PowerDirector

PowerDirector is video editing software that helps users to edit and modify their videos. This video editing software is designed by CyberLink. It is beneficial for both beginners and professional users. People can use this video editor on Windows, Android, Mac, and iOS.

SOFTWARE NAME	PowerDirector
DEVELOPER	CyberLink
COMPANY FOUNDED IN	1996
SOFTWARE LAUNCHED IN	2001
CATEGORY	Video Editor
COMPATABILITY	WINDOWS, ANDROID, MacOS, iOS
VERSION	FREE VERSION AND PAID VERSION

Features of PowerDirector:

PowerDirector has several features which are discussed below:

• Basic editing tools: The video editing software has all basic editing tools that assist users in cropping, trimming, splitting, resizing, rotating or merging clips.
• Keyframing: It has a keyframing tool that helps to create slideshows and motion animations. It is also beneficial for tracking a motion or custom masking.
• Masking: The video editor has a masking tool that is used to make some part of video or image transparent.
• Speed Adjustment: Using this program, users can slow down one part of a video then speed up the remaining part of the video.
• Text editing options: The software has a text editing feature that helps users to write any text over the video. It also helps users to change text color, text size, text fonts, and text rotation over the video in PowerDirector.
• Export: The video editing software has export feature that helps users share edited videos to other platforms namely YouTube, Dailymotion, Facebook etc.
• 360 Degree video: This software can be used to edit and make modifications on 360 degree videos.
• Reverse video: By using this software, users are able to make the video clip play backwards.
• Transitions: The video editing software has transition effects that help to move from one clip or scene to another. It includes transition effects such as slide, fade, split, swap, twist, push, page curl, wave and Glow cross-dissolve.
• Video resizing: The software has a video resizing feature that helps users to change frame size of videos.
• Video Stabilizer tool: The software has a video stabilizer tool that assists users to stabilize shaky videos.
• Animations: The software includes different animation effects which users can apply on text, video or image for good motion styles.
• Chroma key tool: The video editing software has a Chroma key tool that allows users to remove original background of any video and replace it with some scenery background.
• Color Correction: The software has a color editing feature that helps users to adjust values of contrast, brightness, saturation, highlights, sharpness and shadow in order to make a beautiful video.

Advantages of PowerDirector:

PowerDirector has several advantages which are discussed below:

• Hide or blur image: Users can make some part of image or video transparent.
• Overlays: Users can also add watermark or own logo image on their videos so that no one can steal their content. Users can also add another image or video in the background with the main video.
• Speed Changer: In this video editing software, users can change speed of the video and they can also temporarily freeze a particular frame segment in a video.
• Text over Video: Users can write anything over the video. PowerDirector has 3D text effects and animation presets that users can apply on text over the video.
• Reverse a video: In this video editing software, users can play a video clip backwards. They can apply “video in Reverse” effect over a video clip.
• Audio Editor: The video editing software has audio editing tools such as audio visualizer, automatic syncing of voice with video, AI Audio Stretch, AI wind removal, Auto Ducking ad other audio tools. Users can use these tools for editing audio in the video.
• Animations: The video editing software has a variety of animation effects. Users can apply these animation effects on video, image or text. The software has also ready-made animated titles which are available in its premium version.
• Cross-Compatibility: The video editor is compatible with various operating Systems such as Windows, MacOS, Android ad iOS.
• Affordable: The premium version of PowerDirector is very cheap compared to other video editing Software. Hence all users can easily buy its premium version.
• Updates: CyberLink often updates PowerDirector with new features so that the software stands competitive with other video editing software.

Disadvantages of PowerDirector:

PowerDirector has some disadvantages which are discussed below:

• Resource intensive: The video editing software consumes a large amount of system resources .This can slow down system performance especially on older computers.
• Limited Advanced features: Although PowerDirector offers a wide range of features; it does not have some advanced features compared to other video editing software. These advanced features include Advanced Color Grading, rotoscoping, 3D composing etc. Hence this software may not suitable for professional users.
• Low Customer Support: Some users have complained about slow response times or no response from customer support staff. This irritates users and compels them to shift to alternative options.
• Performance Issues: Some Users experience performance issues in this video editing software. They generally face performance issue when working with complex assignments or large files.

Conclusion

PowerDirector is popular video editing software designed for both new and professional users. It has a comprehensive set of features namely timeline editing, video editing, effects, transitions, chroma key tool, video stabilization, multi-cam Editing, motion graphics, slow motion and other features.

However, it has also some drawbacks namely limited Advanced features, low customer Support, resource intensive, and performance issues.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs):

Q1: What is PowerDirector?

ANS: PowerDirector is video editing program that offers a set of tools which helps to make a video beautiful. It is the best video editor compared to other video editing software.

Q2: Why is PowerDirector famous?

ANS: PowerDirector is famous due to has several benefits such as 360 video editing, motion tracking, color grading, multi-camera editing, transitions, video conversion, screen recording, video stabilization, VR video editing, green screen effect,4K video editing and video effects.

Q3: PowerDirector versus Adobe Premiere?

ANS: PowerDirector is popular for its reasonable price and user-friendly interface, which is suitable for beginner and professional editors.

In contrast, Adobe Premiere has a higher learning curve and is only available in subscription plan. But it offers enhanced capabilities and professional-grade tools in return.

Q5: PowerDirector pricing?

ANS: PowerDirector pricing policy changes every year. People can see the latest subscription plans by visiting its website www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdirector-video-editing-software/pricing_en_US.html

Q6: List ten PowerDirector alternatives?

• DaVinci Resolve
• Final Cut Pro
• Inshot
• Camtasia
• Sony Vegas Pro
• HitFilm Express
• Pinnacle Studio
• iMovie
• Capcut
• Adobe Premiere Pro

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