CyberLink PowerDirector User's Guide
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Contents ..................................................1 Introduction Welcome ................................................................................................1 Latest .................................................................................................1 Features PowerDirector .................................................................................................2 Versions DirectorZone ..................................................................................
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r Library................................................................................................29 Window Explorer .................................................................................................30 View Filtering .................................................................................................30 Media in the Library Library .................................................................................................31 Menu Expanding ...
Capturing .................................................................................................56 from a CD Capturing .................................................................................................56 from an AVCHD Camcorder Capturing .................................................................................................57 from an Optical Device Captured .................................................................................................
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r Arranging Media in Your ..................................................85 Production Adding................................................................................................85 Video Clips and Images to the Timeline Adding .................................................................................................86 Video Clips and Images Adding .................................................................................................
Power ................................................................................................120 Tools Muting ................................................................................................121 Audio Advanced ................................................................................................121 Audio Editing Time ................................................................................................122 Info Magic.................................................
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r Adding .................................................................................................153 Objects, Images, and Backgrounds Modifying .................................................................................................154 Particle Object Range and Position Modifying .................................................................................................155 Particle Object Properties Adding ....................................................
Setting ................................................................................................189 Chapter Thumbnails Adding ..................................................191 Subtitles Adding ................................................................................................191 Subtitle Markers Importing ................................................................................................192 Subtitles from a File Extracting ..............................................
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r Setting .................................................................................................228 Object Properties Adding .................................................................................................229 and Editing Menu Buttons Enabling .................................................................................................230 3D Depth in Disc Menus Saving ....................................................................................
..................................................257 Appendix Intelligent ................................................................................................257 SVRT: When Is Used? Licensing ................................................................................................258 and Copyright Information Licenses .................................................................................................260 and Copyrights ..................................................
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Intro ductio n Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter introduces CyberLink PowerDirector and the digital video editing process. It also outlines all of the latest features, available versions, and reviews the minimum system requirements for CyberLink PowerDirector. Note: this document is for reference and informational use only. Its content and the corresponding program are subject to change without notice.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Intro ductio n Features Ultimate Ultra Deluxe HE3D HE DE LE 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/.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r Features Ultimate Ultra Deluxe HE3D HE DE LE WTV clip (H.
Intro ductio n 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
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r Features 6 Ultimate Ultra Deluxe HE3D HE DE LE 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 1
Intro ductio n Features Ultimate Ultra Deluxe HE3D HE DE LE 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 -- -- -- -- 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-
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r Features Ultimate Ultra Deluxe HE3D HE DE LE 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** Disc Menu Templates 16 16 15 5 5 5 N/A 3D Discs Yes Yes -- Yes Yes -- N/A 3D Disc Menus Yes
Intro ductio n Features Ultimate Ultra Deluxe HE3D HE DE LE Yes Yes Yes -- -- -- N/A (AVCHD) VCD Burning 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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).
Intro ductio n 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 Bluray Disc/AVCHD production*. Burning Drive A CD or DVD burner (CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW or DVD-R/RW) is required to burn VCD/ DVD/SVCD/AVCHD* titles.
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Po w erDirecto r Editing M o des Chapter 2: PowerDirector Editing Modes 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).
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Editing M o des 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 M agic M ovie Wizard. button above the timeline and selecting 2. In the Source window, click to import all of the media you want to use in your video production.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Editing M o des 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Editing M o des 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Editing M o des 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Editing M o des 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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Po w erDirecto r Wo rkspace Chapter 3: PowerDirector Workspace This chapter outlines the CyberLink PowerDirector workspace, and all of its features. The workspace in the Edit module is where you will spend most of your time when using CyberLink PowerDirector, so getting familiar with everything is has to offer is recommended.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r Media Room The Media Room provides access to your media library and the PowerDirector plugins. The media library contains your video, audio, and image files. You can also access a number of useful color boards and backgrounds for use in your video productions. Click to access the PowerDirector plug-ins. See PowerDirector Plug-ins for a detailed description of the plug-ins and their available features.
Po w erDirecto r Wo rkspace 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Wo rkspace 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Wo rkspace 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Wo rkspace 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Wo rkspace 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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 preview window. click on next to the PowerDirector logo to show the minimized 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.
Po w erDirecto r Wo rkspace 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Wo rkspace 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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 to manually resize the timeline.
Po w erDirecto r Wo rkspace 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Wo rkspace 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Wo rkspace 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Pro jects Chapter 4: PowerDirector Projects When working on a new video production, click the button to save it as a .pds file, a project file format that is used exclusively by CyberLink PowerDirector. These project files can be imported directly into the timeline, if required. See Importing PowerDirector Projects for more information. Note: a CyberLink PowerDirector project (.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Im po rting M edia into Po w erDirecto r Chapter 5: Importing Media into PowerDirector You can import media in a wide variety of formats into CyberLink PowerDirector, in many different ways. Whether you need to capture media from external sources, import media that is already on your computer's hard drive, or download it from the Internet. CyberLink PowerDirector makes it easy to get all your media into the program quickly, so you can start working on your video production.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Im po rting M edia into Po w erDirecto r 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 Po w erDirecto r 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.
