided, define the
shape of the selected media clip by setting the X and Y positions for its four
corners in the video frame. By entering different values at different moments
(keyframes) in your video production, the clip's freeform shape can change
over time in your video production. See Changing the Shape of Media for
more information on freeform media clips.
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Enable 3D depth on the PiP media: if you are creating a 3D video production,
select this option to give the PiP media a 3D* effect. Once enabled, use the
slider to set the amount of depth you want the PiP media to have in 3D.
Dragging the slider left will make the 3D PiP object seem nearer to the
audience (in the foreground), while dragging it right will make it appear
farther away (in the background).
Note: when using this feature, select the button to enable 3D mode for best
editing results. See Previewing in 3D Mode for more information on using this
mode. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Volume
For video and audio clips in your video production, use the available slider to adjust
the level of the selected clip's volume at different moments in your production.
Adding Keyframes
In the Keyframe Settings window, there is a mini timeline for the selected media
clip. The timeline matches the duration of the selected media clip.
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You can resize the timeline ruler and move the timeline slider, just like on the main
timeline.
To add a keyframe to the keyframe timeline, do this:
Note: once you have customized the fixes, enhancements, and effects on a clip
using keyframes, you can right click on the clip and select Copy Keyframe
Attributes. This allows you to paste these keyframe attributes on another clip in
the timeline, applying the same changes to the clip.
1. Use the player controls to find the moment in your media clip where you
want its properties to change.
2. In the panel on the left, use the slider or other options to change the clips
properties as required. Note that a keyframe marker is added at that moment
in timeline.
3. Use the player controls to find the next moment you want to add the next
keyframe, and then modify the clip properties as required again.
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4. Repeat these steps to create the kind of effect you want in your video
production using keyframes. In the above example, the brightness of the
media clip will slowly dim between the two keyframe moments.
Modifying and Removing Keyframes
At any time you can modify the keyframes added, by selecting it and changing the
clip's properties, or dragging it to another position on the timeline. To remove a
keyframe, select it on the timeline and then click .
Power Tools
Select a media clip on the timeline and then select the Power Tools button to
perform a range of powerful functions, including:
2D to 3D*: select this option to convert any 2D images or videos into 3D,
using TrueTheater 3D. Use the Scene Depth slider to adjust the amount of
depth in the resulting 3D image.
Video/Audio in Reverse*: when enabled on a selected video or audio clip, it
plays backwards.
Video Crop: select this option to crop or zoom in on a specific portion of a
video clip. Select the Crop Video button to define the area you want to zoom
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in on (crop). You can then customize the motion on the cropped portion of
video. See Magic Motion Designer for information on customizing the motion
on the cropped section of video.
Video/Audio Speed: select this option to change the speed of a video or audio
clip. For an advanced slow motion effect, use the Slow motion video with
frame interpolated technology* option. Select Stretch audio (between 2X and
0.5X only) to stretch the audio to match the new video's length. Deselect this
option to mute the audio. You can also enter a new duration in New video
length video to manually increase/reduce a video clip's speed.
Note: you can also hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard and then click and
drag the edge of a video or audio clip on the timeline to manually change its
speed to fit your required duration.
Video/Photo Rotation: select this option and then use the buttons to rotate a
video or image up to 360 degrees in either direction. You can also enter in a
custom rotation amount in the field provided, and press the Enter key on your
keyboard to apply it.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Muting Audio
You can mute the audio in a video clip (or in any audio clip on the timeline) simply
by right-clicking on it in the timeline and then selecting Mute Clip. If you added any
audio volume keys previously, they are hidden.
To restore sound to the clip, right-click on the clip and then deselect Mute Clip.
Note: if you would like to mute the audio of an entire track, right-click on the track
and then select Mute Track. This is useful if you have video on a PiP track and
you don't want any of its audio in your final production.
Advanced Audio Editing
You can edit the audio in your video production in CyberLink AudioDirector* and/
or WaveEditor*, depending on your preference and which one is installed on your
computer. CyberLink AudioDirector and WaveEditor are companion programs that
let you perform more advanced editing on your audio clips.
To edit an audio clip in CyberLink AudioDirector or WaveEditor, do this:
1. Select an audio or a video clip (with audio) on the timeline, click the Edit
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Audio* button above the timeline, and then select AudioDirector or
WaveEditor. The CyberLink AudioDirector/WaveEditor program opens.
2. Perform the edits on the audio clip as necessary. Please consult the help file
within the program directly for detailed information on editing audio.
3. Once you finish editing the audio file in CyberLink AudioDirector/WaveEditor,
exit the program, and then click Yes to save your changes and import your
edited audio clip back into the timeline.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Time Info
When a DV-AVI video clip captured from a DV tape camcorder or an EXIF image is
added to the timeline, the Time Info button is enabled. Click the Time Info button
to enable the date or time stamp (displayed as an image) that was captured from
the original camcorder or digital camera. You may also add a text remark to your
video or image if required.
Note: CyberLink PowerDirector does not support the enabling of running time
codes on video files.
Magic Fix
With Magic Fix CyberLink PowerDirector can auto stabilize videos taken with shaky
hands, enhance a video's audio, or the quality of a video's image. Magic Fix can
also auto remove red-eye from photos, or improve the clarity on photos that are
out of focus.
To use Magic Fix to fix and edit a media clip, select it on the timeline, click on the
button above the timeline, and then select Magic Fix.
Click on the button to consult the iHelp for more information on using
these features.
Magic Cut
You can use Magic Cut* to have CyberLink PowerDirector auto-edit your video clips
using video technology that locates and keeps the most interesting moments,
while discarding sections of lesser importance. The Magic Cut tool is ideal for
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condensing long video segments into shorter clips. For example Magic Cut can edit
a one hour video down to ten minutes.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
To use Magic Cut on a video clip, select it on the timeline, click on the
button above the timeline, and then select Magic Cut.
Click on the button to consult the iHelp for more information on using this
feature.
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Adding Effects
Chapter 9:
You can add many different kinds of effects to your video production, including
video effects that you apply to a portion or the entire media clip. Use Magic Motion
to apply a motion effect to images in your video production, or the Magic Style and
Freeze Frame features to auto create some effects for you.
Adding Video Effects
Select the button to open the Effect Room and access over 100 effects you can
add to your images and video clips. Each effect has unique attributes that you can
customize to help achieve the impression you want in your video production.
Note: CyberLink PowerDirector 12 includes the new* video effects lens flare, tilt
shift, water reflection and magnifier. You can find these effects by clicking on the
Special tag in the explorer view.
CyberLink PowerDirector now includes many video effects from NewBlue*. To view
these effects, select the NewBlue Art Effects filter from the drop-down in the
effects library. To view extra help and information about these effects, add them to
your production, select them, and then click the Modify button. In the Effect
Settings panel, select the Help and Information buttons for more detailed
information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
To insert a video effect to a portion of a clip in the timeline, do one of the
following:
select an effect in the Effect Room and then click to add it to
the effect track at the current position of the timeline slider.
Note: videos effects in the effect track are applied to all the video tracks that are
positioned above it in the timeline.
drag an effect from the Effect Room into the effect track directly beneath the
clips on the tracks that you want to apply it to.
right-click on an effect and select Add to Timeline to add it to the current
position of the timeline slider.
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click and then select Apply Random Video Effect to add a random video
effect at the current position of the timeline slider.
When adding an effect to the timeline (inserting or dragging and dropping), if the
timeline slider is over an existing effect, or you drop it on an existing effect, you are
prompted to do one of the following:
Overwrite: select to overwrite the existing effect with the newly added effect.
Insert Here and Move Clips on this Track to the Right: select to split the effect
and insert the new effect between the two portions. CyberLink PowerDirector
also only moves the effects on the same track to the right.
Insert Here and Move All Clips on the Timeline to the Right: select to split the
effect and insert the new effect between the two portions. CyberLink
PowerDirector also moves all of the media clips on the timeline that lie to the
right of the inserted effect, right.
Note: once an effect is added to the effect track, select it and then click the
Modify button to edit the effect's settings. See Modifying a Video Effect for more
information.
To add a video effect to an entire clip in the timeline, do this:
select an effect in the Effect Room, drag it to a video track, and then drop it
on top of the clip you want to apply it to. The video effect is applied to the
entire duration of the clip.
Note: to modify the settings of a video effect applied to the entire clip, select the
clip on the timeline and then click the Effect button. See Modifying a Video Effect
for more information.
Modifying a Video Effect
Many video effects let you customize their properties, such as the intensity,
position, and much more. You can customize a video effect for the entire duration
(clip mode) or customize it using keyframes (keyframe mode).
To modify a video effect, double click on it in the timeline or select it and then
click Modify. To modify a video effect that is applied to an entire clip, select the clip
and then click the Effect button above the timeline.
You can modify video effects in one of two modes:
Note: the type of modifications that are available in the Effect Settings panel are
completely dependent on the effect you selected.
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Clip Mode: when the Effect Settings panel first opens, it displays in clip mode.
Any changes you make to the effect's settings are applied for the entire
duration of the effect. Use the available sliders and options to customize the
video effect to your preference.
Keyframe Mode*: some effects utilize keyframes to customize an effect's
settings. Keyframes are frames of your video that define the start and end
points of an effect, for example the intensity of an effect between two
keyframes. To customize an effect in keyframe mode, click the Keyframe
button in the Effect Settings panel. See Utilizing Keyframes on Media for
detailed information on using keyframes to customize effects in your
production.
Note: to remove an effect applied to an entire clip, deselect the effect name in the
Effect Settings panel when in Clip Mode. * optional feature in CyberLink
PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning
information.
Using Magic Motion
CyberLink PowerDirector's Magic Motion tool adds zooms or pans to images,
creating a motion effect in your final video. You can select from a number of
motion templates for each photo in your project, or use the Magic Motion Designer
to customize the motion to your liking.
To use Magic Motion, do this:
1. Select an image on the timeline, click the button above the timeline,
and then select Magic Motion. The Magic Motion panel opens.
2. Select one of the available Magic Motion templates.
3. Use the preview player controls to preview the applied motion template.
4. If required, click on the Motion Designer button to customize the motion in
the Magic Motion Designer.
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Magic Motion Designer
After you select a motion template to apply to the selected image, select the
Motion Designer* button to customize the motion in the Magic Motion Designer.
A - Preview Area , B - Rota tion Am ount, C - Focus Area , D - Timeline Indica tor, E - Keyfra me Indica tor,
F- M otion Pa th, G - Zoom In/Out, H - TV Sa fe Zone/Grid Lines, I - Keyfra me Buttons, J - Keyfra me
Tim eline
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
The Magic Motion Designer uses keyframes to customize the motion on an image.
Keyframes are frames of your video that define the start and end points of an
effect, which in this example is motion or the size of the focus area.
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In the Magic Motion Designer you can:
use the player controls or drag the slider to preview the current motion in the
preview window.
click on to add keyframes to the motion path. By adding keyframes you
can alter the motion or size of the focus area between two points on the
keyframe timeline.
click on to duplicate the previous or next keyframe on the keyframe
timeline. Doing this copies the properties of the specified keyframe to the
new position.
resize the focus area to define the part on the image you want to highlight or
focus on.
click and drag the motion path to alter the movement of the focus area.
add a rotation effect on the focus area by entering the rotation amount in the
field provided and then clicking . You can also click and drag to
rotate the focus area manually.
click on to to zoom in or out. Zooming in is useful for precise
movement of motion, while you can zoom out if you want to start the
motion off screen.
click on to use the TV safe zone and grid lines to help with the precise
placement of the focus area on the image. Select Snap to Reference Lines to
have the focus area snap to the grid lines, TV safe zone and boundary of the
video area.
Using Magic Style
With Magic Style you can auto create professional looking videos using pre-
designed style templates. Magic Style includes pre-designed opening sequences,
transitions, and effects to automatically generate professional-looking videos on
your timeline.
Note: the Magic Style templates with the 3D icon produce a 3D effect in 3D mode
and when outputted in 3D video productions.
To use Magic Style to add effects and some style to media clips in your video
production, select them on the timeline, click the button above the timeline,
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and then select Magic Style.
Click on the button to consult the iHelp for more information on using this
feature.
Note: if you want more creative control than the Magic Style provides, you can
also use the Theme Designer to create your video production. The Theme
Designer allows you to customize the theme templates used and choose the
exact photos, video clips, and background music you want in your production.
See Using the Theme Designer for more information.
Using the Freeze Frame Effect
Right-click on a video clip on the timeline, select Edit Video/Photo and then Freeze
Frame to instantly create a freeze frame effect. CyberLink PowerDirector takes a
snapshot of the current frame of video and then inserts it into the timeline, along
with a video and title effect, creating a freeze frame effect. Edit the inserted image
and effects to your specification to ensure the freeze frame effect fits your
requirements.
You can choose to not have CyberLink PowerDirector insert the effects by
deselecting the option in preferences. See Editing Preferences for more
information.
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Creating PiP Effects
Chapter 10:
In CyberLink PowerDirector there are many PiP (picture in picture) effects you can
create and use in your video production. PiP effects not only include the use of PiP
objects, but also adding motion or modifying the properties of media clips on any
track in timeline, creating custom hand drawn paint animation objects in the Paint
Designer, using the chroma key effect, and much more.
Adding PiP Objects
Click the button to open the PiP Objects Room to access a library of PiP
objects, or graphics, that you can add on top of the video or images on a video
track.
Note: the PiP Objects Room also includes paint animation objects. See Using
the Paint Designer for more information.
To insert a PiP object, or paint animation object, to the timeline, do one of the
following:
Note: you can download additional PiP and paint animation objects from the
DirectorZone web site. See Downloading from DirectorZone for more information.
use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the PiP or paint
animation object, select it in the library, and then click to
add it to the selected video track.
use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the PiP or paint
animation object, right-click on it in the library, and then select Add to
Timeline to add it to the selected video track.
You can also manually drag and drop a PiP or paint animation object to a desired
position on a video track to add it to the timeline.
When adding a PiP or paint animation object to the timeline (inserting or dragging
and dropping), if the timeline slider is over an existing clip, or you drop it on an
existing clip, you are prompted to use one of these ripple editing options to insert
the clip:
Overwrite: select to overwrite the existing clip with the PiP/paint animation
object.
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Insert Here and Move Clips on this Track to the Right: select to split the clip
and insert the PiP object/paint animation object between the two portions.
CyberLink PowerDirector also only moves the clips on the same track to the
right.
Insert Here and Move All Clips on the Timeline to the Right: select to split the
clip and insert the PiP/paint animation object between the two portions.
CyberLink PowerDirector also moves all of the media clips on the timeline
that lie to the right of the inserted clip, right.
Crossfade: select to lay the PiP/paint animation object over a portion of the
existing clip and auto add a fade transition between the two clips.
Note: the Crossfade option does not overwrite the content on the track, instead
adding an overlap transition between the two clips. See Setting Transition
Behavior for more information. The Crossfade option is only available if the end
of the new clip is not over any existing content on the track.
If the timeline slider is in a gap between two clips on a timeline track when
inserting a PiP or paint animation object, you are prompted to use this ripple
editing option to insert the clip:
Trim the Inserted Clip to Fit the Gap: select to have CyberLink PowerDirector
auto set the duration of the PiP/paint animation object to fit the gap to the
right of the timeline slider.
Once added to the timeline, select the PiP object and then click the Modify button
to edit its placement, motion, and more in the PiP Designer. See Modifying Media
in the PiP Designer for more information. For information on setting the amount of
time the PiP effect appears in your video production, see Setting a Media Clip's
Duration.
Creating Custom PiP Objects
You can create a custom PiP object using your own graphics and images. To create
a custom PiP object, do this:
1. Click on to open the PiP Objects room.
2. In the PiP Objects room, click on .
3. Select the image file on your computer you want to use.
4. Click Open to import it and open the PiP Designer. See Modifying Media in the
PiP Designer for details on editing the object's properties in the PiP Designer.
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Using the Paint Designer
The Paint Designer* lets you create hand drawn paint animation objects (such as
your written signature) on top of a color board, image, or video clip in your video
production.
Click on and then to open the Paint Designer.
A - Pa int Settings, B - Pa int Ca nva s, C - Freeze Time, D - Uploa d to DirectorZone, D - Ca pture Controls,
E - Tools, F - Set Brush Width, G - Set Brush Color
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
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Creating a Paint Animation
To create a new hand drawn paint animation object, do this:
1. Click on and then to open the Paint Designer.
2. Select the type of brush in the Tools area that you want to use. Each tool
creates a different looking line.
3. Use the slider to set the width of the drawn line.
4. In the Color area, hover your mouse over the color band and then use the eye
dropper to set the color of the drawn line.
Or click the colored box beside the color band to select it from the color
palette.
5. Before you start drawing, be sure to set the Paint Settings as follows:
Brush mode: select to draw on the paint canvas with the selected tool.
Inverse mode: select to switch the paint canvas background to a solid color,
which you erase as you draw.
Show current timeline image as background: insert a media clip on the
timeline, use the timeline slider to find a frame you want to use as a
background, and then select this option to use it as a guideline when
drawing. The background image is not included in the paint animation
object.
6. If required, input a Freeze time in the field provided. This time should equal
the duration you want the finished drawing to be displayed at the very end of
the resulting paint animation object.
7. Click the button and then start drawing on the paint canvas. CyberLink
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PowerDirector captures your mouse strokes to create a paint animation
object.
8. When you are done, click on again. Use the player controls to preview your
paint animation object if required.
9. Select the Insert at current timeline position option if you want to insert the
saved paint animation object at the current position on the timeline when
you are done.
10. Once you are satisfied, click on the Save button to save it to the PiP Objects
library. When prompted to save, enter a custom name for the new paint
animation, use the slider to select the frame in the paint animation you want
to use as its thumbnail in the library, and then click OK.
Editing Paint Animation Objects
At anytime you can edit the paint animation objects that are in the PiP objects
library. Just select the paint animation and then click on .
When editing a paint animation object, you can:
use the player controls to preview the paint animation.
click the button to add more content to the end of the drawing.
click the button to take a snapshot of a frame in the paint animation, and
save it as a new image in the media library.
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Modifying Media in the PiP
Designer
When you add a video clip, image, or PiP object to a video track you can apply PiP
effects to it in the PiP Designer*. PiP (picture-in-picture) effects include making
your media transparent, applying borders, shadows, chroma key (green screen),
motion, motion blur, and more.
To open the PiP Designer, select a video clip, image, or PiP object on the timeline
and then click the Modify button.
A - PiP Effect Properties Ta b, B - PiP Effect Properties, C - M otion Ta b, D - PiP M a sks Ta b, E - PiP Object,
F - Ba ckground Video, G - M ode Selection, H - Zoom Tools, I - TV Sa fe Zone/Grid Lines, J - Uploa d to
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Note: if you have trouble clearly seeing some elements of the media you are
modifying in the PiP Designer because they blend into the background, try
clicking the button to change the preview background type.
You can also open the PiP Designer by:
clicking on in the PiP Objects room to create a new PiP object template
from scratch by importing a custom image.
selecting an existing PiP object in the PiP Objects room, and then clicking on
to edit the template.
Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
When modifying PiP media in the PiP Designer use the mode selection and zoom
tools for assistance.
Note: when modifying PiP media in the PiP Designer, use the player controls to
preview, and click to preview the effect at full screen.
Mode Selection
In the PiP Designer there are two selection modes. Click the button to enable
the PiP media selection. When selected, you can freely click and move the PiP
media to different areas of the video frame.
Click the button to enable a mode that lets you drag the view in the PiP
Designer. This mode is especially helpful when applying PiP motion effects to
media that start off screen.
