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PowerDirector 14 - Video Editing for PC Users

Name: PowerDirector 14 - Video Editing for PC Users
Rating: 4.5 (372 reviews)

Learn how to edit professional videos on a Windows PC with this Cyberlink PowerDirector video tutorial course.

Created byCyberLink Software, Phil Ebiner, Video School

Last updated 8/2016

English

What you'll learn

Edit professional-looking videos with PowerDirector
Improve videos with graphics, titles, music, and visual effects
Export HD videos for any device
Use editing tools with the mindset of a professional video editor
Share a video montage that they will be working on throughout the course

Course content

9 sections • 60 lectures • 3h 3m total length

Course Introduction2:27
Welcome to the PowerDirector course. In this video, you'll learn more about the instructor Phil Ebiner and what you'll be learning throughout this course.
Overview of PowerDirector - Program Layout3:30
In this video, you'll learn how to navigate the PowerDirector application.
Where is the Discussion Board?0:19
Where is the discussion board that I talk about?
Quick Exercise: Jump Right In!1:57
It's time for you to take what you've learned and put it into action. Your exercise for this section is to go out and shoot some video around town. We'll be using this footage throughout the course!
Quick Exercise: Walkthrough5:04
In this walkthrough, I show you some video clips that I've shot and will be using throughout this course in the exercises.
Important Message About Udemy Reviews2:14
Here's a quick message from Phil about leaving a review for this course.

Section Intro0:34
In this introduction video, I'll talk about what you can expect to learn in this section.
How to Import Videos and Photos from an iPhone1:38
In this video, I'll show you how to import video from a mobile device including iPhones, iPads, and other devices.
How to Import Videos and Photos from a Camera1:44
In this video, you'll learn how to import videos from a camera memory card to your computer so that you can start editing!
Quick Tips for Better Video4:34
Here's a quick guide to shooting better video.
Using the Easy Editor7:03
In this video, you'll learn how to use the easy editor to create an quick and easy video montage.
Using Slideshow Creator6:34
In this video, you'll learn how to use the slideshow creator to make a quick and easy photo slideshow with PowerDirector.
Exercise: Create a Travel Video Montage with the Easy Editor0:50
It's time for you to take what you've learned and put it into action. Your exercise for this section is to use PowerDirector's Easy Editor tool to put together a quick montage using the footage you shot before.
Exercise Walkthrough4:12
In this exercise walkthrough, I show you how to create a slow motion montage using the easy editor.

Section Intro0:34
In this introduction video, I'll talk about what you can expect to learn in this section.
Import Your Media into the Media Room1:12
In this video, you'll learn how to import video, photos, graphics and other media into PowerDirector.
The Timeline Interface4:26
In this video, you'll learn how to navigate the PowerDirector timeline.
Making Cuts - How to Put Together a Video Sequence8:18
In this video, you'll learn how to start editing your footage in PowerDirector.
How to Add Transitions Between Video Clips8:17
In this video, you'll learn how to add transitions to the ends of and between clips.
Screen Recording with PowerDirector4:16
In this PowerDirector tutorial, we'll show you how to use the Screen Recording tool to create screencast videos. You'll learn how to change the screen recording settings, size, microphone input, and much more to make sure you're recording a High Definition screencast.
Exercise: Create a Travel Video Montage with the Full Feature Editor0:48
It's time for you to take what you've learned and put it into action. Your exercise for this section is to edit 30-60 seconds of video using the video you've shot, and using the full feature editor.
Exercise Walkthrough9:33
In this video, I'll show you how I am creating my travel montage in PowerDirector.

Section Intro0:26
In this introduction video, I'll talk about what you can expect to learn in this section.
How to Add Titles8:17
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to add and edit titles to your videos.
How to Add a PiP Object1:43
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to add PiP objects (graphics) to your videos.
How to Add Video Effects2:11
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to add video effects to specific video clips or entire sequences.
How to Add Background Music3:03
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to add background music to your videos and adjust levels.
How to Download Templates from DirectorZone2:52
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to download templates from DirectorZone. DirectorZone has lots of amazing PiP, transition, title templates and more!
Exercise: Add Music and Titles to Your Travel Montage0:52
It's time for you to take what you've learned and put it into action. Your exercise for this section is to add music and titles to your video.
Exercise Walkthrough5:13
In this exercise walkthrough, I show you how I add music to my video, edit my clips to the music beats, and how I added a title to my montage.

Section Intro0:45
In this introduction video, I'll talk about what you can expect to learn in this section.
How to Produce a Video File4:02
In this video, you'll learn how to produce (export) a video file.
Producing for iPhone, Playstation, and Xbox1:33
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to produce (export) your video for different devices.
Producing and Publishing to YouTube1:57
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to produce (export) a video for YouTube and publish directly from PowerDirector.
How to Burn a DVD Movie Disc with PowerDirector5:39
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to burn a DVD or BluRay with PowerDirector.
Exercise: Produce and Publish Your Video to YouTube0:41
It's time for you to take what you've learned and put it into action. Your exercise for this section is to export/produce your video and post it online. You can post it on YouTube or Vimeo. Once you've done that, please post a link or embed the video in a discussion on the course page or send it to the instructor via a private message.
My Sample Montage1:28
Here is the sample video montage that I've been editing for this course.

