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Jason Dunn
05-05-2008, 10:34 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/products/main_4_ENU.html' target='_blank'>http://www.cyberlink.com/multi/prod...main_4_ENU.html</a><br /><br /></div><em>&quot;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 &ndash; 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 &ndash; including BDAV and BDMV formats. Advanced video-editing tools &ndash; 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 &ndash; users can enjoy quicker access to all functions, 1-click fixing and editing, and improved usability. DirectorZone &ndash; 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 &ndash; users can browse and download thousands of photos and audio tracks to use in their productions.&quot;</em><br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/500/dht/auto/1210018061.usr1.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />I have to admit I have very little experience with Cyberlink products - in fact, until I started looking at the <a href="http://www.digitalhomethoughts.com/news/show/88564/unboxing-first-impressions-of-the-hp-tx2051-tablet-pc-part-1.html" target="_blank">hp tx2000</a>, I had never had any hands-on time with Cyberlink software beyond their software DVD player of bygone years. Cyberlink continues to move ahead with a wide array of digital media software, and this latest release looks feature-packed - the Flickr integration looks slick for those of you who are Flickr users. Unfortunately they don't have a free trial available yet.