I have not see anything on the Cyberlink presentation, so I'm wondering if anybody can tell me if PD9 is now supporting Smart Rendering for 720p output to blu-ray disc, and also for mpeg2 file that have a birate higher than 8.3 mbps ?

Differences between CyberLink PowerDirector 8 and CyberLink PowerDirector 9

CyberLink PowerDirector 9.0 has many new features.

The new major features of CyberLink PowerDirector 9 include:

1. Native 64-bit support.
* CyberLink PowerDirector 9 takes advantage of all your computer's available RAM to speed up movie creation.
* Access to more RAM makes it possible for CyberLink PowerDirector 9 to work more smoothly with high-resolution content.
2. New powerful and flexible timeline track control behavior.
* Add up to 100 video and audio tracks to the timeline.
* Linked video and audio tracks when video files with audio are added.
* Option to unlink a video's audio for ease of editing or movement on the timeline.
* Complete editing freedom on the timeline with the absence of a master video track.
* Less restrictions on which tracks you can add media clips to.
* Group media clips together for ease of movement on the timeline.
* Customize track names so they are easy to identify in the timeline.
* Reorder video tracks using a simple click and drag process.
* Drag all clips from one video track to another, or drag an audio clip from one audio track to another.
3. More precise video editing features that give you more control over your content.
* More precision control of video effects, with the two available edit modes: Clip Mode and Keyframe Mode.
* Ability to meticulously set effect result at the video frame level.
* Apply transitions between media clips on all video tracks.
* More customizable transitions, with the option to select between the overlapping and cross transition styles.
* Use keyframes for more precision control of particle behavior when editing particle effects in the Particle Designer.
* Use CyberLink WaveEditor to record, trim, cut, enhance, and add effects to audio on the timeline of your project.
* Up to 10x10 grid lines available for more precise placement of media during the editing process.
4. Ultra fast and super reliable editing engine.
* Whole new editing engine born out of the new timeline design. Whether your operating system is 32 or 64 bit, CyberLink PowerDirector 9 now gets more memory usage from your computer.
* CyberLink PowerDirector uses a cache engine, so that no matter how much content you have on the timeline, you can smoothly preview and produce.
5. Native DSLR support.
* Import photos and videos shot by Canon and Nikon digital single lens reflex camera.
* Support for photo/RAW/MOV file formats shot by Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras.
6. New templates to help you create professional looking projects.
* New designed title sets and backgrounds.
* New dynamic photo slideshow templates.
7. More options for previewing your movie during creation.
* Preview your video production in an HD or Full HD preview resolution.
* Select a range of media on the timeline and then render an instant preview with Render Preview to get a better feel of a specific scene.
8. New input/output format support
* Output your video project to a video format that is compatible with a number of popular mobile phones and other portable devices., including iPhone 4, iPad, Acer, HTC, Samsung, Blackberry, Google Phone, Hitachi, Nokia, LG, and Sony Ericsson.
* Share created videos on YouTube or Facebook in Full HD quality.
* Output only the audio of your project in the WMA, WAV, or M4A format.
* Burn your video projects to a removable disk in the AVCHD format.

OK, The PD9 forum will be available from tomorrow. It is insitu but needs to be opened up, techie task not mine.

The above data is from a Readme.

Dafydd

Press Release
For Immediate Release
CyberLink Launches PowerDirector 9 - World's First Native 64-bit Consumer Video Editing Software
PowerDirector 9's new TrueVelocity rendering engine with
native 64-bit OS support brings speed and efficiency to HD
video editing

