Operation Manual

CyberLink PowerDirector

To take a still photo of a frame video for use in your project, just click on

at the point where you want to take the snapshot and an image

file will be saved to the Media Library.

Note: You can specify your preferred snapshot image file format in

preferences. See "File Preferences" on page 25 for detailed information.

Capture from DV Camcorder

DV camcorders are popular among video hobbyists, as they

record in a digital format that does not require conversion

before being used on a computer, and often provide a number

of advanced recording options. You can capture a single scene

or a number of scenes in a batch from your camcorder.

Note: If your DV camcorder connects to your computer via USB, you must

import video files directly as if your camcorder was another hard drive. See

"Importing Media" on page 14 for information on importing video files.

Capture a Single Scene

You can capture a single segment of video from your camcorder. This

function is particularly useful, for example, if you want to acquire a long

video segment in its entirety without skipping over sections.

DV Backup

The DV Backup feature lets you back-up the digital video from

your DV camcorder directly to DVD using CyberLink PowerDirector.

Note: This feature requires a DVD burner.

Batch Capture from a DV Camcorder

Batch capturing may seem intimidating, but in reality it is an incredibly

convenient method of capturing multiple video clips automatically. If

you take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with batch capturing, you