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PowerDirector 20 » Is there a version that is not a subscription- justa buty out like they were all befire? » Go to message

Hi,

I have been with PD since it started and still have all my version files.

Is there a new version that is not on a subscription ?

oz

PowerDirector (previous versions) » Why is there a lag on the timeline at 2 Title joins » Go to message

Quote You didn't mention whether the title were motion graphics or if you had any effects or animation applied, but all of those things can slow previewing down. You can try turning on shadow files (wait for the yellow tags on all media library clips to turn green) and/or lower the preview resolution.

You can also use the Range Select tool and then use the new Render Preview button. You can instead use Produce Range and replace the clips and titles with the produced version which won't slow PD down at all.

Many thanks.

One title is a pure default text scroll where I have also coloured some text and another is..

'Party_04 which is one of the default ones, with my own text added.

I will try your suggestions and thank you for giving them. Let's hope !

BTW This is the first time over the years with PD that I have had this prob too.

oz

PowerDirector (previous versions) » Why is there a lag on the timeline at 2 Title joins » Go to message

Hi,

I have a 2 min project. It starts with a few second vid clip then tansitions into a title for a few seconfs and this type of thing is repeated.

Every time I play the tarck, when the first vid comes to the title, it stops but the audio keeps going, then the vid catches up.

I am becoming frustring because everytime I need to make a change I have to produce a movie to actual see what is happeing real time. I have had to do this a few times and I feel I must see if this is normal rendering or what.

BTW. Everthing except audio is on Track 1.

Thanks

PowerDirector (previous versions) » Audio goes crazy. Is okay then goes half speed yet vision is okay. » Go to message

Hi,

With latest 365.

This has never happened before in all my years fo editing but I have some stage show clips that run okay then when I run again on the timeline, they sound half speed.

Up until today it has run fine.

My guess is the PC, but what part?

EDIT: NO it can't be the PC as it runs fine on Win10 Video

Any ideas please?

PowerDirector (previous versions) » Help with scrolling like sub titles across screen slowly » Go to message

Hi,

I have 365 and want to scroll across the lower screen some sub titles to the vision. It is goes for quite a long time.

I have the lines (20) in a text file. Can I paste them and control the speed ?

I have tried the standard text scroll left but it either goes too fast or has double lines etc.

Thanks

oz

PowerDirector (previous versions) » Connecting mic direct to Canon FDR AX53 » Go to message

Many thanks. I will check out the links.

We used to call the XLR Canons in the 'old days' :

Will report back when/if I do somthing in case others in the furure want to know.

oz

EDIT

I eventually bought the ...

IK Multimedia iRIG Pre Microphone XLR Interface for IOS device iphone ipad andriod camera

It comes with great reviews so we'll give it a whirl.

PowerDirector (previous versions) » Connecting mic direct to Canon FDR AX53 » Go to message

Hi,

I need to get direct vocal audio to the camera.

I have Shure 58s and some similar mics but not sure how to connect.

The 53 only has the mini jack while the 58 etc use a Canon.

Without having to go to a lot of expense what is the best way to do this please.

oz

PowerDirector (previous versions) » When make asplice or cut what frame should the cursor be on. » Go to message

Hi,

With 365 when cutting or splicing what fram shoud hecursor be on tocut at the very last frame of the previous vision.

Should the cursor show the last frame or the 1st frame of the next vison?

I have the timeline extended as far as it goes yet it does not seem to show exactly each frame as other programs like Video Pro X I have.

Maybe I need to change my settings.

Thanks

PowerDirector (previous versions) » How to see audience clearer in concert. Too dark but stage is okay » Go to message

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It would be much easier if the cameras were stationary. You could place a duplicate clip on a lower track and adjust the exposure and brightness to make the audience lighter and more visible. Add a mask and position it on that lower half. Uncheck maintain aspect ratio. Feather it to blend in this lighter clip.

Many thanks, will give that a go.

PowerDirector (previous versions) » How to see audience clearer in concert. Too dark but stage is okay » Go to message

Hi,

With 365 how do I lighten up the audience in a concert where the top half of the frame is on stage and is light enought but the lower half of the frame is the audience and needs to be lightened up a bit to see them better.

I have two large clips joined in a crossfade and they both need this doing to them.

What is the best way to do this please?

oz

PowerDirector (previous versions) » Capture from old Hi8 via AV to USB gadget. » Go to message

Hi,

I have a load of old Hi8 tapes I need to digitise.

I have a couple of Hi8 cameras and have S-Video and RCA audio plugged into a EasyCAP av/USB 2 gizmo.

It shows in Win 10,1909 Device Manager as AV to USB 2 and I can capture via a NCH Capture program called Debut.