Im po rting M edia into Po w erDirecto r 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Im po rting M edia into Po w erDirecto r 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Im po rting M edia into Po w erDirecto r 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Im po rting M edia into Po w erDirecto r 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r then click on the Download button. Note: you cannot use the photos downloaded into your media library for commercial use. Click on the copyright information. button underneath a photo thumbnail to view its 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.
Im po rting M edia into Po w erDirecto r 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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 .
Po w erDirecto r Plug-ins Chapter 6: PowerDirector Plug-ins 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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 Designer.
Po w erDirecto r Plug-ins 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Plug-ins 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Plug-ins 5. C ontinue 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Plug-ins 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Plug-ins 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r If you don't want to use all the theme template's sequences, just deselect the ones you don't want to use.
Po w erDirecto r Plug-ins 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Plug-ins 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. C lick on the Media tab and then drag and drop the media that you want in the sequence to the desired slot.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Plug-ins 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Plug-ins 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Plug-ins 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Arranging M edia in Yo ur Pro ductio n Chapter 7: Arranging Media in Your Production 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Arranging M edia in Yo ur Pro ductio n 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Arranging M edia in Yo ur Pro ductio n 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 Po w erDirecto r 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.
Arranging M edia in Yo ur Pro ductio n 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Arranging M edia in Yo ur Pro ductio n 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Arranging M edia in Yo ur Pro ductio n 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Editing Yo ur M edia Chapter 8: Editing Your Media 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Editing Yo ur M edia 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Editing Yo ur M edia 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Editing Yo ur M edia 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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 - M a rked 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.
Editing Yo ur M edia 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r A - Preview Area , B - Tim eline, C - Tim eline M a gnifier* , D - M a gnified Tim eline, E - Selected Segm ents, F - M a gnifier Controls* , G - Trim m ing Tools, H -Pla yer Controls, I - Fra m e 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.
Editing Yo ur M edia 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r A - Audio Wa veform , B - Tim eline Slider, C - M a rked Positions in Clip, D - Zoom Controls, E - M a rk 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. Use the player controls to find where you want the trimmed clip to begin, or the mark in position.
Editing Yo ur M edia 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Editing Yo ur M edia 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Editing Yo ur M edia 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Editing Yo ur M edia 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 Po w erDirecto r 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.
Editing Yo ur M edia 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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).
Editing Yo ur M edia 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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 .
Editing Yo ur M edia 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Editing Yo ur M edia 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 feature.
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Adding Effects Chapter 9: Adding Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Adding Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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 - Tim eline Indica tor, E - Keyfra m e Indica tor, F- M otion Pa th, G - Zoom In/Out, H - TV Sa fe Zone/Grid Lines, I - Keyfra m e Buttons, J - Keyfra m e Tim eline Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector.
Adding Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r and then select Magic Style. Click on the feature. button to consult the iHelp for more information on using this 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.
Creating PiP Effects Chapter 10: Creating PiP Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating PiP Effects 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 Tim e, 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating PiP Effects PowerDirector captures your mouse strokes to create a paint animation object. 8. 9. When you are done, click on again. Use the player controls to preview your paint animation object if required. 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating PiP Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating PiP Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating PiP Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating PiP Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating PiP Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating PiP Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Adding Particle Effects Chapter 11: Adding Particle Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Adding Particle Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Adding Particle Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 1. Click on the 2. Select: button. 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.
Adding Particle Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Adding Particle Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Adding Particle Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Adding Particle Effects 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 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Adding Title Effects Chapter 12: Adding Title Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Adding Title Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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 clicking on button to change the preview background type. 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.
Adding Title Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Adding Title Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Adding Title Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Adding Title Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Adding Title Effects 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Adding Title Effects 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 Transitio ns Chapter 13: Using Transitions 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Using Transitio ns 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
M ixing Audio and Reco rding Vo ice-Overs Chapter 14: Mixing Audio and Recording Voice-Overs 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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 Tim eline, B - M a ster Volum e Controls, C - Fa de In/Out Controls, D - Norm a lize Volum e, 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.
M ixing Audio and Reco rding Vo ice-Overs 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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 Volum e 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.
M ixing Audio and Reco rding Vo ice-Overs 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 the voice track. to stop recording.
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Adding Chapters Chapter 15: Adding Chapters 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.
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Adding Subtitles Chapter 16: Adding Subtitles 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r use the player controls to find the position in the video where you want to add the subtitle, and then click the marker. button to add a single subtitle 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.
