CyberLink Launches PowerDirector 8.Featuring Video Upscaling, Unique Editing Effects, and New Ways to Share and Learn TAIPEI, Taiwan -- CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), innovative solutions provider for the connected media lifestyle, today released video editing software Video editing software is application software which handles the editing of video sequences on a computer. It usually includes the ability to import and export video, cut and paste sections of a video clip, and add special effects and transitions; and it sometimes includes the CyberLink PowerDirector 8, featuring a number of breakthrough technologies to enhance consumer generated videos and to create amazing movie productions with ease. Designed with unique features backed by advanced technologies, PowerDirector is also easy to use. Key highlights of the new version include: * Effortless Pro-Like Results: Automated video enhancement and editing tools, combined with an improved interface and more advanced editing options, let users create the videos they imagine quickly and easily. * Video Upscaling Technology: PowerDirector boosts standard definition video to HD-like results, allowing users to enjoy their content on high-resolution displays in color-rich quality. * Unique Editing Effects: Powerful effects templates and design tools allow users to easily customize free-floating objects with random navigation. No action script required. * Up to 5X Faster Video Production: Optimization for CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. and GPU GPU: see secret police. (Graphics Processing Unit) A specialized logic chip devoted to rendering 2D or 3D images. Display adapters contain one or more GPUs for fast graphics rendering. accelerated processing ensures faster video rendering and disc authoring. * New Ways to Share and Learn: PowerDirector offers a unique and visual way to help the video editing See nonlinear video editing and video editor. community learn from each other. Users can share their project timelines on DirectorZone.com, allowing other users to watch the final video production along with the detailed timeline that includes elements to create this video. "CyberLink PowerDirector 8 gives users the power they need to create great home videos," said Alice H. Chang, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CyberLink. "From video upscaling, faster video rendering, to unique video editing tools, PowerDirector takes a step further to enable the video editing community to help each other in creating better videos through DirectorZone.com." CyberLink PowerDirector 8 delivers a powerful array of unique video editing features: * Video Enhancement Tools--Powered by CyberLink TrueTheater Technology, PowerDirector's suite of advanced audio-visual 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 See 3D audio. , and lighting adjustment. * CPU/GPU Optimization--As the first consumer editing software to be optimized for Intel Core i7, ATI (ATI Technologies Inc., Markham Ontario, http://ati.amd.com) A leading manufacturer of graphics chips and display adapters. Founded in 1985 by K. Y. Ho, Benny Lau and Lee Lau, ATI chips and boards are widely used by OEMs. Stream and NVIDIA CUDA CUDA Compute Unified Device Architecture (Nvidia) CUDA Capacitive Unit Discharge ASIC (Apple Computers) technology, PowerDirector delivers faster video rendering and saves production time. * Particle Effects Designer expands the creative possibilities for adding animated objects to projects. Users can begin with PowerDirector's built-in templates then customize to match their video content. * Power Tools--Video cropping, reverse video, and precise "zoom in" trimming deliver pro-like editing results with just a few clicks. * Improved Timeline Interface--16 timeline tracks, an adjustable workspace, and easier media management, provide a flexible working environment for creating more advanced projects. * Sharable Effects, Disc Menus, and Timeline Views--The DirectorZone.com website features uploaded content created by other PowerDirector users--such as customized effects and DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. menus--which can be downloaded for free. More importantly, users can also share their creative processes in the form of a timeline view published on DirectorZone.com. The timeline view lets other users see and learn how each video was created. * Multiple Publishing Options--Direct uploading of HD videos to Facebook and YouTube, and output to playback devices such as iPhone and PSP (PlayStation Portable) See PlayStation. , allow the sharing and enjoyment of completed projects almost anywhere. Users can also author Blu-ray, AVCHD AVCHD Advanced Video Codec High Definition and DVD discs. * Customizable Photo Slideshows--Editable slideshow styles generate stylish video-like productions in minutes. Users can automatically sync their slideshows to music, reposition photo framing, and rearrange the sequence of each photo. Product Availability CyberLink PowerDirector 8 is now available online, supporting the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, and Korean. Retail versions of PowerDirector will soon be available in stores worldwide. CyberLink also offers OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and versions to PC and peripheral manufacturing customers. Online versions of PowerDirector 8 include: * CyberLink PowerDirector 8 Ultra $99.95 * CyberLink PowerDirector 8 Deluxe $69.95 * CyberLink PowerDirector 8 (upgrades) starting at $49.95 |
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