Operation Manual

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CyberLink PowerDirector
Note: you can set the default behaviour of transitions added to the timeline
on the Editing preferences tab. See Editing Preferences for more
information.
Cross Transition: when using a cross transition, the two clips are side by side
on the timeline and the transition acts like a bridge between them. For
example, if you add a two second transition between two five second clips,
the total duration is 10 seconds. The transition begins at the four second mark
of the first clip, and ends at the one second mark of the second clip.
Overlap Transition: when using an overlap transition, the two clips overlap
while the transition is taking place. This allows for parts of the two clips to
play over each other during the transition. Using the same example as above,
the total duration is eight seconds, with the transition playing for two seconds
over both clips.
To set a transition's behavior, do this:
1. Click on the transition between two clips.
2. Click the Modify button to change to the other transition type, or right-click
on the transition and then select Modify Transition.
3. In the Transition Settings panel, set the behavior of the transition.
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.