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Video Tutorials for Cyberlink PowerDirector
from the SharperTurtle folks
from the SharperTurtle folks
Basic title editing with the new user interface
In the new PowerDirector user interface, some of the features of basic title editing have changed or been enhanced. We offer an overview of how to edit titles in the basic mode in the new interface in this tutorial. This will help you if you are a new user or if you want a quick refresher of the basic editing options available to you as an experienced user.
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Fix issues of bad horizontal and dull color
Просмотров 8416 часов назад
PowerDirector editors can face two common issues in raw footage that we assist with in this tutorial The first issue is footage where the horizontal edge of the footage is not accurate. We show you how to adjust for that. The second is where colors are dull and not vibrant. We suggest several kinds of fixes for this issue as well.
Use the basic features of masks with the new 365 interface
Просмотров 14214 дней назад
This tutorial shows you how to perform basic mask functions with the new PowerDirector 365 user interface. Some features are enhanced, others changed. We help you navigate all the differences so that you can apply masks to video components in your project and achieve the results you are looking for.
Change the voice of a person with Voice Changer
Просмотров 11321 день назад
The Voice Changer tool in PowerDirector 365 allows you to modify the voice of someone in you video clip so that it starts to sound like another person. You can change age, gender, or use non-human effects to modify the audio.
Remove unwanted background noise in a video interview
Просмотров 9528 дней назад
Sometimes you find yourself working with a video clip that has a lot of unwanted background audio noise. The subject of the interview may have great audio, but the surrounding audio noises are distracting. We show you an easy way to focus on the audio of the subject in this video tutorial.
How to create animated GIF and PNG output
Просмотров 126Месяц назад
You can now export all or part of your project as an animated GIF or animated PNG file. You can select between various frame rates and sizes. The animated GIF will be smaller than the animated PNG, but the bitrate for the GIF is 8, while the bitrate for the PNG is 24. The GIF will play when clicked on. The animated PNG will show motion when imported into a video editor like PowerDirector or whe...
Using the slideshow creator with Theme Designer templates
Просмотров 124Месяц назад
When you are using the slideshow creator, you have the option to select one of several Theme Designer templates. These templates operate a bit differently than some of the others within the slideshow creator. In this tutorial we show you some of the best ways to use these templates.
Export frames as one or more digital images
Просмотров 151Месяц назад
Sometimes you want to export one or more frames from your project as a video image. We show you how to select and export a single frame in this tutorial. We also demonstrate how to take all the frames in a segment of your project and export all of them into a folder from which you can select any that you want to use for other purposes.
Using speech to text and text to speech with subtitles
Просмотров 97Месяц назад
Sometimes you have narration or other verbal content in a project that you want to use as subtitles in the finished product. We show you how to easily make that conversion in this tutorial. We also show you how to use a new tool (for 365 subscribers) if you have subtitles and want to create an audio track that reads the words of the subtitle in a language and voice style of your choosing.
Save time by using TXT and SRT files to add content to subtitles
Просмотров 1122 месяца назад
If you have a project that has lots of subtitle text, it can be easier to enter that information in with a TXT or SRT file and then import it into PowerDirector. Either method has advantages and disadvantages. We compare these two methods and also show you how to export the content of a subtitle track to an SRT file for use in other projects.
Manually create and edit subtitles
Просмотров 782 месяца назад
Subtitles offer you an additional way to help your viewers understand the content you are presenting. You add words to the audio of your presentation. In this tutorial we show you how to create a subtitle track and add subtitles to your video output.
Use markers to precisely place elements into your project
Просмотров 1452 месяца назад
Timeline markers and clip markers serve 2 useful functions. They allow you to notate places in your project. And they provide snap-to lines for placement of elements in your timeline. In this tutorial we show you some tips including some keyboard shortcuts for placing resources into your timeline.
How to rotate a graphic image on and off the screen
Просмотров 1112 месяца назад
If you have a circular graphic image, this tutorial will show you how to rotate it on and off the screen.
Make a title that appears as if from a typewriter - with audio
Просмотров 2032 месяца назад
You may sometimes want to make a title appear as if typed on the screen either from a keyboard or from a typewriter. You can use a few simple tools in PowerDirector to accomplish this task. If you have PD365 you can use one of several sound effects to mimic a computer keyboard. Or you can find some sound effect tracks that sound like an old typewriter on the internet if you prefer.
How to add particles and objects to your titles
Просмотров 422 месяца назад
You don't have to stick with text only. You can add particles and objects to your titles and even save them for use in multiple projects. We show you some of the possibilities in this tutorial.
