CyberLink Power Director video editing review

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Capturing video using CyberLink Power Director video editing software is simple, thanks to the logically designed capture window. You can access this feature by clicking the Capture button on the main user interface. From there, you can capture an extensive array of file types from just about any device. This video editing software provides ample support for standard and high-definition input file types, from the most common to cutting-edge new formats. This includes HD MPEG-2, DVR-MS, DV-AVI, DAT, DivX, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, VOB, VRO, ASF, WMV, WMV HD, MOV, MOD, MPEG-4, AVC (H.264), TS, MTS, M2TS and WTV (single channel). FLV and MKV formats, which have become preferred for high definition for the internet, are also available. New to this version of PowerDirector is the ability to capture all kinds of exciting 3D video content. You can import them from digital files on your computer or directly from your 3D camera or camcorder. You can use CyberLink PowerDirector to capture full HD directly from your HDV camcorder. (AVCHD video capture and importation requires the Ultra version upgrade). This digital format does not require conversion before you can start your edits. Similarly, you can capture footage from a DV without any pesky conversions. Batch capture is particularly convenient for capturing multiple video clips automatically, but you can also grab individual segments using the single scene capture mode. You can even transfer the footage from your camcorder directly to a DVD using CyberLink PowerDirector's DV Backup functionality. Of course, camcorders are not the only devices that can transfer files to CyberLink PowerDirector video editing software. You can also capture scenes from a webcam, DVD, CD, microphone or even a TV signal. New to PowerDirector 10 is the ability to capture from Blu-ray Discs. Regardless of the format or source of the material, all captured content appears in the Media Room library as soon as you return to edit your video. Ease of Use CyberLink PowerDirector video editing software features an extensive drag-and-drop interface that is easy to learn. You can get started by simply dragging clips from the Media Room to the timeline. Adding transitions and effects, trimming and splitting clips, and setting clip duration are all just few clicks away. The Magic Movie Wizard is even easier. New users can easily experience the satisfaction of creating a high-quality movie, complete with edited video blended with professional-looking effects and transitions by using this automatic programming. There are a number of other Magic features as well, which serve to make beginners look like seasoned pros and more experienced users look even better. The Magic Fix function can remove shakiness from footage, remove red eye or enhance the focus of photos. The Magic Motion Designer allows you to add custom panning and zooming to your videos. It can even animate still photos, which opens up the floodgates of creativity. The Magic Cut feature automatically condenses long clips into shorter ones that contain only the highest quality footage. Finally, Magic Style gives you the ability to add pre-designed style templates for a professional look. Editing Tools The whole point of video editing software is to enhance raw footage that generally contains unwanted or low-quality images. CyberLink PowerDirector provides a seemingly endless array of tools to solve these issues. You will be able to show off a final product that you can be proud of and that your audience will enjoy. You will accomplish most of the work in the drag-and-drop timeline, which allows for reordering clips as well as adding effects and transitions to make your movie look its best. With 200 video and audio tracks (which is far more than most users could ever hope to fill), the timeline is also a great creativity tool. A group of functions called Power Tools is also included as part of this video editing software. These tools include the ability to play a selected clip in reverse, crop and zoom in on selected portions of a clip, adjust the video speed, freeze frame and even rotate the clip within the video. Clip splitting is one of the most useful features of this video editing software. You can split a clip as many times as you like and move it wherever you choose on the timeline. You can also trim unwanted portions of video and audio content from your final product. A particularly useful property of trimming is that it doesn't delete anything from your original content, so accidents are easily repaired. You can also modify the duration of by simply dragging the beginning or end points on the timeline. TrueTheater video enhancements are available to perform a number of impressive editing tasks. The ability to upscale standard-definition video content to HD quality is among our favorites, but you can also enhance image details, naturalize colors, automatically adjust chroma and luminance, and the list goes on. You can remove annoying grain from clips, stabilize shaky images in real time and even convert 2D videos and photos into 3D – all thanks to Cyberlink PowerDirector's TrueTheater package. Editing Effects/Transitions CyberLink PowerDirector offers a wealth of effects and transitions that will make your video look even more polished and professional. One of the most creative effects – unique to this video editing software – is the Particle Effect function. With it, you can make a huge selection of dazzling images trail across your video. You can even direct the path of images for just the right look. Adding picture-in-picture images is a snap, and adding from an enormous library of transitions and titles, including 3D ones, is easily done on the timeline. Audio & Photo Editing This video editing software takes photo editing to a new level. It includes the ability to import video footage or still images from many DSLR cameras. This includes importing still photos in RAW file format. Once you import a photo to the application, all of the extraordinary editing features are available, including the ability to make slideshows that include 3D and motion effects. You can export images in a variety of formats, including JPS and MPO. You can edit audio, including 5.1 surround sound, using the integrated WaveEditor. It allows you to adjust volume and pitch, change speed and reduce noise effectively. Audio content can be separated from video for greater flexibility and creative control. This version of PowerDirector introduces the Beat Marker, which analyzes your audio content and places markers at prominent beat locations. This is hugely useful for timing transitions and applying other editing techniques. To further enhance audio quality, the auto-normalizer corrects all audio files in the timeline for equal consistency throughout your clips. Summary If you are looking for video editing software that has great editing features, multiple export options and reliable help and support, our recommendation is CyberLink PowerDirector 10. And if you need even more advanced functionality, check out CyberLink PowerDirector 10 Ultra. With this application you will be sure to have a great experience turning your home videos into movies that your friends and family will enjoy watching. This is video editing software at its best, and it's at your fingertips.

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