CyberLink PowerDirector 9 User’s Guide
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Contents Introduction............................................ 1 Welcome .................................................................................................................... 1 Latest Features ................................................................................................... 1 DirectorZone ....................................................................................................... 3 PowerDirector Versions .........................................................
CyberLink PowerDirector Preview Player Controls ................................................................................13 Taking a Screen Snapshot ............................................................................14 Media Viewer ....................................................................................................14 Zoom In/Out ......................................................................................................15 Display/Preview Options ...................
Contents Capture Preferences .......................................................................................36 Confirmation Preferences ............................................................................37 DirectorZone Preferences ............................................................................38 Editing Preferences .........................................................................................38 File Preferences .......................................................
CyberLink PowerDirector Magic Cut ...........................................................................................................66 Magic Style .........................................................................................................66 Magic Music .......................................................................................................67 Modifying Effects ..................................................................................................
Contents Editing Disc Menus in the Menu Designer .......................................... 105 Editing Disc Preferences .................................................................................. 110 Burning Discs ....................................................................................................... 111 Burning Your Movie to Disc ...................................................................... 111 Creating Folders ..............................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter introduces CyberLink PowerDirector and the digital video editing process. It also provides an overview of the program, outlines all of the new features, and includes the system requirements for this version of 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 PowerDirector - Group media clips together for ease of movement on the timeline. - Customize track names so they are easy to identify in the timeline. - Reorder video tracks using a simple click and drag process. • Grid lines - Up to 10x10 grid lines available for more precise placement of media during the editing process. Edit • Video effects • • • • More precise control of your video effects, with the two available edit modes: Clip Mode and Keyframe Mode.
Chapter 1: Introduction Miscellaneous • CPU/GPU optimization - CyberLink PowerDirector is optimized with the latest technology to provide performance gains during the rendering and playback of HD video content. DirectorZone DirectorZone is a web service that lets you search for and download PiP objects, title templates, particle objects, and disc menus created by other users of CyberLink PowerDirector. You may also share your own creations by uploading them to DirectorZone.
CyberLink PowerDirector PowerDirector Modes CyberLink PowerDirector has separate modes that enable you to perform different tasks: Mode Description Capture Capture media in a variety of formats, from a variety of sources. See "Capturing Media" on page 28. Edit Edit your production by adding video and photos to the timeline, then add transitions, effects, titles and much more. See "Creating Your Story" on page 43.
Chapter 1: Introduction System Requirements The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for general digital video production work. System Requirements Screen Resolution • 1024 x 768, 16-bit color or higher. OS • Windows 7/Vista/XP (Windows XP Service Pack 2 is required for HDV capture). Memory • 512 MB required • 3 GB DDR2 or above recommended for 32 bit OS. • 6 GB DDR2 or above recommended for 64 bit OS.
CyberLink PowerDirector System Requirements Video Capturing Device • PCI or USB1.0/2.0 capture device compliant with • • • • • Hard Disk Space WDM standard (i.e. PC Camera and TV tuner with WDM driver). DV camcorder connected via OHCI-compliant IEEE1394 (check CyberLink web site for supported model list). DVD camcorder connected via USB2.0 (check CyberLink web site for supported model list). Sony MicroMV/AVCHD/HDV camcorder (check CyberLink web site for supported model list).
Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace This chapter outlines the CyberLink PowerDirector workspace, and all of its features. The workspace is where you will spend most of your time when using CyberLink PowerDirector, so getting familiar with everything is has to offer is helpful.
CyberLink PowerDirector Rooms The various rooms in the Edit mode of CyberLink PowerDirector are where you can access all of your media, effects, titles, and transitions when editing your video. You can also gain access to controls for recording and mixing audio, adding chapters or subtitles. By default, the library window displays the Media Room. Media Room The Media Room provides access to your media library. The media library contains your video, audio and image files.
Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace PiP Objects Room The PiP Objects Room contains a library of graphics that are added on top of the video or images on a video track. You can place PiP objects onto any track in the timeline. There are three main types of objects: • static graphics. • motion graphics that fly through clips. • decorative borders that are added to frame your clip. You can modify PiP objects in the PiP Designer. For more information, see "Adding PiP Objects" on page 51.
CyberLink PowerDirector Audio Mixing Room In the Audio Mixing Room you can use controls to mix all of the audio tracks in your project. For more information, see "Mixing Audio in the Audio Mixing Room" on page 84. Voice-Over Recording Room In the Voice-Over Recording Room you can record a voice over for your video, while you are watching it play back. For more information, see "Recording Voice-Overs" on page 86.
Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace Library Window The library window contains all of the media in CyberLink PowerDirector, including your video, images and audio files. When you are in other rooms (Effects, PiP Object, etc.), it contains the effects, titles, and transitions you apply to your media. The media content and available buttons that display in the library window depend on the room you are currently in. Explorer View Select the button to toggle the explorer view within the library windows.
CyberLink PowerDirector Filtering Media in the Library Use the available drop down menus at the top of the library window to filter the media in it. For example, when viewing the media in the Media Room, use the All Content drop down to display your media, the available color boards, or the available backgrounds. Use the All Media drop down to display all or one type of media file if you want to find a certain type of media file quickly. Library Menu Click on to access the library menu.
Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace Simply drag the borders of the preview window and timeline to resize them to your liking. This allows you to get the most out of your display device space and customize the size of the preview window as you work. Preview Window While creating your video production, preview it in the preview window using the available player controls.
CyberLink PowerDirector 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. Select to view your production at full screen in the Media Viewer. See "Media Viewer" on page 14 for more information on using this feature. Taking a Screen Snapshot While previewing your project, you can take a still screen snapshot and save it as a BMP, JPG, GIF or PNG image file.
Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace • Real-time Preview: synchronizes and renders clips and effects in real-time, displaying a preview of your video at the standard 25 (PAL)/30 (NTSC) frames per second. • Non Real-time Preview: mutes the audio and displays a preview at a reduced speed to help make editing much more fluid. Useful when editing highdefinition video, using multiple PiP tracks on a less powerful computer, or when you receive dropped frames when previewing.
CyberLink PowerDirector • Click the button, select Grid Lines and then select the number of lines you want to display in a grid over the video image. Use this grid to more precisely place the PiP media where you want on the video image. Once enabled, select Snap to Reference to have the selected objects snap to the grid lines, TV safe zone, and the boundary of the preview window.
Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace To switch to timeline view, click . Timeline Tracks The timeline contains the following tracks: Track Description Video tracks contain your project’s video clips and/or images on the timeline. By default, there are two video tracks in the 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.
CyberLink PowerDirector Track Description The subtitle track contains all of the subtitle markers in your current video production. This track displays when you are within the Subtitle Room. Right-click on the timeline and select Show Subtitle Track if you always want this track to display in the timeline. The SVRT track displays the SVRT information for your current project. This track displays when you are viewing SVRT information. See "Viewing SVRT Information" on page 91 for more information.
Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace Expanding the ruler is especially handy when aligning clips and effects, while condensing it gives you a global overview of your entire production. You can also right click on the timeline ruler and select View Entire Movie to auto fit your current project in the timeline area. Or select Zoom In or Zoom Out to change the view to your required size. Use the timeline ruler slider manually resize the timeline.
CyberLink PowerDirector You can also use this feature to manually highlight a portion of a clip that you want to then remove or trim out. Or select Render Preview to have CyberLink PowerDirector render a video preview of only the highlighted range. Track Manager In the Track Manager* you can add additional video and audio tracks to the timeline. You can have up to 100 video tracks (with or without an audio track) in the timeline, or add up to 98 additional audio tracks.
Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace 3. In the Video section, select the Position in the timeline where you want to add the tracks. 4. In the Audio section, enter in the number of audio tracks you want to add to the timeline. By default, one track is added, but you can add up to 98 audio 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.
CyberLink PowerDirector Reordering Tracks You can reorder the video tracks in the timeline if required. To reorder, click on the left sidebar and drag the track to the new position in the timeline. 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.
Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace Showing/Hiding Tracks To hide a track in the timeline*, click to the left of the track. When a track is hidden, 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 readme file for detailed versioning information.
CyberLink PowerDirector Storyboard View The storyboard view is essentially a large graphical display, or storyboard, of all your video clips and images on the first track in the timeline. You can use it to visualize the main scenes and overall production more clearly. To switch to storyboard view, click . Note: a number of features are unavailable in the storyboard view.
Chapter 3: Pre-Production This chapter details the steps required for pre-production, including the import of media into the media library, the capture of media within Capture mode, and setting your CyberLink PowerDirector preferences. Importing Media If you already have video, audio, and image files that you want to use in your production (for example on your computer’s hard drive or a removable device), you can import the files directly into CyberLink PowerDirector’s media library in the Media Room.
CyberLink PowerDirector Downloading Media If you feel that you do not have enough media for your project, or you are looking for specific media to make your creation just perfect, you can: • click to download media from the Internet directly into the media library. • click to download PiP effects, particle effects, title templates, or disc menus from DirectorZone. Downloading Photos From Flickr You can download your own photos directly from your account on Flickr into CyberLink PowerDirector.
Chapter 3: Pre-Production Note: you cannot use the photos downloaded into your media library for commercial use. Click on the button underneath a photo thumbnail to view its copyright information. 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 Import from Freesound. 2.
CyberLink PowerDirector Capturing Media CyberLink PowerDirector lets you capture media from a variety of sources directly into your Media Library. Click the Capture button to enter the capture window.
Chapter 3: Pre-Production Note: to add a text remark, date, or time code to the video you are capturing, click on the button in capture preferences area to enable it. See "Capture Preferences" on page 33 for more information. 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" on page 25 for information on importing video files from your computer.
CyberLink PowerDirector An interval/scene is the content you recorded each time you pressed record and then stop during the video shooting process. For help on using this function, use 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.
Chapter 3: Pre-Production 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.
