I love this software and should have started with it years ago. I've been using Corel Video Studio for the past 5 years and, while it works OK, it's much easier and faster to use PowerDirector 16. Adding color & exposure control, video stabilization, cropping and speed adjustment is a snap. It also loads faster and renders videos quicker than the other brand.
The only negative I've found is I can only load one copy of the software on one PC. I have a desktop and laptop (for travel), but I'd need to buy a 2nd copy to use on my laptop. Otherwise I love this software. Great for beginners and intermediate users without a steep learning curve.
From the manufacturer
Minimum System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7 (64 bit OS recommended)
- CPU : Intel Core i-series or AMD Phenom II and above
- GPU : 128 MB VGA VRAM or higher
- Memory : 2GB required (6GB or above recommended)
- Hard Disk : 7GB for product installation
PowerDirector 16 Ultra
Now with video collage designer & audio ducking
With an intuitive interface and an unrivaled feature set, PowerDirector delivers high-end performance editing for both standard and 360º video. Built to be flexible, yet powerful, PowerDirector remains the definite video editing solution for anyone, whether they are beginners or professional.
- Movies in Minutes with Express Projects
- Introducing: 360º Video Stabilization
- Intelligent Color Correction
- Extreme Editing at the Action Camera Center
- True 360 View Deisgner
- Express Color Grading with LUTs
- Video Collage Designer
- Smoother Previews, Faster Exporting
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Movies in Minutes with Express ProjectsExpress Projects is the fast, easy way to quickly create professional-quality videos in three simple steps: Step 1 -Open Storyboard Mode and import your videos. Step 2 -Drag and drop the clips you want into the beginning, middle and end segments of the project. Step 3 -Produce your video. |
Introducing: 360º Video StabilizationThe world's first consumer-level 360º video stabilization. Fix shaky 360º footage instantly and enjoy smooth, flowing video from any angle. |
Intelligent Color CorrectionScenes filmed with different cameras and in different lighting situations can have very different looks. Color Match lets you standardize color across different clips with the click of a button. |
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Extreme Editing at the Action Camera CenterPowerDirector's Action Camera Center is the perfect toolkit for every extreme video maker, including: Motion Tracking, Stop Motion Video, Zoom and Pan Effects, Video Stabilization, Fish-Eye Correction, Slow Motion, Freeze Frame Video, Color Correction and more. |
True 360 View DeisgnerView Designer is a unique PowerDirector innovation that enables you to use 360-degree video footage in standard video projects. It's like you've filmed a scene with multiple cameras from multiple angles. |
Express Color Grading with LUTsLook-up tables (LUTs) are a useful and quick method that pro videographers use to match footage from one source to another, in order to achieve a particular effect throughout a video. |
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Video Collage DesignerCombine up to seven different video clips into a single customizable collage complete with a wide range of controls such as animated openings and playback timing. |
Smoother Previews, Faster ExportingThe TrueVelocity rendering engine is a 64-bit powerhouse offering smoother previewing and significantly faster production than other consumer video editing software. |
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Reviews with images
Wasted 2 weeks trying to install- out $57.00
Do not try to install on a state of the art WIN10pro 64 bit machine. Install freezes at 95% all the time. Cyberlink's tech support is useless. I think this is dated technology software. My free GoPRo video software works better.
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Excellent. I've taken old Hi8 video tapes and created ...
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Program is great! I am new to video editing so it ...
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