Zoom Tools
Use the zoom tools and to zoom out and in on the preview window
when modifying PiP media. You can also select the viewer zoom amount from the
drop-down to set the size of the PiP media preview. Select Fit to resize the PiP
media so that is fits in the PiP Designer's viewer window.
Note: you can also hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard and then use the
mouse scroll wheel to zoom in or out on the PiP media.
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Modifying PiP Media Size and Position
You can change the size, position, and orientation of the media clip or object in a
PiP effect. The resizing options are unrestricted. You can reduce the clip to
miniature size or enlarge it to completely obscure any underlying media content on
the timeline.
Note: click on to use the TV safe zone and grid lines to help with the
precise placement of the PiP effect on the video. Select Snap to Reference
Lines to have the PiP effect snap to the grid lines, TV safe zone, and boundary of
the video area.
To modify PiP media size, position, or orientation:
click and drag a corner or side to resize the PiP media.
Note: click the Aspect Ratio item on the Properties tab, and then deselect
Maintain aspect ratio to resize the media clip or PiP object more freely.
click on the PiP media and drag it to a new position.
click on above the PiP media and drag it left or right to change its
orientation.
click and drag the blue nodes in corners to change its shape. See Changing
the Shape of Media for more information.
Note: you can use keyframes to customize the size and shape of PiP media. See
Utilizing PiP Keyframes for more information.
Modifying PiP Media Properties
Click on the PiP effect Properties tab to change the properties of the PiP media. On
this tab, you can do the following:
Using Chroma Key
Applying a Shadow
Adding a Reflection
Applying a Border
Flipping PiP Media
Setting Aspect Ratio
Enabling 3D Depth
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Setting PiP Media Opacity
Applying Fades
Applying Motion Blur
Note: while modifying the PiP effect properties, you can select the Only show the
selected track option to hide any other media that is displayed in the preview
window while modifying.
Using Chroma Key
Select the Chroma Key option and then Enable chroma key to add a chroma key
(green screen) effect to your PiP media. Once enable, do this:
1. Click on and then select the color in the image or video clip that you
want to replace/make transparent.
2. Adjust the Tolerance of hue, Tolerance of saturation, and Tolerance of
luminance sliders to remove the selected color/background (green screen).
Adjust until the image or video behind your PiP media is completely revealed,
without any loss of quality on the PiP media.
3. Use the Edge sharpness slider to fine tune the edges of the PiP media on the
revealed background. Using this slider can make the PiP effect look more
authentic by sharpening the edges.
Applying a Shadow
Select the Shadow* option and then Apply shadow to add a shadow on the PiP
media. Available options allow you to change the shadow's color, direction, and
distance from the PiP effect. You can also set the transparency and blur levels of
the shadow using the available sliders.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Adding a Reflection
Select the Reflection option and then Enable reflection to add a reflection of the PiP
media onto the background media. Use the Distance slider to set space between
the reflection and the PiP media. Use the Transparency slider to set the opacity of
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the reflection.
Applying a Border
Select the Border option and then Apply border to add a border around the PiP
media. Use the Size slider to set the width of the border, and use the Blur and
Transparency sliders to customize its appearance.
Selecting Border Color
When selecting the color of the border, you have the following options in the Fill
type drop-down:
Uniform color: select this option if you want the border to be one solid color.
Click the colored square to open the color palette and select the desired
border color.
2 color gradient: select this option if you want the border color to change
from one color to another using a gradient. Click the colored squares to set
the beginning and ending colors, and then drag the Gradient direction
control to set which way the color flows.
4 color gradient*: select this option if you want the border to consist of four
colors. Click the colored squares to set the colors in each of the four corners
of the border.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Flipping PiP Media
Select the Flip option and then Enable flip object to flip the PiP media upside down
or from left to right, depending on your requirement.
Setting Aspect Ratio
Select the Aspect Ratio option and then Maintain aspect ratio if you want to ensure
the PiP media's aspect ratio does not change while you are moving or resizing it.
Deselect this option if you want to change the PiP media's shape or alter its aspect
ratio.
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Enabling 3D Depth
If you are creating a 3D video production, select the 3D Settings option and then
Enable 3D depth* to give the PiP media a 3D effect.
Note: when using this feature, select the button to enable 3D mode for best
editing results. See Previewing in 3D Mode for more information on using this
mode. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Once enabled, use the slider to set the amount of depth you want the PiP media to
have in 3D. Dragging the slider left will make the 3D PiP object seem nearer to the
audience (in the foreground), while dragging it right will make it appear farther
away (in the background).
Note: you can use keyframes to customize when the 3D depth is applied. See
Utilizing PiP Keyframes for more information.
Setting PiP Media Opacity
Select the Opacity option to use the Opacity (keyframe) slider to set how
transparent the PiP media is.
Note: you can use keyframes to customize when the opacity is applied. See
Utilizing PiP Keyframes for more information.
Applying Fades
Select the Fades option to apply a fade effect on the PiP media. Select whether to
enable a fade-in and/or fade-out on the PiP media.
Note: when a fade is applied, note that keyframes are added to the Opacity
keyframe timeline so you can customize the length of the fade, if required. See
Utilizing PiP Keyframes for more information.
Adding Motion to PiP Media
Click on the Motion tab to add motion* to PiP media, allowing it to move across
the screen. You can choose from a number of predefined motion paths or create
your own custom PiP motion. You can also add a rotation effect to the PiP media.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
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Adding PiP Effects With Predefined Motion
To add a predefined motion to a PiP media, select the motion path template in the
list that fits your requirements. Note that keyframes are added to the Motion track
of the PiP Designer keyframe timeline. See Customizing PiP Motion and Utilizing
PiP Keyframes for detailed information on using keyframes to customize PiP
motion.
Customizing PiP Motion
The PiP Designer uses keyframes to customize the motion of PiP media. Keyframes
are frames of your video that define the start and end points of an effect, which in
this example is motion.
Note: some PiP objects have predefined motion already applied.
To customize the motion of PiP media:
Note: once you are done customizing the PiP media motion you can use the
motion blur effect to make it look smother and more natural. See Applying Motion
Blur for more information.
drag an existing keyframe to a new location in the preview window. The PiP
media will follow the modified path to get to the changed keyframe position.
drag the path line to alter the path the PiP media takes to get to the next
keyframe.
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use the player controls to find a position on the motion path, and then click
on the Motion track of the keyframe timeline to add a new keyframe at a
new position, if required.
Customizing the Speed of PiP Effect Motion
You have full control over the speed to the PiP media's motion. The following three
factors determine the speed of the PiP media's motion.
Duration of the PiP Clip in the Timeline
The longer the duration of PiP media clip, the slower the PiP object's motion is. For
example, if the PiP media clip is 10 seconds, it takes the PiP media 10 seconds to
travel from the first Motion keyframe to the last Motion keyframe.
Distance Between Keyframes
The distance between each keyframe also contributes to the speed of the PiP media
motion. The further the distance between each keyframe, the quicker the PiP media
needs to move to get to the next keyframe.
Keyframe Timeline
The keyframe timeline is located below the preview window. Each keyframe in the
motion path has a corresponding marker on the keyframe timeline.
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If the PiP media clip on the timeline has a duration of 10 seconds, the keyframe
timeline is 10 seconds long. To increase the speed of a PiP media's motion, drag a
keyframe marker closer to previous keyframe marker.
Saving a Custom PiP Motion Path
Once you finish modifying your PiP motion path you can save it for future use. To
save a motion path, click on to save it as a custom path. It is then available in
motion path list the next time you want to use it.
Customizing PiP Effect Rotation
Select the Rotation Settings option to customize the rotation of PiP media. Use the
slider to set the amount the PiP media will rotate as it moves across the screen.
Select whether PiP media rotates counter clockwise, or clockwise.
Note: click the button to reset the rotation amount to 0. Any added rotation is
removed.
Applying Motion Blur
Select the Enable motion blur option if your PiP media has motion. Motion blur
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makes the movement appear smoother and gives the moving PiP media a more
natural and authentic look.
Once selected, use the available sliders as follows:
Blur length: drag this slider to set the duration (number of frames) you want
blended into a single frame (the blur). Dragging the slider right will apply
more of a blur to the moving PiP media.
Blur density: drag this slider to set the number of samples (of PiP media) used
per frame. Dragging the slider right will make the PiP media less blurry as it
adds samples to fill the missing content caused by the movement.
Adding PiP Masks
Masks are useful if you want to show/hide portions of your media on the timeline
in the final production. Click on the Masks tab and select a mask from the list to
overlay portions of the PiP media. Click the Import button to import and use your
own custom mask in the .PNG image format.
Click and drag the edges of the mask to move and resize it. Deselect Maintain mask
aspect ratio to resize the mask more freely, or click to invert the portion of
the media that is being masked.
If required, use the Mask transparency slider to set the transparency level for the
mask. Use the Feather radius slider if you want to adjust the softness on the mask's
edges.
Utilizing PiP Keyframes
Use keyframes when modifying your PiP media to define the start and end points
of the customized effects. In the PiP Designer you can use keyframes to change the
PiP media clip's opacity, size (scale), rotation, motion, shape (freeform), and 3D
depth.
Note: once you have customized the effects on PiP media using keyframes, you
can right click on the clip and select Copy Keyframe Attributes. This allows
you to paste all of its keyframe attributes (including motion) onto another clip in
the timeline, applying the same effects to the clip.
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Keyframe Timeline
A custom keyframe timeline is generated for each PiP media clip when you open it
in the PiP Designer. In the below example, because the media clip is 10 seconds
long on the project timeline, the keyframe timeline is also 10 seconds.
If you'd like to view the movie timeline, click the button.
The keyframe timeline lets you precisely place each keyframe, so you can time the
applied effect in your movie production.
Adding Keyframes
To add a keyframe to the keyframe timeline, do this:
1. Use the player controls to find the moment in your PiP media clip where you
want its properties to change.
2. Click next to the property you want to change to add a keyframe to the
corresponding PiP timeline track.
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Note that keyframes are also added at the start and end of the keyframe track.
3. Use the features in the PiP Designer to modify the properties of the effect as
required for this keyframe. In this example we are modifying the opacity of
the PiP media clip at the first keyframe.
When previewed, at the first keyframe the PiP media is the completely
transparent, and then slowly gets more opaque until it reaches the specified
opacity level by the time the playback slider reaches the second keyframe.
It will maintain this opacity until the playback slider reaches the last keyframe,
unless you add more keyframes or change the properties of the last keyframe.
Note: you can also modify the properties of a keyframe by right clicking on it and
selecting Duplicate Previous Keyframe or Duplicate Next Keyframe. Doing
this copies the properties of the specified keyframe to the keyframe you right
clicked on.
4. Repeat these steps to create the kind of effect you want in your video
production using keyframes to modify the PiP media clip's properties and
motion.
Modifying and Removing Keyframes
At any time you can modify the keyframes added, by selecting it and changing the
PiP media clip's properties, or by dragging the keyframe to another position on the
keyframe timeline.
To remove a keyframe, select it on the keyframe timeline and then click .
Saving and Sharing PiP Objects
Once you are finished modifying/customizing a PiP object you can save it to your
PiP objects library for future use or upload it to DirectorZone to share it with others.
click on Share to upload your custom template to DirectorZone.
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click on Save As to save a modified template as a new template to the PiP
Objects Room.
click on Save to save a new template to the PiP Objects Room.
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Adding Particle Effects
Chapter 11:
Click the button to open the Particle Effects Room to access a library of effects
you can place on a video track to add a particle effect (snow, cloud cover, fire
effects, and more) on top of a video or image.
To insert a particle effect to the timeline, do one of the following:
Note: you can download additional particle effects from the DirectorZone web
site. See Downloading from DirectorZone for more information.
use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the particle effect,
select it in the library, and then click to add it to the selected
video track.
use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the particle effect,
right-click on it in the library, and then select Add to Timeline to add it to the
selected video track.
You can also manually drag and drop a particle effect to a desired position on a
video track to add it to the timeline.
When adding a particle effect to the timeline (inserting or dragging and dropping),
if the timeline slider is over an existing clip, or you drop it on an existing clip, you
are prompted to use one of the ripple editing options to insert the clip:
Overwrite: select to overwrite the existing clip with the particle effect.
Insert Here and Move Clips on this Track to the Right: select to split the clip
and insert the particle effect between the two portions. CyberLink
PowerDirector also only moves the clips on the same track to the right.
Insert Here and Move All Clips on the Timeline to the Right: select to split the
clip and insert the particle effect between the two portions. CyberLink
PowerDirector also moves all of the media clips on the timeline that lie to the
right of the inserted clip, right.
Crossfade: select to lay the particle effect over a portion of the existing clip
and auto add a fade transition between the two clips.
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Note: the Crossfade option does not overwrite the content on the track, instead
adding an overlap transition between the two clips. See Setting Transition
Behavior for more information. The Crossfade option is only available if the end
of the new clip is not over any existing content on the track.
If the timeline slider is in a gap between two clips on a timeline track when
inserting a particle effect, you are prompted to use this ripple editing option to
insert the clip:
Trim the Inserted Clip to Fit the Gap: select to have CyberLink PowerDirector
auto set the duration of the particle effect to fit the gap to the right of the
timeline slider.
Once added to the timeline, select the particle effect and then click the Modify
button to edit its properties in the Particle Designer. See Modifying Particle Effects
in the Particle Designer for more information. For information on setting the
amount of time the particle effect appears in your video production, see Setting a
Media Clip's Duration.
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Modifying Particle Effects in the
Particle Designer
You can completely customize particle effects, and all of its particle object
properties, in the Particle Designer*. To open the Particle Designer, select a particle
effect on the timeline and then click the Modify button.
A - Pa rticle Object Properties Ta b, B - Pa rticle Object Properties, C - Pa rticle Object M otion Ta b, D -
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our web site for detailed versioning information.
You can also open the Particle Designer by:
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Note: if you have trouble clearly seeing some elements of the media you are
modifying in the Particle Designer because they blend into the background, try
clicking the button to change the preview background type.
clicking on in the Particle Room to create a new particle effect template
from scratch by importing a custom image.
selecting a particle effect in the Particle Room and then clicking on the
button to edit it.
Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
When modifying particle effects in the Particle Designer use the mode selection
and zoom tools for assistance.
Note: when modifying particle effects in the Particle Designer, use the player
controls to preview, and click to preview the effect at full screen.
Mode Selection
In the Particle Designer there are two selection modes. Click the button to
enable the object selection. When selected, you can freely click and move the
particle objects, images, etc. to different areas of the video frame.
Click the button to enable a mode that lets you drag the view in the Particle
Designer. This mode is especially helpful when applying particle motion effects if
the object starts off screen.
Zoom Tools
Use the zoom tools and to zoom out and in on the preview window
when modifying the particle effect. You can also select the viewer zoom amount
from the drop-down to set the size of the particle effect preview. Select Fit to resize
the particle effect so that is fits in the Particle Designer's viewer window.
Note: you can also hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard and then use the
mouse scroll wheel to zoom in or out on the particle effect.
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Adding Objects, Images, and
Backgrounds
Each particle effect template can contain one or more particle objects, or attributes
that create the desired effect. It may also include a background and other images.
Note: you can give all the added objects, images, and backgrounds custom
names in the Particle Designer to make them easily identifiable in the keyframe
timeline. Just enter the desired name in the Selected object field.
Adding New Particle Objects
You can add additional particle objects to a particle effect template.
To add a new particle object to a particle effect, click on the button. CyberLink
PowerDirector adds a default particle object to the particle effect template. See
Modifying Particle Object Properties for more information on customizing the
default particle object to fit the particle effect you are trying to create.
Adding Images
You can insert your own images into your particle effect template.
To add a image, do this:
1. Click on the button.
2. Browse to and then select the image on your computer you want to add, and
then click Open.
3. Once added, resize and reposition the image in the Particle Designer as
required.
Setting Backgrounds
Your particle effect can consist of a background that the particle objects emit over.
You can choose from the default backgrounds, or import your own custom
background.
To set a background, do this:
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1. Click on the button.
2. Select:
Add Default Background Image: if you want to select one of the
backgrounds provided with your copy of CyberLink PowerDirector. Select
the background, and then click Open.
Add Custom Background Image: if you want to import your own custom
background. Select the background, and then click Open.
3. When prompted, set the adjustment settings for the background, as required.
Note: to remove the imported background image, just click the button.
Modifying Particle Object Range and
Position
You can increase the range of the particle object so that it covers more of the
background, or modify the position or direction particles fall/emit from their
source point. You can also change the position and size of images and
backgrounds used in the effect.
Note: click on to use the TV safe zone and grid lines to help with the
precise placement of the particle object on the video. Select Snap to Reference
Lines to have the particle effect snap to the grid lines, TV safe zone, and
boundary of the video area.
To modify range and position of objects, image, and backgrounds in a particle
effect, do this:
to change the position and source (emit) point of a particle object, select the
particle object in the keyframe timeline, and then click and drag to a new
position.
if the particle effect has an image, select the Image track in the keyframe
timeline. Next click and drag a corner or side to resize the image. Click on
to drag the image to a new position, if required.
to rotate a particle object, select it in the keyframe timeline, and then click
and drag to the desired orientation.
to change the range and direction an effect emits from the particle object's
source point, select the particle object in the keyframe timeline, and then
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click and drag to a new position.
Modifying Particle Object Properties
Click on the particle object Properties tab to change the properties of the selected
particle object. On this tab, you can do the following:
Selecting Emit Method
Selecting Particle Style
Adding/Deleting Particles
Modifying Parameters
Enabling 3D Depth
Adding Color
Applying Fades
Selecting Emit Method
Select a particle object in the keyframe timeline and then the Emit Method option
to select how the particles emit from the source point. You can have them emit
from a single point, from a line, or spray out in a circle.
Select the Mask option, and then select a mask from the list (or click to
import a custom mask image) to create a masked area where particles emit from.
Depending on the mask you select/import and how you resize it, the particles will
emit differently.
Selecting Particle Style
Select a particle object in the keyframe timeline and then the Particle Style option
to select the style of the emitting particle object. Depending on the property you
select, the particle shape and behavior changes. Select the style that best suits the
effect you are trying to accomplish.
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Adding/Deleting Particles
Particle objects can consist of one or more particles, or small customizable images.
Select a particle object in the keyframe timeline and then the Add/Delete Particles
option to add or remove individual particles from a particle object.
Click on and then select Insert a Default Image if you want to select one
of the particle images provided with your copy of CyberLink PowerDirector. Select
Insert a Custom Image if you want to import your own custom particle image. You
can add as many custom particles as you like to a particle object.
Select an existing particle and then click to delete it from the particle
object.
Modifying Parameters
Select a particle object in the keyframe timeline and then the Modify Parameters
option to completely customize the properties of the particle object as follows:
Note: you can use keyframes to customize the parameters of particle objects.
See Utilizing Particle Keyframes for more information.
Emit rate: use the slider or enter in a value in the box provided to set the rate
or speed particles emit from the source point.
Max count: use the slider or enter in a value in the box provided to set the
number of particles that emit from the source point.
Life: use the slider or enter in a value in the box provided to set the life, or
how long the particle displays in the effect. The lower the number, the shorter
amount of time each particle displays before fading out. For example, if you
enter 100, the life will equal the entire length of the clip.
Life variation: use the slider or enter in a value in the box provided to set the
amount of variation there is in particle life. For example, if you enter 50, then
half of the particles will die out before they meet the specified life amount.
Size: use the slider or enter in a value in the box provided to set the size of the
particle.
Size variation: use the slider or enter in a value in the box provided to set the
amount of variation there is in particle size. For example, if you enter 50, then
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half of the particles will equal the defined size.