CyberLink PowerDirector Note: some DVDs are protected by technology that does not allow you to capture the content they contain. Capturing from an AVCHD Camcorder You can capture video content that you recorded with an AVCHD camcorder. Use the capture from an AVCHD camcorder option only if your camcorder connects to your computer using an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable. To a capture scene from your AVCHD camcorder, use the capture player controls (record, stop, etc.) underneath the capture preview window.
Chapter 3: Pre-Production Capture Settings Use the Settings button to configure the set up of your selected capture device. The capture settings that are available depend on the capture device connected and the capture mode you have selected. 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 preferences for your captured content.
CyberLink PowerDirector • select Non real-time when capturing from a camcorder to continue processing captured video after the original video stops playing in order to ensure that no frames are dropped. • select Begin with fade-in to add fade-in to audio captured with a microphone. • select End with fade-out to add fade-out to audio captured with a microphone. • select Record at maximum speed to record CD audio at a higher speed.
Chapter 3: Pre-Production Video clips that contain detected scenes show a small folder icon in the lower right corner of the clip when displayed in the media library. To display a clip’s scenes, click the folder icon. Extracting Audio from a Video Clip If you want to include just the audio from a video clip, you can extract it in the media library by right clicking it and selecting Extract Audio. The audio is separated from the video and saved in the media library.
CyberLink PowerDirector • Use drop frame timecode: if your selected TV format is NTSC, select "Yes" to synchronize the timecode of your video to its video length in the timeline. • Show sound waveform in timeline: select to display the sound waveform in the timeline that represents the sound levels in audio clips. • Enable HD video processing (shadow file): select this to speed up the editing of high definition video by enabling CyberLink PowerDirector to process the file faster.
Chapter 3: Pre-Production • During capture, detect scenes by time code, and then save each scene as a separate file (DV-VCR mode only): select this option to detect scene break signals and to save each scene as a separate file. (DV camcorders generate a scene break signal on the tape whenever users release the REC button.) This feature is only available in DV camcorder capture.
CyberLink PowerDirector • Always prompt me to confirm captured video prefix name: select this option if you want PowerDirector to ask you for a file name when capturing videos in 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.
Chapter 3: Pre-Production • Add an effect and a title when using Freeze Frame: select this option to automatically add an effect and title to the timeline when you click the Freeze Frame button. Durations: • set the default durations (in seconds) for image files and the different effects, transitions, titles, subtitles, etc. when placed in the timeline. File Preferences In the Preferences window, select the File tab.
CyberLink PowerDirector Note: ensure you download and install the latest video drivers for hardware acceleration to enable this feature in CyberLink PowerDirector.
Chapter 3: Pre-Production Produce Preferences In the Preferences window, select the Produce tab. The available options are as follows: Produce: • Reduce video blocky artifacts (Intel SSE4 optimized): select this option to improve the production overall quality of produced video, if your computer supports Intel SSE4 optimization. Quality of 3D slideshow: • use the slider to set the quality of a produced 3D slideshow video. The slower the images move, the better the quality of the slideshow.
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Chapter 4: Creating Your Story Once you have all of your media in CyberLink PowerDirector, this chapter guides you through the process of turning your media library into professional-looking videos and photo slideshows. PowerDirector Projects Each time you start working on a new production, you create a new project that is saved as a PDS file and is used exclusively by CyberLink PowerDirector. Use the options in the File menu to save, create new, or open existing projects in CyberLink PowerDirector.
CyberLink PowerDirector Adding Media to the Editing Workspace Now you can begin putting your final production together by adding media and effects to the editing workspace. You can also use the Magic Movie Wizard or the Slideshow Designer to quickly create a production if you are short on time or to use as a guideline to get you started. Note that you can only add certain media clips to specific tracks. When you select a media clip, the tracks that you can add it to light up.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story the below sections for detailed information on each of the templates and various options. 4. Click Next to go to the preview window and see the outputted result. You can then return to the previous window and select another template if you like. Slideshow Music To add background music, click use.
CyberLink PowerDirector Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow Designer Some slideshow templates let you manually customize slideshows in the Slideshow Designer. Once the slideshow is created, if the Customize button is visible in the preview window or when the slideshow is selected on the timeline, click it to launch the Slideshow Designer.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story • in 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. • in the editing area (Unused photos), indicate the maximum number of photos that are displayed on a slide.
CyberLink PowerDirector • in slide area, click on a specific slideshow slide to view and edit it. • in the editing area (Cropping area), use the Magic Motion Designer to customize the motion on the slide. See "Magic Motion Designer" on page 65 for more information. • in the preview area, use the playback controls to preview the slideshow.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story Note: when you add video clips to the timeline, CyberLink PowerDirector automatically adds its audio track (if available) to the linked audio track. You no longer need to place your media on the top track or at the beginning of the video timeline. You now have total freedom to add the media exactly where you want, and it what order you want.
