Operation Manual

CyberLink PowerDirector 6
6
PowerDirector Modes
CyberLink PowerDirector has separate modes that enable you to
perform different tasks: Capture, Edit, Produce and Create Disc.
By default, CyberLink PowerDirector opens in the Edit mode, but you
can easily switch between modes to perform your required task by
using these buttons.
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 CyberLink 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.
You can open and save a CyberLink PowerDirector project file just like
any other file in Windows. Your projects are saved as .pds files, a unique
file format used by the CyberLink PowerDirector program.
Mode Description
Capture media in a variety of formats, from a
variety of sources. See "Capturing Media" on page
18.
Edit your production by adding video and photos
to the timeline, then add transitions, effects and
titles for that creative touch. See "Creating Your
Story" on page 65.
Produce your creation by outputting it to a file, DV
tape or uploading to the Internet. See "Producing
Your Movie" on page 169.
Use Create Disc to create a custom disc, complete
with menus, that can be burnt to disc. See "Creating
Discs" on page 211.