Speed: use the slider or enter in a value in the box provided to set the speed
of the particle.
Speed variation: use the slider or enter in a value in the box provided to set
the amount of variation there is in particle speed. For example, if you enter 50,
then half of the particles will have the defined speed.
Wave (amplitude): use the slider or enter in a value in the box provided if you
want your particle to travel in a wave pattern. The higher the number, the
bigger the amplitude of the wave. If the value is 0, then the particle travels in a
straight line.
Wave (amplitude) variation: use the slider or enter in a value in the box
provided to set the amount of variation there is in wave's amplitude. For
example, if you enter 50, then half of the particles will have the same
amplitude.
Wave (frequency): use the slider or enter in a value in the box provided if you
want your particle to travel in a wave pattern. The higher the number, the
larger the frequency of the wave. If the value is 0, then the particle travels in a
straight line.
Wave (frequency) variation: use the slider or enter in a value in the box
provided to set the amount of variation there is in wave's frequency. For
example, if you enter 50, then half of the particles will have the same
frequency.
Symmetry: use the slider or enter in a value to set the symmetry of the wave.
The higher the value, the more asymmetrical the wave will be.
Rotation speed: use the slider or enter in a value in the box provided to set the
rotation speed of the particle. The higher the value, the faster it rotates.
Depending on whether the parameter has a positive or negative value
determines the direction of the rotation.
Rotation speed variation: use the slider or enter in a value in the box provided
to set the amount of variation there is in the particle's rotation speed. For
example, if you enter 50, then half of the particles will have the same rotation
speed.
Gravity: use the slider or enter in a value in the box provided to set the
amount of gravity applied to the particle. Depending on whether the
parameter has a positive or negative value determines the direction of the
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gravitational pull.
Enabling 3D Depth
Select a particle object in the keyframe timeline and then the 3D Settings* option if
you are creating a 3D video production and want the particle object to have a 3D
effect.
Select Enable 3D depth to enable, and then use the slider to set the amount of
depth you want the particle object to have in 3D. Dragging the slider left will make
the 3D particle object seem nearer to the audience (in the foreground), while
dragging it right will make it appear farther away (in the background).
Note: when using this feature, select the button to enable 3D mode for best
editing results. See Previewing in 3D Mode for more information on using this
mode. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Adding Color
Select a particle object in the keyframe timeline and then the Color option if you
want to add or change the color of the particles. To do this, select Enable color and
then set the following options:
Select color: click the colored box to select the color of the selected particle
object.
Opacity: use this slider to set the opacity or transparency level of the particle
object.
Enable particle overlay: select this option to enable an overlay on colored
particles to change their appearance, if required.
Applying Fades
Select a particle object in the keyframe timeline and then the Fades option to apply
a fade effect to it. Select whether to enable a fade-in and/or fade-out on the particle
object.
When a fade is applied, note that a keyframe indicator is added to the particle
object's track on the keyframe timeline, indicating the duration of the fade.
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You can click and drag the keyframe indicator to customize the duration of the
fade, if required.
Adding Motion to Particle Objects
Click on the Motion tab to add motion to particle objects, by enabling the particle's
source to move across the screen. You can choose from a number of predefined
motion paths or create your own custom motion path. The path properties of a
particle object are similar to a PiP object. See Adding Motion to PiP Effects for
detailed information on customizing a particle object's motion.
Utilizing Particle Keyframes
Use keyframes when modifying particle object parameters to define the start and
end points of the customized effects.
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Keyframe Timeline
A custom keyframe timeline is generated for each particle effect clip when you
open it in the Particle Designer. In the below example, because the particle effect
clip is 10 seconds long on the project timeline, the keyframe timeline is also 10
seconds.
If you'd like to view the movie timeline, click the button.
The keyframe timeline lets you precisely place each keyframe, so you can time the
applied effect in your movie production. You can also click and drag the beginning
of a particle object or image track in the keyframe timeline, to set precisely when
the effect first appears in the particle effect.
Click and drag the end of the track to set when you want the effect to end.
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Adding Keyframes
To add a keyframe to the keyframe timeline, do this:
1. Use the player controls to find the moment in your particle object where you
want its parameters to change.
2. In the Modify Parameters section on the Properties tab, click the button
next to the parameter you want to change.
3. If required, click the arrow next to the corresponding particle track to display
the parameter keyframe track.
4. Click next to the parameter you want to change to add a keyframe to the
parameter track.
5. Use the sliders in the Modify Parameters section to modify the parameters of
the object as required for this keyframe. In this example we are modifying the
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emit rate of the particles from the source point at the second keyframe.
6. Repeat these steps to create the kind of effect you want in your video
production using keyframes to modify the particle object parameters.
Modifying and Removing Keyframes
At any time you can modify the keyframes added, by selecting it and changing the
particle object's parameters, or by dragging the keyframe to another position on
the keyframe timeline.
To remove a keyframe, select it on the keyframe timeline and then click .
Saving and Sharing Particle Effect
Templates
Once you are finished modifying your particle effect template you can save it to
your particle effects library for future use or upload it to DirectorZone to share it
with others.
click on Share to upload your custom template to DirectorZone.
click on Save As to save a modified template as a new template to the Particle
Room.
click on Save to save a new template to the Particle Room.
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Adding Title Effects
Chapter 12:
Click the button to open the Title Room to access a library of title effect
templates, which when applied to your project, add credits or comments to your
production. You can add title effects to a video track or to the title track.
To insert a title effect to the timeline, do one of the following:
Note: once the latest content pack is installed, the Title Room includes title sets,
or groups of four themed title templates. These title sets are useful if you want to
add titles with themed animations that include video opening and closing credits.
use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the title, select the
title effect template in the library, and then click to add it to
the selected video track.
use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the title, select the
title effect template in the library, and then click to add it to
the title track.
use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the title, right-click
on the title effect template in the library, and then select Add to Timeline to
add it to the title track.
You can also manually drag and drop a title effect template to a desired position on
the title track (or any video track) to add it to the timeline.
When adding a title effect to the timeline (inserting or dragging and dropping), if
the timeline slider is over an existing clip, or you drop it on an existing clip, you are
prompted to use one of the ripple editing options to insert the clip:
Overwrite: select to overwrite the existing clip with the title effect.
Insert Here and Move Clips on this Track to the Right: select to split the clip
and insert the title effect between the two portions. CyberLink PowerDirector
also only moves the clips on the same track to the right.
Insert Here and Move All Clips on the Timeline to the Right: select to split the
clip and insert the title effect between the two portions. CyberLink
PowerDirector also moves all of the media clips on the timeline that lie to the
right of the inserted clip, right.
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If the timeline slider is in a gap between two clips on a timeline track when
inserting a title effect, you are prompted to use this ripple editing option to insert
the clip:
Trim the Inserted Clip to Fit the Gap: select to have CyberLink PowerDirector
auto set the duration of the title effect to fit the gap to the right of the
timeline slider.
Once added to the timeline, select the title effect template and then click the
Modify button to edit it in the Title Designer. See Modifying Titles in the Title
Designer for more information. For information on setting the amount of time the
title effect appears in your video production, see Setting a Media Clip's Duration.
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Modifying Titles in the Title
Designer
In the Title Designer you can completely customize the title effects in your project.
Title effects contain character presets, animation, and background options that you
can modify to fit your video project.
To open the Title Designer, select a title effect on the timeline and then click the
Modify button.
A - Text Properties Ta b, B - Title Properties, C - Text M otion Ta b, D - Insert Text/Ima ges/Pa rticles/
Ba ckgrounds, E - Title Text, F - M ode Selection, G - Ba ckground Video, H - Zoom Tools, I - TV Sa fe
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You can also open the Title Designer by:
Note: if you have trouble clearly seeing some elements of the title effect you are
modifying in the Title Designer because they blend into the background, try
clicking the button to change the preview background type.
clicking on in the Title Room and then select:
2D Title to create a new 2D title template from scratch. See Modifying 2D
Text Properties for information on editing its title text properties.
3D-Like Title to create a new title template with 3D-Like effect properties.
See Modifying 3D-Like Text Properties for information on editing its title
text properties.
selecting an existing title effect in the Title Room and then clicking on to
edit the existing template.
Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
When modifying title effects in the Title Designer use the mode selection and zoom
tools for assistance.
Note: when modifying title effects in the Title Designer, use the player controls to
preview, and click to preview the effect at full screen.
Mode Selection
In the Title Designer there are two selection modes. Click the button to enable
the object selection. When selected, you can freely click and move the title text,
particles, images, etc. to different areas of the video frame.
Click the button to enable a mode that lets you drag the view in the Title
Designer. This mode is especially helpful if zoomed in on the title effect.
Zoom Tools
Use the zoom tools and to zoom out and in on the preview window
when modifying the title effect. You can also select the viewer zoom amount from
the drop-down to set the size of the title effect preview. Select Fit to resize the title
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effect so that is fits in the Title Designer's viewer window.
Note: you can also hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard and then use the
mouse scroll wheel to zoom in or out on the title effect.
Adding Text, Particles, Images, and
Backgrounds
Each title effect template can contain one or more title text boxes. It can also
contain particle effects, images, and backgrounds that the text displays over.
Adding Title Text
You can add additional title text boxes that contain the text you want to display in
your video production.
To add new title text, click on the button and then click in the preview
window to add the title text box to the desired position. Type in the required text in
the new title text box.
See Modifying Title Text Properties for more information on customizing the
default title text properties to fit the title effect you are trying to create.
Adding Particle Effects
You can add particle effects to a title effect template.
To add a particle effect to a title effect, click on the button and then select the
particle effect you want to add to the template.
Note: the properties of particle effects cannot be modified once added to a title
template.
Adding Images
You can insert your own images into your title effect template.
To add a image, do this:
1. Click on the button.
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2. Browse to and then select the image on your computer you want to add, and
then click Open.
3. Once added, resize and reposition the image in the Title Designer as required.
See Customizing Image Settings if you would like to use chroma key to make the
image in the title effect transparent.
Inserting Backgrounds
Your title effect can consist of a background that the title text displays over.
To set a background, do this:
1. Click on the button.
2. Browse to and then select the image on your computer you want to use as
the background, and then click Open.
3. When prompted, set the adjustment settings for the background, as required.
Note: to remove the imported background image, just click the button.
Modifying Title Effect Position
You can change the position and orientation of the title text and images in a title
effect, quickly and easily.
Note: click on to use the TV safe zone and grid lines to help with the
precise placement of the title effect on the master video. Select Snap to
Reference Lines to have the title effect snap to the grid lines, TV safe zone, and
boundary of the video area.
To modify title text and image position or orientation:
click on the title text or an image, and then drag it to a new position.
if editing a 2D title, click on above the title text or image, and drag it right
or left to change its orientation.
if the title effect contains an image, select it and then click and drag a corner
or side to resize the image.
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Modifying Title Text Properties
Click on the title effect Text tab to change the properties of the selected title text.
The properties that are available on the tab depend on the type of title text you are
editing. See Modifying 2D Text Properties if you are editing 2D title text, or
Modifying 3D-Like Text Properties if editing 3D-Like title text.
Modifying 2D Text Properties
If you are creating or editing a 2D title effect template, on the text properties tab
you can modify everything from the text size, style, color, as well as adding
shadows, borders, motion blur, and much more.
Applying Character Presets to Title Text
Select the Character Presets option to apply a defined character preset to title text.
After you have applied a defined character preset you can refine it using the other
properties on the tab, if required.
To apply a character preset to title text, ensure the text box is selected in the
preview window and then click on a character preset in the list.
Note: once you are done customizing all of the text properties on the tab, click
on to save the character preset to your favorites. To find and use saved
character presets, select My Favorites in the Character types drop-down.
Customizing Font Type Settings
Select the Font Type Settings option to set the font type and size of the selected
title text. You can also select the font face color, bold or italicize text, change the
line and text spacing, and set the text alignment in the text box.
If the font type you are using supports it, you can select the Kerning check box to
reduce the space between the letters in the title text.
Customizing Font Face Settings
In Font Face Settings you can customize the font color, blur, and transparency.
Select the Apply font face option to enable the font face properties on the selected
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title text, and then use the Blur and Transparency sliders to customize its
appearance.
When customizing the font face color, you have the following options in the Fill
type drop-down:
Uniform color: select this option if you want the font to be one solid color.
Click the colored square to open the color palette and select the desired font
color.
2 color gradient: select this option if you want the font color to change from
one color to another using a gradient. Click the colored squares to set the
beginning and ending colors, and then drag the Gradient direction control to
set which way the color flows.
4 color gradient*: select this option if you want the font to consist of four
colors. Click the colored squares to set the colors in each of the four corners
of the text.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Adding a Reflection
Select the Reflection option and then Apply reflection to add a reflection of the title
text onto the background media. Use the Distance slider to set space between the
reflection and the title text. Use the Transparency slider to set the opacity of the
reflection.
Applying Font Shadow Settings
Select the Font Shadow Settings option and then Apply shadow to add a shadow to
the title text. Available options allow you to change the shadow's color, direction,
distance from the text, and add a transparency or blur effect.
Applying Border Settings
Select the Border Settings option and then Apply border to add a border around
the title text. Available options allow you to change the border's size, and add a
transparency or blur effect.
You can customize the border color using the following options in the Fill type
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drop-down:
Uniform color: select this option if you want the border to be one solid color.
Click the colored square to open the color palette and select the desired
border color.
2 color gradient: select this option if you want the border color to change
from one color to another using a gradient. Click the colored squares to set
the beginning and ending colors, and then drag the Gradient direction
control to set which way the color flows.
4 color gradient*: select this option if you want the border to consist of four
colors. Click the colored squares to set the colors in each of the four corners
of the border.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Enabling 3D Depth
If you are creating a 3D video production, select the 3D Settings option and then
Enable 3D depth* to give the title text a 3D effect.
Note: when using this feature, select the button to enable 3D mode for best
editing results. See Previewing in 3D Mode for more information on using this
mode. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Once enabled, use the slider to set the amount of depth you want the title text to
have in 3D. Dragging the slider left will make the 3D title text seem nearer to the
audience (in the foreground), while dragging it right will make it appear farther
away (in the background).
Customizing Image Settings
If your title effect contains an image, select it in the preview window, and then click
the Image Settings option to customize it.
To apply a chroma key (green screen) effect on the image, select Apply chroma key.
Next, click on and then select the color in the image that you want to replace/
make transparent. Use the Tolerance of intensity and Tolerance of hue sliders to set
the level of chroma key applied, revealing the content behind the selected image.
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Select Enable flip object if you want to to flip the image in the title text upside
down or from left to right, depending on your requirement. You can also enable a
fade effect on the image. Select whether to enable a fade-in and/or fade-out on the
image.
Note: when a fade is applied, note that keyframes are added to the Opacity
keyframe timeline so you can customize the length of the fade, if required. See
Utilizing PiP Keyframes for more information.
Modifying 3D-Like Text Properties
If you are creating or editing a 3D-Like title template, on the text properties tab you
can modify the text size, style, color, as well as its extrusion, transparency, texture,
and rotation settings.
Note: see The Difference Between 3D and 3D-Like Effects to learn more about
both types of effects.
Applying Character Presets to 3D-Like Title Text
Select the Character Presets option to apply a defined character preset to 3D-Like
title text. After you have applied a defined character preset you can refine it using
the other properties on the tab, if required.
To apply a character preset to 3D-Like title text, ensure the text box is selected in
the preview window and then click on a character preset in the list.
Note: once you are done customizing all of the 3D-Like text properties, click on
to save the character preset to your favorites. To find and use saved
character presets, select My Favorites in the Character types drop-down.
Customizing Font Type Settings
Select the Font Type Settings option to set the font type and size of the selected 3D-
Like title text. You can also select the font face color, bold or italicize the text, and
set the text spacing in the text box.
If the font type you are using supports it, you can select the Kerning check box to
reduce the space between the letters in the title text.
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Customizing Font Face Settings
In Font Face Settings you can customize the font extrusion and transparency
amount. To set the font color, click the colored square to open the color palette
and select the desired color of the 3D-Like title text.
Note: when applying an extrusion to the 3D-Like title text, the angle of the
extruded text changes as you move the text to different areas of the video frame.
Adding a Reflection
Select the Reflection option and then Apply reflection to add a reflection of the 3D-
Like title text onto the background media. Use the Distance slider to set space
between the reflection and the 3D-Like title text.
Customizing 3D Rotation Settings
Select the 3D Rotation Settings option to customize the rotation of your 3D-Like
title text. If you applied extrusion in the font face settings, use the available sliders
to rotate the 3D text to generate your preferred 3D-Like effect and orientation.
Applying 3D Texture Settings
Select the 3D Texture Settings option to apply texture to the 3D-Like text by
selecting a text skin from the list. Click the Add Texture button to import your own
image. Based on the color properties of the imported image, CyberLink
PowerDirector applies a custom texture to the title text.
Enabling 3D Depth
If you are creating a 3D video production, select the 3D Settings option and then
Enable 3D depth* to give the 3D-Like title text a 3D effect.
Note: when using this feature, select the button to enable 3D mode for best
editing results. See Previewing in 3D Mode for more information on using this
mode. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Once enabled, use the slider to set the amount of depth you want the 3D-Like title
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text to have in 3D. Dragging the slider left will make the 3D title text seem nearer to
the audience (in the foreground), while dragging it right will make it appear farther
away (in the background).
Customizing Image Settings
If your title effect contains an image, select it in the preview window, and then click
the Image Settings option to customize it.
To apply a chroma key (green screen) effect on the image, select Apply chroma key.
Next, click on and then select the color in the image that you want to replace/
make transparent. Use the Tolerance of intensity and Tolerance of hue sliders to set
the level of chroma key applied, revealing the content behind the selected image.
Select Enable flip object if you want to to flip the image in the title text upside
down or from left to right, depending on your requirement. You can also enable a
fade effect on the image. Select whether to enable a fade-in and/or fade-out on the
image.
Note: when a fade is applied, note that keyframes are added to the Opacity
keyframe timeline so you can customize the length of the fade, if required. See
Utilizing PiP Keyframes for more information.
Applying Motion to Title Text
Click on the title effect Motion tab to apply animations to title text, such as text
fades, text motion, or wipes.
Note: once you are done customizing the title text motion you can use the motion
blur effect to make it look smother. See Applying Motion Blur for more
information.
To apply animation to text, do this:
1. Select the title text you wish to animate in the preview window.
2. Select the Starting Effect option and then select an animation from the
available list.
3. Select the Ending Effect option and then select an animation from the
available list.
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Customizing the Speed of Title Text Motion
You can modify the speed of a title text's motion and animation. The following two
factors determine the speed for the motion/animation to complete.
Duration of the Title Effect Clip in the Timeline
The longer the duration of the title effect clip in your project's timeline, the longer it
takes for the title effect animation to complete. For example, if the title effect clip is
20 seconds, it takes the title effect 20 seconds to complete the starting and ending
animation.
Keyframe Timeline
A custom keyframe timeline is generated for each PiP media clip when you open it
in the PiP Designer. In the above example, because the title effect clip is 20 seconds
long on the project timeline, the keyframe timeline is also 20 seconds.
If you'd like to view the movie timeline, click the button.
The keyframe timeline lets you precisely place each keyframe, so you can time the
applied effect in your movie production. The title effect animation has four
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keyframes.
The first two keyframes indicate the start and end points for the starting effect,
while the last two indicate the start and end points for the ending effect.
The darker green section indicates the time it takes for the starting/ending effect to
complete. If you would like to change the start or end time of the effect or how
long it takes for the starting or ending effect to complete, just drag a keyframe to
the desired position in the timeline.
