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CyberLink PowerDirector 
Developer(s) CyberLink Stable release 10.0.0 / October 11, 2011 Operating system Windows XP (SP2 or later for HDV capture)
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Windows 7Type Video editing software License Proprietary Website CyberLink PowerDirector CyberLink PowerDirector[1] is a video editing software application for non-linear video editing, published by CyberLink Corporation. PowerDirector allows users to capture, edit and output from within the software and has semi-professional features suitable for the consumer level. Its main competitors are Adobe Premiere Pro and Elements, AVS Video Editor, Ulead VideoStudio, Pinnacle Studio, Final Cut Express and Sony Vegas Movie Studio. The program most resembles, but does not compete with, Apple iMovie, on Mac OS X. PowerDirector software can be purchased online or in popular computer retail stores.
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Version history
PowerDirector Version 4 introduced the magic tools which fix video and photo content and add sound.
PowerDirector Version 5 added a second video track which allows picture-in-picture overlay. Version 4 also allowed for publishing videos directly to YouTube and output to playback devices such as iPod and PSP.
PowerDirector Version 6 included a menu designer for DVD authoring. MPEG-2 HD and WMV HD video format is supported with the option to write back to HDV tape. A slideshow designer and additional video effects were also included.PowerDirector Version 7 is the first to be sold in two editions: Deluxe and Ultra. The Ultra version allows for Blu-ray Disc and AVCHD on DVD authoring, while both versions support Dolby 5.1 encoding. Version 7 supports up to 6 PiP tracks.
Version 7 introduces DirectorZone. DirectorZone is an effects, templates and menus download website. There is an option to subscribe to other creators which gives the opportunity to share effects and templates. Other notable new features include direct links to Flickr and Freesound, the option to apply multiple fixes at once using Magic Clean, and beat detection technology – which syncs audio with movie content.PowerDirector Version 8 introduces a Particle Effects Designer, Power Tools, and Zoom-in Cut for microscopic frame level editing. Version 8 allows for viewing and sharing timeline settings for video project, direct Facebook uploads, new special effects and a full-screen preview.
PowerDirector Version 9 is CyberLink's first 64-bit offering and introduces the new TrueVelocity video rendering engine for much improved rendering speed. Version 9 also adds a 100-track timeline, customizable particle effects, and functionality to output videos directly to the iPad, iPhone, iPod, BlackBerry, PSP, Zune and many other mobile devices.
Current version
Version 10 is the latest PowerDirector release and features a 2nd generation TrueVelocity rendering engine including support for OpenCL as well as end-to-end 3D video editing. DirectorZone, the companion online community for PowerDirector users, now boats over 2 million members and over 200,000 free effects that can be downloaded and integrated into video projects.
Magic tools
PowerDirector has several tools to enhance and edit projects quickly. The Magic Movie Wizard creates an edited movie with effects and transitions. Magic Clean reduces ambient noise and enhances the video color. Magic Cut cuts unedited video to a shorter duration. Magic Fix fixes red-eye, blurry photos and stabilizes shaky footage. Magic Style transforms clips into a finished movie. Magic Music creates background music to match the project length.
Awards
PowerDirector 7 Ultra edition won PC Magazine Editor's Choice award[2] on June 12, 2008.
PowerDirector 9 Ultra64 won PC Magazine's Editor's Choice Award on Dec. 7, 2010
References
- ^ "CyberLink – A Leading Expert in Consumer Multimedia and Digital Home Solutions". CyberLink. http://www.cyberlink.com. Retrieved August 7, 2009.
- ^ "CyberLink PowerDirector 7 Ultra - Full Review - Reviews by PC Magazine". PC Mag. June 12, 2008. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2319839,00.asp. Retrieved August 7, 2009.
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