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Hello,
I'm experimenting and trying to make pictures talk.
So basically, what I want is a still image, but for me to be able to edit the mouth to move along to audio conversation that is being said in the back ground.
As an example of this, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyrGOVzgRMo at about the 0:23 second mark is what I want, however this is in After effects.
Is it possible to do that in PD 15?
Hi Jim
This is old, PD10 if I remember correctly. http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/0/23808.page Although the animation is not human, you may be able to adapt it for your own project.
It'll give you something to think about anyway.
Robert
Our OP wants to create talking pictures - animated mouths supposedly speaking words uttered in the background....Hmmm. Shadowman, you suggest this was available back in PD10(your guess). If it was, then why hasn't Cyberlink brought this feature forward to PD14 or PD15? It would certainly give JimShoes12 or anyone else that extra bit of versatility to create some very comical, or at least unusual videos.
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Our OP writer wanted to get his/her file size down to such that he/she could get it on to a DVD(initially wanted it on single layer) but his/her final file size is still to large, even for Dual-Layer, and even Smart-Fit would be hard-put to shoe-horn an 8.7Gb file into 8.5 Gb. A third render may bring the file size down some more but image quality may suffer. Rata27, if you're prepared to risk that third render, you may squeeze your video onto a dual-layer disc, but again, you'll be possibly sacrificing image quality.
NO NO NO! Horrible advice. You can render and re-render till the end of time, it has ZERO affect here. You can render it down to 10kb if you want but the time of the video is still 2 hours and 20 minutes, THAT's the issue. Smartfit the video onto a disc of choice and see if it plays, and if so is the quality is acceptable. Buy rewritable DVD, DVD-DL and BlueRay media for testing, dirt cheap. And .2GB is not really "shoehorning" anything. It's EXACTLY what Smartfit is designed for.
If it's bad advice, Barry, it's only learned from reading other posts on the same or similar subjects, no more, no less.
Thant you all for your advises.
I want to spreead some more information about my steps:
- the video output from the cam is MPEG-2 704*577 at 25 FPS PAL, bitrate = 9.338 kb/s 16:9.
- my PD product is 29.9 FPS - I dont know is this effects on the size.
- burn the project to 4.7 DVD it gain the size to 11GB. using smartfit will make a 7GB DVD
- when try to produce it to MPEG-2 DVD type - the only available size are 720*480 - this make the file to be 8.7 GB
- 5. I have tried to produce the video at PD15 to mp4 - the video quality is great and it size is 3.3GB. then I burn it to a DVD with third render, the size is overload for 4.7GB DVD, so I choose fit to 4.7 DVD. Finally the video quality decreases (no so bad) - but and big BUT - the video is not smooth
![]() this solution not work fine!
- I must to burn the video on 4.7GB DVD - need to make 30 copies of the video.
any more ideas ???
Frame rate might have an effect on file size but I can't be certain. but the extra info provided here may go a long way toward helping to solve your problem. For now though, I might leave this one in more capable hands.
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With sincere regrets to the poster mdilema, I can no longer suffer this thread, I'm out.
I agree with Barry, this is, a blatant attempt to disrupt this thread with totally unnecessary posts.
I suggest that OP starts another thread, if he can forgive us for the unprofessional conduct on this one
Robert
I'm backing out of this one as well! I've tried to help in as honest and sincere method as I can, and stay on-topic, but I think I've said enough.
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Our OP writer wanted to get his/her file size down to such that he/she could get it on to a DVD(initially wanted it on single layer) but his/her final file size is still to large, even for Dual-Layer, and even Smart-Fit would be hard-put to shoe-horn an 8.7Gb file into 8.5 Gb. A third render may bring the file size down some more but image quality may suffer. Rata27, if you're prepared to risk that third render, you may squeeze your video onto a dual-layer disc, but again, you'll be possibly sacrificing image quality.
NO NO NO! Horrible advice. You can render and re-render till the end of time, it has ZERO affect here. You can render it down to 10kb if you want but the time of the video is still 2 hours and 20 minutes, THAT's the issue. Smartfit the video onto a disc of choice and see if it plays, and if so is the quality is acceptable. Buy rewritable DVD, DVD-DL and BlueRay media for testing, dirt cheap. And .2GB is not really "shoehorning" anything. It's EXACTLY what Smartfit is designed for.
If it's bad advice, Barry, it's only learned from reading other posts on the same or similar subjects, no more, no less.
