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CyberLink PowerDirector
Note: the Crossfade option does not overwrite the content on the track, instead
adding a transition between the two clips. The Crossfade option is only available
if the end of the new clip is not over any existing content on the track.
If the timeline slider is in a gap between two clips on an audio timeline track when
inserting audio, you are prompted to use one of these ripple editing options to
insert the clip:
Trim the Inserted Clip to Fit the Gap: select to have CyberLink PowerDirector
auto trim off the end of the audio clip to fit the gap to the right of the
timeline slider.
Speed up the Inserted Clip to Fit the Gap: select to have CyberLink
PowerDirector auto speed up the audio clip so that it fits the gap to the right
of the timeline slider.
Magic Music
Magic Music* is designed to help you add music into your video production. In just
a few simple steps, Magic Music can turn your video production into a professional
looking movie through the addition of background music.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on
our web site for detailed versioning information.
Click the button located to the left of the timeline and then select Magic
Music to open the Magic Music panel. Magic Music uses SmartSound to add music
to your video production. Just follow the four steps on the user interface to select
the music style (genre), song, and then duration, before applying your selection to
your video production.
Note: SmartSound provides some music for you to use in your video
production, but you can also purchase music. Click the SmartSound
button to view SmartSound related copyright and purchasing information.
Syncing Audio
When you add independent audio to any of the audio tracks on the timeline, it is
important to ensure that it syncs with the video in your production. CyberLink
PowerDirector displays the audio waveform on each clip that is added to the
timeline. The waveform is useful when trimming or splitting the audio clip, but also
when trying to sync audio to the video in your production.