11 Ultra, Ultimate or Suite ??? Opinions

pmalbec1

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Sep 21, 2012 15:25

Dear friends :

I can spend, but I don't want to waste. And I'm upgrading from PD9 Deluxe (non-ultra)
I make home videos and starting to make documentaries.

The difference between Ultra and Ultimate are the 22 NewBlue Effects, and the 3 creative design packs (gap $30). Worth it?

The difference between Ultimate and Ultimate Suite are ColorDirector and AudioDirector. (gap $119). Worth it? (Does the new Ultimate come with or without WaveEditor?. Is it like the same or a big gap with AudioDirector?)

Thanks Paul Malbec L.
Santiago de Chile
http://www.youtube.com/user/pmalbec

ynotfish

Senior Contributor Location: N.S.W. Australia Joined: May 08, 2009 02:06 Messages: 9977 Offline

Sep 21, 2012 15:42

Hi pmalbec -

I guess you've already checked out the comparison charts... referenced at the top of the forum http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/24644.page#133875

Your choice really comes down to your own needs. To me, ColorDirector & AudioDirector are powerful additions to PD11. Have you taken a look at the intro videos & tutorials? They might provide some guidance.

ColorDirector - http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/24637.page#133856
AudioDirector - http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/24635.page#133854
PhotoDirector - http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/24633.page#133850

WaveEditor is included, but there's a significant difference between it & AudioDirector.

Cheers - Tony

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Michael8511

Contributor Location: U.S.A. Indiana Joined: Jan 14, 2012 16:12 Messages: 374 Offline

Sep 21, 2012 15:45

I did the upgrade to PD 11 Ultimate right now all I can say is I like it. It did install WaveEditor 2. Later on if I hear or see that the ColorDirector is a good tool I might add it. Intel i7 5960X overclock to 4 Ghz 16 GB of ram.
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pmalbec1

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Sep 21, 2012 18:51

Quote: I did the upgrade to PD 11 Ultimate right now all I can say is I like it. It did install WaveEditor 2. Later on if I hear or see that the ColorDirector is a good tool I might add it.

Yes, Michael, later. But later it is going to cost you $129 each. That is why I'm asking before the FINAL choice.

Thanks to both of you for your answers. Paul Malbec L.
Santiago de Chile
http://www.youtube.com/user/pmalbec

Michael8511

Contributor Location: U.S.A. Indiana Joined: Jan 14, 2012 16:12 Messages: 374 Offline

Sep 21, 2012 19:02

yep I know I think it said I would say $60 if I got it when I was doing the upgrade. Oh well I'm retired on a fix income and I would like to see some videos on how it works. Intel i7 5960X overclock to 4 Ghz 16 GB of ram.
GoPro 4
Canon VIXIA HF G10
Canon EOS Rebel T3
Canon EOS 70D
My Vimeo Channel http://vimeo.com/user3339631/videos

pmalbec1

Member Joined: Mar 08, 2012 21:50 Messages: 51 Offline

Sep 21, 2012 19:23

Quote:

Your choice really comes down to your own needs. To me, ColorDirector & AudioDirector are powerful additions to PD11. Have you taken a look at the intro videos & tutorials? They might provide some guidance.

ColorDirector - http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/24637.page#133856

Cheers - Tony

Hey Tony. As You mention, the choice is on my needs, but seeing the videos (are amazing), I really don't need it, but I REALLY LIKE IT. The pos are great...

Thanks again.

Paul Paul Malbec L.
Santiago de Chile
http://www.youtube.com/user/pmalbec

Rob1492

Newbie Joined: Jan 20, 2012 00:52 Messages: 47 Offline

Sep 22, 2012 00:35

Ok, I'm getting a bit confused with some of the terminology Cyberlink uses to describe the products. Is "ColorDirector" the exact same software as ColorDirector Ultra"? And is "AudioDirector" the exact same software as AudioDirector Ultra"?

ynotfish

Senior Contributor Location: N.S.W. Australia Joined: May 08, 2009 02:06 Messages: 9977 Offline

Sep 22, 2012 00:57

Hi Rob -

Yes - it is a bit confusing - Deluxe, Ultra, Ultimate, Ultimate Suite...

In the case of ColorDirector & AudioDirector, there is no confusion because there's only one version of the software. Yes - ColorDirector Ultra is the same as ColorDirector... & the same with AudioDirector.

http://www.cyberlink.com/products/colordirector/specs_en_AU.html
http://www.cyberlink.com/products/audiodirector/features_en_AU.html

Both ColorDirector (Ultra) and AudioDirector (Ultra) are included in the PowerDirector 11 Ultimate Suite
http://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdirector-ultimate-suite/comparison_en_AU.html
http://www.cyberlink.com/prog/support/cs/product-faq-content.do?id=14953&prodId=4&prodVerId=977

Cheers - Tony
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pmalbec1

Member Joined: Mar 08, 2012 21:50 Messages: 51 Offline

Sep 22, 2012 01:04

Well, Finally I purchased PD 11 Ultimate + Color Director
As per your helpfull reviews post, I couldn't resist to try ColorDirector, and purchased the bundle, saving like $69 (not including AudioDirector).

Tell you later what about my decision. Hope not to made a bad one.

Thanks,

Paul Paul Malbec L.
Santiago de Chile
http://www.youtube.com/user/pmalbec