Note: the lighter green section indicates how long the title effect displays on
screen once the starting effect animation is complete.
Applying Motion Blur
Select the Enable motion blur option if your title text has motion applied. Motion
blur makes the movement appear smoother.
Once selected, use the available sliders as follows:
Blur length: drag this slider to set the duration (number of frames) you want
blended into a single frame (the blur). Dragging the slider right will apply
more of a blur to the title text.
Blur density: drag this slider to set the number of samples (of title effect) used
per frame. Dragging the slider right will make the title text less blurry as it
adds samples to fill the missing content caused by the movement.
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Saving and Sharing Title Templates
Once you finish modifying your title template you can save it to your title effects
library for future use or upload it to DirectorZone to share it with others.
click on Share to upload your custom template to DirectorZone.
click on Save As to save a modified template as a new template to the Title
Room.
click on Save to save a new template to the Title Room.
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Using Transitions
Chapter 13:
Click the button to open the Transition Room to access a library of transitions
that you can use on or between image and video clips in your video production.
You can also use the available audio transitions between two audio clips on the
voice or music tracks, or on an audio track.
Transitions let you control how media appears and disappears in your project, and
changes, or transitions, from one clip to the next. You can add a transition to a
single clip, or between two clips on a track.
Adding Transitions to a Single
Clip
By adding a transition to a single clip, you can control how the clip appears and/or
disappears in your production. For example, you can add transitions to PiP video
(including images, video clips, color boards, PiP objects, paint animation objects,
title effects, and particle effects) and fully control its appearance in your final video.
Note: you can set the default behaviour and duration of transitions added to the
timeline on the Editing preferences tab. See Editing Preferences for more
information.
To add a transition to a single clip, do this:
1. Click on to open the Transition Room.
2. Select a transition effect and then drag it to the beginning (prefix transition) or
ending (postfix transition) of a clip on a video track.
3. To change the duration of the transition, click and drag its start/end within
the clip.
Prefix Transition
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Postfix Transition
Note: you can add transitions to all the video, image, and effect clips on the
timeline at once by clicking , choosing Apply Random Transition to All
Videos or Apply Fading Transition to All Videos, and then the desired
transition behavior. You can also do this for all the audio clips by selecting
Apply Random Audio Transition to All Audio.
Adding Transitions Between
Two Clips
You can also add a transition between two image and video clips on a video track
or between two audio clips on any of the audio related (audio, voice or music)
tracks. To add a transition between two clips, do this:
1. Click on to open the Transition Room.
2. Select a transition effect and then drag it between the two clips on a track.
3. To change the duration of the transition, click and drag its start/end within
the clip.
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Note: you can add transitions to all the video, image, and effect clips on the
timeline at once by clicking , choosing Apply Random Transition to All
Videos or Apply Fading Transition to All Videos, and then the desired
transition behavior. You can also do this for all the audio clips by selecting
Apply Random Audio Transition to All Audio.
Setting Transition Behavior
Once you have added a transition between two clips, you can set its behavior.
Transitions between two clips in CyberLink PowerDirector have one of the following
behaviors:
Note: you can set the default behaviour of transitions added to the timeline on the
Editing preferences tab. See Editing Preferences for more information.
Cross Transition: when using a cross transition, the two clips are side by side
on the timeline and the transition acts like a bridge between them. For
example, if you add a two second transition between two five second clips,
the total duration is 10 seconds. The transition begins at the four second mark
of the first clip, and ends at the one second mark of the second clip.
Overlap Transition: when using an overlap transition, the two clips overlap
while the transition is taking place. This allows for parts of the two clips to
play over each other during the transition. Using the same example as above,
the total duration is eight seconds, with the transition playing for two seconds
over both clips.
To set a transition's behavior, do this:
Note: all audio transitions have the overlap transition behavior. The cross
transition behavior is not supported for audio transitions.
1. Click on the transition between two clips.
2. Click the Modify button to change to the other transition type, or right-click
on the transition and then select Modify Transition.
3. In the Transition Behavior dialog, set the behavior of the transition.
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Modifying Transition Settings
Some transitions have settings you can modify in the Transition Settings panel.
These settings may include the ability to modify the background color used in the
transition, the direction of the transition effect, the type of effect used, and more.
To check if a transition you are using has adjustable settings, select it on the
timeline and then click the Modify button to open the Transition Settings panel. If
there is a setting available, adjust as required to achieve your desired results.
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Mixing Audio and
Recording Voice-Overs
Chapter 14:
Your production's audio can make or break your video production. Use the Audio
Mixing Room to mix the audio levels of your production, or record a voice-over in
the Voice-Over Room to add narration to your video.
Adjusting Audio Clip Volume
Levels
Your video production may contain audio in one of the audio tracks, the music
track, or the voice track. Since the audio may have been recorded at different levels,
the result could produce an overwhelming and confusing soundtrack.
Click to open the Audio Mixing Room to mix all of the audio levels into a more
harmonious soundtrack for your video, or mix the levels in track on each individual
clip using volume keys.
Mixing Audio In-Track
You can manually change the volume level at any point in an audio clip in the
timeline.
To change the volume level of an audio track in the timeline, click on the audio
level line at the point where you want to change the audio level to set a volume
key. Drag the volume key up to increase the volume or down to decrease the
volume.
Note: to remove a volume key, drag it outside the clip's borders.
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Mixing Audio in the Audio Mixing Room
Click to gain access to the audio mixer in the Audio Mixing Room, to set the
audio level for each track using the available controls.
A - Audio Tra cks in Timeline, B - M a ster Volume Controls, C - Fa de In/Out Controls, D - Norm a lize
Volume, E - M a ster Ga in Control
When you enter the Audio Mixing Room, the audio at the current position of the
timeline slider is available for mixing. Use the player controls to locate the position
in your video where you want to mix the audio.
To mix the audio in the timeline, do this:
select a clip in the timeline, and then use the volume control slider to increase
or decrease the volume at the current position.
Note: if you would like to set the volume for an entire clip, select it in the timeline
and then ensure the timeline slider is at the beginning of the clip.
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if there is more than one audio clip on the voice or music track, or on any of
the audio tracks, click the Normalize* button to have CyberLink
PowerDirector set the volume for all the clips to the same level.
use the master gain control sliders to increase or decrease the volume of all
the media on a track.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on our
web site for detailed versioning information.
Adding Fade Effects to Audio Clips
To add a fade-in/fade-out effect to an audio clip, do this:
1. Click open the Audio Mixing Room
2. Select the audio clip in the timeline.
3. Ensure the timeline slider is at the beginning of the audio clip, and then click
to add a fade-in effect.
4. Drag the timeline slider to the position in your audio clip where you want the
audio to start fading out, and then click effect.
Note: when you add fade effects, volume keys are added to the audio clip in the
timeline. You can adjust these volume keys to customize the fade effect. See
Mixing Audio In-Track for more information on adjust volume keys.
Restoring Audio Clip Volume Levels
If you are dissatisfied with the volume level of any audio clip, you can easily restore
the clip's original volume level. To do this, right-click on the audio clip and then
select Restore to Original Volume Level.
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Recording Voice-Overs
Click to open the Voice-Over Recording Room and record a narration with a
microphone while watching a preview of your video production.
A - Recording Volume Level, B - Recording Preferences, C- Record/Stop Button, D- Fa de-In/Out
When you capture your voice-over, the audio is placed on the voice track and is
automatically synchronized with the video. Set your recording preferences as
follows:
click Device to select your audio device and input.
click Profile to set the quality of the recorded audio.
click Preferences to set a recording time limit or three second delay before
recording begins to ensure you are ready to record. You can also set auto
fades.
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select Mute all tracks when recording if you want CyberLink PowerDirector to
mute all the other audio while you are recording the voice over.
select fade-in the voice over, or to add a fade-out effect.
To record a voice over, do this:
1. Set the recording volume level using the available slider.
2. Click to begin recording. Record your voice over as you
watch the video in the preview window.
3. Click to stop recording. The captured voice clip is placed on
the voice track.
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Adding Chapters
Chapter 15:
Click the button to open the Chapter Room*. Chapters are used to ease
navigation of your finalized production if you decide to burn it to a disc. Chapters
allow viewers to watch only the content they want or easily find their place if the
disc was stopped before completion.
Note: for best results, adding chapters should be the last editing step before
burning your video production to disc. * Optional feature in CyberLink
PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning
information.
Adding Chapters Markers
To auto add chapter markers in the Chapter Room do one of the following:
select Insert chapter at the start of each clip on the first video track to add a
chapter marker before each clip on the top track in the timeline.
select Insert chapters at fixed intervals, and then enter the interval (in minutes)
in the field provided.
select Insert chapters evenly and then enter the number of chapters in the
field provided, to set a specified number of chapters evenly in your project.
Click the Start button to auto add the chapter markers as specified.
To set chapter markers manually, navigate to a point in your video production and
then click . To remove a chapter marker, select it and then click . Click
to remove all of the chapter markers in your production.
Setting Chapter Thumbnails
You can set the thumbnail image for each of your chapters, which display in the
disc menu on a finalized disc. Just drag the timeline slider to the frame in your
video production you want to use as the chapter thumbnail, and then click the
button.
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Adding Subtitles
Chapter 16:
CyberLink PowerDirector lets you add subtitles to your video production, either for
a disc or imprinted on a video file. You can also import subtitles from a file, extract
them from an MKV file, or add them manually in the Subtitle Room.
To add subtitles to your video production, click on in the Subtitle Room and
then to select one of the following types of subtitles:
Create subtitles for discs/files*: select this option to create subtitles that are
compatible with most DVD/BDMV/AVCHD/MKV playback software and can be
switched on/off like those found on commercial discs.
Note: when you select Create subtitles for discs/files, there is a Subtitles
option by default in your created disc menu in the Create Disc window. Text
formatting for disc subtitles is more limited. * Optional feature in CyberLink
PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning
information.
Create subtitles imprinted on a video file: select this option to blend subtitles
into the video.
Note: if you are creating subtitles for an MKV file, make sure you select the
Create subtitles for disc/files option, not the option where the subtitles are
imprinted on the video file.
Adding Subtitle Markers
Subtitle markers are the placeholders for the subtitle text added to your production.
They are added to display at the exact time the dialogue is spoken in the video
production, and display until it has completed. Unless you are importing subtitles
from an SRT file or extracting them from an MKV file, you must add all the subtitle
markers manually to your video production.
To manually add subtitle markers to your video production, you can:
click the play button on the player controls and then click the button at
the beginning of every piece of dialogue spoken to create all the subtitle
markers required for your production. Continue this process until the video is
complete, and then click the stop button to load the subtitle markers into the
Subtitle Room.
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use the player controls to find the position in the video where you want to
add the subtitle, and then click the button to add a single subtitle
marker.
Once you have added the subtitle markers, the next step is to edit the subtitle text
and duration. See Editing Subtitles for more information.
Importing Subtitles from a File
Click the button in the Subtitle Room to import subtitles from a file* in the
SRT or TXT formats. This allows you to compose subtitles outside the program or
retrieve them from another source, and then import them into CyberLink
PowerDirector.
Note: when an SRT file is imported, the subtitle markers are created
automatically in the Subtitle Room. However for TXT files you must first add all of
the subtitle markers before you can import the file. See Adding Subtitle Markers
fore more information.
If importing from a TXT file, you should ensure the subtitle markers in the Subtitle
Room match the number of lines of subtitle text in the file. When composing the
subtitles in a TXT file, each subtitle should be placed on a new line in the file.
CyberLink PowerDirector detects each line, and then imports the corresponding
text into the subtitles markers in the Subtitle Room.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Extracting Subtitles from an
MKV File
CyberLink PowerDirector lets you extract the subtitles from an MKV file, importing
them directly into the Subtitles Room. This allows you to manually edit the
subtitles, and then re-produce the file with the updated subtitle text.
To extract subtitles from an MKV file, do this:
1. Import the MKV file into the media library, and then place the video file on the
timeline.
2. Right-click on the file, select Extract Subtitles, and then the language of the
subtitles you want to extract.
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3. CyberLink PowerDirector will extract the subtitles into the Subtitle Room.
Once you have extracted the subtitles from the file, you can then edit the subtitle
text. See Editing Subtitles for more information.
Editing Subtitles
Once the subtitle markers are added in the Subtitle Room, you can perform a
variety of edits on them, including editing subtitle text, changing the subtitle text
font, positioning them on the screen, and more.
To edit the subtitles in your video production, do this:
double-click on each subtitle marker in the timeline (or in the Subtitle Text
column), and then enter the text as required.
click the button to set the position of the subtitles on the screen. Use
the X position slider to set its position on the horizontal, use the Y position
slider to set its vertical position.
click the button to format the subtitle text as required. If you are
creating a 3D video production, use the 3D Depth* slider to set the amount of
depth you want the subtitles to have in 3D. Dragging the slider left will make
the 3D subtitles seem nearer to the audience (in the foreground), while
dragging it right will make them appear farther away (in the background).
Note: when using this feature, select the button to enable 3D mode for best
editing results. See Previewing in 3D Mode for more information on using this
mode. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
to remove a subtitle marker, select it and then click the button.
Note: once you are done editing the subtitles, you can click the button to
export and save them as an SRT file.
Syncing Subtitles
To ensure the subtitles in your video production sync with the video dialogue, you
can manually adjust the start and end time for each subtitle marker, or the duration
they display on screen.
To set a start time for a subtitle marker, do either of the following:
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double click on the Start Time column for the subtitle marker, and then enter
a time code.
position your cursor at the beginning of the subtitle marker on the subtitle
track, and then drag it to the new position.
To set an end time for a subtitle, do either of the following:
double click on the End Time column for the subtitle marker, and then enter a
time code.
position your cursor at the end of the subtitle marker on the subtitle track,
and then drag it to the new position.
You can also easily set the duration of each subtitle marker by selecting it on the
subtitle track and then clicking the Duration button above the timeline. In the
Duration Settings window, enter in the how long you want it to display, and then
click on OK.
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Producing Your Project
Chapter 17:
When you are done editing your project, it's time to produce it. Producing simply
means compiling (or rendering) the separate elements your project contains into a
playable file. As your production may be destined for many different uses,
CyberLink PowerDirector has several options suited for all your requirements. You
can even produce just your project's audio into a music file, creating your own
production soundtrack in one easy step.
Utilizing Intelligent SVRT
Intelligent SVRT* (Smart Video Rendering Technology) is a proprietary rendering
technology from CyberLink that assists in the output of your video productions by
suggesting which video profile you should use.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Based on the format of original video clips in your project, what portions of the
clips were modified (and therefore require rendering during production), and which
portions of them were not changed (and thus can be skipped over during the
rendering process), Intelligent SVRT suggests the video profile that will result in the
best output quality possible, and save you the most time during production.
To utilize Intelligent SVRT, do one of the following:
when editing your video production in the Edit window, right-click on the
timeline and select Show SVRT Track.
in the Produce window, click the Intelligent SVRT button on the Standard 2D
or 3D tab.
In the Intelligent SVRT dialog that displays, CyberLink PowerDirector auto selects
the video profile it suggests you use to output your video production, and some
other video profiles you can utilize.
Note: view the SVRT information in the Edit window for more detailed information,
including which video clips need rendering. If you viewing the SVRT information in
the Produce window, click the Details (Edit) button to quickly switch to the Edit
window.
To select a video profile, just select it in the Intelligent SVRT dialog and then click
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Apply when you are in the Produce window. The selected video profile is auto
highlighted and selected as you proceed to produce. The video profile you used is
also saved in the dialog, and will always be available when utilizing Intelligent SVRT.
Produce Window
Click the Produce button to compile your video production into a file that is ready
for a variety of uses, including sharing with others, uploading to the Internet, or for
burning to disc at a later date.
A - Output in a Standard 2D Form a t, B - Output in a 3D Forma t, C - Output to a Device, D - Production
Profiles (Video/Audio File Forma ts), E - Uploa d to Online Web Site, F - Production Preview, G -
Production Deta ils, H - Profile Settings, I - Production Preferences
Note: before producing a movie production, make sure that all of your video clips
have the same interlacing format. This is an extremely important step to take
before production, as it can drastically affect final video quality. If you produce
your movie and find the video quality unsatisfactory, verify if the interlacing format
of all of your video clips is the same. If your clips have different interlacing
formats, set them all to the same format, then produce your movie again. For more
information, see Setting TV (Video Clip Interlacing) Format.
In the produce window, select the production option that matches the task you
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want to perform. You can select one of the following production options:
Tab
Description
Standard 2D
Click on the Standard 2D tab if you want to output
your production to a 2D video file that you can
watch on a computer or burn to a disc at a later
date. You can also output just the audio into a
audio file for playback on a variety of devices. See
Outputting to a Standard 2D File for more
information.
3D
Click on the 3D tab if you want to output your
production in a 3D video file format. See
Outputting in a 3D Format for more information.
Device
Click on the Device tab if you want to produce
your video and then output it to a camcorder or
portable device. See Outputting to a Device for
more information.
Online
Click on the Online tab if you want to upload your
video to YouTube, Facebook, Dailymotion, or
Vimeo. See Uploading Video to Social Web Sites for
more information.
Note: you can also produce multiple created video production projects at one
time in the Edit window using the Batch Produce feature. See Batch Produce for
more information.
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Outputting to a Standard 2D File
You can output your video production as a standard 2D video file, which you can
watch on a computer, burn to disc, or output to a portable device. You can also
output just the audio into a audio file format for playback.
Note: if you're not sure which video file format you should output your production
in, click the Intelligent SVRT button for assistance. See Utilizing Intelligent
SVRT for more information on using this feature.
You can output your project to one of the following formats:
AVI
MPEG-2*
H.264 AVC*
Windows Media Video (WMV)
MPEG-4*
QuickTime (MOV)*
Matroska (MKV)*
Audio file (WMA, WAV, M4A)
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
To output your video production in standard 2D, do this:
Note: if there is any 3D media in your video production, you must ensure the file's
3D source format is set prior to production to ensure the media displays properly
in 2D. CyberLink PowerDirector will incorporate the specified eye frames into
your 2D video. See Setting 3D Source Format for more information.
1. Select a video file format by clicking it (or the audio file option if you just
want to output your production's audio).
2. Select the Profile name/Quality you want to use to create the file. This
selection determines the video resolution, file size, and overall quality of the
outputted file. See Customizing Profiles for more information.
Note: in some versions of CyberLink PowerDirector, the H.264 AVC/WMV/MPEG-
4 video file formats now support up to 4K* resolution (Ultra HD). Before
production, be sure to select the desired video resolution in the Profile name/
Quality drop-down. * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the
version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
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3. Configure the production options as required. See Configuring Production
Options for more information.
4. Check the production details and that the file will be outputted to the folder
on your computer where you want it. Click to set another output folder.
5. Click the Start button to begin producing your file.
Customizing Profiles
After you select a file format for your outputted file, depending on the format you
selected, there may be quality settings you can customize in the profiles section.
These quality settings are called profiles, and can consist of a video file's resolution,
bitrate compression, audio compression type, and more.
Before you output your production, you may want to create a new quality profile,
edit an existing one, or select a different profile and other options from one of the
available drop-downs in the production options section.
Configuring Production Options
Before you begin producing your file, you can select from the following production
options:
Note: the options that are available depend on the file format you selected and the
version of CyberLink PowerDirector that is installed on your computer.
Fast video rendering technology: SVRT and Hardware video encoder are
options that can reduce production time. The Hardware video encoder
option is only enabled if your computer supports hardware acceleration
(NVIDIA graphics card that supports CUDA, an AMD graphics card that
supports AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing, or a computer with Intel Core
Processor Family technology), and you are outputting in a file format that
supports it (H.264 and MPEG-4).