Access 100's of newer titles with PD 365
Просмотров 1773 месяца назад
Access 100's of newer titles with PD 365
How to draw precise objects with Paint Designer
Просмотров 1463 месяца назад
How to draw precise objects with Paint Designer
365 Updates: Preview Layout, Panel Placement, Vertical Text, and Background Removal
Просмотров 2663 месяца назад
365 Updates: Preview Layout, Panel Placement, Vertical Text, and Background Removal
How to recover missing resources when you resume a project
Просмотров 1204 месяца назад
How to recover missing resources when you resume a project
Zoom in on an image to highlight a fact
Просмотров 2124 месяца назад
Zoom in on an image to highlight a fact
Overview of AI Facial Blur tool available in PD365
Просмотров 1674 месяца назад
Overview of AI Facial Blur tool available in PD365
Three ways to trim or cut video clips
Просмотров 2014 месяца назад
Three ways to trim or cut video clips
Apply wipe animation to a circular informational graphic
Просмотров 1034 месяца назад
Apply wipe animation to a circular informational graphic
Walkthrough the Anime Video Creation Tool
Просмотров 3985 месяцев назад
Walkthrough the Anime Video Creation Tool
Tips on capturing content from your webcam
Просмотров 965 месяцев назад
Tips on capturing content from your webcam
How to import PowerPoint slides (works in PD365)
Просмотров 1595 месяцев назад
How to import PowerPoint slides (works in PD365)
Basics of speech-to-text in the new interface
Просмотров 855 месяцев назад
Basics of speech-to-text in the new interface
Differences in using LUTs in PowerDirector and ColorDirector
Просмотров 1835 месяцев назад
Differences in using LUTs in PowerDirector and ColorDirector
Make multiple titles appear in the same place with the title reveal mask
Просмотров 2096 месяцев назад
Make multiple titles appear in the same place with the title reveal mask
How to mimic a drone flying through a title
Просмотров 2166 месяцев назад
How to mimic a drone flying through a title
I am trying to put four videos on each corner of one main video, can PowerDirector achieve this? So 4 videos in 1 video with 4 frames.
Basically you are doing a multiple picture in picture. Here is a tutorial on working with four video clips at a time. ruclips.net/video/Q6Plz5NwYD0/видео.htmlsi=Ffd0KXHG-uTvDk5a Hope it helps!
Editing 4k color in PD... too often results in banding. Not sure why, but I don't edit color in PD because of it.
Not sure why that happens. I have not experienced that myself. That certainly is not the result you want. --Jim
Colour adjustment is one of those tricky settings that can easily go wrong. I like to think a little goes a long way, a small amount of sharpness is something I use on all my videos. Another nice instructional presentation.
I agree that a little change is often better. Thanks for checking this out. --Jim
Thank you 👍
Thanks! --Jim
Jim, did you have to redo this?
I realize I've covered some of this before, but I'm discovering that some of the users are using the new interface so that occasionally updating a tutorial adds clarity to those who have not been around for a while. It is sometimes challenging to describe something novel and totally new to the channel after so many tutorials. --Jim
I'm running the real old version 15. How do you find the speed on exporting a video?
What do you mean by "speed". Is it how long the rendering takes? How many frames per second? What are you thinking about? --Jim
@@powerdirectorworkshop6999 Yes I should have given more details. I was thinking relative to older / previous versions with the same output settings. I started running PowerDirector with version 10. As I upgraded to a newer version I would find sometimes the file would be produced faster and another version slightly slower with the exact same settings. I recently tried another Video editor and it would take longer and the final video was a larger file size with the almost identical settings as PowerDirector.
There are a number of variables in the settings that can impact both the rendering speed and the file size. Some of it is tied to your hardware as well. I can't offer accurate estimates on various versions of PowerDirector. Even if I could, they might not match your setup. There might be some benchmarks out there, but I wouldn't know where to find them. --Jim
Are there graphs in Powerdirector?
Nah bro I think it sucks
@@CABBIE-SMURF Darn, alr.
@@Swappedaccsbye there's no graph or key frames, I've alight motion pro you want it?
@@CABBIE-SMURF I already have Alight motion pro, haha. The second I saw your comment I had a feeling you used Alight motion.
@@Swappedaccsbye I use both AM and Capcut
RUclipsrs like you are the ones who help people the most. You may not get many views, but those who do watch your videos receive a lot of help. Thank you so much for this video!
