![]() ![]() PowerDirector automatically selects the subject, letting you remove and replace the background. Object Segmentation is basically green-screening without the need for a green screen. Motion graphic PiP overlays are now available as well, such as the Social Motion Graphics set downloadable from the CyberLink Application Manager-no finding the files or restarting required. I wish you could combine shapes for a complex custom shape, however. Once you have a shape and have modified it to your taste, you can apply text, colors, shadows, gradients, and more. Trapezoids, hearts, arrows-you're pretty much covered. There are now 21 graphics primitives to choose from when creating a custom shape. The program now supports wide 21:9 and 4:5 (favored by some social media apps). The new Smart Fit Audio Duration tool can adjust the length of background music in your video while maintaining the music's style and cadence. New tools here include Wind Removal and AI Speech Enhancement, which remove background noise very effectively. As if giving you access to ShutterStock content wasn't enough, PowerDirector 365 subscribers can now take advantage of a second source of stock images and video clips. PowerDirector's new sky replacement option automatically detects the sky and lets you choose from more than 70 dramatic looks, with decent control. It takes multi-step procedures and automates them. This class of automating tool has become a popular update in photo editing applications like Skylum Luminar and Adobe Photoshop. I'll list the most interesting adds in the new version below.ĪI Sky Replacement. But for subscribers in particular, the company manages to continually add new effects and tweaks to improve existing tools. To be frank, PowerDirector is already so replete with tools that new versions can feel like they are delivering diminishing returns. Two annoyances are that the program adds too many program icons to your start menu and you can't upgrade the free trial to the paid version-you must download and reinstall.įor CyberLink adepts, here's a synopsis of new features since our last review update. The pricing is competitive with that of Premiere Elements ($99.99), Corel VideoStudio ($99.99), and Magix Movie Studio ($79.99). To see exactly which is in each edition, go to CyberLink's comparison page. ![]() The higher-end options add loads of third-party special effects from the likes of BorixFX, NewBlue, and proDAD. Both subscriptions get you regular updates with new effects, plug-ins, and music samples, as well as the previously mentioned stock media. Finally, you can get PowerDirector 365 (the version tested here) as a $69.99-per-year or $19.99-per-month subscription (often discounted). (Note that those prices are often discounted.) Another option is to bundle it with CyberLink's ColorDirector, AudioDirector, and PhotoDirector in the Director Suite bundle, which is only available as a subscription for $29.99 per month or $129.99 for a year. Two editions of the standalone video editor are available, the $99.99 Ultra and the $139.99 Ultimate. You can try out the software with a 30-day downloadable trial version that adds brand watermarks and doesn't support 4K. A macOS version arrived in 2021, which I discuss below it requires OS X 10.14 or later and runs on both Intel and Apple Silicon M1-based Macs. You'll need a minimum of 4GB RAM and at least a 128MB VGA VRAM graphics card (2GB for AI features). For AI features, you need Windows 10 or 11. PowerDirector runs on Microsoft Windows 11, 10, 8.1, and 7, with a 64-bit version required. The previous version saw a new Photoshop-like selection tool for video, access to royalty-free stock video and images from Shutterstock, better color matching and keyframing, and a streamlined interface. The interface is a bit darker and has fewer colors on its buttons, so you can focus on your project media and preview. The current Version 20 adds Sky Replacement for video (similar to a newish Photoshop tool), stock content from Getty Images, as well as new tools and effects for text, audio, and graphics. CyberLink adds features, effects, and improvements at a dizzying pace, as you can see from PowerDirector's new features page. ![]() PowerDirector is the prosumer video editing software to beat and an Editors' Choice winner.Īs with Adobe's Creative Cloud and Microsoft's Office 365, new features now appear throughout the year to subscribers of the 365 version of PowerDirector and the larger Director Suite 365, which includes photo and audio software. Best of all, it's easy to work with and fast at rendering. It's also loaded with tools that help you put together a compelling digital movie, complete with transitions, effects, and titles. It has often been ahead of pro products with support for new formats and new technologies. ![]() CyberLink's PowerDirector video editing software bridges the gap between professional editing and consumer-friendliness. ![]()
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