Just so you know, the people at CL are aware that this issue has resurfaced for some users. Again I'm unable to replicate it here.
Here's a screen capture showing use of the DZ search function in Google Chrome & Microsoft Edge.
My use of DirectorZone, however, is far from trouble-free. DZ refuses to keep me signed in or make my avatar "stick", so each time I visit DZ I have to go through the same rigmarole
Any animated GIF I've made in PhD has looped, by default, when played in appropriate software like Win Photos, GIMP, IrfanView etc.
If you're using it in PDR, it will only play once through its set number of frames. To make it repeat, the GIF needs to be inserted repeatedly. PDR can't force it to loop.
Can you give any further information about how you intend to use it?
I'm not aware of any "rule of thumb" or best advice on this question. I'd suggest it probably depends on the audience/viewing situation & the purpose of the slideshow.
Typically, a presentation for educational/thought provoking (e.g. funeral) purposes might have a longer slide duration but if the purpose is entertainment (e.g. birthday party) slide duration would be shorter. That's the only general "rule" I follow.
There really cannot be a universal "rule" about your question. 3 seconds may be plenty of time for you, but too fast & confusing for a much older viewer.
Of course, there's always the Pause button! And the slideshow can be replayed.
Philwild is absolutely correct. PhD has no facility to rename a project or "Save Project As", so renaming in Windows is the best (only?) option.
Be aware that when you do this, then open your renamed project, PhD will create some extra folders that reflect the new name. Where the project is stored, there are sub-folders called xxxx_cache & xxxx_faceme.
e.g. if you have a project called Ingo1, there will be sub-folders called Ingo1_cache & Ingo1_faceme.
If you rename it to Ingo2, then open the project, PhD will create extra folders called Ingo2_cache & Ingo2_faceme.
The previous folders Ingo1_cache & Ingo1_faceme are now redundant & can be deleted.
As Jeff pointed out, the integration of PDR & ADR is the same as in previous versions. There are some differences with PDR19/ADR11, one of which is the ability to export your whole PDR timeline audio to ADR rather than separate clips muliple times.
The PDR Help file does actually cover what you need:
As you & optodata have found, the file size estimator has (for whatever reason) been removed from the GUI in PhD12. I believe it was introduced the PhD9 & has been part of the Export module since then... up until now.
There's a useful online tool I've used from time to time that may assist you. All you do is enter your export resolution & it provides an estimated file size for common image formats, including JPG, PNG & TIFF.
You're right. Sharing a file extract here is the best way to begin to resolve your audio issue. If it's too big to attach to your post, using the Attachments option:
I can't explain what's gone wrong with PhD, but the first thing I'd suggest is to go to C:\Users\Jim\Pictures\PhotoDirector\12.0 and delete the folder "Jim" & all its contents, including the Jim.phd (project file).
Sometimes, PhD will develop a corruption in the project file & deleting it will stop PhD from attempting to open it. When PhD opens, you'll be able to have a clean start
I'm familiar with the Radial Blur transition in Camtasia, having used it for some years myself.
Though I haven't fully explored every transition possibility in PDR19, I believe something similar could be replicated using a simple fade transition with an effect applied at the same time.
For those unfamiliar with it, here's a screen capture showing the transition and how it looks played back frame-by-frame:
Many versions of PDR ago, there was a set of NewBlue FX called NewBlue Motion Effects, two of which were Shear Energy & Spin Blur. Either of these, applied "over" a fade transition would give you something close to the Camtasia Radial Blur transition. Motion FX is still purchasable from NB.
Without knowing which version of PhD you're using, it may help you to use "Copy Adjustment Settings" to apply to other photos. Gradient masks would still need to be applied to each photo.
I'll just echo what optodata has stated (mainly not to feel timid about asking questions & not to feel silly just because you don't know everything from the get-go!) and add a couple of things.
... and here's where the version you're using matters!
In PDR19:
CDR Presets from DirectorZone are only installed in CDR (ColorDirector) & PhD (PhotoDirector) - not PDR (PowerDirector), but...
In PDR18 & some earlier versions:
CDR Presets were installed into PDR as well.
In PDR19, Presets are found in Effects - not Fix/Enhance as previously. Presets & LUTs can still be imported.
Perhaps that's what's confusing you, if you're used to a previous version.
Like optodata, I'm not seeing the playback issues you seem to be having. Playback of UHD clips (60Mbps) is instant, though not completely fluid. CPU is running at ~40% & GPU at ~10-15% with adjusted clips.
About the Scope/Histogram/Waveform monitors: Could you post an example of the sort of display you're after? Perhaps something like that shown below? We each have different requirements & yours may be greater then mine, but I wouldn't have said "unusable for colour correcting".
You make a fair point about having to work with one clip at a time when round-tripping with PDR. You may have noticed that CL has introduced a feature in PDR where the whole project can be exported to ADR11, so the engineers' thinking might eventually align with yours with regard to CDR.
PhD12/365 has been released Below is a list of new features and links to tutorials & further details.
N.B. There are some subscription exclusive features: e.g. Shutterstock content and background music download, and premium content packs which are NOT included for PHD12 perpetual edition.
Style Effects
Person segmentation for photo effect and selection tool
More Advanced Layer Properties
Color gradient effect
Inner/outer glow effect
Inner shadow
Edit history in layer
Customize hotkey
Here you can find all the New Features of PhD12/365 decribed.
Can I assume correctly that you're using PhD 365 Version 12? or are you using PhD12 (perpetual licence)?
I've had no such difficulties with either version, but the first thing I'd check is Task Manager [Ctrl+Alt+Delete] to ensure that PhD isn't already running.
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