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

I have looked everywhere for a video editing program to replace the one I lost when the computer crashed. This is the one! It is straightforward, simple to use, but very creative and capable. More like the pro ones that I have used in the past. AND it can do discs, both CD and Blu-ray.

Easy start up but a huge learning curve. I’m a beginner so I’m having to do a lot of research which I expected. It’s been a very fun experience. My 12yr old son and I both use this software, he’s better than me though I must admit.

Will not load on Win 10, had to get my Win7 computer out and it runs. Not sure I am going to like this!

My 13 year old has been editing his YouTube videos on Inshot. He learned how to use in a class I had to practically force him to try this software. It is incredible the difference between this and the other software. There are so many more options and upgrades. I look forward to him getting more comfortable with this Cyberlink Software.

I recently bought a laptop just to dedicate to video editing. I have some skill in Adobe software but a friend recommended this Cyberlink package for its ease of use and broad application with quick results. He knows Im always in a hurry and have no patience. This products promises certainly is impressive and installation was a breeze. I am still learning the programs and my first need is to polish and post a video I took of a kitty who was demonstrating early signs of kidney failure. It is a very curiously odd symptom, the cat will make a bone-crunching noise with its teeth while it eats soft food. This is while the cat appears perfectly healthy. So this oddity may be noticed as curious, or even cute, so Id like to get warning posted online that this is the time your cat needs a vet ASAP. So this product is serving a serious mission from the get-go! Though I am sure I will also be creating recreational and entertaining output as I gain expertise. Ill be back to update this review with my accomplishment. Kudos to the software creators that know the importance of easy-to-use applications with professional results for a public that does not want to prolong any learning curve in computer science! This serves a huge audience. I recommend giving this product your trust as I am.

I love this software! it has so many options, and features. I highly recommend this.

I have been using a previous version of this software for years. Because Ive edited photographs and home movies of my kids sports with PowerDirector before, it has been really easy to use this version of the software. If its your first time with this product, Id suggest finding video tutorials and taking it slowly as you learn how to make the most of it. There are a lot of really great features to make things such as a season-end highlight reel look professional. I use this software on a desktop computer with a big monitor. It helps me see all the features and keep track of where I am in the editing process. They are a lot of ways to manipulate and add to videos and photographs with this software. I find that I stick to the same processes for the results I want. I could do a lot more with this software if I wanted to, but Im happy with what I know. Most of the tools I use havent changed in this version of PowerDirector, but on the whole, it is faster and works very well for me.

Despite buying a disc copy of the program and installing it, it will not run without online activation. Comes with a product key to type in to activate it. I have Windows 7, 64 bit and cannot get this program to activate. I keep getting the same error message saying there is a problem connecting to the activation server and to check my internet connection. My internet connection is good. My product key code is valid. And yet I cant get the product to activate. Tryed a few suggestions such as turning off anti-virus and firewall protections. Still cant get it to activate. So this has been a waste of $80. If I could rate zero stars I would because customer support has been a joke. Emailed them twice with my issue and both times I got the same generic message saying my concern has been addressed in the FAQ. Basically.....figure it out for yourself. Great support.

It is really easy to use, and gives you tools to edit your videos to perfection.

I know many will wonder and ask, so the box clearly states this was made in Taiwan. Now on to other details, for anything photos or video related you will need a bit of a workhorse computer to run this software at its peak. There will be computers that can run it but it will lag. My laptop, while still considered good, is older and I have some lag. IT has no problem running some older photo editing software but this newer video editor is a bit harder for it to keep up. Something to keep in mind. This has a different layout than other programs that I am more familiar with. I am familiar with photograph editing software like Corel and Adobe Photoshop. So, learning video editing takes a bit. Some of the basics remain the same, removing objects, color correction. That becomes just learning the program. The system is fairly easy to navigate. I would make sure you have a backup of your original media file before you edit. Then just go to town, push buttons, see what you can do with the program, have fun. The worst you are looking at is junking the file and starting over but really you learned a bunch along the way. If you have experience in video editing, then unless you lost all your gear and everything else most likely you have good programs that you like and are comfortable with using. This is good for someone wanting to test the waters in video editing and media manipulation. You may find that there are other programs that you like better or this really suits your style.