Thanks so much for your comments! I am very pleased whenever you and others find these tutorials helpful. --Jim
Have you tested the new NVIDIA encoding feature? Supposedly a 55% increase in performance.
I'll have to see if it works on my system. What have you discovered? --Jim
The masking tools is one example where they have changed the interface and brought no improvement (at least I cannot see any). They actually made it worse because I use masking at lot for scrolling text and it took me a while to find where they put mask control and then they removed title reveal. Every time they make these changes it interrupt my work flow. A decent bit of software but I hate how they do this stuff.
Lots of changes in the last 12 months. I'm guessing they are done messing with most of the interface for a while. I've faced the same challenges with other types of software, so I expect this kind of challenge from time to time. --Jim
Masks, why don't I use them more often..?😁
they can be useful at times. --Jim
Yes, I think it could be useful. A question: If in the original video the person speaks in English, what would happen if we chose Chinese for example?
I'd have to try it out and see. My expectation is that since Cyberlink is a Taiwanese company, the Chinese would be good. --Jim
I don't know. I don't know if it would do translation. --Jim
Thank you 👍
You are welcome. --Jim
Another great tip, thanks
You are welcome! --Jim
Old habits die hard. I still turn to AudioDirector to clean up background noise. Gave you a 👍.
Thanks for that thumbs-up Chris! Always appreciated! --Jim
Thanks for this video. It's explained and demonstrated titles better than the 3 videos I watched before it. However at the end you showed a slide with titles in different styles and fonts all on the same screen. I'm trying to do a simplified version of that but cannot figure out how. Hopefully you can give me a breakthrough hint or pointer here or I'll find another video that sheds some light.
Okay, I got some more text in the same title and was able to change it to a different font. However, I'm trying to apply a special effect from the Styles tab to just one word of the title and it keeps applying it to all the words in the title. Any hints?
That is a great question. The special effects tool works with an entire title, and not just a word. To work around that, you can put multiple titles on the screen in the same font and make one of them a single word. You can turn on the grid lines to align them so that it looks like one title on the screen. --Jim
Importing - another element to keep in mind, you do not have any ability to arrange in an order automatically. You have to have in advance have your file names ordered before importing. This really should be
You can rearrange after you have imported, but it can be time-consuming. --Jim
I knew your voice! You have done some drone videos with mini 2
I don't own a mini 2. Someone must have a similar voice to mine. --Jim
@@powerdirectorworkshop6999 This one ruclips.net/video/ahka-oD6rWk/видео.htmlsi=vzJauNeS5wuuR4KH
@@powerdirectorworkshop6999 Ted Nemeth
That is most interesting. Thanks for sharing the link to the video with me. --Jim
Jim, I always learn something new watching your tutorials, be it about the tutorial's subject itself, a general PowerDirector feature I wasn't aware of (like the time range selection tool/export to image), or those efficient shortcuts I keep forgetting (like ',' and '.' for frame-by-frame navigation). THANK YOU! One thing users may want to be aware of when using Ctrl+p or right-click=>Snapshot :: you may be capturing the frame dimensions and compression quality of the item in focus. Here is where it matters: I video edit on older hardware and need to use the built-in shadow file feature to not overload my CPU/GPU. My original files are of GoPro-11, 5.3k resolution, but the shadow files are reduced to 1080. When I take a snapshot from the timeline (your example) my images have the height of only 1080(frustrating)-: However, when I run a preview of the original MP4 imported into my Media Room, and take a Snapshot THERE, the original 5.3k resolution remains preserved. 2nd and 3rd approach: When I go the Time Rage/Produce to Image route I get 5.3k files of the largest file size (presumably least compression), which is what I want. Disclaimer, I'm running PowerDirector 20 installed on Win10 (PD version 20.0.2815.0), just in case CyberLink has changed that behavior in recent updates.
That's great stuff to know. I was not aware of the difference. I'll make a note of it. I see the shadow file resolution tops out in 1920 x 1080 in PD365.
Liked it.
Glad you did. --Jim
Interesting! I like how you explained the Frame Rate stuff because I struggle with understanding that type of thing
Glad this proved helpful thanks for letting me know. --Jim
I'm Mario from Palermo (Italy). Yesterday I bought POWER DIRECTOR 2024 online (139 euros!) and installed it on my computer. Everything seemed to be going well, but during video production the program crashes and I even have to restart the PC. To produce a 7 minute video I spent hours trying and trying again; during rendering the program crashes. What could it depend on? I have been working with Power Director for years, before I was 18 and every now and then it also had this problem. Could it be due to some app blocking the program?