CyberLink PowerDirector Note: you can add backgrounds and color boards to the timeline the same way you add video and image clips. Audio Clips Audio clips allow you to add background music or a narrative voice-over to your video. By default there are two audio tracks linked with a video track, a separate audio track for music, and the voice track in the timeline. Note: you can add additional audio tracks to your project’s timeline in the Track Manager. See "Track Manager" on page 20 for more information.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story Adding Effects, PiP Objects, Titles and Transitions The sections below describe the procedures for adding video effects, PiP objects, particle effects, titles, and transitions into the workspace. Adding Video Effects To add a video effect to a portion of a clip in the timeline, go into the Effect Room and then do one of the following: Note: videos effects in the effect track are applied to all the video tracks that are positioned above it in the timeline.
CyberLink PowerDirector Note: you can download additional PiP objects from the DirectorZone web site. See "Downloading from DirectorZone" on page 27 for more information. • use the timeline slider to set the position where you want the PiP object, select the object in the library, and then click to add it to the selected video track.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story Note: if the timeline slider is over an existing clip on the timeline when you perform either of the above actions, CyberLink PowerDirector splits the clip and inserts the new clip between the two portions. • drag and drop a particle effect to a desired position on the timeline. Note: if you drop a particle effect onto an existing clip on the timeline, you are asked if you want to split the clip and Insert the new clip between the two portions, or Overwrite the existing clip.
CyberLink PowerDirector Note: if you drop a title template onto an existing clip on the timeline, you are asked if you want to split the clip and Insert the title between the two portions, or Overwrite the existing clip. Once you add a title template to the timeline, click the Modify button to edit it in the Title Designer. See "Modifying Titles in the Title Designer" on page 79 for more information.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story Note: you can add prefix or postfix transitions to multiple clips at once by selecting them, clicking , and then choosing Apply Random Transition to All or Apply Fading Transition to All. Adding Transitions Between Two Clips You can also add a transition between two clips on a video track. To add a transition between two clips, do this: 1. Click on to open the Transition Room or press the F8 key on your keyboard. 2.
CyberLink PowerDirector 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 Switch button to change to the other transition type, or right click on the transition and then select either Switch to Overlap Transition or Switch to Cross Transition.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story Performing a Multi Trim You can trim all your video clips using the Multi Trim function. Multi Trim lets you trim out one or more portions of a video clip at once, resulting in clips that are independent from the original video.
CyberLink PowerDirector • use and in magnifier tools to set the magnification level on the video clip. The size of the timeline magnifier changes based on the magnification level selected. • drag the timeline magnifier along the timeline to find the section of video you want to trim. • use the timeline slider to find the starting and end points of your video clips that you want to trim. You can also use the player controls to find the exact frames in the frame display area.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story 2. Click the Duration button (or right click on the clip and select Set Duration). 3. In the Duration Settings window, enter in the duration you want it to display in your project. You can set the duration down to the number of frames. You can also change the duration of the above mentioned media or for trimmed video clips, by selecting the clip and then dragging the end of the clip to the desired duration.
CyberLink PowerDirector Editing Audio in WaveEditor You can edit the audio you are using in your project in CyberLink WaveEditor. CyberLink WaveEditor is a useful companion program that lets you record, trim, cut, and enhance digital audio with rich effects. To edit an audio file on CyberLink WaveEditor, select it on timeline and then click the Edit Audio button* in the function buttons. Please consult the help file within CyberLink WaveEditor for detailed information on editing audio in that program.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story In Enhance section you can enhance the quality of images and videos, including using the Video Enhancement feature, which can upscale video using TrueTheater HD technology from CyberLink. Click on the button to consult the iHelp for information on using these features. You can apply video enhancements to the entire duration of a clip or customize it using keyframes.
CyberLink PowerDirector and effects to your specification to ensure the freeze frame effect fits your creation. You can choose to not have CyberLink PowerDirector insert the effects by deselecting the option in preferences. See "Editing Preferences" on page 38 for more information. Time Info When a DV-AVI video clip captured from a DV tape camcorder (with CyberLink RichVideo enabled) or an EXIF image is added to the timeline, the Time Info button is enabled.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story Adjusting Video Clip Aspect Ratio Video clips usually come in one of two aspect ratios, 4:3 or 16:9. Depending on your media clips and the medium you will use to view your video, you can adjust your video’s aspect ratio accordingly. Before you produce your video, set the aspect ratio for all of the video clips so that it matches the aspect ratio of your project.
CyberLink PowerDirector Magic Fix With Magic Fix you can stabilize videos taken with shaky hands, enhance a video’s audio, or the quality of a video’s image. You can also use this tool to remove red-eye from photos, or to improve the focus on photos that are out of focus. Click on the button to consult the iHelp for more information on using these features. Magic Motion CyberLink PowerDirector’s Magic Motion tool adds zooms or pans to images, creating a motion effect in your final video.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story Magic Motion Designer After you select a motion template to apply to the selected photo, select the Motion Designer button to customize the motion in the Magic Motion Designer.
CyberLink PowerDirector • 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. • resize the focus area to define the part on the photo you want to highlight or focus on. • click and drag the motion path to alter the movement of the focus area. • add a rotation effect on the focus area by entering the rotation amount in the field provided and then clicking the focus area manually. .
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story Magic Music In Magic Music* you can add music to your project. The music is either supplied within CyberLink PowerDirector or you can purchase and download additional tracks from within Magic Music. Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information. Click the SmartSound button to view SmartSound-related copyright and purchasing information. The Magic Music tool is ideal for use when creating photo slideshows.
