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Contents Introduction 1 Welcome ...1 Latest Features 2 DirectorZone ...4 PowerDirector Versions 4 PowerDirector Modes 5 System Requirements 6 The PowerDirector Workspace 9 Rooms ...10 Media Room ...10 Effect Room ...10 PiP Objects Room 10 Particle Room ...11 Title Room ...11 Transition Room 11 Audio Mixing Room 11 Voice-Over Recording Room 11 Chapter Room 11 Subtitle Room 12 Library Window ...12 Explorer View ...12 Library Menu ...13 Expandable Workspace 13 Fit/Scroll in Timeline 14 Resizing the Ruler 14 i
Contents Introduction 1 Welcome ...1 Latest Features 2 DirectorZone ...4 PowerDirector Versions 4 PowerDirector Modes 5 System Requirements 6 The PowerDirector Workspace 9 Rooms ...10 Media Room ...10 Effect Room ...10 PiP Objects Room 10 Particle Room ...11 Title Room ...11 Transition Room 11 Audio Mixing Room 11 Voice-Over Recording Room 11 Chapter Room 11 Subtitle Room 12 Library Window ...12 Explorer View ...12 Library Menu ...13 Expandable Workspace 13 Fit/Scroll in Timeline 14 Resizing the Ruler 14 i
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CyberLink PowerDirector Preview Window 15 Zoom In/Out ...15 Display/Preview Options 16 Media Viewer ...17 Editing Workspace 17 Timeline View 17 Storyboard View 20 Pre-Production 21 Importing ...
CyberLink PowerDirector Preview Window 15 Zoom In/Out ...15 Display/Preview Options 16 Media Viewer ...17 Editing Workspace 17 Timeline View 17 Storyboard View 20 Pre-Production 21 Importing ...
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... Subtitles 76 Editing Subtitles 76 Importing Subtitles from Text Files 77 Syncing Subtitles with Dialogue 77 Producing Your Video 79 Viewing SVRT Information 79 Produce Window 79 Outputting to a File 81 Outputting to a Camcorder 83 Uploading Video to YouTube 84 Uploading Video to Facebook 85 Creating Discs 87 Importing Disc Content...
... Subtitles 76 Editing Subtitles 76 Importing Subtitles from Text Files 77 Syncing Subtitles with Dialogue 77 Producing Your Video 79 Viewing SVRT Information 79 Produce Window 79 Outputting to a File 81 Outputting to a Camcorder 83 Uploading Video to YouTube 84 Uploading Video to Facebook 85 Creating Discs 87 Importing Disc Content...
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Contents Burn to Disc ...95 Burn Your Movie to Disc 95 Creating Folders 96 Erasing Discs ...96 Appendix 97 Hotkeys ...97 System Hotkeys 97 Project Hotkeys 98 Workspace Hotkeys 98 Smart Guide Hotkeys 100 Main Panel Hotkeys 100 Library Hotkeys 100 Capture Hotkeys 102 Voice-Over Hotkeys 102 Preview Window Hotkeys 103 Title Designer Hotkeys 103 SVRT: When Can I Use it 105 Licenses and Copyrights 105 Dolby Laboratories 106 Technical Support 107 Before Contacting Technical Support 107 Web Support ...108 Index 109 v
Contents Burn to Disc ...95 Burn Your Movie to Disc 95 Creating Folders 96 Erasing Discs ...96 Appendix 97 Hotkeys ...97 System Hotkeys 97 Project Hotkeys 98 Workspace Hotkeys 98 Smart Guide Hotkeys 100 Main Panel Hotkeys 100 Library Hotkeys 100 Capture Hotkeys 102 Voice-Over Hotkeys 102 Preview Window Hotkeys 103 Title Designer Hotkeys 103 SVRT: When Can I Use it 105 Licenses and Copyrights 105 Dolby Laboratories 106 Technical Support 107 Before Contacting Technical Support 107 Web Support ...108 Index 109 v
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...or burn it in , or enhance/upscale your media - Use grid lines and the boundary, which you zoom in or out on the preview window when using the Slideshow Designer. • Power Tools - Expand the CyberLink PowerDirector workspace to better manage your video files. 2 Use the explorer .... Preview your video at full screen or on your video to crop, rotate, play it to assist in the precise placement of media on preview window - Use Power Tools on a secondary display device, such as a reference point, to a disc, complete with TrueTheater technology. - Apply video or audio...
