Operation Manual

Appendix
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FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning
CyberLink PowerDirector are listed below. If you require further
information, see Technical Support on p.124.
1. What's new in PowerDirector 3?
New video file format support:
• Windows Media Video 9 (WMV) input support
• QuickTime 6 input & output support
• DivX 5 codec included to input & output MPEG4 video
New interface:
• Timeline/Storyboard dual-mode editing
• 6 editing tracks: Video, Effect, PiP, Title, Voice, Music
• Dynamic scaling timeline ruler
• Dynamic interface resolution that supports all screen
resolutions larger than 1024x768
• Hotkey hints displayed in tool tips
New capturing features
• Automatically detect available devices and list on control
panel easy selection
• Preview video files immediately after capture
• Review and delete unwanted captured video files before
importing them into the Library
• Information panel that provides detail capturing
information for better disk space control.
• DV QuickScan feature that allows users to preview an
entire DV tape in 6 minutes. When users select desired
video intervals, the program rewinds to the marked
intervals and performs high quality capturing.
Improved Library management tools:
• Aliasing for video, audio, and image files for easier use
in the workspace