CyberLink PowerDirector duration of the effect. Use the available sliders and options to customize the video effect to your preference. • Keyframe Mode: some effects use 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. To customize an effect in keyframe mode, click the Keyframe button in the Effect Settings window.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story 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, and more.
CyberLink PowerDirector Modifying PiP Effect 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 file. 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.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story Adding Motion to PiP Effects On the PiP motion tab you can add motion* to PiP media, allowing it to move across the screen. You can choose from a number of predefined motions or create your own custom PiP motion. You can also set the transparency level of the PiP effect, rotate the effect, and add a fading effect. Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information.
CyberLink PowerDirector The longer the PiP clip, the slower the PiP object’s motion is. For example, if the PiP clip is 10 seconds, it takes the PiP effect 10 seconds to complete the applied motion. Distance between keyframes The distance between each keyframe also contributes to the speed of the PiP effect motion. The further the distance between each keyframe, the quicker the PiP effect needs to move to get to the next keyframe. Keyframe timeline The keyframe timeline is located below the preview window.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story 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. Adding PiP Effect Masks On the PiP masks tab you can use masks to overlay portions of the PiP effect or media. Masks are useful if you want to show/hide portions of your media on the timeline in the final production.
CyberLink PowerDirector Modifying Particle Effects in the Particle Designer A particle effect allows you to insert particle objects (snow, stars, fire, etc.) onto an existing image or video clip in your video, overlaying custom effects on the existing clip. You can completely customize the particle object properties using the Particle Designer.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story • in the Particle Room, select an existing particle effect template and then click on to edit the existing template. Adding New Particle Objects You can add additional particle objects to a particle effect template. To do this, click on . Once added, you can customize the particle object’s properties in the object properties area. See "Editing Particle Effects" on page 75 for more information. Adding Background Images You can insert an image into your particle effect.
CyberLink PowerDirector Note: click on to use the TV safe zone and grid lines to help with the precise placement of the particle objects on the video. Select Snap to Reference to have the particle effect snap to the grid lines, TV safe zone and boundary of the video area. To modify, do this: • to change the position and source (emit) point of a particle object, select the object in the Select object list, and then click and drag to a new position.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story • Add/Delete particle: in this section you can click on and then import an image to create a custom particle. You can add as many custom particles as you like to a particle object, i.e. more than one image used in a particle object. Or select an existing particle and then click to delete it from the particle object.
CyberLink PowerDirector - - - - - Wave: use the slider or enter in a value in the box provided if you want your particle to travel in a wave pattern. The higher the number, the bigger the wave. If the value is 0, then the particle travels in a straight line. Wave variation: use the slider or enter in a value in the box provided to set the amount of variation there is in wave size. For example, if you enter 50, then half of the particles will have the same wave form.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story Modifying Titles in the Title Designer In the Title Designer you can completely customize the title effects in your project.
CyberLink PowerDirector • click on Insert Title to add additional title text to a title effect. • click on Insert Image to add images that accompany the text. Modifying Title Effect Position You can change the position and orientation of the titles in a title effect quickly and easily. Note: click on to use the TV safe zone and grid lines to help with the precise placement of the title effect on the master video.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story Customizing Text Font Face You can customize the font face settings of the title text, including the color, blur and transparency effects. To customize a title effect’s font face, click on the text properties tab and then on . Adding Shadows to Title Text You can add a shadow to the title text. Available options allow you to change the shadow’s color, distance from the text, and add a transparency or blur effect.
CyberLink PowerDirector Keyframe timeline The keyframe timeline is located below the preview window. The title effect animation has four keyframes. The first two keyframes indicate the start and end points for the beginning effect, while the last two indicate the start and end points for the ending effect. The blue section indicates the time it takes for the starting/ending effect to complete.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story 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 title template to DirectorZone. • click on Save to save the modified template as a new template in your Title Room. Mixing Audio and Recording Voice-Overs Your production’s audio can make or break your creation.
CyberLink PowerDirector Note: to remove a volume key, drag it outside the clip’s borders. Mixing Audio in the Audio Mixing Room Use the audio mixer in the Audio Mixing Room for precise control of the volume levels of the audio in your video project. The audio mixer contains controls for all of the audio tracks in the editing timeline.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story Note: if you would like to set the volume for an entire clip, select it in the timeline and then ensure the timeline slider is at the beginning of the clip. • use the music gain control sliders to increase or decrease the volume of the entire track.
CyberLink PowerDirector Recording Voice-Overs The Voice-Over Recording Room lets you record a narration with a microphone while watching a preview of your video production. B A D C A - Recording Volume Level, B - Recording Preferences, C- Record/Stop Button, D- Fade-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: • select Device to select your audio device and input.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story • click to begin recording. Record your voice over as you watch the video in the preview window. • Click to stop recording. • 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. Chapters Chapters are used to ease navigation of your finalized production if you decide to burn it to a disc.
CyberLink PowerDirector 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 text file or add them manually in the Subtitle Room.
