CyberLink PowerDirector Help

When in the Action Camera Center, click on the Fix tab to stabilize shaky video, adjust video white balance, or add color presets. You can also use lens correction to remove fisheye distortions and vignettes.

Lens Correction

Select the Lens Correction option to import lens profiles to auto correct distorted videos, or use the controls to manually correct them if they have a fisheye distortion or vignette effect.

When you enter the Action Camera Center, manually select the lens profile, using the Maker and Model drop-downs, that matches the camera your video was shot with. Once selected, CyberLink PowerDirector will auto correct the video.

Downloading Lens Profiles from DirectorZone

If your video camera's lens and profile are not available in CyberLink PowerDirector you can click the button to download more lens profiles from DirectorZone.

Once downloaded, click the button to import it. CyberLink PowerDirector should auto detect the imported profile and then correct the selected video.

Fisheye Distortion

The fisheye distortion section helps correct videos that appear distorted. Dragging the slider to the right straightens lines that bend away from the center, correcting barrel distortions. Dragging it to the left straightens lines that bend towards the center, fixing pincushion distortions in videos.

Vignette Removal

Use the following sliders to remove an unwanted vignette effect on videos that was caused by a camera lens or the lighting environment:

•Vignette amount: use this slider to adjust the level of vignette removal on the video.

•Vignette midpoint: drag the midpoint slider to the left to increase the size of the area (towards the center of the video) where the vignette removal is applied. Drag it right to decrease the size, towards the corners.

Video Stabilizer

Select the Video Stabilizer option to employ motion compensation technology to correct shaky videos. This tool is ideal for use with videos taken without a tripod or recorded while moving.

Once enabled, drag the Strength slider to increase or decrease the level of correction.

Select the Fix rotational camera shake option if the clip has segments where the camera rotates from side to side. Select the Enhanced stabilizer option to improve the output quality of some video clips. Using this feature requires more computing power, so it is recommended that you switch to non-real time preview or render a preview for the applied range.

White Balance

Select the White Balance option and then Color temperature to adjust the video's color temperature or create a specific atmosphere. Once enabled, use the slider to adjust the color of the video image. A lower value applies a colder temperature, while a higher value creates an atmosphere that is warmer. Use the Tint slider to adjust the color level of the clip.

Select the White calibration option and then click to color correct the video image. By indicating which portion of the video image should be white, CyberLink PowerDirector automatically adjusts the other colors accordingly to be more vivid and true.

Color Presets

Select the Color Presets option to apply CyberLink ColorDirector presets on your video clips, instantly transforming the color and look of the clips.

To apply a ColorDirector color preset, do this:

1.Select the Color Presets check box.

2.Select one of the available color presets to apply it.

If you have CyberLink ColorDirector installed, click the Edit in ColorDirector* button to access the advanced color enhancements available in this program. See Advanced Fixes and Enhancements for more information.