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CyberLink PowerDirector 90Adding a First Play VideoUse this option to add a video (or an existing CyberLink PowerDirector project) as a first play vid

Chapter 6: Creating Discs91Using the Menu DesignerThe Menu Designer* lets you customize a selected disc menu style. Click on the Menu Designer button

CyberLink PowerDirector 92Note: the subtitles menu page is only available if you selected Create subtitles for disc when you added subtitles in the Su

Chapter 6: Creating Discs93Select Display the selected object only to only display the selected object while setting the properties. Use the add objec

CyberLink PowerDirector 94Select a Video EffectTo select a video effect that will be dynamically applied to your disc menu, click on the Select a vide

Chapter 6: Creating Discs95Note: the video quality and audio type options that are available depend on the disc format that you have selected.•Enable

CyberLink PowerDirector 96Setting Burning ConfigurationBefore you burn to a disc for the first time, it is advised that you click on to set your bur

97Chapter 7:AppendixThis chapter contains reference information to help answer questions you may have about the digital movie production process or ab

CyberLink PowerDirector 98Project HotkeysWorkspace HotkeysHotkey FunctionCtrl + NCreate new projectCtrl + OOpen existing projectAlt + EnterDisplay pro

Chapter 7: Appendix99Alt + 4Opens the Magic Style functionAlt + 5Opens the Magic Music functionAlt + 6Opens the Magic Movie WizardCtrl + right arrowGo

1Chapter 1:IntroductionThis chapter introduces CyberLink PowerDirector and the digital video editing process. It also provides an overview of the prog

CyberLink PowerDirector 100Smart Guide HotkeysMain Panel HotkeysLibrary HotkeysHotkey FunctionCtrl + Alt + TDisplay Trim Audio optionsCtrl + Alt + MDi

Chapter 7: Appendix101F8Open Transition RoomF9Open Audio Mixing RoomF10Open Voice-Over Recording RoomF11Open Chapter-Setting RoomF12Open Subtitle Room

CyberLink PowerDirector 102Capture HotkeysVoice-Over HotkeysHotkey FunctionCtrl + RRecordSpace barDV play/pause previewCtrl + /DV stop previewCtrl + ,

Chapter 7: Appendix103Preview Window HotkeysTitle Designer HotkeysHotkey FunctionSpace barPlay/pauseCtrl + /Stop, (comma)Previous unit. (period)Next u

CyberLink PowerDirector 104Ctrl + ISet text in italicsCtrl + LLeft-align textCtrl + RRight-align textHotkey Function

Chapter 7: Appendix105SVRT: When Can I Use it?SVRT can be applied to video clips in the MPEG-1, MPEG-2, H.264 (Ultra version only) and DV-AVI (Type I)

CyberLink PowerDirector 106Dolby LaboratoriesManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Do

107Chapter 8:Technical SupportThis chapter contains technical support information. It includes all the information to find the answers you need to ass

CyberLink PowerDirector 108Web SupportSolutions to your problems are available 24 hours a day at no cost on the CyberLink web sites:Note: you must fir

109IndexAAddchapters 11Apply re-focus 51Aspect ratioadjust 53setting 37Audioadding clips to the workspace 43change levels 71denoise 51in-track mixing

CyberLink PowerDirector 2transitions and much more. You can then output your video to a file, upload it directly to YouTube or Facebook, or burn it to

CyberLink PowerDirector 110track 18Chroma key effect 60Coloradjustment 51Color boards, adding 43Confirmation preferences 34Contentimport 88Create a fo

Index111DVDcapture from 27EEditimage 51photo 51video 48Editingnew features 2preferences 33Effect trackadding effects 44description 18Effects, overview

CyberLink PowerDirector 112In-track audio mixing 71Invert 49iPod 82LLanguage, change 32Latest features 2Librarydetecting scenes in clips 29manage 10me

Index113Non real-timecapture 29preview 17OOEM versions 4PParticle designer 64Particle effectsadding to timeline 45modifying 64modifying motion 66modif

CyberLink PowerDirector 114create an HDD camcorder file 83multiple projects 81new features 3overview 79preferences 35upload to Facebook 85upload to Yo

Index115Snap to reference 16Snapshot 15default destination 31default filename 31SpeedPiP effect 61title effects 69Speed, video 51Splitaudio 30Splittin

CyberLink PowerDirector 116video 48, 49TrueTheateraudio 95video 51TVcapture from 26TV safe zone 16, 56, 60, 65, 68, 93UUnlock track 19Update SVRT Info

Index117White balance 51Windowresize 13Workspaceadding clips to 42adding effects to 44adding titles to 44adding transitions to 44extend 16resize 13sto

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Chapter 1: Introduction3- Adjust the brightness, remove red-eye or apply focus to photos.• Particle Designer- Use the Particle Designer to create cool

CyberLink PowerDirector 4- CyberLink PowerDirector can automatically shut down your computer after producing your video or burning it to disc, to save

Chapter 1: Introduction5Upgrade Your SoftwareSoftware upgrades are available from CyberLink. To upgrade your software, click the Upgrade button on the

CyberLink PowerDirector 6System RequirementsThe system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for general digital video production work