Chapter 4: Creating Your Story Note: to export your subtitles and save them as an SRT file, click . Importing Subtitles from Text Files You can import subtitles from a text file in the SRT or TXT formats by clicking on . This allows you to compose your subtitles outside the program or retrieve them from another source and import them into CyberLink PowerDirector. Note: when an SRT file is imported, the subtitles are created automatically in CyberLink PowerDirector.
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Chapter 5: 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 your project’s audio into a music file, creating your own production soundtrack in one easy step.
CyberLink PowerDirector Produce Window When you click the Produce button, CyberLink PowerDirector opens the produce window. Here you can compile your production into a file that is ready for a variety of uses, including sharing with friends, uploading to YouTube, or for burning to disc at a later date. Note: if you want to burn your current production to a disc right away, go directly to the Create Disc module.
Chapter 5: Producing Your Project The production window is an easy to use interface that makes production effortless. Note: before producing a movie production, make sure that all of your video clips have the same interlacing format. This is an extremely important step to take before production, as it can drastically affect final video quality. If you produce your movie and find the video quality unsatisfactory, verify if the interlacing format of all of your video clips is the same.
CyberLink PowerDirector Note: you can also produce multiple created movie projects at one time in the Edit window using the Batch Produce feature. To perform a batch production, select File > Batch Produce. Outputting to a File You can output your project to a 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 music file for playback. To output your project to a file, select the File tab and then select the desired file format.
Chapter 5: Producing Your Project Configuring Production Preferences Before you begin producing your file, you can select from the following production preferences: Note: the preferences that are available depend on the file format you selected and the version of CyberLink PowerDirector that is installed on your computer. • Fast video rendering technology: SVRT and Hardware video encoder are options that can reduce production time.
CyberLink PowerDirector Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information. Customizing Video Profiles After you select the format of your produced project file, depending on your selection, there may be video quality settings you can customize in the video profiles section. These video quality settings are called profiles, and can consist of your video’s resolution, bitrate compression, audio compression type, and more.
Chapter 5: Producing Your Project • Delete the file after the write back is complete: select this option to have CyberLink PowerDirector delete the produced video file after it has written it back to your DV or HDV camcorder. • 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.
CyberLink PowerDirector • 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. Uploading Video to Facebook In just a few steps, you can upload your production in CyberLink PowerDirector directly to Facebook®.
Chapter 6: Creating Discs After you finish creating your video production, click on Create Disc to burn your movie onto a disc, complete with a stylish disc menu. You can also import other videos and CyberLink PowerDirector projects, creating multi-layered professional looking disc in just a few simple steps.
CyberLink PowerDirector Importing Disc Content The Content tab contains all of the videos and projects (called titles or scenes on your disc) that are currently in your disc menu and will be burned to a disc. It not only includes your current video production, but also any video files or CyberLink PowerDirector projects you import. On the Content tab you can add additional titles/scenes to your disc by doing this: • click on to import any existing videos that you want on your created disc.
Chapter 6: Creating Discs • a subtitles page that lets you enable/disable the subtitles on your disc. Note: the Subtitles page in a disc menu is only available if you selected Create subtitles for disc when creating subtitles in the Subtitle Room. See "Subtitles" on page 88 for more information. Selecting Pre-designed Templates CyberLink PowerDirector provides you with several stylish pre-designed menu templates that you can choose from.
CyberLink PowerDirector Note: to perform more advanced editing on a selected disc template using the Menu Designer, click on the menu template on the Menu Preferences tab and then click on Modify in the menu properties window that pops up. See "Editing Disc Menus in the Menu Designer" on page 105 for more information. Editing Disc Menu Text To edit the text that appears on the menu page, including clickable button text, double-click on it, and then enter the new text.
Chapter 6: Creating Discs • trim the audio file using the playback controls and then move the sliders on the trim bar to the desired start and end points. • select to have the menu music gradually Fade-in or Fade-out. • if the length of your menu music file is not as long as the specified duration, select the Auto repeat option to loop it. 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 PowerDirector Note: the duration you enter is also the length of your menu’s background music, even if the selected music file’s length is longer than the duration specified. Specify Buttons Per Page When creating a disc with multiple titles or chapters, you can select the number of thumbnail buttons that display on the scenes and chapters menu page. Use the Buttons per page drop-down on the bottom left, to select the number you want on these pages.
Chapter 6: Creating Discs Editing Disc Menus in the Menu Designer The Menu Designer* lets you completely customize disc menus. To edit an existing disc menu, click on the menu template on the Menu Preferences tab and then click on Modify in the menu properties window that pops up. Click on the Create Menu button to create a new menu template from scratch.
CyberLink PowerDirector In the Menu Designer you can edit all three possible disc menu pages. Note that the scenes and chapters pages always have the same layout. Note: click on to use the TV safe zone and grid lines to help with the precise placement of buttons, images, and text on your menu pages. To modify a specific page, select either Root Menu, Titles/Chapters Menu, or Subtitles Menu from the Edit drop-down menu.
