CyberLink today launched the latest versions of its Director series multimedia editing software featuring PowerDirector 14, AudioDirector 6, ColorDirector 4 and PhotoDirector 7.
In this release, PowerDirector adds a new dimension to video editing with the Action Cam Center. This tool designed for sports and adventure enthusiasts, combines some of the software?s capabilities into one simple workflow. In addition, performance gets a boost with enhancements to the patented SVRT rendering technology, and ready-to-go templates help users create expert-looking videos. PhotoDirector introduces a new approach to working with layers
PowerDirector 14, AudioDirector 6, ColorDirector 4 and PhotoDirector 7 are sold separately as standalone products, or collectively as part of Director Suite 4.
Key Features
PowerDirector 14
- Flexible Video Editing Modes [ENHANCED] - Create videos using Easy Editor mode, or take full control via the timeline interface in the Full Feature Editor.
- 500+ Effects & Templates [NEW] - Classic pro-quality built-in effects and templates combine with new realistic animations and alpha transitions.
- Fully Customizable Design Tools - Design unique transitions, title effects and disc menus with CyberLink?s customizable Title Designer, PiP Designer, Transition Designer, Particle Designer, Menu Designer and Theme Designer.
- Fast Video Editing [NEW] - TrueVelocity 5 is a 64-bit video rendering powerhouse that reduces latency and improves overall system efficiency for fast handling of HD footage.
- Action Camera Center [NEW] - Brings together features action enthusiasts need; stabilize shaky video, correct color and distortion issues, apply slow motion effects, and more.
- Precision Motion Tracking [NEW] - Simplified motion tracking that enables easy tracking and enhancement of objects and people in video footage.
AudioDirector 6
- Video Soundtrack Editing - Perfect the soundtracks in videos with real-time adjustment of track attributes in a mixing studio.
- 5.1/7.1 Channel Surround Sound Panner - Create surround sound projects using dynamic panning technology on any audio file.
- Auto Voice Dub Syncing [NEW] - Align recorded voice-overs to pre-recorded video at the click of a button.
- Frequency and Visual Audio Repair - Remove audio imperfections using a range of restoration tools and an interface that visualizes waveforms and unwanted sounds to make identifying problems and repairing audio easy.
ColorDirector 4
- Post-Production Color Grading - A set of tools to correct white balance, adjust tonality, and enhance and stylize the colors in videos.
HDR Video - Technology brings the popular HDR effect to video, adding more dynamic range to scenes and highlighting the best parts of footage.
- Intelligent Motion Tracking - A tracking algorithm matches image data from a selected area to image data in each succeeding frame, enabling accurate-and automatic-object tracking that removes the need for time-consuming frame-by-frame adjustments.
PhotoDirector 7
- Latest Camera and Format Support [NEW] - Popular and proprietary RAW file formats and camera model profiles ensure optimal image quality.
- Photo Merge: Panorama - Use intelligent content-aware auto-fill to create panorama images without the need for cropping.
- Face and Body Beautification [NEW] - Techniques and tools used by top magazines on cover models have been included in a design that makes photo retouching quick.
- Intuitive Layer Editing [NEW] - Fresh approach to layer editing makes it simple for even novices to add text, fills and gradients to photos with a variety of tools and 14 essential blending modes.
- Content-Aware Object Removal - Quickly remove unwanted people or objects from photos at the click of a button.
Versions and Pricing
Director Suite 4
- Director Suite 4 (US$299.99): Includes PowerDirector 14, PhotoDirector 7, AudioDirector 6, ColorDirector 4, over $900 worth of premium content, and 40GB of space on CyberLink Cloud for 1 year.
- Director Suite Live (US$99.99/12mo. or US$49.99/3mo.): Subscription version.
PowerDirector 14
- PowerDirector 14 Ultimate Suite ($249.99): Includes AudioDirector 6, ColorDirector 4, over $800 worth of premium content, and 40GB of space on CyberLink Cloud for 1 year.
- PowerDirector 14 Ultimate ($129.99): Includes over $650 worth of premium content, and 20GB of space on CyberLink Cloud for 1 year.
- PowerDirector 14 Ultra ($99.99): Includes 20GB of space on CyberLink Cloud for 1 year.
- PowerDirector 14 Deluxe ($69.99)
PhotoDirector 7
- PhotoDirector 7 Suite ($149.99): Includes ColorDirector 4, 40GB of space on CyberLink Cloud for 1 year.
- PhotoDirector 7 Ultra ($99.99): Includes both (Mac & Windows version), 20GB of space on CyberLink Cloud for 1 year.
- PhotoDirector 7 Deluxe ($59.99): Windows version only.
ColorDirector 4
- ColorDirector 4 Ultra ($129.99)
- AudioDirector 6
- AudioDirector 6 Ultra ($129.99)