CL PowerDirector 14 Ultimate Portable by llexandro

CyberLink PowerDirector 14 Ultimate Portable



The Full Feature Editor consists of the classic timeline and storyboard editing modes which provide all the
granular control more advanced users need to achieve the results they want. It also has easy-to-use Express
Projects that walks those new to editing through a series of preprogrammed video templates, which helps newer
users learn how to use the Full Feature Editor to its fullest potential.

PowerDirector isn't just video editing software. It's a miniature post-production studio that handles
everything from when the film comes off your camera to the moment your finished video is published online or
burned onto a disc. This program gives you a lot of options to share your videos on social networks and
video-sharing sites, and even export them specifically for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

This is the entry-level program in the PowerDirector line, which makes it great for beginners, casual users
and hobbyists. If you advance beyond that point or want even more advanced features, like content-aware
editing and an action cam center, you can upgrade to the Ultra and Ultimate versions of the software.

Editing Tools

There are two main ways to edit your video projects using PowerDirector. You can choose the Full Feature
Editor or Express Project. When you choose Express Project, you'll find a library of preprogrammed video
templates to choose from. PowerDirector walks you through sorting your footage, choosing the best shots for
your video and letting you experiment where footage is placed in the template. This is important for two
reasons: First, it allows beginner and novice users the opportunity to complete a project without being
intimidated by the complexity of the software. And, second, it does so in a way that teaches the user to use
the tools in the Full Feature Editor, making the jump that much easier.

The Full Feature Editor is where you find all the tools an editor needs to transform the footage on their
cameras to finished videos. The classic timeline/storyboard workflow offers you the ability to build your
video project in broad strokes using storyboard, or you can control every aspect of the video using the tools
available in timeline mode. And you're not restricted to editing in only one mode. PowerDirector makes it
very easy to use timeline and storyboard in tandem, further educating the newer user without compromising the
power of the tools they're using.

As for the tools themselves, this video editor has everything we look for in consumer-level video editing
software. The ability to trim clips, arrange footage on the timeline, manipulate the picture, add effects,
and insert transitions are all present, excellent, and are easily used once they're understood. There's a
library of over 500 effects and transitions for you to choose from.

Advanced options include the ability to stabilize shaky video footage, sync audio and video captured on
separate devices, and design advanced titles for your video project. Nearly every tool that professional
video editors use to make movies and TV shows is present in PowerDirector.

Even at the entry level, you get more than enough tools to create a video that looks like it could have been
made in a movie studio. You may never edit a full-length feature film with it, but you could.

Ease of Use

The great thing about this video editing software is that it can be used by anyone, regardless of either
their computer skills in general or video editing skills in particular. If someone can install and launch the
program, all they need to do is follow the learning path created by Cyberlink in the form of Express
Projects. And more advanced users can bypass the training wheels and find the tools they're already familiar
with are present, powerful, and intuitive.

Sharing Options

Editing is only part of the story with PowerDirector. Once your video is finished, you need to get it in
front of an audience. This could be your friends and family through social media, sharing your video with the
whole world using video-sharing sites like YouTube, or burning a disc that you can give to whomever you wish.
PowerDirector has robust solutions for all of these situations.

The most basic way to produce a finished project is to export it as a video file. You can then use this file
as a master copy of your video and keep it for archiving purposes. But you can also manually upload that file
to various internet sites where it can be seen and shared. However, you can skip that step by uploading your
finished project directly to YouTube, Facebook, Dailymotion and other sharing sites from within the program's
interface. It allows you to input all the necessary information, metadata, descriptions and keywords needed
to optimize your video so as many people see it as possible.

There are times that you won't want to share your video with the entire world. Burning a disc of your video
is an excellent way to finish and personalize your creation. PowerDirector comes with several menu-creation
templates, but it also allows you to build custom menus of your own. You also have the ability to add
chapters to your videos and features such as subtitles for the hearing impaired. You can create a disc for
any purpose, whether it be as a gift for family, a screener for an independent film or a professional
presentation for colleagues; PowerDirector allows you to make a disc to suit your individual needs.

Help & Support

As easy as CyberLink makes this product, there will be times that you need help. To that end, the company
established DirectorZone, a community of videographers, filmmakers and aspiring editors. This allows aspiring
users to connect with, collaborate and learn from other video-makers. DirectorZone is the perfect resource
for editors of all skill levels.

CyberLink also offers a full array of support options. You can get your questions answered by posting in one
of their forums, submitting an email support ticket or watching their free tutorials on their website or
YouTube channel.

Summary

PowerDirector 14 Ultimate topped our review of the best video editing software because it's easy to use for
beginners, causal users and seasoned editors alike. It provides all the tools you need to transform the
footage on your camera into a polished video you can share with family and friends easily. This program is
designed to help you learn video editing without compromising the power of the tools it offers.