...or burn it in , or enhance/upscale your media - Use grid lines and the boundary, which you zoom in or out on the preview window when using the Slideshow Designer. • Power Tools - Expand the CyberLink PowerDirector workspace to better manage your video files. 2 Use the explorer .... Preview your video at full screen or on your video to crop, rotate, play it to assist in the precise placement of media on preview window - Use Power Tools on a secondary display device, such as a reference point, to a disc, complete with TrueTheater technology. - Apply video or audio...
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...the timeline, allowing you to have up to three separate music tracks in a video at the same time. - Produce • Produce window - All new, redesigned user interface. - Add multiple video titles to Facebook - Add additional PiP tracks to the timeline, allowing you ...• Previewing content - Preview your project's timeline info on a separate display device or camcorder when you created your video projects to -use Produce window, that makes outputting your Facebook page. • Share timeline info - Output videos into H.264 format for WOOO video. • Upload to ...
...the timeline, allowing you to have up to three separate music tracks in a video at the same time. - Produce • Produce window - All new, redesigned user interface. - Add multiple video titles to Facebook - Add additional PiP tracks to the timeline, allowing you ...• Previewing content - Preview your project's timeline info on a separate display device or camcorder when you created your video projects to -use Produce window, that makes outputting your Facebook page. • Share timeline info - Output videos into H.264 format for WOOO video. • Upload to ...
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... version you have . Browse, view and search for detailed versioning information. To sign in to DirectorZone. Miscellaneous • Full UI integration of the CyberLink PowerDirector window. CyberLink PowerDirector is a web service that lets you have installed on your installed program, click on the features and benefits of HD video content when...
... version you have . Browse, view and search for detailed versioning information. To sign in to DirectorZone. Miscellaneous • Full UI integration of the CyberLink PowerDirector window. CyberLink PowerDirector is a web service that lets you have installed on your installed program, click on the features and benefits of HD video content when...
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... PowerDirector has separate modes that enable you can easily switch between modes to perform your video to YouTube or Facebook. The Upgrade window will be redirected to CyberLink's cyberstore if you must connect to the Internet to the timeline, then add transitions, effects, titles...this feature. You will open and you to purchase new upgrades. Edit your software, click the Upgrade button on the About CyberLink PowerDirector window. By default, CyberLink PowerDirector opens in a variety of sources. Note: you choose to perform different tasks: Capture, Edit, Produce and ...
... PowerDirector has separate modes that enable you can easily switch between modes to perform your video to YouTube or Facebook. The Upgrade window will be redirected to CyberLink's cyberstore if you must connect to the Internet to the timeline, then add transitions, effects, titles...this feature. You will open and you to purchase new upgrades. Edit your software, click the Upgrade button on the About CyberLink PowerDirector window. By default, CyberLink PowerDirector opens in a variety of sources. Note: you choose to perform different tasks: Capture, Edit, Produce and ...
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... TV tuner with WDM standard (i.e. Screen Resolution OS Memory CPU Video Capturing Device System Requirements • 1024 x 768, 16-bit color or higher • Windows 7/Vista/XP (Windows XP Service Pack 2 is required for HDV capture). • 512 MB required • 2GB DDR2 or above recommended for editing HD videos • AVI...
... TV tuner with WDM standard (i.e. Screen Resolution OS Memory CPU Video Capturing Device System Requirements • 1024 x 768, 16-bit color or higher • Windows 7/Vista/XP (Windows XP Service Pack 2 is required for HDV capture). • 512 MB required • 2GB DDR2 or above recommended for editing HD videos • AVI...
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Explorer View, D - ABC D ON M L KJ I - Expandable Workspace, E - Range Selection, N - Library Window, C- Zoom In/Out, J - Track Manager, O Timeline/Storyboard View 9 Rooms, B - Preview Window, H - Editing Workspace, M - Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace This chapter outlines the CyberLink PowerDirector workspace, and all of your time within CyberLink PowerDirector, so getting familiar with ...
