CyberLink PowerDirector 21 Ultimate | Easy-to-Use Video Editing Software With Thousands of Visual Effects | Slideshow Maker | Screen Recorder [Retail Box with Download Card]

There are lots of video editor software products out there. For instance, I have VideoReDo that converts from Tivo format to one that I can stream over Plex. For legacy reasons, I also own Vegas (The product family Sony VEGAS Pro was taken over by MAGIX in 2016 and since operates under the name of VEGAS Pro.) Simple cutting and editing can be done with VideoLan (VLC), which is free. Apple and Adobe have various products that are feature- and sometimes cost-rich. There are also some products that started as photo editors that can also edit video. Upshot? Know what you need to accomplish first. A free solution might be adequate. And for complicated needs, CyberLink may not have the answer, either. PRO -Do a lot for a modest price -Mature, established company -Motion Tracking -Multicam Editing -3D Editing -Supports 360° VR Content (like for Zillow) -Supports 4K XAVC-S Format Yes -Exports to H.265 (HEVC) -Ecosystem of effects CON -The sellers description on Amazon wont be much help. Its skimpy and doesnt tell you enough to compare with competitive or open source products. -The Cyberlink 365 is better for me as it offers access to other features in the ecosystem -No metadata tagging. (This flaw really bugs me!).

Ive used several different brands of video editing software over the years, but I keep coming back to Cyberlink Power Director. Thats because it has a really good balance of useful, very powerful features and ease of use. Of course, there is a learning curve with using ANY video editor, but Cyberlink helps out as much as they can with the logical workflow incorporated into their User Interface. The tools are grouped together in a way that makes sense, and effects, transitions, correction tools, titles, and the many more additional features that this software provides are highly customizable to get just the look that you envisioned in your mind! There are a lot of built-in transitions and effects also. Probably the hardest thing to using the software is to learn to show restraint, as with so many great choices of effects its tempting to overdue it. But the power and versatility is definitely there to enable truly professional-quality results that you can be proud of. For those that are new to NLE (non-linear editing, which is what this package offers). Cyberlink has a ton of free online tutorials and videos to teach anyone how to access Power Directors tools. Ive been using version 16 of this software, and Im really excited to try out some of the new features, such as the AI motion detection and object tracking. Im also really glad that support for 3D videos and slideshows is still incorporated into this latest version. Although interest in 3D video content has waned quite a bit over the past couple of years, I still really love it (I have a 3D camera, so Im so happy that Ill still be able to create slideshows of my favorite 3D photos). Also, it appears that the code in version 21 has been optimized in general, as it definitely seems much snappier to use than my old version. Definitely worth a try for those who want to try an editing package thats perhaps more powerful than others they have tried in the past; or who want to get into video editing for the first time - whether it be for family videos, content creation for video sharing sites, or just for personal fun and gratification. The tools in Power Director 21 Ultimate can help bring your imagination to life, and there are a TON more resources that you will have access to than just those that come in the box, such as effects and templates created and shared by other users. Power Director is definitely an excellent choice in the world of video editing software packages!

This software is complex and in my opinion, only users with advanced editing talent and experience should attempt to use it. The Help documentation is useless to me because it does not match the software. Personally, I will probably request a refund.

I have been a user of CyberLink power director for a bit, departing form Adobe PS after they fraudulently deactivated my personal Adobe-purchased PS cs6 in order to force a paid-subscription. As for this product, if youre like me, and want to actually OWN what you purchase, be sure to get the DISK version because CL ONLY allows for a digital download for 12 months and I believe that may have now changed to 30 days! You must be sure to create an account if you do opt for the digital copy because in my experience with CL, I was able to contact customer support when I upgraded to a new system and needed to reinstall powerdirector. I opted to just purchase the latest sortware with the disk, so theres NO HASSLE of a reinstall!