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P.S. I have PowerDirecter 12, but the unwanted third track didn't show up for me.
The situation with extra video tracks automatically inserting must've started with PD13 then. It can be a nuisance, yes, but it has some uses.
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Install QT LITE... NOT regular QT... (as has been suggested)if you want to try to avoid security issues.
CS
Again, I say, I haven't had any problems with Quicktime! I've seen Apple throw a couple of prompts my way on occasions, and an update for Quicktime may have been among them, but I've just clicked "quit" and not bothered with them.
I don't see any point in uninstalling the regular version of Quicktime and going for the "unleaded" version(ha-ha), if I've not experienced problems with the regular version. Those "security issues" simply haven't shown up! I'll add this: Barry, Quicktime may be on my computer but I don't use it to play back any clips(unless they may be really old stuff I want to review, and that's a rare occasion). But I have other options to review old QT stuff anyway. So the QT icon(and the software it links to) can happily sit on my computer.... It's not causing any detrimental effects at all! If at any time it does, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it!
Gentlemen, a reminder, this is MDelima's thread about problems with MOV files. Let's stick to the topic in question and not take over the thread with a side issue
Let's wait and see if he/she needs further information on QT lite.
Robert
Fair enough, Robert!
The issue was about MOV. files. I think it might've been CS2014 who brought in the comments about Quicktime and security problems but while writing replies I can only review so far back to earlier posts that I don't think I can go back to the OP by Mdilema. Basically the best way around the MOV. file situation without getting bogged down in security issues with Quicktime is probably to use a file converter software. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I've seen references to "Handbrake". As I said, I don't have this software myself but other contributors have likely tried it and they seem to recommend it. So it seems that's the way to go.
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Neil, double-layer DVDs can hold 8.5GB of data.
PowerDirector 8 is no longer sold, it is pointless to bring this up post after post, you can PM members with that information if it is that urgent to you. See PM from me to you!
Why can't Smartfit be used with a double-layer DVD?
Hi
I try to burn it to standrd 4.7DVD (not double-layer DVD) - it seam to be not easy as 1 2 3.
Is there any differnt way or format I can decode it for DVD format ?
I was guessing at the DVD DL capacity, I thought it might've been higher than what you've shown. As for Smart-Fit, have you tried it with a dual-Layer disc, Barry? If I ever have the need to store a video on a DL disc, I'd like to know if Smart-Fit will work, for future reference. And yes, PD8 is no longer sold in places like Amazon, but there may be some second-hand shops that have some old superceded software in stock. Our OP writer wanted to get his/her file size down to such that he/she could get it on to a DVD(initially wanted it on single layer) but his/her final file size is still to large, even for Dual-Layer, and even Smart-Fit would be hard-put to shoe-horn an 8.7Gb file into 8.5 Gb. A third render may bring the file size down some more but image quality may suffer. Rata27, if you're prepared to risk that third render, you may squeeze your video onto a dual-layer disc, but again, you'll be possibly sacrificing image quality.
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I think we can close off this thread now! Basically, if you're having problems and QT is causing them, to paraphrase Clint Eastwood: "go ahead, make the change". If not, Nooooooo problems!
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Have you tried a double (or dual layer) DVD?
Look at Cyberlink's Power2Go to do the compression. If it is only this one project, then the limited time free trial of the Platinum version might be somehting to try.
I think a DVD+/-R DL (that's + or - ) holds about 9.5 Gb. If the final size is 8.7 Gb, this gives you 800Mb(0.8 Gb) of leeway. Just a recap though, not all domestic DVD players can cope with home-burn dual-layer DVDs, though they'll happily play commercially made discs. With that said, you might try to burn to a dual-layer disc, just don't be too disappointed if the resultand disc doesn't play on that DVD player in your loungeroom, though if you have a Blu-Ray player, you may be able to play your DL DVD on that type of device instead.
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hello,
I have made a video from my mpeg files - now it lenght is 2 hours and 20 min.
I must to burn it to a dvd, but it final size is 12 GB.
I even try to use the auto fit but it still does not compress it for 1 DVD
is there any way to burn it at one DVD 4.7 GB ?
10X
What are the resolutions of the mpeg files you recorded? You may be rendering them incorrectly or with settings you do not need.
It has be fit within that amount of storage space. Unless you get it around 8gb and use a DVD+DL if whatever you're playing the DVD on supports those dvd types.
