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PD has a whole bunch of hot keys and several dozen customizable ones, but I don't see clip volume adjustments anywhere. The volume related ones I do see are on a program/playback level: bring up the system volume control with Ctrl + U, and mute/unmute playback with Ctrl+bkspc.
There's also a command to restore a clip's original volume level (but it has no default hot key assigned).
[Coincidentally, I just found that there's one to automatically take a snapshot and insert it on the timeline as a freeze frame (with the duration specified under Preferences), which I had no idea was even there until just now. This is why I like the forum so much!]
You could try writing a script to open up the Keyframe tool, expand the Volume control and hit the up/dn dB arrow key 10x to bump the clip's volume up/dn by 1 dB at a time, but my guess is that would probably take as much time (or longer) as manually typing in the value you wanted.
The Rate Us & Provide Suggestions option under PD's File menu may be the best way to get this implemented, but even if your idea gets the green light, it might not happen until PD19...
Much thanks, Optodata. You've confirmed what I was finding (NOT finding, actually) so I'll quit looking. I will be suggesting this to Cyberlink and if they do put it into PD 19 I might just upgrade. Again, thanks.
I know I can adjust the volume of a clip by dragging the volume bar up or down and I can also change it by going into the audio room. Both are a little cumbersome in my opinion. What I would like to be able to do is simply click on a clip and then use hotkeys to nudge the volume up or down. Just as a for instance, maybe have it so that each time I hit a U the volume goes gently up, and each time I hit a D the volume goes gently down.
This seems like a no brainer to me but I can't find any way to set this up. Am I missing something?
QuoteWas not trying to "win" just replying to each issue you raised.
I appreciate your response to my post.
FYI I started a new project today WITHOUT any nested projects and still experienced an unexpected crash while doing something simple in Themes (can't remember exactly what) so am genuinely interested in others experience in regards to PD17's stability..
Are you using 365 version?
I'm using Ultimate version so perhaps that may explain our different experiences.
PD 17.0.2514.2 (Ultra version purchased at Best Buy and loaded from disk.)
Windows 10
Dell 3558, I-3, 8gb ram
Not using nested projects
I've used it virtually every day for 3 months. No stability problems whatsoever. Runs like a fine made Swiss watch.
QuoteThe latest Powerdirector, 17, has just that new function called "Precut", it even meshes well with trim and multi-trim and returns a simply cut video file or files to your library. To be clear, they are not actually files, just precut representations. Very cool.
Wow, I learn something new every time I come here. I had never noticed the precut option. Thank you Barry the Crab (love that handle!) for mentioning it.
QuoteCan I set an in and out on the raw video before inserting it into the timeline. It seems that I have to drag the entire clip first and then trim or split. I'm used to editing programs where you set an in and out and then simply insert into the spot you want it to go. Am I missing something on Cyberlink Powerdirector?
This isn't quite what you asked about as this deals with trimming the clip after it has been moved to the timeline, still I think you might find this tutorial helpful:
QuoteDo you have to be connected to the internet to use 365?
I use my laptop in the motor home for field edits, so little chance of connectivity in some sites.
Rgds
I do not have 365 but from what I've read it needs the internet to check the validity of your subscription just 2 or 3 times a month. So, if you happened to be in a remote area with no internet that could present a problem. One solution might be to have a cellphone plan that provides the ability to use your phone as a "hot spot" for internet access. Having spent much time, several years in fact, living on the road I found that to be a reasonably reliable solution. Of course there may be times when you can't even get a cell signal. No system is perfect. Happy travels!
QuoteAny real tutorials on a transition wipe effect made in Power Director 17?
Jim, of The Sharper Turtle, mentioned one and I'd just like to mention another one of his tutorials that I just happened to watch earlier today...Horizontal Transitions. As always, an excellent tutorial.
QuoteDumb question, can I edit my default media library when I open PD? I know I can import and export libraries, but can't figure out how to set the default. Thanks
I'm not sure I'm totally understanding your question but if it's of any help here's the way I handle my work flow:
Any videos or pictures, etc that I'll be using for a project I dump into a folder called USERS/HANKS/VIDEOS/WORK. In PowerDirector I set my "Input Folder" to that same folder. Hitting the Settings icon followed by File will get you to where you can set that. Then when I click on Media Room it always takes me to that WORK folder. After my project has been rendered I simply delete the contents of that work folder and I'm ready for the next project.
QuoteAs far as I know, PDHanumanSvr is involved in the production of shadow files. I've never used them and have never had the option to create them ticked but I'm aware that they can take a relatively long time to generate.
Perhaps this problem (that has been reported occasionally for a long time now) could be caused by closing PDR whilst shadow files are still being generated - just a thought which might account for the process not being shutdown correctly when PDR is closed.
Good idea. I do use shadow files (a LOT with my underpowered system) so I'll be keeping an eye on this.
I also respect your candor and thoughtful posts, and my point wasn't that there weren't any problems with PDHanumanSvr, only that you shouldn't have to be using Task Manager every time you want to restart it.