Chapter 1: Introduction7Note: please consult the CyberLink web site for the most recent system requirements information. http://www.cyberlink.com. * o

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9Chapter 2:The PowerDirector WorkspaceThis chapter outlines the CyberLink PowerDirector workspace, and all of its features. The workspace is where you

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CyberLink PowerDirector 10RoomsThe various rooms within the Edit module of CyberLink PowerDirector are where you can access all of your media, effects

Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace11Particle RoomThe Particle Room contains a library of effects that are placed on the PiP track to add a particl

CyberLink PowerDirector 12Subtitle RoomWithin in the Subtitle Room you can add subtitles to your video production manually or through the import of a

Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace13Note: you can also gain quick access to library folders by selecting them from the available drop down menu or

CyberLink PowerDirector 14that all tracks are displayed within the existing timeline. This ensures that you don’t need to scroll to view certain track

Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace15Preview WindowWhile creating your video production, preview your production in the preview window using the av

CyberLink PowerDirector 16Display/Preview OptionsCyberLink PowerDirector includes some display and preview options that help make your editing experie

Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace17• Non Real-time: mutes the audio and displays a preview at a reduced speed to help make editing much more flui

CyberLink PowerDirector 18Media TracksThe timeline contains the following tracks:Track DescriptionThe Master Video Track contains your project’s main

Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace19Range SelectionClick and drag one of the arrows on either side of the timeline slider to select a range of med

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CyberLink PowerDirector 20Showing/Hiding TracksTo hide a track in the timeline*, first click Movie in the Preview window, then click at the extreme l

21Chapter 3:Pre-ProductionThis chapter details the steps required for pre-production, including the import of media into the Media Room’s library, the

CyberLink PowerDirector 22Downloading MediaIf you feel that you do not have enough media for your project, or you are looking for specific media to ma

Chapter 3: Pre-Production234. Select all of the photos that you want to import into your Media Library and then click on the Download button.Note: you

CyberLink PowerDirector 24DirectorZone is now fully integrated into the CyberLink PowerDirector UI for convenient searching and previewing of the avai

Chapter 3: Pre-Production25Capturing from a DV CamcorderDV camcorders are popular among video hobbyists, as they record in a digital format that does

CyberLink PowerDirector 26Automatic Batch CaptureAutomatic batch capture is a quick way to capture scenes from a video tape. Click the button to acc

Chapter 3: Pre-Production27Note: this feature is not available in all regions.Capturing from a WebcamWebcams are inexpensive, handy video cameras that

CyberLink PowerDirector 28Note: if your AVCHD camcorder connects to your computer via USB, you must import video files directly as if your camcorder i

Chapter 3: Pre-Production29• to set a maximum capture length, select Time limit and then enter a time in the time code box.• to set a maximum captured

CyberLink PowerDirector 30scenes are not split from the original clip, but are added to the workspace like any other media clip.To detect the scenes i

Chapter 3: Pre-Production31File PreferencesTo set your file preferences, click > Edit > Preferences. The Preferences window opens, displaying

CyberLink PowerDirector 32General PreferencesTo set your general preferences, click > Edit > Preferences. The Preferences window opens, and th

Chapter 3: Pre-Production33• User defined: select this option and then select the language from the drop-down list that you want to use.Editing Prefer

CyberLink PowerDirector 34Note: to activate NVIDIA CUDA/ATI Stream encoding technology during production, select Hardware video encoder in the product

Chapter 3: Pre-Production35• Use video overlay for capture: keep this option selected during capture unless you have an older VGA card that does not s

CyberLink PowerDirector 36Quality of 3D slideshow:• use the slider to set the quality of a produced 3D slideshow video. The slower the images move, th

37Chapter 4:Creating Your StoryNow that you have all of your media ready, this chapter will guide you through the process of turning your collection o

CyberLink PowerDirector 38Note that you can only add certain media clips to specific tracks. For example titles to the Title Track, transitions to the

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story39Note: if you select to include background music with your slideshow, CyberLink PowerDirector uses the Magic Slideshow

iContentsIntroduction... 1Welcome ...

CyberLink PowerDirector 40Customizing Slideshows in the Slideshow DesignerSome slideshow templates let you manually customize slideshows in the Slides

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story41• in the editing area (Unused photos), click the Add Photos button to import additional photos for use in the slidesho

CyberLink PowerDirector 42• in the editing area (Cropping area), use the Magic Motion Designer to customize the motion on the slide. See "Magic M

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story43• right-click on a clip and select Add to Video Track or Add to PiP Track as required.To create the basic framework of

CyberLink PowerDirector 44Note: you can only add audio files to the workspace in the timeline view. If you drag an audio file to the workspace in the

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story45Note: click the Effect button to edit the effect’s options. See "Modifying a Video Effect" on page 57 for mo

CyberLink PowerDirector 46Note: you can download additional particle effects from the DirectorZone web site. See "Downloading Templates from Dire

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story47• click on a transition and then on the button to add the fading transition to all clips in the timeline.Click on

CyberLink PowerDirector 48Performing a Multi TrimYou can trim all your video clips using the Multi Trim function. Multi Trim lets you trim out one or

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story49• use and in magnifier tools to set the magnification level on the video clip. The size of the timeline magnifier

CyberLink PowerDirector iiPreview Window ...15Zoom In

CyberLink PowerDirector 50You can also change the duration of the above mentioned media or for trimmed video clips, by selecting the clip and then dra

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story51Editing ImagesSelect an image on timeline and then click the Edit Image button* to edit it within CyberLink PhotoNow!.

