When you launch the program from the start menu, or the CyberLink PowerDirector shortcut on the desktop, you are prompted to choose one of the following editing modes:
Note: before selecting your preferred editing mode, be sure to set the video aspect ratio for your project: 16:9, 4:3, 9:16, 1:1, or 360. |
•Full Mode: select this option to enter a multi video track editing mode, where all of the program's features are available to you. For more details about this mode, see Full (Timeline) Mode.
•Storyboard Mode: select this option if you want to view a large graphical display of all your video clips and images on the first track in the timeline. See Storyboard Mode for more information about what's available in this mode.
•Slideshow Creator: with the Slideshow Creator you can instantly turn your photos into a dynamic slideshow. Follow the steps in the Slideshow Creator to import your photos, add background music, and stylish slideshow templates. Once done, you can preview the slideshow, before outputting it as a video file or burning it to disc.
•Auto Mode: if you are new to the editing process and not sure how or where to get started, then auto mode's Magic Movie Wizard can help. The Magic Movie Wizard takes you through a step-by-step process to import, style, adjust, and preview your finished movie, in just a few steps. You can then edit the created production, output it to a video file, or burn it to a disc.
•Ad Designer*: PowerDirector 365 Business users can select this option to quickly and easily create promotional videos for their business. For more details about this feature, see Creating Promotional Videos for Your Business in the Ad Designer.
Note: select the Always enter full mode option at the bottom of this dialog to skip this window at startup. You can always reset this selection at any time in Confirmation Preferences. * this feature is only available in PowerDirector 365 Business. |