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Playing 360° Media Files

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After 360°* video and image files are imported into the media library, they can be played back in 360° viewer mode. To play back a 360° media file in 360° viewer mode, do this:

Note: see 360° Media Files for more information about imported 360° videos and images. * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning information.

1.First, ensure your project's aspect ratio is set to 360. See Setting Project Aspect Ratio for more information.

2.Select the 360° media file in the media library or on the project timeline.

3.Click to enable the 360° viewer mode.

4.If it is a video file, click the play button to start playing it back.

5.Use the 360 controls to view and explore the 360° environment.

Note: you can also click and drag your mouse in the preview window to explore the 360° environment.

360 Controls

When you select or play 360° media files, there are extra 360° controls available in the preview window.

When viewing or playing a 360° media file, you can click and drag on the preview window to pan around the 360° environment or use the controls to pan left, right, up, or down. Note that you can click the in the middle of the controls at any time to reset to the default viewing position.

Note: you can also use your mouse's scroll wheel to zoom in and out within the 360° view.