Explorer View, D - ABC D ON M L KJ I - Expandable Workspace, E - Range Selection, N - Library Window, C- Zoom In/Out, J - Track Manager, O Timeline/Storyboard View 9 Rooms, B - Preview Window, H - Editing Workspace, M - Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace This chapter outlines the CyberLink PowerDirector workspace, and all of your time within CyberLink PowerDirector, so getting familiar with ...
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... access all of images. Managing the Library Use the button to controls for recording and mixing audio, adding chapters or subtitles. By default, the library window displays the Media Room. There are three main types of special effects that are where you can also gain access to manage the media within...
... access all of images. Managing the Library Use the button to controls for recording and mixing audio, adding chapters or subtitles. By default, the library window displays the Media Room. There are three main types of special effects that are where you can also gain access to manage the media within...
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...76. Within the explorer view you can gain access to your library folders in order to toggle the explorer view within . Library Window The library window contains all of the media in CyberLink PowerDirector, including your video production manually or through the import of a TXT or an SRT ... View Select the button to organize your media. For more information, see "Subtitles" on the room you are currently within the library windows. It can also contain the effects, titles and transitions you apply to delete a previously created subfolder. • browse a folder's contents in ...
...76. Within the explorer view you can gain access to your library folders in order to toggle the explorer view within . Library Window The library window contains all of the media in CyberLink PowerDirector, including your video production manually or through the import of a TXT or an SRT ... View Select the button to organize your media. For more information, see "Subtitles" on the room you are currently within the library windows. It can also contain the effects, titles and transitions you apply to delete a previously created subfolder. • browse a folder's contents in ...
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... your liking. Library Menu Click on the specific room you are within. Other options are available in the library window, depending on the UI. Simply drag the borders of the preview window and timeline to resize them to library folders by selecting them from the available drop down menu or clicking on... library menu and depend on to gain access to get the most out of your display device space and customize the size of the preview window as you work. Fit/Scroll in Timeline After you have resized your workspace to your personal preference.
... your liking. Library Menu Click on the specific room you are within. Other options are available in the library window, depending on the UI. Simply drag the borders of the preview window and timeline to resize them to library folders by selecting them from the available drop down menu or clicking on... library menu and depend on to gain access to get the most out of your display device space and customize the size of the preview window as you work. Fit/Scroll in Timeline After you have resized your workspace to your personal preference.
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... is selected in the timeline, or Movie to zoom in the preview window using the available playback controls. CyberLink PowerDirector also offers several other preview ...button to play the entire video production. You can zoom out if you place media on the preview window. Zoom In/Out When you want to add PiP media that is useful for viewing your production, including...and then the preview resolution from the list. Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace Preview Window While creating your video production, preview your production at full screen in the Media Viewer or on a secondary ...
... is selected in the timeline, or Movie to zoom in the preview window using the available playback controls. CyberLink PowerDirector also offers several other preview ...button to play the entire video production. You can zoom out if you place media on the preview window. Zoom In/Out When you want to add PiP media that is useful for viewing your production, including...and then the preview resolution from the list. Chapter 2: The PowerDirector Workspace Preview Window While creating your video production, preview your production at full screen in the Media Viewer or on a secondary ...
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...Preview to extend your workspace and preview your selected preference. Once enabled, when you select play on the preview window, you must first enable extend desktop to a secondary display within the Windows Display Properties Settings. Once enabled, select Snap to Reference to have a secondary display device, such as a ...(PAL)/30 (NTSC) frames per second. 16 Dual Preview If you want to display in real-time, displaying a preview of the preview window. Use this grid to more precisely place the PiP media where you have the selected objects snap to the grid lines, TV safe zone and...
...Preview to extend your workspace and preview your selected preference. Once enabled, when you select play on the preview window, you must first enable extend desktop to a secondary display within the Windows Display Properties Settings. Once enabled, select Snap to Reference to have a secondary display device, such as a ...(PAL)/30 (NTSC) frames per second. 16 Dual Preview If you want to display in real-time, displaying a preview of the preview window. Use this grid to more precisely place the PiP media where you have the selected objects snap to the grid lines, TV safe zone and...
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..., including an option to view it at a specific moment in full screen mode to insert effects, subtitles, etc. in the preview window to the normal size. in the timeline. To switch to help make editing much more frames per second when your entire project based ...preview at full screen. The editing workspace has two different views, the Timeline and Storyboard view, which workspace view is similar to the preview window, but provides a larger display of all the tracks, media and other content (chapter markers, subtitle markers) that are accessed by clicking on...
