CyberLink PowerDirector Help
There are several editing options available for the media clips you want to use in the Theme Designer.
Note: the editing options in the Theme Designer are limited to video trimming, image duration, and adding effects. If you need to perform more complex editing on your media clips, it is recommended that you do this before importing the clips into the Theme Designer. See for Editing Your Media for more advanced editing options. |
Trimming Video Clips
You can perform trims on the video clips used in the Theme Designer. To trim a video clip, right-click on it in the Theme Designer and then select Trim. Or hover your mouse over the video clip and click on 
in its thumbnail. See Performing a Single Trim for detailed information on trimming video clips.
Muting Video Clips
Some theme templates and sequences contain background music that will be used in your video. Because of this, you may want to mute the audio in the imported video clips, so that it doesn't conflict with the background music.
To mute the audio in a video clip, hover your mouse over the video clip and then click on 
in its thumbnail.
Modifying Image Duration
To modify the duration that an image clip is displayed in your outputted video, do this:
1.Right-click on it in the Theme Designer and then select Set Duration. Or hover your mouse over the image clip and then click on 
in its thumbnail.
2.In the Duration Settings window, enter in the how long you want it to display in your video production. You can set the duration down to the number of frames.
3.Click on OK.
Applying Zoom In on Media Clips
Some media slots in sequences allow you to zoom in on the media clip that was added to it. If a zoom is available, then the 
icon is displayed in the top right corner.
To apply a zoom in on the media clip, click on the icon. Click 
to remove it if required.
Adding Video Effects to Clips
In the Theme Designer you can add special effects to your images and video clips. Each special effect has unique attributes that you can customize to help achieve the impression you want in your video production.
To add a video effect to a clip, do this:
1.Click on the Effects tab.
2.Select an effect and then drag and drop it on the clip.
3.If required, right-click on the clip and then select Modify Effect Settings. Use the available sliders and options to customize the video effect to your preference. Click on OK to save your changes.
See Adding Video Effects for more information on video effects.
