You don't post any information about your computer.

You need to attach a Dxdiag.txt file so we can see your computer state.
To run Dxdiag, Start > Run, Type in dxdiag, OK. Save all information to desktop and attach here.

First thing to check is The version of PowerDirector you are using. Click on the "POWERDIRECTOR" on the upper Right of the screen.

The second thing to check is the Video card's manufacturer's web site for the latest driver. Carl312: Windows 10 64-bit 8 GB RAM,AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz,ATI Radeon HD 5770 1GB,240GB SSD,two 1TB HDs.

Hi Guys

Please see the attached files.

I have the same problem.
http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/14828.page Happing editing

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I managed to sort it. I reinstalled using another version.
Download it from here
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Hi Andyyoung

This does not resolve the problem Happing editing

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Neil
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PD3.5, 5, 6 & 7. Computer: Dell Dimension 5150, Intel Pen. 2.80 GHz, 2GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT 256MB, Windows XP Pro!!
PD8 Ultra v3022. Computer: Dell Studio 1747, Intel, i7 Q740 1.73 GHz, 8GB RAM, ATI Mob. Radeon HD 560v 1GB, Windows 7 Ult. 64
PD10 Ultra v2023. Computer: HP Pavilion dv7, Intel, i7 2630 2.00 GHz, 8GB RAM, ATI Mob. Radeon HD 6770 2GB, Windows 7 Pre. 64
PD12 Ultra v2930. Computer: HP Pavilion dv7, Intel, i7 2630 2.00 GHz, 8GB RAM, ATI Mob. Radeon HD 6770 2GB, Windows 7 Pre. 64
PD13 Ultim v3516. Computer: HP Pavilion dv7, Intel, i7 2630 2.00 GHz, 8GB RAM, ATI Mob. Radeon HD 6770 2GB, Windows 7 Pre. 64
PD16 Live v2101 Computer: HP Pavilion dv7, Intel, i7 2630 2.00 GHz, 16GB RAM, ATI Mob.Radeon HD 6770 2GB, Windows 7 Pre. 64
Director Suite 6: PowerDirector 16 Live, PhotoDirector 9, ColorDirector 6, AudioDirector 8

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Andy, that wasn't a solution - just a step sideways and then a trip!
Dafydd

Hi Guys

Thanks for your help, Adrian solved it in another thread.

Quote:

Quote: My interpretation is that PD uses differing video overlays when viewing the timeline and the media library, which explains the differing results often seen by editors, and the sometimes odd behaviour of clips in the timeline ??

Can't remember the exact details but I had consistent problems in beta testing with black previews/unable to screen capture/ etc etc.

The only solution that I found that consistently worked was to change the registry entry HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Cyberlink\PowerDirector\9.0\

Key VideoRenderer

Default value = VMR7
Change to VMR9

Change it at your own risk.

Couldn't see/didn't experience any downside but........

With PD9 2330 VMR7 seems to work fine, but I have changed my motherboard in the interim!!

Cheers
Adrian

It never ceases to amaze me the amount of knowledgeable people there are on this Forum.

Thankyou Adrian you are an absolute legend. IT HAS SOLVED THE PROBLEM

Thanks also to Robert for the Ashes encouragement

Neil Happing editing

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Neil
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PD10 Ultra v2023. Computer: HP Pavilion dv7, Intel, i7 2630 2.00 GHz, 8GB RAM, ATI Mob. Radeon HD 6770 2GB, Windows 7 Pre. 64
PD12 Ultra v2930. Computer: HP Pavilion dv7, Intel, i7 2630 2.00 GHz, 8GB RAM, ATI Mob. Radeon HD 6770 2GB, Windows 7 Pre. 64
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The regedit of VMR7 to VMR9 fixed it on my new Lenovo running Win10.

Below article is written by Customer Support (link: https://www.cyberlink.com/support/faq-content.do?id=2079):

This is due to the resolution of your screen is too high.

The current version/build of PowerDirector does not support resolutions higher than 1280x1024.

You will therefore have to adjust your setting to either 1024x768 or 1280x1024 to resolve this issue.

We are currently in the process of providing a patch to support higher screen resolutions, so please visit our downloads from time-to-time to check for this patch.

Based on the above, I went to:

Setting --> Display --> Preview Quality --> select the 2nd or 3rd highest one.

Click "OK"

And it worked beautifully.....

Hope this resolves your frustration as it resolved mine.

This didn't work for me. However, I found something that did and wanted to post it here. this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64l1hLzR6Kc) shows how to update the registry to change the value of "VideoRenderer" to VMR9. Actually, I didn't have the registry name "VideoRenderer". So, I created a new one by going to Edit > New > String Value. I created the entry "VideoRenderer" and then right clicked on the entry to modify it to add the value VMR9. It works now!

Quote Below article is written by Customer Support (link: https://www.cyberlink.com/support/faq-content.do?id=2079):

This is due to the resolution of your screen is too high.
The current version/build of PowerDirector does not support resolutions higher than 1280x1024.
You will therefore have to adjust your setting to either 1024x768 or 1280x1024 to resolve this issue.
We are currently in the process of providing a patch to support higher screen resolutions, so please visit our downloads from time-to-time to check for this patch.


Based on the above, I went to:

Setting --> Display --> Preview Quality --> select the 2nd or 3rd highest one.
Click "OK"


And it worked beautifully.....


Hope this resolves your frustration as it resolved mine.

Quote This didn't work for me. However, I found something that did and wanted to post it here. this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64l1hLzR6Kc) shows how to update the registry to change the value of "VideoRenderer" to VMR9. Actually, I didn't have the registry name "VideoRenderer". So, I created a new one by going to Edit > New > String Value. I created the entry "VideoRenderer" and then right clicked on the entry to modify it to add the value VMR9. It works now!

SLee, I love you.
You saved me days of disappointment.
That was an awesome fix. Never would have even come close without you.
Good vibes on ya.
TR

Quote Below article is written by Customer Support (link: https://www.cyberlink.com/support/faq-content.do?id=2079):

This is due to the resolution of your screen is too high.
The current version/build of PowerDirector does not support resolutions higher than 1280x1024.
You will therefore have to adjust your setting to either 1024x768 or 1280x1024 to resolve this issue.
We are currently in the process of providing a patch to support higher screen resolutions, so please visit our downloads from time-to-time to check for this patch.


Based on the above, I went to:

Setting --> Display --> Preview Quality --> select the 2nd or 3rd highest one.
Click "OK"


And it worked beautifully.....


Hope this resolves your frustration as it resolved mine.

I have Google Slate tablet with Chrome OS Version 92.0.4515.130 (Official Build) (64-bit),
I'm using the only available PowerDirector from the Google Play Store Version 9.5.0, build number 102902
I'm also having issues with the video not showing in preview pane. I changed my resulution but that didn't help.
My Google Slate available resolutions are: 3000x2000, 2220x1480, 1903x1269, 1665x1110, 1480x987, 1332x888, 1158x772, 1025x683, 888x592. and non of them seems to get the video showing in the preview pane. It use to work perfectly before. Can anyone help? would be greatly appreciated.

lsydia, you're running the PD Mobile app which is completely different from the desktop product this 10-year-old thread was discussing.

Since it used to work, something must have changed with an OS update or with the latest mobile app version and I suggest that you contact CL tech support directly. Please see my last two posts here for the details.