Chapter 6: Creating Discs Adding Images to Menus Click the button to import an image into your disc menu. Once imported, you can resize the image to fit your disc menu as required. If you want to add an image as the menu’s background, see "Setting Menu Background" on page 106. Adding and Editing Disc Menu Text You can add additional text to a disc menu, or completely customize the existing format and alignment on the existing text in the Menu Designer.
CyberLink PowerDirector Adding Shadows to Text You can add a shadow to menu text. Available options allow you to change the shadow’s color, distance from the text, and add a transparency or blur effects. To add a shadow to menu text, click the text properties tab and then click . Adding Borders to Text You can add a border around menu text. Available options allow you to change the border’s color, size, and add a transparency or blur effects.
Chapter 6: Creating Discs • click on the tab to set the frame used on a button thumbnail for scenes and chapter buttons. Click on Import Custom if you want to use your own custom button frame. • click on the tab and select the desired layout of the thumbnail buttons on the selected page. The number of layouts available is dependent on the template you are editing. • click on the tab to set the icon that displays when a menu button is selected or is active.
CyberLink PowerDirector 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. Saving and Sharing Disc Menu Templates Once you have finished modifying your disc menu template you can save it to the Menu Properties tab for future use or upload it to DirectorZone to share it with others. • click on Share to upload your custom template to DirectorZone.
Chapter 6: Creating Discs • Enable CyberLink TrueTheater Surround: select this option to enable CyberLink TrueTheater Surround to enhance the menu background music. Choose either Living Room, Theater, and Stadium. Burning Discs CyberLink PowerDirector offers several methods to finalize your production, which are useful under different circumstances.
CyberLink PowerDirector Creating Folders Selecting Create a folder in the Burn window creates a folder on your computer that contains all the files necessary for burning. This folder can then be burned to disc at a later date. Note: creating a folder overwrites all of the existing data in a directory. Erasing Discs If you are using a rewritable disc, you can erase content that has data previously recorded on it.
Chapter 7: Appendix This chapter contains reference information to help answer questions you may have about the digital movie production process or about using CyberLink PowerDirector. Hotkeys CyberLink PowerDirector allows you to employ a number of hotkeys to make working with video quicker and easier. These hotkeys are organized by function and described below.
CyberLink PowerDirector Project Hotkeys Hotkey Function Ctrl + N Create new project Ctrl + O Open existing project Alt + Enter Display project properties Ctrl + S Save project Ctrl + Shift + S Save project as Ctrl + Shift + W New Workspace Workspace Hotkeys Hotkey Function Tab Switch between Timeline/Storyboard Home Go to the beginning of clip/project End Go to the end of clip/project , (comma) Previous frame .
Chapter 7: Appendix Hotkey Function Ctrl + right arrow Go to next clip in the track (Clip mode) Ctrl + left arrow Go to previous clip in the track (Clip mode) Ctrl + C Copy Ctrl + X Cut Ctrl + V Paste + Zoom ruler In - Zoom ruler out Alt + C Open Preferences Smart Guide Hotkeys Hotkey Function Ctrl + Alt + T Display Trim Audio options Ctrl + Alt + M Display Multi Trim options F2 Open PiP Designer, Particle Designer, Title Designer, Effect Settings Main Panel Hotkeys Hotkey Functi
CyberLink PowerDirector Library Hotkeys Hotkey Function F2 Rename media file F3 Open Media Room F4 Open Effect Room F5 Open PiP Objects Room F6 Open Particle Room F7 Open Title Room F8 Open Transition Room F9 Open Audio Mixing Room F10 Open Voice-Over Recording Room F11 Open Chapter-Setting Room F12 Open Subtitle Room Ctrl + Enter Display media in Media Viewer Ctrl + A Select all Ctrl + Tab Switch between filters Ctrl + D Detect scenes Ctrl + Q Import media file(s) Ctrl +
Chapter 7: Appendix Hotkey Function Ctrl + / DV stop preview Ctrl + , (comma) DV rewind Ctrl + .
CyberLink PowerDirector Preview Window Hotkeys Hotkey Function Space bar Play/pause Ctrl + / Stop , (comma) Previous unit .
Chapter 7: Appendix SVRT: When Can I Use it? SVRT can be applied to video clips in the MPEG-1, MPEG-2, H.264 (Ultra64 version only) and DV-AVI (Type I) formats. In the following conditions, clips (or portions of clips) do not require rendering during production, and SVRT can therefore be applied: • The frame rate, frame size, and file format are the same as those of the destination production profile. • The bitrate is similar to that of the destination production profile.
CyberLink PowerDirector Licenses and Copyrights This document contains the CyberLink PowerDirector licensing and copyright information for Dolby Laboratories only. For the remaining list of applicable licensing and copyright information for CyberLink PowerDirector, please consult the Readme file. Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works.
Chapter 8: 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. Note: for more helpful tips on using the program, please visit our user forum or see the video tutorials at http://directorzone.cyberlink.com/tutorial/pdr.
CyberLink PowerDirector 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/prog/support/cs/index.do Traditional Chinese http://tw.cyberlink.com/prog/support/cs/index.do Japanese http://support.jp.cyberlink.