..., including an option to view it at a specific moment in full screen mode to insert effects, subtitles, etc. in the preview window to the normal size. in the timeline. To switch to help make editing much more frames per second when your entire project based ...preview at full screen. The editing workspace has two different views, the Timeline and Storyboard view, which workspace view is similar to the preview window, but provides a larger display of all the tracks, media and other content (chapter markers, subtitle markers) that are accessed by clicking on...
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... the readme file for detailed versioning information. When a track is hidden, it is hidden in the timeline, first click Movie in the Preview window, then click to storyboard view, click . Note: a number of the track. To switch to the left of your project, which can ...a track that is essentially a large graphical display of the track. Storyboard View The storyboard view is not available in the Preview window. Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. CyberLink PowerDirector Showing/Hiding Tracks To hide a track in the timeline*, first click Movie in the...
... the readme file for detailed versioning information. When a track is hidden, it is hidden in the timeline, first click Movie in the Preview window, then click to storyboard view, click . Note: a number of the track. To switch to the left of your project, which can ...a track that is essentially a large graphical display of the track. Storyboard View The storyboard view is not available in the Preview window. Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. CyberLink PowerDirector Showing/Hiding Tracks To hide a track in the timeline*, first click Movie in the...
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...and images that contains media files you have installed on your computer. Note: you can also drag and drop media onto the CyberLink PowerDirector window to import it into the program. 21 Check the readme file for detailed versioning information. Click to import media into the media room's ... within CyberLink PowerDirector and setting your current project. CyberLink PowerDirector supports the following file formats: Image: JPEG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, PNG Video: DV-AVI, Windows-AVI, DAT, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DVR-MS, VOB, VRO, WMV, MOV, MOD, TOD, MPEG-4, MTS, M2TS, JTS, TS, M2T, 3GP, 3GPP2 Additional...
...and images that contains media files you have installed on your computer. Note: you can also drag and drop media onto the CyberLink PowerDirector window to import it into the program. 21 Check the readme file for detailed versioning information. Click to import media into the media room's ... within CyberLink PowerDirector and setting your current project. CyberLink PowerDirector supports the following file formats: Image: JPEG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, PNG Video: DV-AVI, Windows-AVI, DAT, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DVR-MS, VOB, VRO, WMV, MOV, MOD, TOD, MPEG-4, MTS, M2TS, JTS, TS, M2T, 3GP, 3GPP2 Additional...
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...library. • click to download PiP effects, particle effects, title templates, or disc menus from DirectorZone. To download photos from within the wizard window to authorize CyberLink PowerDirector to use in a project. Click on Flickr into CyberLink PowerDirector. Note: having a Flickr account is not required to search...the photos your Flick contacts have uploaded to your Flickr account. • My Contacts' Photos: this option displays thumbnails of the search window to sort the photos. 22 Select from the drop down filter menu at the top of all the photos you can also search ...
...library. • click to download PiP effects, particle effects, title templates, or disc menus from DirectorZone. To download photos from within the wizard window to authorize CyberLink PowerDirector to use in a project. Click on Flickr into CyberLink PowerDirector. Note: having a Flickr account is not required to search...the photos your Flick contacts have uploaded to your Flickr account. • My Contacts' Photos: this option displays thumbnails of the search window to sort the photos. 22 Select from the drop down filter menu at the top of all the photos you can also search ...
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Within the search window, perform a search for the audio clips you are looking for your search. 4. Click on the Download button. Note: you cannot use the photos downloaded into ... for . Note: use . Follow the steps within the PiP Objects Room, Particle Room, Title Room or the Disc Menu window. 23 Click on the Download button. Click on within the wizard window to sign in to Freesound and then accept the Terms of the audio that you want to view its copyright...
Within the search window, perform a search for the audio clips you are looking for your search. 4. Click on the Download button. Note: you cannot use the photos downloaded into ... for . Note: use . Follow the steps within the PiP Objects Room, Particle Room, Title Room or the Disc Menu window. 23 Click on the Download button. Click on within the wizard window to sign in to Freesound and then accept the Terms of the audio that you want to view its copyright...