CyberLink PowerDirector is a complete video editor with which you can create colorful video presentations, mixing all sorts of multimedia elements: videos, images, transition effects, clipart, text layers and, of course, a custom background soundtrack.
The interface in CyberLink PowerDirector is divided into four main tabs (Capture, Edit, Produce and Create Disc), all of them pretty self-explanatory. As for the Edit part in CyberLink PowerDirector – the most complex one – it features the standard design in video editing tools, with a library window to browse your media collection, a timeline to drag and drop elements and a preview window to check what your creation looks like when you put all the elements together.
CyberLink PowerDirector includes all the necessary tools for the whole creative process, from assisting you in with the very first step (capturing video from several different sources) to adding the final touches to your creation, such as a totally customizable DVD-style menu.
When you're done, CyberLink PowerDirector lets you save your video on your hard drive in different formats, publish it to YouTube straight away, share it on Facebook or output it to a camcorder.
Most recently, CyberLink PowerDirector has been updated to include ways to share your creations via DirectorZone and 3D editing tools to create stunning 3D movies.
With CyberLink PowerDirector you can easily create multimedia presentations with video, photos and music.
Recent changes
• Better performance: PowerDirector is quicker than ever: Improved TrueVelocity video rendering engine, OpenCL support, and intelligent SVRT and new H.264 video encoder all make PowerDirector the world's fastest video editor!
• 3D editing to create your own 3D movies and convert 2D videos and photos to 3D with TrueTheater® 3D.
• New editing tools for professionals results: Beat Marker analyzes your soundtrack and places markers at major beat points; Paint Animations record free-hand drawing that can then be integrated into a video project.
• Share your videos with the Internet's No.1 video editing community: DirectorZone now features over 200,000 customized effects, templates and menus for free download. You can also upload video directly to Vimeo, DailyMotion & NicoNicoDouga.
Notes
This version of Cyberlink PowerDirector is different from Cyberlink PowerDirector Deluxe. This version supports Blu-Ray and AVCHD. You can check the differences between Deluxe and Ultra in this table.
Pros
Nicely organized interface
Includes sample materials
Very well documented
Works with Blu-Ray
Exports to different formats, including YouTube and Facebook
Share creations via DirectorZone
3D editing
Cons
None so far