Index Numerics 3D slideshow 47 A AMD 39 Aspect ratio setting 43 video clip 63 Audio adding to timeline 50 adjusting volume 83 denoise 60 extract 35 in-track mixing 83 Magic music 67 mixing 84 mixing room 10 recording voice-over 86 restore volume 85 split 35 trim 58 unlink 59 Audio track adding audio 50 adding to timeline 20 description 17 AVCHD capture 32 B Background music Magic music 23 slideshow 45 Backgrounds adding to timeline 49 displaying in library 12 titles 82 Batch production 94 Burn configurati
CyberLink PowerDirector overview 28 preferences 36 quality 32 screen snapshot 14 single scene 29 time stamp 29, 33 Captured content 32 CD capturing from 31 Cell phones outputting to 95 Chapters overview 10 setting 87 setting thumbnail 87 track 17 Chroma key effect 70, 82 Clip mode 13, 67 Color boards adding to timeline 49 displaying in library 11 Confirmation preferences 37 Content importing 100 CPU acceleration 39 Create a folder 112 Create disc adding music 102 customize 101 menu designer 105 modifying t
Index Dual preview 16 Duration default 39 of capture 33 DV backup 29 DV camcorder capturing from 28 DVD capturing from 31 E Edit image 60 photo 60 preferences 38 video 57 Effect track adding effects 51 description 17 Effects room overview 8 Enhance TrueTheater HD 60 Erase discs 112 EXIF 62 Extract audio 35 F Facebook 93 upload to 98 Fades audio in timeline 85 during capture 34 slideshow music 45 voice-over 87 File formats 25 File preferences 39 First play video 103 Fix/Enhance 60 Flickr 26 Frame interpo
CyberLink PowerDirector adding to titles 80 color adjustment 60 edit 60 particle backgrounds 75 Import audio 27 file formats 25 media 25 photos 26 subtitles 89 videos 100 Intel Core 39 Interlacing format, setting 62 In-track audio mixing 83 Invert 58 iPod/iPhone/iPad outputting to 95 K Keyframes magic motion designer 65 particle effect designer 77 PiP designer 71 title designer 82 video effects 68 video enhancement 61 L Latest features 1 Library detecting scenes 34 manage 8 126 menu 12 overview 8 Light
Index disc menus 102 Magic music 67 slideshow 45 Music track description 17 Mute audio tracks 59 during recording 87 N Narration recording 86 Non real-time capture 34 preview 14 NTSC 35 O Objects unlink 35 OEM versions 3 Opacity PiP effects 72 Overlap transition 55 P PAL 35 Particle designer 74 Particle effects adding to timeline 52 background images 75 modifying 74 modifying motion 78 modifying position 75 modifying size 75 overview 9 particle designer 74 save 78 sharing 78 PhotoNow! 60 Photos adding
CyberLink PowerDirector projects 43 upgrade 3 versions 3 Preferences 35 disc menu 110 Prefix transition 54 Preview disc menu 101 dual 16 production 13 quality 14 render 20 Produce create an HDD camcorder file 95 multiple projects 94 overview 92 preferences 41 upload to Facebook 98 upload to YouTube 97 write back to DV tape 95 write back to HDV tape 95 your movie 91 Profiles 33, 94, 96 PSP outputting to 95 Q Quality 14 capture 33 produced video 94, 96 Quick erase 112 128 R Range selection 19 Real-time pr
Index video on YouTube 97 Slideshow customizing 46 designer 44 music 45 Slideshows 3D 47 Slow motion 61 SmartSound 67 Snap to reference 15 Snapshot capturing 14 default destination 39 default filename 39 Speed PiP effects 71 title effects 81 video 61 Split audio from video 35 media clips 56 Stabilizer 60 Storyboard 24 Subtitles add 88 edit 88 import 89 overview 10 sync 89 track 18 Supported file formats 25 SVRT 41 overview 119 track 18 viewing in project 91 System requirements 5 T Text remark 29, 33, 62 T
CyberLink PowerDirector description 17 Titles 100 Track manager 20 Tracks descriptions 17 hide 23 lock 22 manage 20 unlock 22 Transitions adding to timeline 54 cross 55 overlap 55 overview 9 postfix 54 prefix 54 Trim audio 58 range 19 video 57, 58 TrueTheater audio 111 TrueTheater HD video 60 TV capturing from 30 TV safe zone 15, 66, 70, 76, 80 U Unlink objects 35, 59 Unlock track 22 Update SVRT Info 91 Upgrade 3 Upload particle effect template 78 130 PiP template 73 title templates 83 video to Facebook
Index adding transitions 54 backgrounds 49 color boards 49 description 17 Voice track adding audio 50 description 17 Voice-over recording 86 room 10 Volume adding keys 83 adjusting 83 changing in-track 83 W WaveEditor 60 Webcam capturing from 31 White balance 60 Workspace adding clips to 48 adding effects to 51 adding titles to 51 adding transitions to 51 extend 16 resize 12 storyboard view 24 timeline view 16 Write back to DV tape 95 HDV tape 95 X x.v.
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