Within PowerDirector 8, the interface has everything arranged like other traditional editing applications do, with some customizable features depending on your preference. As far as the layout goes, it’s straight forward and relatively easy to grasp. It has the ability to edit in both timeline and storyboard view, depending on your preference, and you also have the option of using dual display support, along with a flexible workspace that allows you to customize window sizes, ultimately making PowerDirector 8 a valid choice when looking for an intermediate editing application that will best suit your needs. I found myself importing footage and adding various effects within minutes of installing PowerDirector 8. PowerDirector 8 has a pleasing interface that is easy to get around from the get go. The difference lies in Ultra’s exporting of HD video, including AVCHD support, along with several other publishing and sharing video capabilities, mainly the ability to author Blu-ray discs.

We have all heard the phrase “you get what you pay for”, well that’s not the case with Cyberlink’s PowerDirector 8 you get a whole lot of features professional grade editing applications offer without the expensive price tag.Ĭyberlink offers PowerDirector 8 in two different versions: PowerDirector 8 Deluxe at $70 and PowerDirector 8 Ultra at $100.

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