Taipei, Taiwan—November 18, 2010—CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW) today released the latest version
of its award-winning video editing software, PowerDirector 9. Designed with high usability for
consumers and powerful, pro-like features for prosumers, PowerDirector 9 unleashes users' full
creative potential with performance-driven technologies including CyberLink's new TrueVelocity Engine.
PowerDirector 9 is designed to make the editing process not only easier, but also faster. TrueVelocity
editing technologies take advantage of native 64-bit OS support and leading CPU/GPU components to
significantly reduce video processing time, while powerful, high quality tools such as the new unified
keyframe control and a greatly improved timeline editor allow users to create even the most
demanding and complex video productions.
“When designing PowerDirector 9 we focused on four fundamental aspects of the video editing process
- speed, power, creativity and sharing,” said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. “Through innovations
like TrueVelocity and significant advancements to existing technologies we have been able to deliver a
product that will dramatically improve consumers' video editing experience.”
Key features of CyberLink PowerDirector 9 include:
Blazing Speed
Maximizing the Memory -- TrueVelocity 64 takes advantage of PowerDirector's 64-bit OS
support to utilize a system's entire memory resources reducing latency issues, improving
system efficiency and enabling the simultaneous processing of multiple HD video files.
Optimizing CPU Utilization -- TrueVelocity Parallel makes video processing smoother and
faster by splitting tasks into smaller segments and simultaneously processing them across all
available CPU threads.
Harnessing the Power of the CPU/GPU -- TrueVelocity Accelerator taps into the power of
Intel, AMD and NVIDIA video processing technology for hardware-enhanced video decoding and
encoding.
Powerful Tools
Video Enhancement Tools -- PowerDirector's suite of advanced TrueTheater™ technologies
improves the video quality of users' projects, offering SD-to-HD quality up-scaling, video noise
removal, smooth slow-motion playback, virtual surround sound, and lighting adjustment.
Advanced Audio Editing - New WaveEditor® allows users to edit their audio tracks with
effects and includes VST plug-in support for third party effects.
Full HD Previews - Preview your video in real-time with full HD quality like never before.
Maximized Creativity
Timeline Interface - Up to 100 video and audio timeline tracks yields a more flexible
workspace, easier media management, and more creative projects.
Customized Particle Effects -- Particle effects expand the creative possibilities for adding
animated objects to projects. Users can begin with PowerDirector 9's built-in templates, and
then customize to match their video content.
MagicStyle Movie Wizard - Select existing photos and videos, choose a built-in 3D template
and audio track, and MagicStyle puts it all together into an amazing 3D movie in seconds.
Sharing on all Media
100,000+ FREE Effects -- DirectorZone.com features uploaded content created by
PowerDirector users, including customized effects, templates, tips, tutorials and DVD menus
that can be downloaded for free.
Publish to Social Networks -- Users can choose to upload to Facebook or YouTube in Full HD
quality directly from PowerDirector.
On-the-Go Media - Output videos directly to the iPad, iPhone, iPod, BlackBerry, PSP, Zune
and many other mobile devices. Simply select your device type and PowerDirector does the
rest.

Product Availability
PowerDirector 9 is available online supporting the following languages: English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, and Korean. CyberLink offers OEM
versions to PC and CE manufacturing customers, while a free trial download is also available from the
CyberLink website.
CyberLink PowerDirector 9 Versions
PowerDirector 9 Ultra64: US $99.95
PowerDirector 9 Deluxe: US $69.95
Upgrade to PowerDirector 9 Deluxe: US $49.95
Upgrade to PowerDirector 9 Ultra from v.7/8 (Retail): US $59.95

and new sample clips !! Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. (see below)
Confucius
AMD Phenom IIX6 1055T, win10, 5 internal drives, 7 usb drives, struggling power supply.

How do I get it?!!
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grovel, Kevin, grovel.

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. (see below)
Confucius
AMD Phenom IIX6 1055T, win10, 5 internal drives, 7 usb drives, struggling power supply.

Or pay CL $99 ??? Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. (see below)
Confucius
AMD Phenom IIX6 1055T, win10, 5 internal drives, 7 usb drives, struggling power supply.

Ok, so who do I grovel to Adrian? Alienware Aurora ALX R4 - Intel i7-4820 4.2 GHz - 32GB DDR3 RAM - Crucial 512GB SSD - 1TB Seagate HDD - 3TB WD Green HDD - 4TB WD Green HDD - MSI NVIDIA GTX 1070 8GB

Sony HDR-PJ810 and HDR-PJ530

That will be $99 to find out. Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. (see below)
Confucius
AMD Phenom IIX6 1055T, win10, 5 internal drives, 7 usb drives, struggling power supply.

I want my Cyberlink wallet, and it should have $99 INIT! HP Envy Phoenix/4thGen i7-4770(4@3.4GHz~turbo>3.9)
Nvidia GTX 960(4GB)/16GB DDR3/
Canon Vixia HV30/HF-M40/HF-M41/HF-G20/Olympus E-PL5.
Tape capture using 6 VCR, TBC-1000, Elite BVP4+, Sony D8 camcorder with TBC.
https://www.facebook.com/BarryAFTT

Good to hear that it is now being released. Q9300 2.5 GHz
4 GB Ram
Nvidia 9800 GT

Yea ... I purchased PD9 Ultra Version and started the download.
It was going slower and slower and eventually stopped altogether at about 25% after
over 1 hour.
Upon trying to restart I am told "Server replies you don't have permission
to download this file"
I then downloaded the content pack 700MB which downloaded at normal speed, OK.
Tried the Main Program again... not allowed you don't have permission.
Unlike previous downloads it seems that once you have initiated a download
you do not get a second chance even if it is unsuccessful or maybe corrupt.
It also does not appear on "my account" where you should be able to re-download purchased products.
Am awaiting reply from Cyberlink Central...

PatC

Does anyone know if PD9 will allow for custom masks and "feathered" masks? Feathered masks allow you to show an image behind an image without a sharp edge bordering it. An example of a feathered mask is the mouth on the orange in the Annoying Orange videos.