Dolby Digital 5.1: select this preference if you want to include Dolby Digital
5.1 audio in your produced video file.
x.v.Color: x.v.Color is a color system that can display a wider color range than
usual. CyberLink PowerDirector can generate an x.v.Color-compliant stream,
which is backward compatible with RGB displays, while offering the
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opportunity to achieve better visual quality if your playback environment is x.
v.Color ready.
Enable preview during production: select this option to preview your movie
during production. Selecting this option will increase the time required to
produce your file.
Outputting in a 3D Format
You can output your production in a 3D* video file format. To output your project
to a file, select the 3D tab and then select the desired file format.
Note: if you're not sure which video file format you should output your production
in, click the Intelligent SVRT button for assistance. See Utilizing Intelligent
SVRT for more information on using this feature. * Optional feature in CyberLink
PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning
information.
You can output your production to one of the following file formats:
Windows Media Video (WMV)
MPEG-4*
MPEG-2*
H.264 AVC*
QuickTime (MOV)*
Matroska (MKV)*
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
To output your video production in 3D, do this:
Note: if there is any 2D media in your video production, you must convert it to 3D
before production. See Power Tools: 2D to 3D for more information.
1. Select a 3D video file format by clicking it.
2. Select the 3D output format from the drop-down. See 3D Output Formats for
more information.
3. Select the Profile name/Quality you want to use to create the file. This
selection determines the video resolution, file size, and overall quality of the
outputted file. See Customizing Profiles for more information.
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Note: in some versions of CyberLink PowerDirector, the H.264 AVC/WMV/MPEG-
4 video file formats now support up to 4K* resolution (Ultra HD). Before
production, be sure to select the desired video resolution in the Profile name/
Quality drop-down. * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the
version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
4. Configure the production options as required. See Configuring Production
Options for more information.
5. Check the production details and that the file will be outputted to the folder
on your computer where you want it. Click to set another output folder.
6. Click the Start button to begin producing your file.
3D Output Formats
Once you select a video file format (or container), you need to select the 3D output
source format. This selection specifies how the 3D content is displayed. You can
select one of the following 3D output source formats:
Side-by-Side Half Width (L/R): a side-by-side 3D source format optimized for
4:3 or non-HD video productions.
Side-by-Side Full Width (L/R): a side-by-side 3D source format optimized for
HD video productions.*
Note: * 3D MPEG-2 videos cannot be outputted with this source format. The side-
by-side full width format is only available when the Ultra version of CyberLink
PowerDirector is installed on a 64-bit operating system.
H.264 Multi-View Coding: a Multi-View Coding (MVC) source format.
Anaglyph: a red/cyan source format. Select this format if you do not have a
3D display device, to watch a 3D video production with anaglyphic 3D glasses.
Customizing Profiles
After you select a file format for your outputted file, depending on the format you
selected, there may be quality settings you can customize in the profiles section.
These quality settings are called profiles, and can consist of a video file's resolution,
bitrate compression, audio compression type, and more.
Before you output your production, you may want to create a new quality profile,
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edit an existing one, or select a different profile and other options from one of the
available drop-downs in the production options section.
Configuring Production Options
Before you begin producing your file, you can select from the following production
options:
Note: the options that are available depend on the file format you selected and the
version of CyberLink PowerDirector that is installed on your computer.
Fast video rendering technology: SVRT and Hardware video encoder are
options that can reduce production time. The Hardware video encoder
option is only enabled if your computer supports hardware acceleration
(NVIDIA graphics card that supports CUDA, an AMD graphics card that
supports AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing, or a computer with Intel Core
Processor Family technology), and you are outputting in a file format that
supports it (H.264 and MPEG-4).
Dolby Digital 5.1: select this preference if you want to include Dolby Digital
5.1 audio in your produced video file.
x.v.Color: x.v.Color is a color system that can display a wider color range than
usual. CyberLink PowerDirector can generate an x.v.Color-compliant stream,
which is backward compatible with RGB displays, while offering the
opportunity to achieve better visual quality if your playback environment is x.
v.Color ready.
Enable preview during production: select this option to preview your movie
during production. Selecting this option will increase the time required to
produce your file.
Outputting to a Device
Select the Device tab if you want to output your video production back to a DV or
an HDV* tape.
Note: you must manually locate the position on your HDV camcorder tape where
you want to write back your content to before proceeding.
You can also output your production to a file that you can then copy back to an
HDD (hard disk drive) camcorder*. Or output it in a file format that is compatible
with a number of portable devices, including for an iPod/iPhone/iPad, PS3*/PSP/
Walkman, Xbox/Zune, and a wide variety of mobile phones*.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
To output your video production to a device, do this:
Note: if there is any 2D media in your video production, you must convert it to 3D
before production. See PowerTools: 2D to 3D for more information.
1. Select a device type by clicking it. If you are writing back to a DV or HDV
camcorder, ensure it is connected and turned on.
2. Select the Profile Type or Profile name/Quality you want to use to create the
file. This selection determines the video resolution, file size, and overall quality
of the outputted file. See Customizing Profiles for more information.
3. Configure the production options as required. See Configuring Production
Options for more information.
4. Check the production details and that the file will be outputted to the folder
on your computer where you want it. Click to set another output folder.
5. Click the Start button to begin producing your file.
Customizing Profiles
After you select the format of your produced project file, depending on your
selection, there may be video quality settings you can customize in the video
profiles section.
These video quality settings are called profiles, and can consist of your video's
resolution, bitrate compression, audio compression type, and more.
Before you output your production, you may want to create a new quality profile,
edit an existing one, or select a different profile and other options from one of the
available drop-downs in the production options section.
Configuring Production Options
Before you begin producing, you can select from the following production options:
Note: the preferences that are available depend on the file format you selected
and the version of CyberLink PowerDirector that is installed on your computer.
Fast video rendering technology: SVRT and Hardware video encoder are
options that can reduce production time (available for creating an HDD
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camcorder file only). The Hardware video encoder option is only enabled if
your computer supports hardware acceleration (NVIDIA graphics card that
supports CUDA technology, an AMD graphics card that supports AMD
Accelerated Parallel Processing, or a computer with Intel Core Processor
Family technology), and you are outputting in a file format that supports it
(H.264 and MPEG-4).
Dolby Digital 5.1: select this preference if you want to include Dolby Digital
5.1 audio in your produced video file (available for creating an HDD
camcorder file only).
x.v.Color: x.v.Color is a new color system that can display a wider color range
than usual (available for creating an HDD camcorder file only). CyberLink
PowerDirector can generate an x.v.Color-compliant stream, which is
backward compatible with RGB displays, while offering the opportunity to
achieve better visual quality if your playback environment is x.v.Color ready.
Delete the file after the write back is complete: select this option to have
CyberLink PowerDirector delete the produced video file after it has written it
back to your DV or HDV camcorder.
Enable preview during production: select this option to preview your movie
during production. Selecting this option will increase the time required to
produce your file.
Uploading Video to Online Media Sites
Click on the Online tab to upload your video production to one of the following
online media web sites:
Facebook
YouTube
Dailymotion
Vimeo
Niconico Douga
Note: in some versions of CyberLink PowerDirector, you can produce and upload
up to 4K* resolution (Ultra HD) video to social web sites. Before production, be
sure to select the desired video resolution in the Profile name/Quality drop-
down. * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
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Uploading Video to Facebook
To upload your video to Facebook®, do this:
1. Click the Facebook button.
2. Select the desired quality of your video from the Profile type drop-down list.
3. Enter a Title and Description for your video in the fields provided. The text
you enter is included on Facebook once uploaded.
4. Configure the production options as required. See Configuring Production
Options for more information.
5. Click Start to begin.
6. Click Authorize and then grant CyberLink PowerDirector permission to upload
videos to your Facebook account by following the steps in the Facebook
Authorization windows.
7. CyberLink PowerDirector proceeds to produce and upload the video file. Click
Close when done to return to the program.
Configuring Production Options
Before you begin producing, you can select from the following production options:
Hardware video encoder: this option is only enabled if your computer
supports hardware acceleration (NVIDIA graphics card that supports CUDA, an
AMD graphics card that supports AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing, or a
computer with Intel Core Processor Family technology), and you are
outputting in a file format that supports it.
Enable preview during production: select this option to preview your movie
during production. Selecting this option will increase the time required to
produce your file.
Specify the Output folder, or the location where the produced video file that will
be uploaded is saved. Click if you want to select another output folder or
change the name of the produced file.
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Uploading Video to YouTube
To upload your video to YouTube, do this:
Note: if the size/length of the your video exceeds the maximum allowed, CyberLink
PowerDirector will separate the video into smaller/shorter videos, upload these
videos, and then create a playlist for you on YouTube.
1. Click the YouTube Videos button.
2. Select the desired quality of your video from the Profile type drop-down. The
quality you select will result in the corresponding quality option being
available after the video is fully processed on YouTube.
Note: the quality option available on YouTube is also dependent on the original
captured video quality and the bandwidth of the user who is watching the video.
3. Enter a Title and Description for your video in the fields provided. The text
you enter is included on YouTube once uploaded. Also select one of the
Video categories and enter in some keyword Tags that users can search for to
find your video.
4. Set whether you want the video to be Public or Private once it is uploaded to
YouTube.
Note: sign in to DirectorZone and then select Share in CyberLink
DirectorZone Video Gallery if you want to show others how you adjusted the
clips in your video production. When selected, an animated version of your
project's storyboard displays, along with your uploaded video, on DirectorZone.
5. Configure the production options as required. See Configuring Production
Options for more information.
6. Click Start to begin.
7. Click Authorize and then grant CyberLink PowerDirector permission to upload
videos to your YouTube account by following the steps in the YouTube
Authorization windows.
8. CyberLink PowerDirector proceeds to produce and upload the video file. Click
Close when done to return to the program.
Uploading to YouTube 3D
If the video production you are uploading is a 3D production, select the Share as a
3D video* option to upload it to YouTube in a 3D video source format. Once
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uploaded, you will be able to watch it on YouTube in 3D.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Configuring Production Options
Before you begin producing, you can select the following production preference:
Hardware video encoding: this option is only enabled if your computer
supports hardware acceleration (NVIDIA graphics card that supports CUDA, an
AMD graphics card that supports AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing, or a
computer with Intel Core Processor Family technology), and you are
outputting in a file format that supports it.
Enable preview during production: select this option to preview your movie
during production. Selecting this option will increase the time required to
produce your file.
Specify the Output folder, or the location where the produced video file that will
be uploaded is saved. Click if you want to select another output folder or
change the name of the produced file.
Uploading Video to Dailymotion
To upload your video to Dailymotion, do this:
Note: if the size/length of the your video exceeds the maximum allowed, CyberLink
PowerDirector will separate the video into smaller/shorter videos, upload these
videos, and then create a playlist for you on Dailymotion.
1. Click the Dailymotion button.
2. Select the desired quality of your video from the Profile type drop-down. The
quality you select will result in the corresponding quality option being
available after the video is fully processed on Dailymotion.
Note: the quality option available on Dailymotion is also dependent on the original
captured video quality and the bandwidth of the user who is watching the video.
3. Enter a Title and Description for your video in the fields provided. The text
you enter is included on Dailymotion once uploaded. Also select one of the
Video categories and enter in some keyword Tags that users can search for to
find your video.
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4. Set whether you want the video to be Public or Private once it is uploaded to
Dailymotion.
Note: sign in to DirectorZone and then select Share in CyberLink
DirectorZone Video Gallery if you want to show others how you adjusted the
clips in your video production. When selected, an animated version of your
project's storyboard displays, along with your uploaded video, on DirectorZone.
5. Configure the production options as required. See Configuring Production
Options for more information.
6. Click Start to begin.
7. Click Authorize and then grant CyberLink PowerDirector permission to upload
videos to your Dailymotion account by following the steps in the
Dailymotion Authorization windows.
8. CyberLink PowerDirector proceeds to produce and upload the video file. Click
Close when done to return to the program.
Configuring Production Options
Before you begin producing, you can select the following production options:
Hardware video encoder: this option is only enabled if your computer
supports hardware acceleration (NVIDIA graphics card that supports CUDA, an
AMD graphics card that supports AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing, or a
computer with Intel Core Processor Family technology), and you are
outputting in a file format that supports it.
Enable preview during production: select this option to preview your movie
during production. Selecting this option will increase the time required to
produce your file.
Specify the Output folder, or the location where the produced video file that will
be uploaded is saved. Click if you want to select another output folder or
change the name of the produced file.
Uploading Video to Vimeo
To upload your video to Vimeo, do this:
Note: if the size/length of the your video exceeds the maximum allowed, CyberLink
PowerDirector will separate the video into smaller/shorter videos, upload these
videos, and then create a playlist for you on Vimeo.
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1. Click the Vimeo button.
2. Select the desired quality of your video from the Profile type drop-down. The
quality you select will result in the corresponding quality option being
available after the video is fully processed on Vimeo.
Note: the quality option available on Vimeo is also dependent on the original
captured video quality and the bandwidth of the user who is watching the video.
3. Enter a Title and Description for your video in the fields provided. The text
you enter is included on Vimeo once uploaded. Also enter in some keyword
Tags that users can search for to find your video.
4. Set whether you want the video to be Public or Private once it is uploaded to
Vimeo.
Note: sign in to DirectorZone and then select Share in CyberLink
DirectorZone Video Gallery if you want to show others how you adjusted the
clips in your video production. When selected, an animated version of your
project's storyboard displays, along with your uploaded video, on DirectorZone.
5. Configure the production options as required. See Configuring Production
Options for more information.
6. Click Start to begin.
7. Click Authorize and then grant CyberLink PowerDirector permission to upload
videos to your Vimeo account by following the steps in the Vimeo
Authorization windows.
8. CyberLink PowerDirector proceeds to produce and upload the video file. Click
Close when done to return to the program.
Configuring Production Options
Before you begin producing, you can select the following production options:
Hardware video encoder: this option is only enabled if your computer
supports hardware acceleration (NVIDIA graphics card that supports CUDA, an
AMD graphics card that supports AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing, or a
computer with Intel Core Processor Family technology), and you are
outputting in a file format that supports it.
Enable preview during production: select this option to preview your movie
during production. Selecting this option will increase the time required to
produce your file.
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Specify the Output folder, or the location where the produced video file that
will be uploaded is saved. Click if you want to select another output
folder or change the name of the produced file.
Uploading Video to Niconico Douga
To upload your video to Niconico Douga, do this:
Note: if the size/length of the your video exceeds the maximum allowed, CyberLink
PowerDirector will separate the video into smaller/shorter videos, upload these
videos, and then create a playlist for you on Niconico Douga.
1. Click the Niconico Douga button.
2. Enter your Niconico Douga Username and Password. If you don't have an
account, click the Sign Up to Niconico link to get one.
3. Select the desired quality of your video from the Profile type drop-down. The
quality you select will result in the corresponding quality option being
available after the video is fully processed on Niconico Douga.
Note: the quality option available on Niconico Douga is also dependent on the
original captured video quality and the bandwidth of the user who is watching the
video.
4. Enter a Title and Description for your video in the fields provided. The text
you enter is included on Niconico Douga once uploaded. Also enter in some
keyword Tags that users can search for to find your video.
5. Set whether you want the video to be Public or Private once it is uploaded to
Niconico Douga.
Note: sign in to DirectorZone and then select Share in CyberLink
DirectorZone Video Gallery if you want to show others how you adjusted the
clips in your video production. When selected, an animated version of your
project's storyboard displays, along with your uploaded video, on DirectorZone.
6. Configure the production options as required. See Configuring Production
Options for more information.
7. Use the player controls in the preview window to find the frame of video in
your production you want to use as the video's thumbnail on the Niconico
Douga web site, and then click the Set Thumbnail button.
8. Click Start to begin.
9. Click Authorize and then grant CyberLink PowerDirector permission to upload
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videos to your Niconico Douga account by following the steps in the
Niconico Douga Authorization windows.
10. CyberLink PowerDirector proceeds to produce and upload the video file. Click
Close when done to return to the program.
Configuring Production Options
Before you begin producing, you can select the following production options:
Hardware video encoder: this option is only enabled if your computer
supports hardware acceleration (NVIDIA graphics card that supports CUDA, an
AMD graphics card that supports AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing, or a
computer with Intel Core Processor Family technology), and you are
outputting in a file format that supports it.
Enable preview during production: select this option to preview your movie
during production. Selecting this option will increase the time required to
produce your file.
Specify the Output folder, or the location where the produced video file that
will be uploaded is saved. Click if you want to select another output
folder or change the name of the produced file.
Batch Produce
CyberLink PowerDirector lets you produce multiple projects an once using the
Batch Produce feature. In the Batch Produce window, you can import multiple
CyberLink PowerDirector projects in the .pds format and output them as video files
in a variety of formats all in one sitting.
To perform a batch production, do this:
Note: if you are currently working on a video production, you must save and close
it before you can perform a batch production.
1. Select File > Batch Produce from the menu.
2. Click , and then browse to and select the CyberLink PowerDirector
project you want to add to the production queue.
3. If required, click on the file name in the Outputted File Name column to
change the name of the outputted video file.
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4. If required, click on to edit the task's production profile settings as
follows:
Note: if required, click on the Intelligent SVRT button for assistance on selecting
an output profile. See Utilizing Intelligent SVRT for more information.
Output folder: if required, select another location on your computer where
the file will be outputted to by clicking to set another output folder.
Production type: select whether you want to output the selected task as a
video file, video file for a device, or a 3D* video file.
Media file format: select the format of the outputted video file from this drop-
down.
Note: based on your first two selections, the available drop-downs that follow will
differ. Use them to select 3D* output format, profile, etc.
Click OK to close the Profile Settings window and set your changes.
5. If your computer supports hardware acceleration (NVIDIA graphics card
that supports CUDA, an AMD graphics card that supports AMD Accelerated
Parallel Processing, or a computer with Intel Core Processor Family
technology) and you are outputting in a file format that supports it (H.264 and
MPEG-4), select the Enable GPU hardware video encoder
automatically option if you want CyberLink PowerDirector to use it,
when available, during the batch production.
6. Click Start to begin the production of all the tasks in the list.
Note: select the Shut down computer after production option to have
CyberLink PowerDirector shut down the program and your computer once all the
tasks are produced.
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Creating Discs
Chapter 18:
After you finish creating your video production, click on Create Disc to burn your
movie onto a disc, complete with a disc menu. You can also import additional
videos and CyberLink PowerDirector projects, creating multi-layered professional
looking disc in just a few simple steps.
A - Disc Content Ta b, B - M enu Preferences Ta b, C - 2D Disc Preferences Ta b, D - 3D Disc Preferences
Ta b, E - Disc M enu Font Properties, F - Disc M enu Preview Window , G - Burn to Disc, H - Preview Disc
M enu, I - Disc Menu Properties, J - M enu Na viga tion Controls, K - Disc Content
Discs created in CyberLink PowerDirector can have one or more titles (video files or
CyberLink PowerDirector projects), which are called Scenes on the final disc. Each
title (or Scene) can have multiple chapters and include subtitles.
To create a disc menu and then burn your video production to disc, do this:
1. Click on the Create Disc button to open the Create Disc window. The video
production you were working on is automatically imported into the window.
2. On the Content tab, click the and buttons to import additional
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titles (video files and/or PowerDirector projects) onto your disc. See Importing
Additional Disc Content for more detailed information.
