Video creation and editing process has been exclusive to the pros in this field, due to limited knowledge and limited access to pro tools due to cost and ease-of-use. However, with the advancement of technology, many applications are now available for the novice users to be able to perform this tasks on their own. Most of these applications are not upto the mark, do not perform well, and produce low quality result that are no way near the professional work.
CyberLink PowerDirector 15 is a fast and reliable video editing tool, designed for consumers, to help them edit videos, create projects, add effects and transitions, burn media on discs, and do a lot more. It comes with all the right tools that enable you to create, edit, and handle multimedia projects with ease to produce satisfactory results all by yourself.
CyberLink PowerDirector 15 is a fast and reliable video editing tool, designed for consumers, to help them edit videos, create projects, add effects and transitions, burn media on discs, and do a lot more. It comes with all the right tools that enable you to create, edit, and handle multimedia projects with ease to produce satisfactory results all by yourself.
Installation & Set-up
The installer size is ~568MB and can take some time to download on the slower internet connections. The installation process is pretty simple and straightforward, takes only a few minutes to install, depending on your systems hardware specification. Before you can launch the application, it asks you for the license code so that the application can be activated. After launching it, you are first presented with a screen that enables you to adjust some basic settings and let’s you choose the mode you want to launch the application in. There are six options to choose from, namely Full Feature Editor, Easy Editor, 360 Editor, Express Project, Theme Designer, and Slideshow Creator. You can choose the one that suits your need and start working with it.
User Interface
The UI of the application comes with a modern design and dark background so you can focus on what actually matters. It is clean and well-arranged, and follows the same design pattern as other similar tools. The layout is not cluttered, but for novice users, the may find it overwhelming, as it comes packed with a plethora of features and tools. Like most of the applications in this category, this application too comes with two windows on top, and the timeline covering the whole bottom area. From the above two windows, the left one is the library that has Windows Explorer like functionalities, and to the right is the preview window. The UI requires sometime to get used to for the novice users, but once you’re familiar with it, you will be good to go.
Pros
The UI is easy-to-use, comes with multiple modes to suit your needs.
Comes with a plethora of tools ranging from basic to advanced.
Create 360º videos
Great color tools
Create collages using picture-in-pictures templates.
Burn your work or project on discs.
Comes with a plethora of tools ranging from basic to advanced.
Create 360º videos
Great color tools
Create collages using picture-in-pictures templates.
Burn your work or project on discs.
Cons
The UI might be overwhelming for some users.
Better and professional looking effects offered in other similar applications.
Output quality far behind it’s competitors.
Better and professional looking effects offered in other similar applications.
Output quality far behind it’s competitors.
Conclusion
CyberLink PowerDirector 15 comes with a extensive tools and features, that produce decent results. The application is easy to use, one you get used to the interface. It runs smoothly, without any lag or crashes. The video rendering speeds, and the disc burning speeds are quiet impressive. It is definitely worth-trying.
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