Operation Manual

Introduction
11
PowerDirector Modes
PowerDirector has separate modes that enable you to perform
different tasks: Capture, Edit, Produce, and Create Disc.
By default, the program opens in Edit mode. However, the
PowerDirector program changes appearance depending on mode. In
addition, certain parts of the program may change within a specific
mode. For example, the Library changes display when you click an
editing function button, and the workspace can toggle between
Timeline and Storyboard views. The different modes and the varying
appearances they bring to the PowerDirector program are all
described in the sections that follow.
PowerDirector Projects
Changes you make to your video clips, audio files, or photos in
CyberLink PowerDirector do not affect your original media. Since
your settings are all saved in the project file, you can trim, edit, or
delete clips in PowerDirector, 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.
Mode Description
Click to switch to the capture interface. See
Capturing Media on p.15.
Click to switch to the editing interface. See
Editing Clips on p.81.
Click to switch to the production interface,
which opens the Disc Wizard. See
Producing Your Movie on p.141.
Click to switch to the authoring interface.
See Creating Disc on p.179.