There’s no need for separate burning software – just click once and the process will start immediately. You can burn to DVDs, Blu-rays and AVCHD discs in 2D or 3D, and PowerDirector gives you a helpful preview before you commit to making the disc. The disc-burning tool is superb too, though you’ll want to grab some more templates if you want to make menus the only one provided as standard is Monopoly-themed. Encoding and exportingĮncoding video can be a tough process to get your head around, but PowerDirector makes it as simple as possible by dividing the many options into convenient categories and providing plentiful tooltips and descriptions. There are also one-click presets for exporting to sites including Facebook and YouTube. You can also mute all audio tracks while recording, fade the recording in or out, and apply a time limit so you aren't speaking for too long. Speak over the video while it’s playing, and your narration will be saved as a new audio track automatically. The voice-over recording tool is especially well designed.

PowerDirector 16's content-aware editing tools help you decide what content to cut from your video and where to make it as engaging as possible Applying them is as simple as dragging them onto the timeline, then adjusting the duration, but right-clicking will present you with a huge selection of customization settings. This might seem daunting at first, but everything is clearly explained. The main editing interface is divided into 'rooms' dedicated to managing your media files, applying effects and transitions, mixing audio, adding titles and subtitles, and splitting projects into chapters.Īll transitions and visual effects include animated previews to demonstrate the effect they’ll have on your project. You aren't limited to working with video files you've already recorded, either you can capture footage directly from connected cameras and microphones, your screen, or an optical disc (brilliant if you want to work with old home movies stored on CDs and DVDs). It’s easy to import media files from your PC, CyberLink Cloud, DirectorZone, Flickr, or download royalty free music from Muserk or Audio Network. You can stick with the default options, but like every part of the software, they're also amazingly customizable

PowerDirector 16 includes a particle effects to add a creative touch to your videos.

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