CyberLink PowerDirector 52new duration in New video length video to manually increase/reduce a video clip’s speed.• Video Rotation: use this function

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story53Note: this is an extremely important step to take before production, as it can drastically affect final video quality.

CyberLink PowerDirector 54• Magic Music*: adds background music that automatically adjusts to suit different durations.Note: * optional feature in Cyb

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story55Magic Motion DesignerAfter you select a motion template to apply to the selected photo, select the Motion Designer but

CyberLink PowerDirector 56• click on to duplicate the previous or next keyframe on the keyframe timeline. Doing this will copy the properties of the

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story57to create great looking videos without the hassle of setting up the opening title, video effects and transitions yours

CyberLink PowerDirector 58Note: to remove an effect applied to an entire clip, deselect the effect name within the Effect Settings window.Modifying Pi

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story59overlapping clip, as well as its position, motion and other properties using the PiP Designer*. A - Upload to Director

ContentsiiiEditing Preferences ...33Confirmation Preferences ..

CyberLink PowerDirector 60Note: click on to use the TV safe zone and grid lines to help with the precise movement of the PiP effect on the master vi

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story61Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the readme file for detailed versioning information.Adding

CyberLink PowerDirector 62The distance between each keyframe also contributes to the speed of the PiP effect motion. The further the distance between

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story63Adding PiP Effect MasksWithin the PiP masks tab you can use masks to overlay portions of the PiP effect or master vide

CyberLink PowerDirector 64Modifying Particle Effects in the Particle DesignerA particle effect allows you to insert particle objects (snow, dust, etc.

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story65• within the Particle Room, select an existing particle effect template and then click on to edit the existing templ

CyberLink PowerDirector 66• Select emit method: select how the particles emit from the source point. You can have them emit from a single point, from

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story67the look of the text itself, you can also send the text running on a path across the screen. Title effects only affect

CyberLink PowerDirector 68• click on to add additional text to a title effect.• click on to add images that accompany the text.Modifying Title Eff

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story69Adding Shadows to Title TextYou can add a shadow around the text in a title effect. Available options allow you to cha

CyberLink PowerDirector ivModifying a Video Effect ...57Modifying PiP Obje

CyberLink PowerDirector 70The keyframe timeline is located below the preview window. The title effect animation has four keyframes.The first two keyfr

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story71Mixing Audio and Adding Voice OversYour production’s audio can make or break your creation. Use the Audio Mixing Room

CyberLink PowerDirector 72key. Drag the volume key up to increase the volume or down to decrease the volume.Note: to remove a volume key, drag it outs

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story73• use the music audio volume control sliders to increase or decrease the volume of the track at a specific moment.• us

CyberLink PowerDirector 74Record a Voice-OverThe Voice-Over Recording Room contains controls for recording a narration from a microphone while watchin

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story75• click to begin recording. Record your voice-over as you watch the video in the preview window. click to stop rec

CyberLink PowerDirector 76SubtitlesCyberLink PowerDirector lets you add subtitles to your video production, either for a disc or imprinted on a video

Chapter 4: Creating Your Story77Note: to export your subtitles and save them as an SRT file, click .Importing Subtitles from Text FilesYou can import

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79Chapter 5:Producing Your VideoWhen you are done creating your movie, it is time to produce it. Producing a movie simply means compiling (or renderin

ContentsvBurn to Disc ...95Burn Your Movie t

CyberLink PowerDirector 80When you click the Produce button, the produce window displays as follows:A - Output to File, B - Output to Camcorder, C - U

Chapter 5: Producing Your Video81In the produce window, select the production option that matches the task you want to perform. You can select one of

CyberLink PowerDirector 82• MPEG-1• MPEG-2• MPEG-4 portable*- formats for iPod, PSP and mobile phones available• H.264 AVC• Windows Media Video• RealM

Chapter 5: Producing Your Video83• Enable preview during production: select this option to preview your movie during production. Selecting this option

CyberLink PowerDirector 84Configuring Production PreferencesBefore you begin producing, you can select from the following production preferences:Note:

Chapter 5: Producing Your Video85Note: log in to DirectorZone and then select Share timeline info on DirectorZone if you want to show others how you c

CyberLink PowerDirector 86Selecting Video QualityBefore uploading your video to Facebook, ensure that you select the desired quality of your video fro

87Chapter 6:Creating DiscsAfter you finish creating your video production, click on Create Disc to open the Create Disc module. Within the Create Disc

CyberLink PowerDirector 88Importing Disc ContentThe Content tab contains all of the videos and projects (called titles on your disc) that are currentl

Chapter 6: Creating Discs89Selecting Pre-designed TemplatesCyberLink PowerDirector provides you with several stylish pre-designed menu templates that