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CyberLink PowerDirector Help

You can import and edit video and image files that were recorded with a 360* camera. Once imported, the 360° video files are automatically detected and indicated by a 360° logo in the top right of the thumbnail.

Note: if an imported 360° video file is not displaying correctly (no 360° logo), it usually means the file is not using the 360 equirectangular projection video format required for editing. See the documentation for your 360 camera manufacturer for information on producing the video file in this format. * this feature is not available in some versions of CyberLink PowerDirector.

See Playing 360° Media Files for information on the additional preview controls available in the preview window for these types of videos. See 360° Video Projects for more information on the what type of editing you can perform with these types of media files, and what features are not available.

Setting 360 Projection Format

If CyberLink PowerDirector did not detect your 360° video file and you are sure it has been produced for playback and editing, you can manually set the 360 projection format. You can also disable 360° mode for a file that was mistakenly detected as a 360° video file.

Note: if you want to use 360° video clips and images in a 2D video production, you still need to set the correct 360 projection format to ensure the media displays properly in 2D.

To set the 360 projection format, do this:

1.Right-click on a 360° media file in the media library and then select Set 360 Projection Format.

2.Select the 360 projection format by selecting one of the following:

•Equirectangular (360°): equirectangular video is the standard projection used in 360° video. Equirectangular projection displays the 360° video environment, which is a sphere, onto a rectangular video screen.

•2D Format (Not 360°): select this option if the selected media file is actually 2D content.

Note: if you want to use 360° video clips in a conventional video production, setting the projection format as 2D is not going to help. You will need to create the conventional video using the 360° footage in the View Designer.