3. Click on the Menu Preferences tab and then select the menu in the library that
you want to use on your disc. See Selecting a Disc Menu for more detailed
information on selecting disc menus, or for information on customizing your
own.
4. Edit the selected disc menu's properties, including customizing menu text,
the number of buttons, background music, and more. See Editing Disc Menu
Properties for more information.
5. If required, right-click on your selected disc menu's thumbnail in the
library and select Modify to perform advanced editing on it in the
Menu Designer. You can also create new disc menus and 3D* menus in
the Menu Designer. See Customizing Disc Menus in the Menu Designer
for more detailed information.
6. The last step is to burn your production to disc. Do one of the
following:
if your project is a standard 2D video production, click the 2D Disc tab. See
Burning a Disc in 2D for more information.
if your project is a 3D* video production, click the 3D Disc tab. See Burning a
Disc in 3D for more information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Importing Additional Disc
Content
The Content tab contains your current video production that will be burned to disc.
On this tab you can import additional titles (video files and CyberLink
PowerDirector projects), which, with your current video production, are called
Scenes on the disc menu.
On the Content tab you can add additional titles to your disc by doing the
following:
click on to import additional video files that you want on your created
disc.
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click on to import any existing CyberLink PowerDirector projects that
you want on your created disc.
Note: as you add content, click on the Menu Structure button to view the
structure of your disc menu. In the structure tree you can see all the titles (videos
and projects) on your disc and any chapters within each title.
While importing videos and CyberLink PowerDirector projects on to the Content
tab, use the following buttons to:
hover your mouse over the title and then click on on its thumbnail to play
back the title.
- edit the selected title in the Edit window of CyberLink PowerDirector.
- remove the selected title from the disc menu.
Click on Show Chapters to view the chapters in the selected title (video or project).
You can click the button to set/edit the selected title's chapters in the Chapters
Room. For more information on editing chapters see Adding Chapters.
Note: as you add content to your disc, note the capacity information at the bottom
of the window. Click to toggle the disc capacity display or to view the
Disc Production Summary at any time.
When you are done adding all the content you want on your disc, you can reorder
all the titles simply by dragging them to the position you want.
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The order of the titles on the Content tab is the order they are burned to disc.
Selecting a Disc Menu
Click on the Menu Preferences tab to select the disc menu template in your menu
library that you want to include on your disc. To preview the pages in a disc menu,
just click on its thumbnail in the library.
Note: if you do not want to include a menu on your final disc, select the No M enu
template in the menu library.
Most of the disc menu templates in CyberLink PowerDirector are multi-layered, and
can consist of the following pages:
a main menu home (Root) page.
if you have more than one title (video or project), your disc will have a Scenes
page in the Disc Preview Window. Note that when in the Menu Designer, it is
called the Titles page.
a Chapters page where you can navigate through your titles, if chapters were
added.
a Subtitles page that lets you enable/disable the subtitles on your disc.
Note: the Subtitles page in a disc menu is only available if you selected Create
subtitles for disc when creating subtitles in the Subtitle Room. See Adding
Subtitles for more information.
To set the disc menu template for your disc, do either of the following:
Note: you can set menu templates to all the pages in your disc menu, or either to
just the home/root page or to the sub pages (titles/chapters and subtitles pages).
If you don't want to set the menu template to all the pages, ensure the page that
you want to set it to is displayed in the disc menu preview window first before
selecting your template.
Right-click on the menu template's thumbnail in the menu library that you
want to use and then select:
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Apply to set the menu page to the current menu page you are viewing in
the disc menu preview window.
Apply to All Pages to apply the menu template to all the pages in your
menu, i.e. home, titles, chapters.
Click on a menu template thumbnail in the menu library that you want to use
and then select:
Apply to set the menu page to the current menu page you are viewing in
the disc menu preview window.
Apply to All Pages to apply the menu template to all the pages in your
menu, i.e. home, titles, chapters.
Note: if required, you can download and import additional disc menu templates
from DirectorZone. See Downloading from DirectorZone for more information.
Editing Disc Menu Properties
CyberLink PowerDirector gives you full creative control over the look of your disc
menu. Use the menu navigation controls to preview the design and behavior of the
selected disc menu.
If you want to view the titles, chapters, or subtitles page, click on the disc menu
preview window and then use the button and the other menu navigation
controls to navigate through the disc menu. Or click the Preview button at the
bottom of the window to view what your burned disc will look like when played on
a disc player.
Note: to perform more advanced editing on a selected disc template using the
Menu Designer, right-click on the menu template in the menu library and then
select M odify. See Customizing Disc Menus in the Menu Designer for more
information.
Editing Disc Menu Text
To edit the menu text that appears on the menu page, including clickable button
text, double-click on it in the disc menu preview window, and then enter the new
text. You can modify menu text style, size, and alignment using the disc menu font
properties options located at the top of the disc menu window.
To change the position of any menu text on your menu, just click and drag it to the
new position.
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Note: when changing menu text position in the disc menu preview window, click
to enable the TV safe zone to help with the placement of the selected clip in
the video display area.
Setting Disc Menu Music
Some of the pre-designed disc menu templates contain menu music. In the disc
menu properties area, you can:
click on to edit or replace the menu's background music. See Setting
Background Music for more information.
click to remove the current background music from the disc menu.
click to add background music with Magic Music. See Magic Music for
more information.
Setting Background Music
If you are using background music in your disc menu, click the button to
perform the following functions:
Note: the final duration of your disc menu's background music is dependent on
the time entered in the Duration field in the Playback Mode Settings window, not
the length of the music file used. See Setting Disc Playback Mode for more
information on setting your menu's duration.
click the button to add or replace the current disc menu background
music.
if required, trim the background music using the player controls and the
mark-in/mark-out indicators.
if required, set the menu music to gradually Fade-in or Fade-out.
if the length of your menu music file is not as long as the specified duration,
select the Auto repeat option to loop it.
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When you are done setting the background music options, click Apply to All Pages
to set the music for all the pages in the disc menu, or Apply to set it just for the
current menu page you are viewing in the disc menu preview window.
Adding a First Play Video
Use this option to add a video (or an existing CyberLink PowerDirector project) as a
first play video to your created disc. The first play video plays automatically when
the disc is inserted into a disc player, before the disc menu loads. No navigation
buttons are available during the first play, and viewers cannot fast forward past this
segment.
In a professional production, this is usually a copyright notice or warning. However,
you may prefer to use a personal introduction or other video clip instead.
To set a video clip as the first play video, do this:
click and select the video that you want.
click to remove the video set as the first play video.
click to preview the first play video.
Note: if you are creating a 3D video production and burning it to disc in 3D, you
can use a 3D video clip as the first play video. Once added, click to set the 3D
source format of the clip. See Setting 3D Source Format for more detailed
information.
Setting Disc Playback Mode
Click the button open the Playback Mode Settings window and set how the
disc plays back any scenes that are on your disc.
Note: disc playback mode determines how the title (videos and projects added on
the Content tab) play back on your disc, not the chapters contained within each
title. If your disc only has one title on it, the settings for disc playback mode have
no affect on the burned disc.
In the Playback Mode Settings window you can set the following:
choose from one of the three available playback modes based on the
available descriptions. Your disc will follow the selected behavior when
inserted or play is pressed on your disc player.
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Auto menu time out: select this option if you want the disc content to play
automatically when you insert the disc into a disc player. When selected, your
content plays automatically after displaying the disc menu for the specified
duration. If you do not select this option, your menu loops endlessly until you
press the play button on your disc player.
Duration: enter in the duration the content (background video, background
music, etc.) in your disc menu is displayed. The minimum duration allowed is
10 seconds, while your disc can be up to 99 seconds long before it loops back
to the beginning.
Note: the duration you enter is also the length of your menu's background music,
even if the selected music file's length is longer than the duration specified.
Specify Buttons Per Page
When creating a disc with multiple titles or chapters, you can select the number of
thumbnail buttons that display on the Titles and Chapters menu page.
To change the number of buttons that display on the titles and chapter pages, you
must first navigate to the page in the Titles and Chapters page via the menu
preview window and then use the Buttons per page drop-down on the bottom left
to select the number you want on these pages.
Note: the number of thumbnail buttons that can display on each menu page is
dependent on the design of the menu template. Some menu templates do not allow
you to change the number of buttons displayed on a page.
Select Add thumbnail index to add numbering to each scene and chapter
thumbnail on your menu pages.
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Customizing Disc Menus in the
Menu Designer
You can perform more advanced editing on your disc menu in the Menu Designer*.
You can also create a brand new disc menu template from scratch.
To edit an existing disc menu, right-click on the disc menu template in the library
on the Menu Preferences tab and then select on Modify. To create a new disc menu
template, click on the Create Menu button.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
In the Menu Designer you can edit all three possible disc menu pages. Note that the
titles (videos and projects on your disc) and chapters pages always have the same
layout.
To modify a specific page, select Root Menu, Titles/Chapters Menu, or Subtitles
Menu from the Edit page drop-down menu.
Note: the subtitles menu page is only available if you selected Create subtitles
for disc when you added subtitles in the Subtitle Room. See Adding Subtitles for
more information.
Mode Selection and Zoom Tools
When customizing menus in the Menu Designer use the mode selection and zoom
tools for assistance.
Note: when modifying menus in the Menu Designer, use the player controls to
preview, and click to preview the menu at full screen.
Mode Selection
In the Menu Designer there are two selection modes. Click the button to
enable object selection. When selected, you can freely click and move the menu
text, buttons, images, etc. to different areas of the menu.
Click the button to enable a mode that lets you drag the view in the Menu
Designer. This mode is especially helpful if zoomed in on the disc menu.
Zoom Tools
Use the zoom tools and to zoom out and in on the preview window
when modifying the disc menu. You can also select the viewer zoom amount from
the drop-down to set the size of the disc menu preview. Select Fit to resize the disc
menu so that is fits in the Menu Designer's viewer window.
Note: you can also hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard and then use the
mouse scroll wheel to zoom in or out on the disc menu.
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Setting Menu Opening and Background
You can import a video that plays in the background while the menu is loading.
Usually called a menu opening, it is seen on most commercial discs before the
menu options display.
You can also add or replace the background of your disc menu with an image or a
video file, or set a video effect that is applied to the background of your disc menu.
Including a Menu Opening
To include a video as the menu opening, click the button, select the Import
User Video For Menu Opening option, and then the video you want to use.
Setting Menu Background
To set or replace the background image of your menu, with either an image or a
video file. To do this, click the button and then select the Set Background
Image or Video option. Once selected, set how the background media is displayed
in the Background Media Adjustment Settings window.
Note: to remove the imported background image or video, just click the
button.
Adjusting Menu Background's Media Settings
When you import video clips and images to use as a background for your disc
menu, the Background Media Adjustment Settings window displays. In the window
you can set the following:
Stretch Setting: on this tab, select what you want CyberLink PowerDirector to
do if the video clip or image you selected as the background has a different
aspect ratio than your disc menu template. Select Apply to all menu pages to
use this setting on all menu pages.
3D-BD Setting: if you are outputting a 3D video production as a 3D-BD* disc,
click on this tab to set the 3D source format of the background video you
imported. See Setting 3D Source Format for more detailed information.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Adding Motion to Background Images
If you imported an image to use as the menu's background, you can select a
motion effect to make your menu more engaging. To do this, select from the
available motion options in the drop-down above the preview window.
Selecting a Video Effect Background
To apply a video effect to your disc menu's background, click on the button at
the bottom of the designer window, and then select the video effect from the list.
Use any available settings to customize the effect to your liking.
Adding Images to Menus
Click the button to import an image onto your disc menu. Once imported,
you can reposition and resize the image to fit your disc menu as required. If you
want to add an image as the menu's background, see Setting Menu Background.
See Customizing Image Settings if you would like to use chroma key to make the
image in the disc menu transparent.
Adding and Editing Disc Menu Title Text
You can add additional title text to a disc menu, or completely customize the
format and alignment on the existing title text in the Menu Designer.
Note: you cannot edit the title text content in Menu Designer window. You must
edit this title text in the disc menu preview window. See Editing Disc Menu Title
Text for more information.
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Adding Text to Disc Menus
To add additional text to your disc menu, do this:
1. Click the button.
2. Type in the text you want to use.
Changing Menu Text Properties
Click on the tab to change the properties of the menu text in your disc
menu.
Applying Preset Character Types
Select the Character Presets option to apply a defined character preset to a text
object. After you have applied a defined character preset you can refine it using the
other properties on the tab, if required.
To apply a character preset to a text object, ensure the text box is selected in the
preview window and then click on a character preset in the list.
Note: once you are done customizing all of the text properties on the tab, click
on to save the character preset to your favorites. To find and use saved
character presets, select My Favorites in the Character types drop-down.
Customizing Font Type Settings
Select the Font Type Settings option to set the font type and size of the selected
text object. You can also select the font face color, bold or italicize text, change the
line and text spacing, and set the text alignment in the text box.
If the font type you are using supports it, you can select the Kerning check box to
reduce the space between the letters in the text.
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Customizing Font Face Settings
In Font Face Settings you can customize the font color, blur, and transparency.
Select the Apply font face option to enable the font face properties on the selected
text object, and then use the Blur and Transparency sliders to customize its
appearance.
When customizing the font face color, you have the following options in the Fill
type drop-down:
Uniform color: select this option if you want the font to be one solid color.
Click the colored square to open the color palette and select the desired font
color.
2 color gradient: select this option if you want the font color to change from
one color to another using a gradient. Click the colored squares to set the
beginning and ending colors, and then drag the Gradient direction control to
set which way the color flows.
4 color gradient*: select this option if you want the font to consist of four
colors. Click the colored squares to set the colors in each of the four corners
of the text.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Applying Font Shadow Settings
Select the Font Shadow Settings option and then Apply shadow to add a shadow to
the text object. Available options allow you to change the shadow's color,
direction, distance from the text, and add a transparency or blur effect.
Applying Border Settings
Select the Border Settings option and then Apply border to add a border around
the text object. Available options allow you to change the border's size, and add a
transparency or blur effect.
You can customize the border color using the following options in the Fill type
drop-down:
Uniform color: select this option if you want the border to be one solid color.
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Click the colored square to open the color palette and select the desired
border color.
2 color gradient: select this option if you want the border color to change
from one color to another using a gradient. Click the colored squares to set
the beginning and ending colors, and then drag the Gradient direction
control to set which way the color flows.
4 color gradient*: select this option if you want the border to consist of four
colors. Click the colored squares to set the colors in each of the four corners
of the border.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Enable 3D Depth
If you are creating a 3D video production, select the 3D Settings option and then
Enable 3D depth* to give the text object a 3D effect.
Note: when using this feature, select the button to enable 3D mode for best
editing results. See Previewing in 3D Mode for more information on using this
mode. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Once enabled, use the slider to set the amount of depth you want the text object to
have in 3D. Dragging the slider left will make the 3D text object seem nearer to the
audience (in the foreground), while dragging it right will make it appear farther
away (in the background).
Customizing Image Settings
If you disc menu contains an image, select it in the preview window, click the
Image Settings option, and then select Apply chroma key to add a chroma key
(green screen) effect to it.
Click on and then select the color in the image that you want to replace/make
transparent. Use the Tolerance of intensity and Tolerance of hue sliders to set the
level of chroma key applied, revealing the content behind the selected image.
Select the Maintain image's aspect ratio option if you want to ensure the image's
aspect ratio does not change while you are moving or resizing it. Deselect this
option if you want to change the image's shape or alter its aspect ratio.
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Adding a Reflection
Select the Reflection option and then Apply reflection to add a reflection of the text
object onto the background media. Use the Distance slider to set space between
the reflection and the text object. Use the Transparency slider to set the opacity of
the reflection.
Setting Object Properties
Click on the tab to set and customize all of your menu object
properties. The tab lists all of the current objects in your disc menu, including
menu buttons, images, and title text.
When you select an item in the objects list, the object is highlighted in the preview
window. Once highlighted, the objects are easily edited, resized, reshaped, or
moved around the disc menu to a desired location.
If you want any of the disc menu's objects to fade-in when the menu displays on
screen, select it and then the Fade-in object during menu opening option.
Select Display the selected object only to only display the selected object while
setting the properties. The properties that are available depend on the type of
object you select.
Modifying Menu Objects Position
You can change the position and orientation of the title text, images, buttons, etc.
in the disc menu.
Note: click on to use the TV safe zone and grid lines to help with the
precise placement of the precise placement of buttons, images, text, etc. on your
menu pages. Select Snap to Reference Lines to have the objects snap to the
grid lines, TV safe zone, and boundary of the menu area.
To modify menu object position or orientation:
click on a title text object, button, or an image, and then drag it to a new
position.
click on above the title text object, button, or image, and drag it right or
left to change its orientation.
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select images and buttons, and then click and drag a corner or side to resize
them.
Aligning Objects
To align the objects in the disc menu, select them on the set objects properties tab,
and then select the desired alignment from the drop-down.
Adding and Editing Menu Buttons
You can add additional menu text buttons to your disc menu. You can also set the
properties for all of the menu and navigation buttons used in the menu.
Adding Menu Buttons
Menu buttons are the buttons that provide access to your disc's content. They may
consist of just text or text and an accompanying thumbnail, depending on which
disc window you are in and the design of the disc menu template.
To add a menu button, click the button. Depending on the page in your disc
menu you add the button to, the new button might just be text or button text and
a scene/chapter thumbnail.
Note: you can add up to 14 menu buttons on each menu page.
Setting Menu Button Properties
Click on the tab and to set the properties of all the buttons in your disc
menu. You can customize the button frame, layout, highlight style, and more.
Note: the menu button properties that are available depend on which menu page
you are currently editing.
Changing Navigation Buttons
To change the navigation buttons that are used in your disc menu, select the
Navigation Buttons option. Select a set of navigation button (each set contains four
navigation buttons) from the list, or click on Import Custom if you want to use your
own buttons you custom created. If you imported custom buttons, or modified an
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existing set, click the Save as button to save the current buttons as a new set of
navigations buttons.
Setting Button Highlight Style
Select the Button Highlight Style option to set the highlight icon used on a button
thumbnail for scenes and chapter buttons. Click on Import Custom if you want to
use your own custom highlight icon.
If your disc menu is using text buttons, select the Enable text highlight option if you
want it to be highlighted on the menu when it is active on the screen. Select
Highlight color and then click the colored square to open the color palette to select
the desired highlight color used.
Enabling 3D Depth in Disc Menus
If you are creating a 3D video production and want your disc menu to be in 3D,
click the button and then select the Enable 3D depth* option.
Note: when using this feature, select the button to enable 3D mode for best
editing results. See Previewing in 3D Mode for more information on using this
mode. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Once enabled, use the slider to set the amount of depth you want the disc menu
objects (text, buttons, etc.) to have in 3D. Dragging the slider left will make the 3D
disc menu objects seem nearer to the audience (in the foreground), while dragging
it right will make it appear farther away (in the background).
Saving and Sharing Disc Menu
Templates
Once you are finished modifying/customizing a disc menu template you can save
it in your disc menu library for future use or upload it to DirectorZone to share it
with others.
click on Share to upload your custom template to DirectorZone.
click on Save As to save a modified template as a new template to the disc
menu library.
click on Save to save a new template to the disc menu library.
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Burning Your Production to Disc
Burning your video production to disc is the final stage of the create disc process.
Once your disc is burned, you are able to play it on a disc player. You can also
create a disc folder to organize your media files on your hard drive. When finalizing
your disc, you have the choice of:
Burning a Disc in 2D
Burning a Disc in 3D
In CyberLink PowerDirector you can burn your video production to one of the
following optical disc formats:
DVD: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
VCD*/SVCD (2D discs only): CD-R, CD-RW
Blu-ray Disc(TM)*: BDXL, BD-RE, BD-R
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Burning a Disc in 2D
If you created a standard 2D video production, click on the 2D Disc tab to configure
your disc's preferences and burn it to disc.
