![]() ![]() It was surprisingly easy to use, although I made an error here and there. Therefore, my example video is a bit rough, but if gives an impression what you can do using a couple of images and a short video clip. This example is saved as a HD video 1280×720 pixels, MP4 with a variable bitrate of 3000Kbs. The video is iPad compatible, which is not always evident since iPad requires certain encoding settings which are not met by all video editors: Video output by PowerDirectorĪbove I combined a video with static images and added transitions, effects, subtitles and an audio file. ![]() Although this is a rough example, I think you get the idea. This is good software for entrepreneurs and teachers who want to create low cost video tutorials. It is also useful to video enthusiasts who do not want to spend over $700 or more on professional video editors. To give you a feel how this video editor works, view the short tutorial of Cyberlink, the authors of PowerDirector: It only took about 15 minutes to produce this sample. Installing the software takes quite a while. This is not a small application (over 3GB in total), notwithstanding the low price tag of $74.99 USD at this time of writing. PowerDirector Ultra asks if you want to install QuickTime. You may want to cancel the QuickTime installation if you have a later version or the Pro version. Cancelling the QuickTime installation does not break off the installation of PowerDirector.Ĭlick OK to install if you do not have QuickTime. Then you are asked to install SmartSound. Click Yes, because it is an essential part of the software. ![]() One annoying thing after installation is that the software asks several times to set a cookie on my computer. I regard this as an invasion of my privacy and it serves no purpose to me. Denying cookies does not influence the use of the application, so I block those cookies. The first time, PowerDirector opens conveniently a demo project with images and a HD video. Strangely enough this video is in WMV format, which is not the best choice since that format isn’t widely supported, certainly not on the internet. ![]()
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