I like video editing as a personal hobby creating some vacation videos whenever I have time and Im not an expert by any means. Ive used several video editors from PC, OSX based to mobile video editing apps. Ive been using PowerDirector 365 in the last year and Im assimilated into its processes. Its powerful and relatively easy to navigate and use its features. I can say that Power Director is one of the best editing software currently available now. The menus are intuitive and user friendly. I really like how the menus are arranged and accessible. At first, it can be overwhelming to see the many available features of this app. The way I approached to learn is to google and search YouTube for tutorial videos and theres a LOT out there. If youre a beginner, start with something basic as adding videos and transitions. Learning layers is important if youre already getting comfortable with menu navigation. Then the more exciting part of adding texts, background music, adding a voice over and special effects will be on your action list. So getting this Ultimate version vs 365 vs Ultra is a hard decision. It really depends on what you value as they offer very similar feature set. The main benefit of the PowerDirector 365 is you get all the up to date premium plug ins and effects, you get 8 in Ultimate, 6 in Ultra. For some people like me, who only occasionally edit videos, Ill prefer getting either the Ultra or this Ultimate edition so that I only have to pay one time. If youre editing videos all the time then maybe the 365 is better for you as it offers a lot more in terms of plug ins and effects. Installation Theres an option to download the installation file. Install file is not in the CD disk anyway, just the Cyberlink Application Manager app. Now, I can say that this latest offering from Cyberlink is so far the best video editing out there offering many features and theyre easier to implement. The learning curve is not that bad and theres a lot of video tutorials in youtube that helped me go through the feature set one by one.

Have produced several outstanding works from its foundation program. As Photoshop programs, it is complicated, complex and full of fine features which take many hours, days or weeks to learn completely. I recommend it as this Ultimate program matches the YouTube PowerDirector University tutorials. Be patient. Printing out he manual on-line is helpful but online tutorials are better. Highly recommend the Ultimate PowerDirector.

I used to have access to the Adobe suite and primarily used Premiere for video. I cant afford Adobe outside of education. And with the frequency that I use video editing software, its not worth a subscription anyway. Thats why I quickly snatched this when I saw it available on Amazon vine. It gave the perception that Ill own this software (which is $119+ for a more introductory tier). But as other reviewer has pointed out, the digital code is only good for one month, 30 days! after you activated the key. I didnt catch that part soon enough and threw away the box and CD already; my laptop doesnt have a CD slot. By any chance I need to switch device or reinstall the software, I cant just download it back. The other thing could be my own problem. Im used to Premier and previously Final cut pro that Cyber link just feels weird to me. Its basic but also bundled with different gadgets that I dont have the patience to learn over. So is the user interface with simple things but visually expanded into different chunky sections. The software runs a bit slow and laggy and moderate amount of loadings. Im a bit disappointed.

I have used iMovie to edit video for years. I have been looking for some time, an affordable alternative that could offer more features. This offers soooo much more than I could even ask for. The tutorial videos are incredibly helpful. The digital install was a breeze. The software is intuitive and pretty simple to pick up with the video guides. If you have never ever used any video editing software it may take some time to catch on. But definitely worth it! Great bang for your buck.

I’ve been dabbling with video editing for a few years now. Prior to this, I’ve used Final Cut Pro on Mac, and a bit of iMovie on iPad Pro. Transitioning to PowerDirector was relatively easy compared to other PC video editing softwares I’ve used. Overall, the interface is nice. By default, the screen space is a bit cluttered, but everything is laid out in a way that makes sense. Some things (like how to apply chromakey) are a bit harder to find, but easy to use once found. For the most part, it can walk through the steps needed for each individual effect you want to add. Rendering isn’t the fastest, but it’s not as slow as some open source options either. The output was clear, it didn’t look like it dropped any frames at 4k, and I really can’t complain. Overall, this is a pretty good piece of software. For someone who wants to get into video editing for the first time, this is a great place to start! I can definitely recommend this!

Im what you would call a novice. Im new to all this video editing, so why did I buy this level of software. I did not want to buy a low-end program then get tired of it and buy a more advanced program and on and on. That ends up being a lot of money. This program is not meant for professionals in my opinion it is a powerful software for the consumer, so dont let the level of the program intimidate you. There is a ton of help for you on this program online and Im using it to progress up through the program. Watch a few videos and you will be able to be able to create videos and slide shows. It will take some time to master the program, but I feel it is worth it. Im no expert in this field, so I cannot get into the technical details. Ive been using this software for a little while now and Im happy with what Ive produced and know this program will allow me to get even better.