Maybe having to use TM 5% of the time is what's realistic in some cases, I don't know.
I also don't know if this would be worth your effort, but if you've got some time on your hands you could try disabling your AV for a while too and see if that lets you open, close and restart PD 25 or 30 times in a row if you wait 4-5 seconds in between. If you saw an improvement, that would seem to point to some kind of AV program conflict.
Thanks Optodata. If I get some time I may just try that. This is not a big issue to me, especially since I now know I can fix the problem without a reboot, but out of curiosity I would like to know the root cause.
If you simply tried to reopen PD too soon, waiting a few more seconds will allow you to restart it - no other action is needed. If PD crashed and you can't restart it, using Task Manager or rebooting are the best choices.
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OptoData, as much as I respect your knowledge and expertise (and believe me, I do!) I've got to disagree a little here. I had made a couple of posts earlier on this forum concerning this issue and was told about the PDHanumanSvr App not closing when it should. For several days the problem did not reoccur, then finally yesterday it did. Sure enough, killing that app in task manager totally allowed me to restart PD without a reboot. But here's the thing: I had exited PD at least 20 minutes BEFORE trying to restart it.
For me the problem only occurs maybe once every 20 times of using PD but waiting a few seconds does not make a difference. It seems that once PDHanumanSvr decides to lollygag in memory it does so for as long as it likes.
I'm running Windows 10 on a woefully under-powered Dell Inspiron 3558 system with an I-3 cpu and 8gb ram. My PD is 17.0.2314.1.
Yes, that does fit the scenario that "PDHanumanSvr Application" is still running even though your PD session was closed. Keep in mind, this service is application (PD) launched while PDStyleAgent and the RichVideo modules are system start launch so those will always be running. The "PDHanumanSvr Application" service will only be running when a PD session is active or did not close properly. This application creates the shadow files, timeline thumbnails, timeline waveform....so on..., so has to scrub the entire file start to finish hence the used by another program message you observe.
Jeff
Jeff, thanks for the heads up on the continuously running "background" services. Learn something new every day! For the last couple of days I've used PD a bunch yet I've not had another occurence of the issue. Consequently, I've not been able to do any further investigation of the problem. (Sort of like going to the doctor's and as soon as you enter the waiting room all symptoms disappear.)
With that much ram I'd have to say I was barking up the wrong tree when I suspected ram issues. As others have suggested, I'll have to try looking at some slow to close processes. That theory would also account for a problem I often get: being unable to delete files that were used in the production even after shutting down PD. They come up as undeletable with the message that they are in use by another program. It all makes sense.
QuoteHas anyone else experienced PD refusing to load again, after working on a project then closing the program down.
This seems to happen regularly if I exit the program in error after saving my project - and it then refuses to reload until I reboot.
The other programs in the suite load as normal.
Experienced this earlier this year on my old PC also.
Im running Windows 10 Pro 64 bit.
PD16 is up todate with the most recent patch released.
I experience this often running on my Windows 10 system that has only 8gb of ram. It seems to occur most often after I've rendered a project that has made a heavy drain on system resources. I'm GUESSING that once ram gets chewed up PD refuses to start. I would just about bet money that if my system had sufficient ram this problem would not occur. I'm curious as to how much ram your sytem has?
QuoteI got the keyframe thing to work! Thanks, optodata! And thanks to Hankster65 for trying it out. His screenshot was very helpful in getting me pointed in the right direction.
Something odd happened when I was working with the transitions. I somehow ended up with two clips on top of each other, in the same "row" (timeline, or whatever the name is). If you click on one, you can see it extends beyond the other, and vice-versa.
How did that happen? I've tried all sorts of ways to create it, but can't reproduce the effect.
It's the only place where the transition effect worked (shove). Anyplace else I put shove, it just slides in a black screen.
Thanks,
Paul
Big congrats on getting it to work! Keyframes were immensely confusing to me at first (still are at times) but I'm learning more and more just how powerful and vital they are.
As far as having two clips overlaid on the same track I haven't a clue. I'm pretty sure one of the wise ones here will have an idea on it, though.
The whole PiP/keypoints thing is new to me, so it's taking some time to figure it all out (anybody got a recommendation on which tutorial to watch?).
The slide and shove transitions have also produced some "odd" behavior that I intend to ask about once I've nailed it down.
Just wanted to let you all know I appreciate your help, and I didn't flake on you. I just need a little time to figure out what you're all talking about!
Thanks,
Paul Zimmer
Hi, Paul, in addition to the excellent resources OptoData mentioned, this newbie has received lots of help from the YouTube channel, "The Sharper Turtle." He has quite a few on key framing. Here's one:
Glad to hear it works! I thought it through in my head but didn't have a chance to actually test it out before I posted.
Could you post a screenshot of how you arranged the clips? That will make it easier for other editors who might want to use this technique
Here's a screen shot. Each clip has three keyframes: First keyframe is the image being totally out of frame just to the right of the frame, second keyframe is the image perfectly aligned in the frame, third key frame is the image being just out of the frame to the left. Keyframes occur at beginning, middle, and end of each clip.
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