Configuring Disc Preferences
The following preferences are available on the 2D Disc tab:
Disc Format
select the disc format type you want to use to burn your video to a disc.
Depending on the disc format type that you select, there may be a drop-down
option to select the capacity of the disc.
Note: you can also burn your video project to a removable disk in the AVCHD*
2.0 format. To do this, select the AVCHD button and then your specific removable
disk type (Removable Disk, SD/SDHC/SDXC Card, Memory Stick) from the
drop-down. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
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Video and Audio Settings
Select the video recording format: if available for your selected disc format,
select the recording format of the video on your disc and its aspect ratio.
Select the video encoding format and quality: if available for your selected
disc format, select a video encoding format and video quality for your disc
from the drop-downs. For quality, select the Smart Fit option if you want
CyberLink PowerDirector to automatically adjust the bitrate to create the best
quality video file possible, which will fit the capacity of the disc you are using.
Select the audio encoding format and channels: select an audio format for
your disc, and the number of channels it is capable of outputting to. If
burning a DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or AVCHD disc, you can select Dolby Digital to
create a disc with Dolby Digital 2 or 5.1 surround sound. If burning a DVD or
Blu-ray Disc, you can also select DTS to have CyberLink PowerDirector use the
DTS 5.1 Producer to create a disc with DTS 5.1 surround sound.
Note: the video quality and audio type options that are available depend on the
disc format that you have selected.
Enable CyberLink TrueTheater Surround: if available, select this option to
enable CyberLink TrueTheater Surround to enhance the menu background
music. Choose from Living Room, Theater, or Stadium.
Burning the Disc
To burn your video production and created menu to a disc in 2D, do this:
1. Click on the 2D Disc tab.
2. Click the Burn in 2D button. The Final Output window displays.
3. Configure the production preferences as follows:
Current drive: the burning drive (or removable disc for the AVCHD format)
CyberLink PowerDirector will use to burn the production to disc. If necessary,
click the button to select another drive and configure the burn settings.
See Configuring Burn Settings for more information. If you are burning your
production to a rewritable disc, you can click to erase it. See Erasing
Discs for more information.
Disc volume label: in the field provided, enter a label for your disc. The disc
label can be up to 16 characters long.
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Burn to disc: ensure this option is selected if you want your production
burned to a disc.
Number of copies: in the field provided, enter the number of discs you want
CyberLink PowerDirector to burn for you in succession.
Create a folder: select this option to create a disc folder on your computer
that contains all the files necessary for burning. Click on to specify the
folder where it is created. Creating a folder overwrites all of the existing data
in a directory.
Enable x.v.Color: x.v.Color is a color system that can display a wider color
range than usual. CyberLink PowerDirector can generate an x.v.Color-
compliant stream, which is backward compatible with RGB displays, while
offering the opportunity to achieve better visual quality if your playback
environment is x.v.Color ready.
Enable hardware video encoder: enable this option to speed up rendering
and burning time. This option is only enabled if your computer supports
hardware acceleration (NVIDIA graphics card that supports CUDA, an AMD
graphics card that supports AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing, or a
computer with Intel Core Processor Family technology).
4. When ready, click the Start Burning button to burn your production to disc.
Note: the burning process may take a few minutes, depending on the length and
quality of your video, and your computer's processing power. Be prepared for a
short wait while CyberLink PowerDirector renders your movie and burns it to the
disc. Time remaining does not include the time it takes to finalize/close discs.
Burning a Disc in 3D
If you created a 3D* video production, click on the 3D Disc tab to configure your
disc's preferences and burn it to disc.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Configuring Disc Preferences
The following preferences are available on the 3D Disc tab:
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select the disc format type you want to use to burn your video to a disc.
Depending on the disc format type that you select, there may be a drop-down
option to select the capacity of the disc.
Note: you can also burn your video project to a removable disk in the AVCHD*
format. To do this, select the AVCHD button and then your specific removable
disk type (Removable Disk, SD/SDHC/SDXC Card, Memory Stick) from the
drop-down. * Optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version
table on our web site for detailed versioning information.
Video and Audio Settings
Select the video recording format: if available for your selected disc format,
select the recording format of the video on your disc and its aspect ratio.
Select the video encoding format and quality: if available for your selected
disc format, select a video encoding format and video quality for your disc
from the drop-downs. For quality, select the Smart Fit option if you want
CyberLink PowerDirector to automatically adjust the bitrate to create the best
quality video file possible, which will fit the capacity of the disc you are using.
Select the audio encoding format and channels: select an audio format for
your disc, and the number of channels it is capable of outputting to. If
burning a DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or AVCHD disc, you can select Dolby Digital to
create a disc with Dolby Digital 2 or 5.1 surround sound. If burning a DVD or
Blu-ray Disc, you can also select DTS to have CyberLink PowerDirector use the
DTS 5.1 Producer to create a disc with DTS 5.1 surround sound.
Note: the video quality and audio type options that are available depend on the
disc format that you have selected.
3D output format: select the 3D output source format of the video that is
rendered and then burned to the disc.
Note: subtitles and disc menus are not supported on 3D discs using the side-by-
side 3D source format.
Enable CyberLink TrueTheater Surround: if available, select this option to
enable CyberLink TrueTheater Surround to enhance the menu background
music. Choose from Living Room, Theater, or Stadium.
Burning the Disc
To burn your video production and created menu to a disc in 3D, do this:
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1. Click on the 3D Disc tab.
2. Click the Burn in 3D button. The Final Output window displays.
3. Configure the production preferences as follows:
Current drive: the burning drive (or removable disc for the AVCHD format)
CyberLink PowerDirector will use to burn the production to disc. If necessary,
click the button to select another drive and configure the burn settings.
See Configuring Burn Settings for more information. If you are burning your
production to a rewritable disc, you can click to erase it. See Erasing
Discs for more information.
Disc volume label: in the field provided, enter a label for your disc. The disc
label can be up to 16 characters long.
Burn to disc: ensure this option is selected if you want your production
burned to a disc.
Number of copies: in the field provided, enter the number of discs you want
CyberLink PowerDirector to burn for you in succession.
Create a folder: select this option to create a disc folder on your computer
that contains all the files necessary for burning. Click on to specify the
folder where it is created. Creating a folder overwrites all of the existing data
in a directory.
Enable x.v.Color: x.v.Color is a color system that can display a wider color
range than usual. CyberLink PowerDirector can generate an x.v.Color-
compliant stream, which is backward compatible with RGB displays, while
offering the opportunity to achieve better visual quality if your playback
environment is x.v.Color ready.
Enable hardware video encoder: enable this option to speed up rendering
and burning time. This option is only enabled if your computer supports
hardware acceleration (NVIDIA graphics card that supports CUDA, an AMD
graphics card that supports AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing, or a
computer with Intel Core Processor Family technology).
4. When ready, click the Start Burning button to burn your production to disc.
Note: the burning process may take a few minutes, depending on the length and
quality of your video and your computer's processing power. Be prepared for a
short wait while CyberLink PowerDirector renders your movie and burns it to the
disc. Time remaining does not include the time it takes to finalize/close discs.
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Configuring Burn Settings
Before you burn to a disc for the first time, it is advised that you click on to
set your burning configuration as follows:
Recording drive: select the burning drive (or removable disc for the AVCHD
format) CyberLink PowerDirector will use to burn the production to disc.
Recording speed: set the recording speed used when burning the disc. If you
encounter errors during the burning process, try lowering the burning speed.
Include buffer under-run protection: select this option to ensure that video is
written to disc without interruption. An interruption in video burning can
result in an unusable disc.
After you set this configuration, CyberLink PowerDirector uses the same
configuration each time you burn until you change the settings.
Erasing Discs
If you are using a rewritable disc, you can erase content that has data previously
recorded on it. This allows you to reuse the same discs over and over without the
need to continually buy new discs. Click on the button to begin erasing a
disc.
To erase a disc, select:
the Quick option to erase the disc index contained on the disc.
the Full option to erase all of the content the disc contains.
Click OK to erase the disc.
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PowerDirector Preferences
Chapter 19:
To set your preferences in CyberLink PowerDirector, just click the button.
General Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the General tab. The available options are as
follows:
Application:
Maximum undo levels: enter the number (between 0 and 100) of undos
(Ctrl+Z) you would like to make available while you work on your video
production. Setting a higher number consumes more CPU resources.
Audio channels: select the default number of channels for the audio in your
video production when editing and previewing it. If Stereo is selected,
CyberLink PowerDirector will downmix any 5.1 channel audio to two channels
during preview.
Note: when editing and previewing video or audio with 7.1 channels, it is
downmixed to the number of audio channels selected in this preference option.
Timeline frame rate: select the TV format (NTSC or PAL) and frame rate for
your video production. The format should correspond to the region in which
you plan to play your video (if you burn it to disc). The frame rate should
correspond to the source video footage being used in your production.
Use drop frame timecode: if your selected TV format is NTSC, select "Yes" to
synchronize the timecode of your video to its video length in the timeline.
Show sound waveform in timeline: select to display the sound waveform in
the timeline that represents the sound levels in audio clips.
Enable HD video processing (shadow file): select this to speed up the editing
of high definition video by enabling CyberLink PowerDirector to process the
file faster. Enabling this consumes more CPU resources.
Auto delete temporary files every: select to have CyberLink PowerDirector
automatically delete temporary files created while editing, every specified
number of days. Click on the Manually Delete button if you want to select and
delete specific temporary files to free up disc space.
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Internet:
Automatically check for software updates: select to periodically check for
updates or new versions of PowerDirector automatically.
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 drop-
down list that you want to use.
Capture Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the Capture tab. The available options are as
follows:
Capture:
Add captured files to media library: select this option to import captured files
into the media library directly after capture.
Add captured files to empty workspace: select this option to automatically
import captured files into an empty area in the workspace (timeline).
Enable automatic file replacement when recording voice-over: select this
option to overwrite existing audio if the voice-over overlaps during recording.
Auto scene detection:
Do not detect scenes after capture: select this option if you do not want to
activate the auto scene detection function after video is captured.
After capture, detect scenes by change of video frames: select this option to
perform scene detection after video capture. Once capture is complete, the
Detect Scenes window is opened, displaying the captured video. See
Detecting Scenes in a Video Clip for more information.
During capture, detect scenes by timecode, and then save each scene as a
separate file (DV-VCR mode only): select this option to detect scene break
signals and to save each scene as a separate file. (DV camcorders generate a
scene break signal on the tape whenever users release the REC button.) This
feature is only available in DV camcorder capture.
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DV parameters setup:
click the DV Parameters button to set the buffer time (in the Batch capture/
Writing to tape sections) for your DV camcorder. Setting a buffer time ensures
that your DV camcorder and the batch capture/ writing to tape function begin
at the same time. Without a buffer, batch capturing or writing to tape may
begin before the camcorder is engaged. In the DV auto stop section of the DV
Parameters Setup window, select whether you want CyberLink PowerDirector
to automatically stop scanning/capturing after a specified interval of blank
tape. You can specific the interval, in seconds, in the field provided.
Confirmation Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the Confirmation tab. The available options are as
follows:
Confirmation
Always prompt me when timeline frame rates conflict: select this option to
enable a warning message when you add a video clip to the workspace whose
frame rate conflicts with the project's timeline frame rate set in General
preferences.
Always prompt me when aspect ratios conflict: select this option to enable a
warning message when you add a video clip to the workspace whose aspect
conflicts with that of the project.
Enable file deletion from hard drive: select this option if you would like to
enable the deletion of files from your hard drive when in the media library.
Enable warning when chapters are removed during editing: select this option
to enable a warning message if chapter points are deleted during video
editing.
Always prompt me when widescreen is not supported: select this option if
you want PowerDirector to notify you when a widescreen format is not
supported.
Always prompt me when I import high definition video into the library: select
this option if you want PowerDirector to notify you when you are importing
high definition video into the media library.
Always prompt me to confirm captured video prefix name: select this option
if you want PowerDirector to ask you for a file name when capturing videos in
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the capture window. If you deselect this option, PowerDirector will auto name
the files for you.
Always prompt me to confirm captured snapshot file name: select this option
if you want PowerDirector to ask you for a file name when capturing screen
snapshots of video. If you deselect this option, PowerDirector will auto name
the files for you.
Always enter the full feature editor at startup: select this option if you don't
want PowerDirector to ask you which editing mode it should open every time
you launch the program. Once selected, the full feature editor is auto opened
every time you open the program.
Always prompt me when entering 3D full screen mode: select this option if
you want PowerDirector to prompt you when it enters 3D full screen mode on
some computers that can only view 3D content at full screen.
Always prompt me when there is a poor quality segment in Content Aware
Editing: select this option if you want PowerDirector to ask if you want to
auto fix segments of video that are shaky or have poor lighting when
encountered during the analysis process of Content Aware Editing.
Always prompt me when entering non real-time preview mode: select this
option if you want to be prompted every time you click the play button when
non real-time preview mode is enabled.
Always prompt me before pasting keyframes attributes: select this option if
you want to be prompted every time you try and paste a clip's keyframe
attributes onto another clip.
DirectorZone Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the DirectorZone tab. The available options are
as follows:
Auto sign in:
Auto sign in to DirectorZone when PowerDirector is launched: 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 button.
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Privacy rules:
Allow DirectorZone to gather editing information: select this option to allow
DirectorZone to collect all of the names of the templates used in a finished
project you upload to YouTube.
Editing Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the Editing tab. The available options are as
follows:
Timeline:
Set default transition behavior: select the default behavior of transitions
added between two clips on a timeline track. See Setting Transition Behavior
for more information on the differences between the overlap and cross
transition.
Default workspace: select whether to display the timeline or storyboard
editing workspace by default in the Edit window.
Add transition between photos when applying Magic Motion: select this
option to add the transition selected in Transition type between photos when
using the Magic Motion tool and apply to all photos.
Add an effect and a title when using Freeze Frame: select this option to
automatically add an effect and title effect to the timeline when you click the
Freeze Frame button.
Enable continuous thumbnails on video clips for easy scene recognition: select
this option to enable frame thumbnails throughout the video clips inserted
on the timeline. Enabling this option makes it easier to find the different
scenes in your clips.
Switch to move mode automatically during playback: select this option if you
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want PowerDirector to auto switch to movie mode when previewing your
video production. Doing this allows you to preview all the content in your
production, instead of just the selected clip.
Enable snap to clips in timeline: deselect this option if you don't want clips to
snap to other clips when moving them around on the timeline tracks.
Durations:
set the default durations (in seconds) for image files and the different effects,
transitions, titles, subtitles, etc. when placed in the timeline.
File Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the File tab. The available options are as follows:
Default locations:
Import folder: indicates the last folder that media was imported from. To
change this folder, click Browse and then select a new folder.
Export folder: set the folder where captured media is saved. To change this
folder, click Browse and then select a new folder.
File name:
Captured video prefix: enter a default name for captured video files. When
capturing from a DV/HDV tape, select the Append time information after the
file prefix option to add the date captured information to the file name.
Production file prefix: enter a default name for your produced files.
Snapshot file name: enter a default name for captured snapshots in both 2D
and 3D. Select a file format from the drop-down list for your snapshots. You
have the choice of BMP, JPG, GIF and PNG 2D formats, or MPO and JPS when
taking snapshots of 3D content. The captured 3D snapshots are also in 3D.
Snapshot destination: select the location where PowerDirector saves captured
snapshots from the drop-down. You can save them as a file, copy them to
your clipboard, or set them as your wallpaper background on your
computer's desktop.
Use original video size as snapshot image quality whenever possible: select
this option if you want the image to be the same size and quality as the
original video, instead of the smaller preview window it is taken in.
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Display Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the Display tab. The available options are as
follows:
Preview quality: select the default preview quality from the list (Full HD*, HD*,
high, normal, low) to set the resolution/quality of the video used when
previewing your movie in the preview window. The higher the quality you
select, the more resources that are required to preview your video project.
Note: Full HD and HD preview resolution are only available when the Ultra
version of CyberLink PowerDirector is installed on a 64-bit operating system.
Preview mode: select the default preview mode used when previewing video
production:
Real-time Preview: synchronizes and renders clips and effects in real-time,
displaying a preview of your video at the specified frames per second.
Non Real-time Preview: mutes the audio and displays a preview at a
reduced speed to help make editing much more fluid. Useful when editing
high-definition video, using multiple PiP tracks on a less powerful
computer, or when you receive dropped frames when previewing. By
muting the audio and slowing down the video, CyberLink PowerDirector
lets you view more frames per second when your computer has trouble
providing a smooth preview during editing.
Snap to reference lines*: select to have the selected objects in the preview
window snap to the grid lines, TV safe zone, and the boundary of the window.
TV safe zone: select to enable a box on the preview window that indicates the
on-screen area of most TV displays.
Grid lines: select the number of lines you want to display in a grid over the
video image in the preview window. Use this grid to more precisely place the
PiP media and title text where you want on the video image.
Dual preview*: if you have a secondary display device, such as a monitor, TV,
or DV camcorder connected to your computer, you can select it from this
drop-down to extend your workspace and preview your project on a
secondary display. See Dual Preview for more detailed information.
3D* display configuration: from the drop-down select your default 3D display
device. See 3D Configuration for more detailed information.
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Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Hardware Acceleration
Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the Hardware Acceleration tab. The available
options are as follows:
Hardware acceleration:
Note: ensure you download and install the latest drivers, and any related
hardware acceleration software, for your computer's graphics card to enable this
feature in CyberLink PowerDirector.
Enable OpenCL technology to speed up video effect preview/render: if your
computer supports GPU hardware acceleration, select this option to speed up
the rendering of some video effects by tapping into the multi-core parallel
processing power of your computer.
Note: to activate hardware acceleration technology during production, select
Hardware video encoder in the production preferences section of the produce
window before production. If your computer does not support Open CL, the
wording on the UI will be replaced with the supported hardware acceleration
technology (Intel Effect Acceleration, NVIDIA CUDA, or AMD Accelerated Parallel
Processing).
Enable hardware decoding: if your computer supports NVIDIA CUDA/AMD
Accelerated Parallel Processing/Intel Core Processor Family technology, select
this option to use hardware acceleration to decode the video during the
editing process and when producing video.
Note: this feature is not available under Windows XP.
Project Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the Project tab. The available options are as
follows:
Project:
Number of recently used projects: enter the number (between 0 and 20) of
recently used projects that you would like to make available in the File menu
when you open CyberLink PowerDirector.
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Automatically load the last project when PowerDirector opens: select this
option to automatically load the last project you were working on.
Automatically load sample clips when PowerDirector opens: select this option
to automatically load the sample image and video clips into your media
library when the program opens.
Auto save project every: select this to automatically save your project every
specified number of minutes, so you don't lose your changes by accident. If
you want to set a specific location for the auto save files, click the Browse
button and select a folder location on your computer.
Produce Preferences
In the Preferences window, select the Produce tab. The available options are as
follows:
Produce:
Reduce video blocky artifacts (Intel SSE4 optimized): select this option to
improve the production overall quality of produced video, if your computer
supports Intel SSE4 optimization.
Reduce video noise when using MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and H.264 software
encoders: select this option if you want CyberLink PowerDirector to auto
apply video denoise when encoding MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and H.264 video during
production.
H.264 AVC:
Allow SVRT on single IDR H.264 video: select this option if you want
CyberLink PowerDirector to use SVRT to render a movie project when you
only have one H.264 AVC clip on the timeline. See Utilizing Intelligent SVRT for
more information on SVRT.