Adding Subtitles 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Pro ducing Yo ur Pro ject Chapter 17: Producing Your Project 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Pro ducing Yo ur Pro ject 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Pro ducing Yo ur Pro ject 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 5. to set another output folder. Click the Start button to begin producing your file.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Pro ducing Yo ur Pro ject Note: in some versions of CyberLink PowerDirector, the H.264 AVC/WMV/MPEG4 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Pro ducing Yo ur Pro ject 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Pro ducing Yo ur Pro ject 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Pro ducing Yo ur Pro ject 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Pro ducing Yo ur Pro ject 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Pro ducing Yo ur Pro ject 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 4. If required, click on follows: to edit the task's production profile settings as 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.
Creating Discs Chapter 18: Creating Discs 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating Discs click on to import any existing CyberLink PowerDirector projects that you want on your created disc. Note: as you add content, click on the M enu 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating Discs 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating Discs 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating Discs 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating Discs 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating Discs 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 menu. tab to change the properties of the menu text in your disc 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating Discs 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating Discs 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating Discs 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Creating Discs 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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* format. To do this, select the AVCHD button and then your specific removable disk type (Removable Disk, SD/SDHC/SDXC Card, M emory Stick) from the drop-down.
Creating Discs 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r Configuring Burn Settings Before you burn to a disc for the first time, it is advised that you click on set your burning configuration as follows: to 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.
Po w erDirecto r Preferences Chapter 19: PowerDirector Preferences 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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 dropdown list that you want to use. Capture Preferences In the Preferences window, select the Capture tab.
Po w erDirecto r Preferences 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Preferences 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Preferences 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Preferences 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.
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Po w erDirecto r Ho tkeys Chapter 20: PowerDirector Hotkeys 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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 E
Po w erDirecto r Ho tkeys 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 De
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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,
Po w erDirecto r Ho tkeys 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 + .
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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 c
Po w erDirecto r Ho tkeys 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.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
Po w erDirecto r Ho tkeys 6. Click the Open button to complete the import process.
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Appendix Chapter 21: Appendix 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 DVAVI (Type I) formats.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r Licensing and Copyright Information This section contains the PowerDirector licensing and copyright information, including a copy of the Intel License Agreement for Open Source Computer Library and the GNU Lesser General Public License. There is also a list of the third-party components used in PowerDirector.
Appendix List of Components Component License Information cv.dll Intel License Agreement for Open Source Computer Library cvaux.dll Intel License Agreement for Open Source Computer Library highgui.dll Intel License Agreement for Open Source Computer Library OptCVa6.dll Intel License Agreement for Open Source Computer Library OptCVm6.dll Intel License Agreement for Open Source Computer Library OptCVw7.dll Intel License Agreement for Open Source Computer Library PThreadVC2.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r Licenses and Copyrights Below are the applicable licenses and copyright information that pertain to the components listed in the List of Components. Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright 2003-2005 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. DTS For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
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Technical Suppo rt Chapter 22: Technical Support This chapter contains technical support information. It includes all the information to find the answers you need to assist you. You may also find answers quickly by contacting your local distributor/dealer. Before Contacting Technical Support Please take advantage of one of CyberLink’s free technical support options: consult the user’s guide or the online help installed with your program.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r Web Support Solutions to your problems are available 24 hours a day at no cost on the CyberLink web sites: Note: you must first register as a member before using CyberLink web support. CyberLink provides a wide range of web support options, including FAQs, in the following languages: Language Web Support URL English http://www.cyberlink.com/support/index.html Traditional Chinese http://tw.cyberlink.com/support/index.html Japanese http://jp.cyberlink.com/support/index.
Index Index 1 enabling 36 3D-BD 223 3D-Like overview 52 3D-Ready HDTV 36 120Hz Time-sequential 36 4 2 4 color gradient 140, 169, 225 4K resolution 1, 198, 200, 204 2D burn disc in 231 converting to 3D 120 2K resolution 1, 198, 200, 204 5 5.1 Surround 237 3 7 3D 7.
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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.
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 23
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r Effects media 49 color 114 Frame rate 33, 237 downloading 60 Freeform 112 freeze frame 130 Freesound 60 keyframes 118 Freeze frame 130 modifying 126 Freeze time 134 NewBlue 125 Full feature editor 13 particles 149 PiP 131 PiP objects 131 shape 112 Gain 184 titles 163 General preferences 237 video 125 Green screen 139 Enable Grid lines 33 3D depth 141, 158, 171, 173, 227 Group objects 39 Enhance 114 Erase discs 236 mode 134 H.
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
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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
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 quali
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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 120 282 Split 102 SRT 192 Standar
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 a
CyberLink Po w erDirecto r 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 204 284 Z Zoom 35
