Operation Manual

Chapter 2: Pre-production
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Note: Before you begin to capture, make sure your capture environment is
set according to your preferred working methods. See "Capture Preferences"
on page 61 for more information.
Capture Options
You can capture video clips in the following file formats:
• MPEG-1
• MPEG-2
• MPEG-4
• AVI
• DivX
To select the file format of your captured video clip, see "Profile Options
for Video Clips" on page 20.
Many of the options for capturing are the same for some of the capture
modes. These options are described below, but not all of the options
described in this section are available in all capture modes. Descriptions
of options specific to a capture mode are found in the section that
describes it.
Note: CyberLink PowerDirector’s capture functions vary, depending on
version installed. For information on the availability of specific features in the
version that you are using, please check the Readme file.
Capture Limit Options
You can set limits on the size or duration of the video that CyberLink
PowerDirector captures. When the limit you set is reached, the capture
will automatically stop.