Section Intro0:30
In this introduction video, I'll talk about what you can expect to learn in this section.
Using the Multicam Editor6:39
In this video, I'll show you how to use the multi-cam editor to easily and efficiently edit a video with multiple camera sources.
Adding Video Stabilization2:22
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to stabilize shaky footage.
Using Smooth Slow-Motion4:14
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to change the speed of video clips.
Chroma Keying (Green Screen) in PowerDirector3:16
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to edit green screen footage in PowerDirector.
Motion Tracking in PowerDirector3:10
In this video, you'll learn how to use the motion tracking feature of PowerDirector.
Exercise: Improve Your Montage with Advanced Techniques0:54
It's time for you to take what you've learned and put it into action. Your exercise for this section is to use one of the advanced techniques you've learned to improve your montage.
Exercise Walkthrough4:13
In this exercise walkthrough, I show you how I added slow motion and stabilization to some of my clips.

How to Sync Audio in PowerDirector1:46
In this video, I'll show you how to sync audio from two different clips in PowerDirector.
Removing Bad Audio in PowerDirector (Hiss Removal Tool)2:54
In this video, I'll show you how to improve your audio by removing background hissing and other noises.
Round Trip Editing with AudioDirector2:26
In this video, I'll should you how to do round trip audio editing in AudioDirector.
Using the Vocal Transformer Tool2:00
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use the vocal transformer effect in AudioDirector to make voices sound like a man, woman, child, or robot!

Color Correction in PowerDirector2:39
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to color correct and fix white balance using tools in PowerDirector.
Color Grading in PowerDirector - Giving Your Video a Feeling4:29
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to change the look and feel of your video with color grading.
Round Trip Editing with ColorDirector1:31
In this video, you'll learn about round trip editing with ColorDirector.
Adjusting Colors in ColorDirector7:18
This is a video tutorial on how to adjust colors in ColorDirector.
Adding a Gradient Mask in ColorDirector2:12
In this video, I'll you how to do the gradient mask in ColorDirector to add color correction to only one part of the video clip.
Adding a Motion Tracked Mask in ColorDirector2:35
How to create a color corrected mask that is tracked to motion in your video.
The Pleasantville Effect2:45
This is a Pleasantville Effect in ColorDirector for PowerDirector.
Split Toning1:31
This tutorial shows you how to do split toning with ColorDirector.

Requirements

Students need to download Cyberlink PowerDirector to follow along with the course content
Students should have a camera that they can practice shooting video with, which will be used in the course practice exercises

Description

Start editing your own videos with the best Windows/PC video editing software out there - PowerDirector.

If you're looking for a Windows-based video editing application that will allow you to edit professional quality videos, Cyberlink's PowerDirector is a great tool. This course will teach you everything you need to know to get started editing.

Make videos the way you envision them! If you want to make videos with great titles, music, effects, and overall quality, this is the course for you.

Here are the main topics of this course:

Using easy editing and slideshow creator to make videos in less than 10 minutes
Importing footage from any camera
Understanding the program layout and tools
Editing together a sequence and adding transitions
Improving your video with graphics, music, and titles
Producing (exporting) your video in HD quality for any device
Creating advanced slow-motion, stabilized, color-corrected videos
much more!

Why is this the course that will make you successful?

Taking online courses isn't easy. It takes work and action. This course will help you succeed with concrete practice lessons. We'll walk you through each exercise. By the end of the course, you'll have a fully edited video montage that you can share with the world.

Color Director Lessons

There is a section on color correcting with Color Director. If you don't have Color Director, that's totally okay - because you'll learn how to do color correction in PowerDirector. But for those of you who have Color Director, this is a great bonus.

Who teaches this course?

Phil Ebiner is a professional video editor who has edited over 1,000 videos in the past 3 years for amazing companies. His videos have shown at film festivals, in movie theaters, on television, and on popular websites. Phil strives to teach students not only the technical skills of a video editor with this course, but also the philosophy of video editing. You'll love learning from Phil like thousands of other Udemy students.

Are you ready to be successful?

Are you ready to edit professional-looking videos?

Enroll now!

Who this course is for:

Beginner video creators looking for a great video editing application
Windows / PC users who need a professional video editing software to make great videos
Video editors on a budget looking for an inexpensive video editing tool
This course is not for Mac users

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Introduction to Course6 lectures • 16min

Importing & Using the Easy Editing Modes8 lectures • 27min

Video Editing with the Full Feature Editor8 lectures • 37min

Improving Your Video8 lectures • 25min

Producing Video (Exporting)7 lectures • 16min

Advanced Video Editing8 lectures • 25min

Editing Audio4 lectures • 9min

Color Correction and Grading8 lectures • 25min

Course Wrap Up3 lectures • 3min

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