CyberLink PowerDirector Help
When working on a new video production, click the 
button to save it as a .pds file (a project file format that is used exclusively by CyberLink PowerDirector) in the Project Room. These project files can be imported directly into the timeline, if required. See Importing PowerDirector Projects for more information.
Note: a CyberLink PowerDirector project (.pds) file essentially contains a list of the media clips and effects used in your project, and a log of all the edits you want to make to your media. Project files do not include the media clips in them. If you want to save all your video production files in one place, use the Pack Project Materials function. To do this select, File > Pack Project Materials from the menu. |
Use the options in the File menu to save, create new, or open existing projects in CyberLink PowerDirector. When you create a new project, CyberLink PowerDirector resets your media library. If you want to create a new video production using the same media that's currently in your library, select File > New Workspace.
Note: saved PowerDirector projects are now easily accessible in the media library, and they are also reusable. See Reusing PowerDirector Projects for more information. |
If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can upload saved projects and more to CyberLink Cloud*. See CyberLink Cloud Projects for more information.
Note: * optional feature in CyberLink PowerDirector. Check the version table on our web site for detailed versioning information. |
The changes you make to your media in CyberLink PowerDirector do not affect the original media you imported into the program. Since your edits are all saved in the project file, you can trim, edit, or remove clips, but still keep your original files on your hard drive, untouched. So let yourself get creative. If you end up changing things too drastically, you can always start over.