I want to use 365 if I can so it goes straight to time line but I can't see it anywhere.

In Capture it does not register at all.

Is it because it is analog and will not work or ?

Thanks

oz

PowerDirector (previous versions) » Best way to change 4.3 video to 16:9 » Go to message

Hi,

With 365 what is the best way to make 4.3 video into a 16:9 one ?

Know it could cut off top or bottom a bit, but how can I see to test it please?

oz

PowerDirector (previous versions) » Problems capturing from DVD » Go to message

Thank you for yout help.

Yes I did copy VOB to HD then dragged to timeline.

I have treid to captrure direct from DVD however I get the first image then it saves it as a mpg then stops capturing. Tried many tiems but same old story.

Why is it not captiring the whole DVD?

Here is the Capture screen and the files on the disk.

Timeline and dvd files

EDIT:

Well I tried it with another DVD, much less length but it did capture it correctly.

So what could be the difference for it not to do the fist one?

PowerDirector (previous versions) » Problems capturing from DVD » Go to message

Hi,

Just captured a music DVD in 365 Win 10 1909, and noticed where the VOBs meet on the timeline, there is a slight blip in the audio. Is this just in edit or is there something I must do to correct?

End time on 1 and start time on 2 are the same.

Thanks

oz

PowerDirector (previous versions) » How to cut something out of the side of frame full length of video » Go to message

Hi,

Just noticed that there is something in the left side of the frame for this interview and don't want it there.

What is the best way to get rid of it?

Crop seems to take the frame too small just the size of their face, so need it bigger,

Any ideas please. 16:9.

PowerDirector (previous versions) » After saving to 4K, going back to Time line I get panel.. Do you want to shadow etc » Go to message

Quote Let's make sure we're all on the same page regarding the terms you're using here:

You produced a video to 4K, and when you finished and went back to the Edit page, PD automatically loaded the produced clip into your Media Library. It's not on the timeline (nor will you put it there), but PD gives you the shadow files prompt because a high resolution clip has been imported.

You can click No on the prompt, or go to Settings and disable shadow files, whichever makes the most sense for you.

Nothing has changed on your timeline, and you're free to make any new changes you want or save the project as is.

If you don't want the produced clip in your library at all, you'll either have to right-click on and choose Remove from Library or save the project before producing and then close PD after the producing is finished. There is no way to stop PD from automatically adding the produced clip to the library.

Thank you.

This is exactly what I wanted to hear ! :

PowerDirector (previous versions) » After saving to 4K, going back to Time line I get panel.. Do you want to shadow etc » Go to message

Hi,

After saving to 4K, when I go back to Time line, I am shown a panel which reminds me I have saved to 4K, it is bringing it into the project and do I want to use shadow.

Thing is, I am not bringing it into the time line. I just saved it to 4K.

Does it really bring it in, or is the orig still there for further saves at whatever I want?

Thanks

PowerDirector (previous versions) » In 365 Win 10 1909- Saving inquiry » Go to message

Many thanks.

Yes there must have been a virtually invisible clip left behind.

Never thought if using the 'End' key !

All good now.

PowerDirector (previous versions) » In 365 Win 10 1909- Saving inquiry » Go to message

Hi,

I have several clips on the timeline Track 1 which I want to save as mp4.

I also have clips that I have chopped out of original, unticked on tracks 2 an 3 but all within the length of the primary movie I want to save.

After I saved I notice that the length of the saved movie is longer than the movie.. a lot of blank.

How can I just save the movie at full length only ?

Thanks

oz

PowerDirector (previous versions) » How to save clips » Go to message

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See this tutorial: https://youtu.be/SUTIWs_VwOU . At 7 sec. in rhe clip the Produce Range button is clicked in the video.

Doh... I didn't think of clicking the orange sides of the arrow !

Many thanks.

oz

PowerDirector (previous versions) » How to save clips » Go to message

Quote

Quote: I have tried the "Pack Project" but it just puts everything back the way it was (as best as I can tell).

***Scratch this, I found it in an odd place* I can't find where "Produce a range" might be or how to accomplish this. (I marked the range with the orange triangles, it game me a cross-hatched orange section that would have been one of the clips, but the "Produce..." tried to do the whole tape again.)

When you select the area you want to "Produce a range", look on top of the timeline between the Media Libary and the timeline, you will see a button labeled Produce Range.

You can also Right Click the orange range, Produce Range.

See Attachments.

HI,

I have PD 15 and wanting to also only save the clips I have chosen from the full movie.

I use the markers as your images suggest but cannot see anything about 'Producing a Range'.
The Whole Menu above the Timeline has different options as well.

Am I able to do this please in 15?

Thanks

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