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PowerDirector Projects
PowerDirector Projects
Chapter 4:
When working on a new video production, click the button to save it as a .pds
file, a project file format that is used exclusively by CyberLink PowerDirector. These
project files can be imported directly into the timeline, if required. See Importing
PowerDirector Projects for more information.
Note: a CyberLink PowerDirector project (.pds) file essentially contains a list of
the media clips and effects used in your project, and a log of all the edits you want
to make to your media. Project files do not include the media clips in them. If you
want to save all your video production files in one place, use the Pack Project
Materials function. To do this select, File > Export > Pack Project M aterials
from the menu.
Use the options in the File menu to save, create new, or open existing projects in
CyberLink PowerDirector.
Note: when you create a new project, CyberLink PowerDirector resets your media
library. If you want to create a new video production using the same media current
in your library, select File > New Workspace.
The changes you make to your media in CyberLink PowerDirector do not affect the
original media you imported into the program. Since your edits are all saved in the
project file, you can trim, edit, or remove clips, but still keep your original files on
your hard drive, untouched. So let yourself get creative. If you end up changing
things too drastically, you can always start over.
Setting Project Aspect Ratio
To set the aspect ratio for your project, select 4:3 or 16:9 from the aspect ratio drop
down at the top of the window.
The preview window changes according to the aspect ratio you select. See
Adjusting Video Clip Aspect Ratio for information on modifying the aspect ratio of
a media file in your library.