Operation Manual

Chapter 2: Pre-production
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Capture Options
You can capture video clips in the following file formats:
• MPEG-1
• MPEG-2
• MPEG-4
• AVI
Many of the options for capturing are the same for some of the capture
modes.
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.
• To set a maximum capture length, select Time limit and then
enter a time in the time code box.
• To set a maximum captured file size, select Size limit and then
enter a size limit (in MB).
To add a text remark, date caption or time code to the captured video,
click on .
Note: When CyberLink PowerDirector captures content from a RichVideo
compliant DV/HDV camcorder, time code information will automatically be
captured as well and can be enabled using the Time Info button when the
video clip is placed on the timeline. See "Time Info" on page 57 for more
information.