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CyberLink PowerDirector
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.
Replace: select to replace the current clip on the timeline with the new clip.
Use this option if you don't want to change the structure of the current
content on the timeline.
Note: if the duration of the clip you are replacing is shorter than the newly
added video clip, CyberLink PowerDirector automatically trims the video
clip to fit the original clip's duration. For images, CyberLink PowerDirector
automatically resizes them to fit the original clip's duration.
When inserting a video file, if the timeline slider is in a gap between two clips on a
timeline track, you are prompted to use one of these ripple editing options to insert
the clip:
Trim to Fit: select to have CyberLink PowerDirector auto trim off the end of
the video clip to fit the gap to the right of the timeline slider.
Note: this feature is also available when inserting image clips into a
timeline gap that have durations longer than the gap.
Speed up to Fit: select to have CyberLink PowerDirector auto speed up the
video clip so that it fits the gap to the right of the timeline slider.
Adding Color Boards and Backgrounds
The use of color boards allows you to insert solid frames of color into your video.
Color boards are really useful as quick transitions between video clips or as
background for titles and ending credits. Backgrounds provide interesting and
creative environments for PiP objects, titles, and more.
Note: you can create your own custom color boards in the Media Room.
See Creating New Color Boards for more information.
You can find color boards and backgrounds in your media library, by clicking to
open the explorer view, or selecting Color Boards or Backgrounds from the Media
Content drop-down.