Sorry to hear about your issues. There could be a host of issues colliding with your install of PowerDirector. You might want to make sure your video driver is up to date. That is always a good place to start. Another option is to go to Cyberlink and report your issue. You can do that by clicking on the FILE menu at the top and then choose "rate us and provide suggestions" to submit an issue. Another option is to go to the Cyberlink Forum website and report the problem there. These might be some useful first steps in addressing your issue. --Jim
Thank you. I will try@@powerdirectorworkshop6999
I was told that this software does not work with Sony A7SIII XAVC S 4K 10-Bit 4:2:2 video files?
You might wish trying the demo program with this file type and seeing if that works. --Jim
You have excellent videos. Thank you for that. How is this different than just adding text? Just a different way? Again, you have the best tutorials. Thank you 👍👍👍
Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate every viewer and am glad that you like the quality of these tutorials. Subtitles are a special kind of text that you can add so people can see the words that are spoken on the video--a bit like closed captioning. Or you can put whatever words you want in them. So they are a kind of special use tool. --Jim
I really like the tutorial, always enthusiastic about following it😅👍👍👍
Thanks so much for checking this out. --Jim
Good refreshment of markers usefulness when editing. Thanks Jim. Greetings from Paraguay.
Glad I could give you a refreshed look at them. --Jim
A nice tutorial on markers, I use them all the time. I normally have two cameras recording my motorcycle rides and the markers are invaluable to align the footage.
Great to know these are useful tools for you. Thanks for sharing that! --Jim
Very good tip Jim. Thanks. Greetings from Paraguay.
You are very welcome. Glad I can assist you where you live. --Jim
Good video and very well explained
Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad it was clear. --Jim
Clear and helpful as always - thanks
Glad this was helpful! --Jim
Thank you. Good tutorial 🙂
Thanks for your feedback. Glad you found this helpful. --Jim
Another excellent tutorial, thank you.
Thanks a bunch. I appreciate your feedback. --Jim
Powerdirector 365 has gone downhill since Sept 2023 when Cyberlink decided to push a ton of awful and buggy updates. It's as if the software was NEVER tested. Additional button clicks everywhere, removal of existing functionality; an overall mess if you ask me. I've spent quite a bit of time learning PD365 and it's unfortunate because I've been trying out different software to replace PD365. Cyberlink has been sending out updates once or twice a month to fix/change the software, but they end up removing/breaking even more items. Unfortunately, I have to give this software a 2 star now. I would not recommend this software because it's been constantly changing underneath me with NO regard to my time or workflow. Additionally, Cyberlink forum moderators constantly remove negative feedback from their website in hopes to hide the many flaws of PwerDirector.
There is no doubt that Cyberlink has handled the changes in the new release badly. I wish they had been more aggressive in preserving the functionality of the previous version in their updates. I've been using all kinds of software long enough to be able to cope with major interface changes. And I do like some of the changes. My hope is that the decision makers at Cyberlink will look more closely at the feedback from long-term users and pay more attention to workflow and efficiency. --Jim
They sabotaged their program. I’m sorry but talk about not listening to your customers
The initial reaction from me and many others was largely negative. They have fixed some of the most serious issues since the product release, and restored some of the features that caused the greatest concern. I agree this was not handled wisely at the beginning. I hope they listen better as well. --Jim
@@powerdirectorworkshop6999 I actually closed my account permanently yesterday. I hope I can reconsider in the future but it won’t be for a while.
Hslpful, informative video as always. As an aside, all those bridges!
Thanks for checking this our and for your comment. --Jim
I have had very mixed results with the ''Background Removal''. Most often I use AI which gives slightly better results. Of course, it will depend on the original.
The original makes all the difference in the world. Some footage works much better than others, as you note. --Jim
Thank you for being slow and detailed so that everyone can understand and follow along :)
You are welcome. That is my approach for most of the tutorials. The tendency for producers is to go so fast you can't keep up some times. --Jim
Jim i need help ?? Are u there,,,,when i produce a wmv video file the audio is choppy
What do you mean by 'choppy'? What are the parameters in your production--resolution and frame rate? If you produce a video in a different format like MP4 do you have the same results?
