Taipei, Taiwan----May 5th, 2008----CyberLink Corp.
(5203.TW), innovative solutions provider for the connected digital lifestyle,
today launched the latest version of its video-editing software PowerDirector.
Featuring end-to-end high-definition format support, PowerDirector 7 allows
users to turn their captured videos into professional-looking movies with ease.
Key features in PowerDirector 7 include:
- High-definition support throughout - from capturing, to editing, enhancing,
production, and disc-authoring, users can enjoy the best in video quality,
and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio.
- Full support for Blu-ray Disc authoring - including BDAV and BDMV formats.
- Advanced video-editing tools - support for 6 independent PiP tracks, key
frame controls for personalized effects and motion paths, 3D slideshows with
soundtrack beat detection, for pro-like results.
- Greatly enhanced Magic Tools and user interface - users can enjoy quicker
access to all functions, 1-click fixing and editing, and improved usability.
- Unlimited Creativity and Resources:
- DirectorZone - the new web community for PowerDirector users, it allows for upload, download and sharing of customized templates for DVD menus, frames, motion objects and more;
- Direct access to Flickr and Freesound - users can browse and download thousands of photos and audio tracks to use in their productions.
" With the wide availability of high-definition camcorders, video enthusiasts are looking for powerful tools that can create the kind of masterpieces they expect for their high-quality video content," said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. "CyberLink PowerDirector 7 combines its popular automated editing and video enhancements tools with more advanced editing options, for pro-like results. What's more, by accessing DirectorZone - PowerDirector's website for video effects and DVD menus - users can share their creativity with others, uploading effects and templates they've created and downloading those made by video-editing fans all over the world."
Powerful Tools for Creating Video Masterpieces
PowerDirector 7 provides consumers with unsurpassed high-definition video support
throughout: from capturing, editing and production, to disc authoring. Using
the improved interface - providing faster access to features and resizable editing
windows, and easier management of media files - users can:
- capture video from HDV camcorders;
- add 6-channel Dolby Digital audio, then burn to Blu-ray Discs, for the highest quality available;
- create and manage 6 independent PiP tracks;
- control key frames for special effects;
- create pro-like DVD subtitles, which can be toggled on/off from the authored disc menu;
- create their own animated disc-menu templates;
- output their videos to various formats, including iPod and PSP files, AVCHD discs and YouTube.
Magic Tools for Enhancing Videos and Photos
PowerDirector 7 features improved Magic Tools, for 1-click editing and creating
pro-like results. Improvements include:
- Magic Fix - now offers better stabilization of shaky videos
- Magic Clean - improved auto-lighting, white-balance and color adjustment results.
- Magic Motion - now features more pre-defined motion paths, and editable key frames for personalized results.
- Customized Animated Slideshows - 7 amazing slideshow styles (including the fully-customizable "cell" style), a 3D engine and beat-detection technology for syncing pictures and soundtrack.
Acquiring Online Resources Easily
Users can now browse virtually endless photo and audio resources to add to their
movies, with direct access to libraries on Flickr and Freesound. Resources are
easily found with PowerDirector's built-in search function, using tags, descriptions
and titles. Access to Flickr allows search by most recent, most relevant, or
most interesting photos: users can browse and use content from their own library,
those of their contacts, plus all that which is made publicly available through
the Creative Commons agreement, for virtually endless possibilities.
DirectorZone
Built to serve the growing community of creative PowerDirector users, DirectorZone
is an online resource of effects and templates. As a creative platform, DirectorZone
is a place for users to share effects they have customized themselves using
PowerDirector's built-in design tools: DVD menus; title templates; static objects;
motion PiPs; and frames. As a library, DirectorZone is a huge online catalog
of effects that PowerDirector users can download for their own projects. Users
can subscribe to their favorite creator of video effects to receive updates
every time a new item is posted online. Not only does DirectorZone let PowerDirector
users showcase effects for fellow PowerDirector users, it lets them share them
with users of other CyberLink software too, including PowerProducer (DVD templates),
and YouCam (frames and PiP objects).
Video Formats Support
Import, editing and authoring of:
- BDAV, BDMV
- DVD-Video, AVCHD, DVD-VR (import only), DVD+VR (import only)
- VCD, SVCD, Audio (import only)
- MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-2 HD, MPEG-4 (h.264)
- JVC Everio MOD/TOD
- AVI, DAT, WMV, MOV, DOB, VRO, ASF, DVR-MS, M2TS, MTS, TPD
Disc Formats Support
Burning of: Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, CDs.
Video/Audio Capturing Support
- HDV and DV camcorders
- AVCHD camcorders (SONY HDR-SR1, -UX1, -CX7, -SR7; Panasonic SX5)
- Microphone
- TV tuner
- DVD and Audio CD
- DTV (DVB-T)
- Webcam
Please check CyberLink's website for the latest info and updates on PowerDirector
7:
http://www.cyberlink.com/PowerDirector
Media Kit (including box shot and screenshots)
PowerDirector
7 Media Kit
Product Availability
CyberLink PowerDirector 7 is now available online and will be available in retail
shops at the beginning of June, supporting the following languages: English,
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), German, French, Italian, Korean, and Spanish.
CyberLink also offers OEM versions to PC and CE manufacturing customers.
CyberLink PowerDirector 7 Online Versions
· PowerDirector 7 Ultra USD 119.95 / Euro 99.99
· PowerDirector 7 USD 69.95 / Euro 59.99
CyberLink PowerDirector 7 Upgrade Online Versions (from version 6 to
7)
· Upgrade to 7 Ultra (Starting at) USD 59.95 / Euro 55.99
· Upgrade to 7 (Starting at) USD 49.95 / Euro 44.99
CyberLink Store PowerDirector 7 page
About CyberLink
CyberLink Corp is the leader and pioneer in enabling digital multimedia on PCs
and CEs. Backed by a group of high-caliber software engineers, CyberLink owns
its core codec and a number of patented technologies. Today, CyberLink has built
a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, interoperable, and fast time-to-market
solutions that keep our OEM partners on the leading edge. Our business partners
include leaders in the PC industry: drive manufacturers, graphics-card makers,
and top-5 desktop and notebook brands. CyberLink Software Solutions include:
complete applications for Blu-ray Discs, Digital Home entertainment, Mobile
TV and eHRD solutions. With customers spanning from multi-national corporations
to small/medium-sized businesses, and from power users to home users, CyberLink
has enjoyed rapid and consistent growth leading to a record breaking IPO in
2000 on the Taiwan Over The Counter Exchange (OTC: 5203). CyberLink is listed
on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: 5203.TW). CyberLink's worldwide
headquarters is in Taipei. To keep up with market demands, CyberLink has operations
in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, including Japan. For more
information, please visit CyberLink's website at http://www.cyberlink.com
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