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PowerDirector Hotkeys
Chapter 20:
CyberLink PowerDirector includes a number of keyboard hotkeys that can make the
whole video editing process go more quickly and smoothly.
CyberLink PowerDirector has many Default Keyboard Hotkeys, but you can also
fully customize the hotkeys to fit your requirements. See Customizing Keyboard
Hotkeys for detailed information.
Default Keyboard Hotkeys
The following is a list of the default keyboard hotkeys in CyberLink PowerDirector
when the program is first installed.
Note: if the hotkeys were modified in the Customize Keyboard Hotkeys window,
this list will no longer be accurate. Select PowerDirector Default from the
Hotkey set drop-down in the Customize Keyboard Hotkeys window to reset them
back to these default values.
Application Menu Bar Hotkeys
System Hotkeys
Capture Hotkeys
Edit Hotkeys
Designer Hotkeys
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Application Menu Bar Hotkeys
Hotkeys
Command
File
Ctrl + N
Create new project
Ctrl + Shift + W
New workspace
Ctrl + O
Open existing project
Ctrl + S
Save project
Ctrl + Shift + S
Save project as
Ctrl + Q
Import media files
Ctrl + W
Import a media folder
Alt + F9
Switch to Capture module
Alt + F10
Switch to Edit module
Alt + F11
Switch to Produce module
Alt + F12
Switch to Burn (EZProducer/Create Disc) module
Alt + P
Display project properties
Alt + F4
Exit CyberLink PowerDirector
Edit
Ctrl + Z
Undo
Ctrl + Y
Redo
Ctrl + X
Cut
Shift + X
Cut and leave gap
Ctrl + Alt + X
Cut and move clips on the same track
Alt + X
Cut and move all timeline clips after removed clip
Ctrl + C
Copy
Ctrl + V
Paste
Alt + left arrow
key
Move timeline selected object one frame left
Alt + right arrow
Move timeline selected object one frame right
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Hotkeys
Command
key
Shift + left arrow
key
Go to previous marker
Shift + right
arrow key
Go to next marker
Shift + M
Add marker at current timeline position
Alt + 1
Opens Magic Mix function
Alt + 2
Opens Magic Motion function
Alt + 3
Opens Magic Cut function
Alt + 4
Opens Magic Style function
Alt + 5
Opens Magic Music function
Alt + 6
Opens Magic Movie Wizard
F2
Modify (selected clip in PiP/Particle/Title Designer)
Ctrl + Alt + T
Open Trim window
Delete
Delete/Remove selected item(s)
Shift + Delete
Remove and leave gap
Ctrl + Delete
Remove and move clips on the same track
Alt + Delete
Remove and move all timeline clips after removed clip
Ctrl + A
Select all
Ctrl + T
Split clip at current timeline slider position
Ctrl + P
Take a snapshot of content in the preview window
Ctrl + D
Detect scenes
Alt + H
Customize keyboard hotkeys
Alt + C
Open user preferences window
View
Tab
Switch between timeline/storyboard view
F3
Switch to Media Room
F4
Switch to Effect Room
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Hotkeys
Command
F5
Switch to PiP Room
F6
Switch to Particle Room
F7
Switch to Title Room
F8
Switch to Transition Room
F9
Switch to Audio Mixing Room
F10
Switch to Voice Over Room
F11
Switch to Chapter Room
F12
Switch to Subtitle Room
+
Zoom in on timeline ruler
-
Zoom out on timeline ruler
Alt + S
View SVRT information
Playback
Page Up
Switch to Clip mode
Page Down
Switch to Movie mode
Space
Play/Pause
Ctrl + /
Stop
,
Previous unit (seek by frame, second, etc.)
.
Next unit (seek by frame, second, etc.)
Home
Go to the beginning of clip/project
End
Go to the end of clip/project
Ctrl + left arrow
key
Go to previous clip in track (Clip mode)
Ctrl + right arrow
key
Go to next clip in track (Clip mode)
Alt + up arrow
key
Next second
Alt + down arrow
key
Previous second
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Hotkeys
Command
Ctrl + G
Go to timecode
Ctrl + F
Fast forward
Ctrl + U
Adjust system volume
Ctrl + Backspace
Mute/Mute off
F
Full screen
System Hotkeys
Hotkeys
Command
F1
Open help file
Delete
Delete/Remove selected item(s)
Shift + F12
View hotkey list
Alt + F4
Exit CyberLink PowerDirector
Capture Hotkeys
Hotkeys
Command
Alt + R
Start/Pause recording
Space
DV play/pause preview
Ctrl + /
DV stop preview
Ctrl + ,
DV rewind
Ctrl + .
DV fast forward
Alt + Y
Add text captions on captured video
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Edit Hotkeys
Hotkeys
Command
Library
Ctrl + A
Select all
Ctrl + Tab
Filter media type in media library
Ctrl + D
Detect scenes
Ctrl + Q
Import media files
Ctrl + W
Import a media folder
Workspace
Ctrl + Drop
Overwrite content on track when a clip is dropped on
another clip
Shift + Drop
Move all clips on the timeline to the right when a clip is
dropped on another clip
Alt + Drop
Lay the clip over the existing clip and add a transition
between the two clips when a clip is dropped on another clip
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Mark in
]
Mark out
1
Select camera 1 in MultiCam Designer
2
Select camera 2 in MultiCam Designer
3
Select camera 3 in MultiCam Designer
4
Select camera 4 in MultiCam Designer
Designer Hotkeys
Hotkeys
Command
Ctrl + B
Make text bold
Ctrl + I
Make text italic
Ctrl + L
Left-align text
Ctrl + R
Right-align text
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Hotkeys
Command
Ctrl + E
Center-align text
Up arrow key
Move object up
Down arrow key
Move object down
Left arrow key
Move object left
Right arrow key
Move object right
Alt + D
Share template on DirectorZone
Customizing Keyboard Hotkeys
CyberLink PowerDirector lets you fully customize its keyboard shortcut hotkeys to
fit your requirements. You can even add hotkeys for commands that are not
available in the default keyboard hotkeys.
To customize the keyboard hotkeys, do this:
Note: click the Restore button if you need to reset a selected hotkey that you
customized, to the default value.
1. Select Edit > Keyboard Hotkeys > Customize from the menu. Or just press the
Alt+H keys on your keyboard to open the Customize Keyboard Hotkeys
window.
2. Browse to and find the hotkey command that you want to customize.
Note: if required, enter in a search keyword in the field provided for the hotkey
command you want to customize and then click . Click it repeatedly to
locate multiple instances of the inputted search keyword, if required.
3. Click in the Hotkeys column next to the command you want to customize.
4. Press the hotkey combination on your computer's keyboard that you want to
use/replace the existing hotkey with.
Note: if the keyboard hotkey you specify is already in use in the program, you will
be asked if you want to remove it from the existing command to use in the new
specified command. The replaced command will no longer have a keyboard
hotkey associated to it.
5. Repeat the above steps to customize all the keyboard hotkeys to your
preference.
6. Once you are done, click the Apply button, enter a name for the new set of
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customized keyboard hotkeys, and then click OK to apply and save the
changes.
Hotkey Sets
When you customize keyboard hotkeys in CyberLink PowerDirector, they are saved
as hotkey sets in the Customize Keyboard Hotkeys window. If required you can
create multiple sets of hotkeys, which are quickly accessible in the window.
In the Customize Keyboard Hotkeys window, you can:
quickly switch among the saved hotkey sets by selecting the one you want to
use from the Hotkey sets drop-down and then clicking the Apply button.
Select the PowerDirector Default hotkey set to use the original hotkey
settings.
edit an existing hotkey set by further customizing the keyboard hotkeys, and
then clicking the Apply button. Click the Save as button to save it as a brand
new hotkey set.
delete a custom hotkey set by selecting it in the Hotkey sets drop-down and
then clicking the Delete button.
Importing and Exporting Hotkey Sets
In the Customize Keyboard Hotkeys window you can export all of the hotkey sets
you created. This saves the custom to a file that can then be imported into another
version of CyberLink PowerDirector that supports the importing of hotkey sets.
To export a hotkey set, do this:
1. Select Edit > Keyboard Hotkeys > Export from the CyberLink PowerDirector
menu.
2. Specify a file name and save location on your computer.
3. Click the Save button to complete export process.
To import a hotkey set, do this:
4. Select Edit > Keyboard Hotkeys > Import from the CyberLink PowerDirector
menu.
5. Browse to the location of the exported file in the .PDH file format.
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Chapter 21:
This chapter contains reference information to help answer questions you may
have about the digital movie production process or about using CyberLink
PowerDirector.
Intelligent SVRT: When Is Used?
Intelligent SVRT can be applied to video clips in the MPEG-1, MPEG-2, H.264 and DV-
AVI (Type I) formats. In the following conditions, clips (or portions of clips) do not
require rendering during production, and SVRT can therefore be applied:
The frame rate, frame size, and file format are the same as those of the
destination production profile.
The bitrate is similar to that of the destination production profile.
The TV format is the same as that of the destination production profile. For
more information, see Setting TV (Video Clip Interlacing) Format.
If all of the above conditions are met, SVRT can be used. Any clips that do not meet
the above criteria are fully rendered without SVRT.
In the following conditions, clips (or portions of clips) must be rendered during
production, and SVRT can therefore not be applied:
Adding a title or transition effect
Modifying the color of a video clip
Merging two video clips (clips within 2 seconds before or after the merged
clips will be rendered)
Splitting a video clip (clips within 2 seconds before or after the split will be
rendered)
Trimming a video clip (clips within 2 seconds before or after the trimmed clip
will be rendered)
If the total duration of the production is less than one minute and any portion
of the video requires rendering, the entire production will be rendered for
efficiency reasons.
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1
120Hz Time-sequential 36
2
2D
burn disc in 231
converting to 3D 120
2K resolution 1, 198, 200, 204
3
3D
burn disc in 233
configuration 243
disc menus 230
output formats 201
overview 52
preferences 243
producing in 200
setting source format 50
subtitles 193
3D depth
Particle effects 158
PiP effects 141
subtitles 193
Title effects 171, 173, 227
3D mode
enabling 36
3D-BD 223
3D-Like
overview 52
3D-Ready HDTV 36
4
4 color gradient 140, 169, 225
4K resolution 1, 198, 200, 204
5
5.1 Surround 237
7
7.1 channels 1
downmixing 237
A
Anaglyph 36, 200
Android 202
Animation
paint 134
Aspect ratio
PiP media 140
setting 47, 110
video clip 110
Audio
5.1 surround 1, 237
7.1 channel 1, 237
CyberLink PowerDirector
276
Audio
adding 90
AudioDirector 121
capturing 53
channels 237
editing 97, 121
gain 184
importing 49
keyframes 116
mixing 184
mixing in track 183
muting 121
normalizing 184
reversing 120
speed 120
stereo 237
syncing to video 92
transitions 90, 179
trimming 107
unlinking 62, 103
WaveEditor 121
waveform 92, 183
AudioDirector 121
AVCHD 56
AVCHD 2.0 198, 231
AVI 198
B
Background music
themes 80
Backgrounds
adding 88
Batch produce 196, 211
Beats 92
Burn
2D disc 231
3D disc 233
settings 236
Buttons
adding menu 229
per page 220
thumbnail index 220
C
Capture
content 57
media 53
preferences 58, 238
quality 57
settings 57
CD 56
Chapters
adding 189
thumbnails 189
Checkerboard 36
Chroma key 139
disc menu 227
title effects 171, 174
Clip mode 32
CLPV 110, 111
Color boards
adding 88
creating 89
Color effects 114
ColorDirector 115
presets 114
277
Index
Confirmation preferences 239
Content aware editing 26, 97
Convert 2D to 3D 120
Create disc 213
Crop
images 112
videos 120
Cross transition 181
Crossfade 86, 88, 90, 131, 149
D
Dailymotion 204
Date 122
Default language 237
Design Studio 1
Menu Designer 221
Paint Designer 133
Particle Designer 151
PiP Designer 136
Title Designer 165
Detect
music beat 92
scenes 104
Detect faces 16
Detect scenes 61
Devices 202
Digital TV 56
DirectorZone 9
downloading from 60
preferences 240
Discs
3D menus 230
burning 231
creating 213
customizing menus 221
editing menu 217
erasing 236
importing content 214
Menu Designer 221
selecting menu 216
Display
3D 36, 243
dual preview 33
preferences 243
Dolby
copyright 260
Dolby Digital 231, 233
Download
from DirectorZone 9
media 58
Drawing 134
DTS 5.1 Producer 231, 233
Dual preview 33
Duration 109
DV camcorder 53
DVD 57
E
Easy editor 14
Edit
audio 121
content aware editing 97
media 97
Editing preferences 241
Effects
adding 125
CyberLink PowerDirector
278
Effects
color 114
downloading 60
freeze frame 130
keyframes 118
modifying 126
NewBlue 125
particles 149
PiP 131
PiP objects 131
shape 112
titles 163
video 125
Enable
3D depth 141, 158, 171, 173, 227
Enhance 114
Erase
discs 236
mode 134
Explorer view 30
Export
projects 48
Extract audio 62
F
Facebook 204
Fades 185
Features
overview 1
File preferences 242
Fix 114
Flickr 59
Formats
media 49
Frame rate 33, 237
Freeform 112
Freesound 60
Freeze frame 130
Freeze time 134
Full feature editor 13
G
Gain 184
General preferences 237
Green screen 139
Grid lines 33
Group objects 39
H
H.264 AVC 198, 200
Hardware acceleration
preferences 244
HDMI 1.4 Enabled 36
HDV camcorder 55
Hotkeys 247
customizing 253
default 247
I
Images
adding 86
aspect ratio 111
cropping 112
279
Index
Images
effects 125, 127
enhancing 114
fixing 114
importing 49
keyframes 116
Magic Motion 128
PhotoDirector 115
shape 112
transitions 179
Import
media 49
projects 52
Insert 86
projects 52
Intelligent SVRT 195, 257
Interlaced video 109
Interpolated technology 120
iPad/iPhone/iPod 202
K
Keyframes
adding 118
copying 116, 145
effects 126
PiP Designer 145
settings 116
L
Language 237
Latest features 1
Lens flare 125
Library window 29
Link 103
Lock
range 43
Loop playback 43
M
M4A 198
Magic Cut 122
Magic Fix 122
Magic Motion 127
designer 128
Magic Movie Wizard 95
Magic Music 92
Magic Style 129
Magic Tools 41
Magnifier 125
Markers
music beat 92
timeline 40
Matroska 1, 198
Media
3D 50
arranging 85
capturing 53
downloading 58
editing 97
importing 49
shape 112
Memory stick) 231
Menu Designer 221
Menus
3D 230
CyberLink PowerDirector
280
Menus
background 223
chroma key 227
customizing 221
editing 217
Menu Designer 221
motion 224
Microphone 56
Micro-polarizer LCD 3D 36
Mix audio 184
MKV 1, 198
extracting subtitles 192
subtitles 191
Mobile phone 202
Motion blur 136
PiP media 144
title effects 176
MOV 198, 200
Movie mode 32
MPEG-2 198, 200
MPEG-4 198, 200
Multi trim 104
MultiCam Designer 64
hotkeys 252
importing media 65
shadow file 68
Music
adding 90
beat detection 92
editing 121
importing 49
Magic Music 92
mixing 184
trimming 107
Mute audio 121
N
NewBlue 125
Niconico Douga 210
Non real-time 58
Non real-time preview 33
Normalize 184
NTSC 109, 237
O
OpenCL 244
Overlap transition 181
Overwrite 86
P
Paint animation 134
Paint Designer 27
using 133
PAL 109, 237
Particle Designer 151
Particle effects
3D depth 158
adding 149
modifying 151
PhotoDirector 115
Photos
adding 86
aspect ratio 111
cropping 112
editing 97
281
Index
Photos
effects 125, 127
enhancing 114
fixing 114
importing 49
keyframes 116
Magic Motion 128
PhotoDirector 115
shape 112
transitions 179
PiP Designer 136
keyframes 145
PiP effects
3D depth 141
PiP media
aspect ratio 140
chroma key 139
motion blur 144
PiP objects 131
adding 131
customizing 132
room 27
Playback
loop 43
Plug-ins 63
Power Tools 120
PowerDirector
system requirements 10
versions 2
Preferences 237
capture 58
Presets 114
Preview
3D 36
rendering 43
undocking window 35
window 32
Preview quality 33
Produce 195
batch 211
overview 196
preferences 245
range 43
Profiles
capture 57
Progressive video 109
Project 47
exporting 48
inserting 52
preferences 244
producing 195
PS3/PSP 202
Q
QuickTime 198, 200
R
Range selection 43
Real-time preview 33
Reflection 138
Removable disk 231, 233
Render preview 43
Reverse 120
Ripple editing 86, 88, 131, 149, 163
overview 85
Rooms 25
Rotate 120
CyberLink PowerDirector
282
Row-Interleaved 36
S
Save
projects 47
Scenes
detecting 104
Screen snapshots 33
SD card 231, 233
SDHC card 231, 233
SDXC card 231, 233
Set 3D format 50
Settings
burn 236
capture 57
media 223
Shadow 138
Shadow file 237
MultiCam Designer 68
Shape 112
Side-by-side 200
Single trim 104
Size limit 58
Slideshows
creator 16, 96
designer 20
music preference 18
time-lapse 22
Smart fit 231, 233
SmartSound 92
Snap to reference line 33
Source format 50
Speed 120
Split 102
SRT 192
Standard 2D 198
Stereo 237
Storyboard 46
Subtitles 191
3D depth 193
extracting 192
formatting 193
importing 192
MKV 192
positioning 193
Supported formats 49
Surround sound 231, 233
SVRT 195, 257
Synchronization 67
System requirements 10
T
Tags 30
Technical support 273
Theme Designer 71
Thumbnail index 220
Tilt shift 125
Time info 122
Time limit 58
Time stamp 122
Timecode 237
Time-lapse 22
Timeline
adding markers 40
behavior 39
overview 37
283
Index
Timeline
track overview 37
Title Designer 165
Title effects 163
3D depth 171, 173, 227
animation 174
chroma key 171, 174
motion 174
motion blur 176
Track manager 43
Tracks 37
adding 43
Transitions 179
audio 90
behavior 181
modifying settings 182
Trim 104
audio 107
multi 104
single 104
video 104
TrueTheater 3D 120
TrueTheater HD 114, 116
TrueVelocity 1
TV
capture 55
Format 109
safe zone 33
TV format 237
U
Ultra HD 1, 198
Undock 35
Unlink 62, 103
V
Version table 2
Video
syncing audio 92
Videos 104
adding 86
aspect ratio 110
capturing 53
color effects 114
ColorDirector 115
content aware editing 26, 97
converting to 3D 120
cropping 120
detecting scenes 61
editing 97
effects 125
enhancing 114
fixing 114
frame rate 33, 237
importing 49
interlacing format 109
keyframes 116
muting 121
presets 114
producing 195
reversing 120
rotational camera shake 114
shape 112
speed 120
transitions 179
trimming 104
CyberLink PowerDirector
284
Videos 104
unlinking 62, 103
Vimeo 204
Voice clips
adding 90
mixing 184
recording 186
trimming 107
Voice over 186
W
Water reflection 125
WAV 198
WaveEditor 121
Waveform 92, 183
Web support 274
Webcam 56
WMA 198
WMV 198, 200
Workspace
creating new 47
expanding 31
overview 25
X
Xbox 202
Y
YouTube 204
Z
Zoom 35