Hi
My video recorder files are *.mod (HDD panasonic cam)
the output files type are MPEG-2 704*577 at 25 FPS PAL, bitrate = 9.338 kb/s
I have try to prduce it to MPEG-2 FILE 720*480/24P / 8Mbps - that the best match to produce the video for its size.
but still the final size is 8.7GB !!!!!! it is too high!!!
I am sure I neet to set somtiong different - can sombody help ?
This is the very reason I've retained Power Director 8 Ultra! A 2 Hr., 20 min video CAN be made to fit a 4.7 Gb DVD but first it must be rendered to MPEG2, DVD-SP, and this is where the older version of PD comes into its own. PD8 Ultra can render files and burn DVDs at DVD-SP grade, picture quality won't please the purists but at least a DVD+R or -R disc will play on many domestic players.(it should be noted that not all domestic players will accept DVD-R or +R DL discs, compatibility IS a consideration here) This is PD14s, and likely also PD15s fall-down point, they'll only burn at DVD-SP if the image is 4:3 aspect ratio. This was a disappointment to me when I saw it in PD14. and I was glad to see I didn't have to uninstall PD8 as the older version still had its uses, and burning long videos to 4.7Gb discs is certainly one of those uses!
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You, (Neil) may not have experienced any problems having QT installed on your computer. That is not to say that someone that has it installed is NOT at risk. It seems accepted thought is - that the regular QT installation (on a non-Apple computer platform) MAY present an opportunity for a security breech - that MAY present a problem.
SO, if one can avoid that, why should they NOT take precaution and NOT install QT... but QT Lite Neil?
I suppose I can leave this as simply disagreeing with you (Neil) that just because YOU have not had an issue - it does NOT mean it could NOT be a problem for someone else. And THAT is the reason to err on the side of caution - in my opinion... and install QT Lite over the regular QT.
CS
I think the answer here is rather obvious. The old adage, "If it ain't broke...." applies here. If one is NOT experiencing any problems, leave well enough alone. However, if QT is causing problems, that is the cue to take necesssary action to alleviate the problem, such as replacing regular Quicktime with Quicktime Light. Situation solved for those affected.
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Hello Neil,
There's our answer Eric doesn't mind in the least.
I will continue to use his music and delete all the metadata
It's good stuff
Cheers - Eric
That's good to know!, Cheers, Jem, and Eric Matyas!
While I think of it, Eric, could your music(no offence intended) be considered as "in the Public Domain"? I thought of that the other day, and thought: while a video containing your music is being uploaded, if the music was stated as "public domain" in the appropriate place where video info is entered, perhaps YouTube might recognise this and not flag the video because of the music. Worth a thought, possibly?
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Install QT LITE... NOT regular QT... (as has been suggested)if you want to try to avoid security issues.
CS
Again, I say, I haven't had any problems with Quicktime! I've seen Apple throw a couple of prompts my way on occasions, and an update for Quicktime may have been among them, but I've just clicked "quit" and not bothered with them.
I don't see any point in uninstalling the regular version of Quicktime and going for the "unleaded" version(ha-ha), if I've not experienced problems with the regular version. Those "security issues" simply haven't shown up! I'll add this: Barry, Quicktime may be on my computer but I don't use it to play back any clips(unless they may be really old stuff I want to review, and that's a rare occasion). But I have other options to review old QT stuff anyway. So the QT icon(and the software it links to) can happily sit on my computer.... It's not causing any detrimental effects at all! If at any time it does, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it!
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I have the regular Quicktime on my computer, have to say I haven't had any issues with it. Thus I'm able to import MOV. files without any hassles. I've got PD14 and PD8 residing side-by-side on my computer, both "Ultra" versions and MOV. files work okay with both PD versions.(this comment has had to be reposted due to sluggish internet service)
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It would be helpful to know what your computer setup is. Please see this link Help scroll down til you the dxdiag instructions. Create and attach the dxdiag file to this thread Also be sure to have the latest PD patch installed.
Hi MDelima, Barry and Neil
Has anybody thought to check that Quicktime has been installed?
I think I'm right in saying that PD requires Quicktime to work with .MOV. Correct me if I'm wrong, please.
There is a "light" version of Quicktime available that alleviates the security issues around the original version. Again correct me if I'm wrong.