@powerdirectorworkshop6999 so it only seems to be doing it with 1 wmv file so far which is weird..so choppy/like its muted then unmuted like crackling etc....works fine in the preview its just when it's exported...I don't know why it's only doing with that 1...the frame rate of the video u mean it auto adjust it
It sounds like this only happens when you are exporting to WMV. Is there a reason you can't export to MP4? That's a lot more common today. You can contact support by clicking on the FILE menu at the top, and then choose "Rade us and provide suggestions" to see if Cyberlink itself will respond. --Jim
@powerdirectorworkshop6999 i am exporting to mp4 and that's what's happening....yet it doesn't do it with another wmv....weird
That is odd. I don't have any special insight as to why that is happening. There are so many variables you are working with on your setup that I can't know or duplicate for myself. You might also check out the Cyberlink Form and see what you can learn there. --Jim
Hi...so thers been a lot of people complaining about this version ,,crashing etc...how lomg have u used and have u found issues? Thanks
I have had the current version for 8 months. It has proven stable for me. They made some changes in the interface that upset seasoned users. Some of the shortcomings have been fixed since. --Jim
Can h tell me if this progamme crashes ,,uve heard a few things also is there a refund policy if ur not happy with it ,,thanks
You will have to check the Cyberlink website about their sales and refund policy. I don't know the current details. --Jim
Is there a free trial version? Thanks
If you go to the Cyberlink website you should be able to get a limited trial version.
Wow! Thank you
You're welcome!
Excellent, thank you. I just got PowerDirector 365 after using only the mobile app on my Galaxy Ultra phones, so I will be watching a lot of your videos.
Thanks for using this channel. I hope you will find it helpful as you grow your skills as a video editor. --Jim
How can I download Free Peak images and animate them to create motion graphics?
I'm not familiar with Free Peak images, so I can't assist you with that question. --Jim
Are there any explanations for making motion graphics that I need, please?🙏🏻
I am not aware of any tools Cyberlink has offered that enable the end user to design motion graphic titles. --Jim
doesnt work with opacity?
What are you trying to edit with the opacity value as a key frame variable. It should work with images and videos. What kind of object are you working with? --Jim
Hi are u active for a couple of questions plz
Let me know what your questions are. I'm not on line all the time, but I'll try to help you out if I can. --Jim
@powerdirectorworkshop6999 yes hi so I'm not quite sure what this 365 is,,,so u have Microsoft 365 yes...do u need Microsoft 365 for powerdirector 365 ?
PowerDirector365 is the name of the subscription version of PowerDirector. It is not related in any way to Microsoft Office 365. It's just a label Cyberlink Adopted to distingish it from the other versions you purchase called PowerDirector Ultimate and PowerDirector Ultra. With those versions you "own" the program perpetually and don't have to update. With PowerDirector365 you subscribe and ceases to work when your subscription expires. Hope this helps. --Jim
@powerdirectorworkshop6999 ok great thanks and is the other version available still where you just buy it outright/perpetual if so what's that version called ? Thanks
There are two perpetual versions. One is PowerDirector Ultra. The other is PowerDirector Ultimate. Here is a link to a Cyberlink table that shows the differences between the products. www.cyberlink.com/support-center/faq/content?id=28153 Jim
Excellent clarity for us video editing-challenged souls.
All of us have challenges. Glad this helped you out. --Jim
I would not have thought to use that technique. Instead I would have fumbled for an hour with Pan and Zoom. Brilliant, Jim! I always learn something from you and this time I learned BUNCHES.
Thanks for your feedback. I am glad this proved useful to you! --Jim
I make travel videos of our excursions across the globe, so this is a great addition to use.
So glad that this will help you in your video excursion videos. Thanks for letting me know. --Jim
I too am one that has been frustrated with PD365 after using PD 17 for a few years. I developed my own way of creating Titles with 17 and now can't seem to find the techniques and features with 365. More learning curve to climb, with the Turtle's Tutorials!
They moved many of the controls around. As I release new tutorials on the updated interface, I hope some of the changes will be clear and will help in your adjustment. Something all of us will have to adjust to. --Jim
So ive just got windows 11 what its windows 365 and do i need it to download powerdirector 365 ?
There is no Windows 365. PowerDirector 365 is the subscription version of PowerDirector. If you have PowerDirector Ultra or PowerDirector Ultimate you have the standard versions of the program. PowerDirector 365 updates monthly. The standard versions update annually, usually in September. --Jim
@@powerdirectorworkshop6999 Microsoft 365 I ment sorry...what is that?
@powerdirectorworkshop6999 I mean Microsoft 365 sorry....do I need Microsoft 365 for powerdirector 365?