Operation Manual

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CHAPTER 3:
T
HE BASICS
It’s time to get started with the basics before your mesmeric and uninhibited effects
are added. The ensuing sections will outline how to begin by importing your media
files into the PowerDirector Library and previewing these files. You will also learn
how to use Color Boards in the Storyboard and how to detect scenes within a video
file. Later, you will get accustomed to the Storyboard and then wrap things up with
choosing your specific Preferences.
Basic Procedures
Below are brief descriptions of various functions. For more information, please
follow their links.
PowerDirector Workspace
 To close PowerDirector, do one of the following:
 choose File > Exit
 press Ctrl+Q
 click the Exit button in the top right-hand corner
 Click the Minimize button in the top right-hand corner to minimize the
PowerDirector workspace.