Robert
Good point, Shadowman! In the event that Quicktime isn't present, perhaps Handbrake might come in handy, but wait..... Doesn't the installation process for Power Director(any recent version) incorporate Quicktime? I seem to recall Quicktime being installed as a part of the installation process for PD14 Ultra and, possibly PD8 Ultra as well. Back to you, Shadowman!
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Follow Barry's advice here! He's been a long-time contributor to this foum and has "learned a few tricks" along the way.
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Aloha Everyone! 
I'm new to the forum and new to using Power Director. I have Power Director 14, Windows 10. Here's the ussue I am having.
When I try to import my media file, I get the hour glass and the program freezes and does not respond. The files that I am tjying to import are MOV files, that are quite large. The files were shot with a DJI phantom in 4K.
If anyone can give me suggestions on how to fix this issue I would greatly appreciate all your help! Thank you Mahalo!
Hmmm, large MOV files ay? I've seen referrences in other posts to a programme called "Handbrake", and though I don't have it myself and cannot comment on its effectiveness, I've seen recommendations of this software for file type conversion from Carl312 and others. And it is file conversion you'll be needing to get around these large file sizes sending PD14 into a tizzy when you try to import them. Carl312 may be able to shed some more light on this software, over to you, Carl!
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I think with the Multi-Cam designer you need at least four different items to be spliced together using this tool. Fishtop_Records only had the two shots, his own and that of a friend. Multi-Cam might prove to be "using a jack-hammer to crack a walnut". Just a personal view.
Multi-cam can be used with 2, 3, or 4 cameras, and a dedicated audio file. It's great. What used to take hours of tedious tweaking now I just push a button or 2 and I don't even have to be in the room!
However, with 2 files, the timeline SYNC BY AUDIO can be very useful.
Okay, I'll stand corrected, but with Sync by Audio, I've experimented with it and the results(for me) weren't satisfactory. Anyhow, I believe Sync By Audio would have a tough time synchronising two videos with very loud motorbike engines, as would be present in Fishtop_Records' videos.
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I think with the Multi-Cam designer you need at least four different items to be spliced together using this tool. Fishtop_Records only had the two shots, his own and that of a friend. Multi-Cam might prove to be "using a jack-hammer to crack a walnut". Just a personal view.
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Tony's tutorial video fairly-well puts into pictures what I, in my stubling fashion, tried to explain. The only thig I don't use is sync by audio as my experiments with that feature were disppointing(to me, at any rate), plus the fact that the noise of your motorbike engines may prove difficult to properly synchronise. That said, the idea as shown in Tony's video should help considerably in what you aim to do. Good luck. Just now noted, Tony and I get shared credit for solving this... Gee, thanks!
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As to the older method with analogue-sourced material, be it from VHS or Beta tapes or Hi-8, or even regular Video-8 camera tapes, the loss of sync could be in the capture device(seemingly selective, an odd situation!) I doubt the problem's in the Power Director software(any version). As you've said, you bought a new capture device(digitiser) to finish transferring your Beta tapes and that has cured the fault. Have you tried the new capture device(digitiser) with that "cheap" JVC camera? Being JVC, it would, if analogue, use VHS-C cassettes.[zz/quotePostId]
Neil, I think you have me mixed up with the original poster. I was answering his question when I talked about using the Conopus box.
As you mentioned, the problem that I'm aware of isn't the editor, it is whatever mechanism is being used to convert analog tapes to a digital video file. My biggest problem was with Beta tapes, but not even all of them. When I was digitizing them with Pinnacle ISA digitizing board in my computer, some tapes did fine, but on others would create a digital file with as much as 6 seconds of audio-out-of-sync by the end of a tape. I could manage it by making smaller digital video files, but that was a pain.
I'm not an expert, but I read or someone told me that AVI files do not inherently lock the video content to the audio content from a timing standpoint. So if something happens during digitizing that gets the video content out of sync to the audio content, when it is finally passed to the AVI file, AVI records the audio out of sync and doesn't care.
The Conopus device that I mentioned had a proprietary internal coding that locked the video and audio in sync as it came into the box, and when it wrote that to the AVI file, they were still locked in sync. I never had any audio out of sync after I started using the Conopus. I did find, however, that my particular Conopus would create a digitized file that was a little darker than what I was getting from the Pinnacle board. I ended up solving that by adjusting the lighting of the video feed before it went into the Conopus box.
Sorry, Clockmaker, Should've posted into the panel with TerryQ111's comment. Er.... Oops!
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