How to Draw on Videos Using Paint Designer | PowerDirector

[@nevadagulch7677]

Malek's videos are superb. Better than any others I've seen for learning how to use Power Director.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Wow, thanks for the compliment!

[@TheHarrUTube]

Maliek, I enjoy you weekly PD videos. I made my original purchase through your website and will continue to support you. Your videos were a critical factor for choosing PowerDirector software. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thank you Harry!!!

[@budgethitman2212]

very helpful as usual, man thanks

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@jimdrivas2227]

I was wondering for a long time how to do this and did not know it could be done with power director. Fantastic! Many thanks.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Glad to help.

[@jrod1944]

I have looked at several of your videos and have learned a lot. Thank you for all the effort and expertise you bring to this subject matter. The videos are excellent.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You're welcome. Thanks for the kind words.

[@f1pitpass]

wow, this just appeared and I love it! Cheers PDU !!!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Happy to hear it. Thanks for watching

[@tomkopacz4375]

Your instructive videos are the best that I've seen for Power Director 14. Thanks

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thanks, I appreciate that. :-)

[@diazfilms]

Your timing is impeccable! Great tutorial! Just what I needed!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Awesome!!!

[@zacandmillie]

A very handy tool to know of, now I can draw in arrows to point out things in my narratives. Thanks.

[@OmenAhead]

Thanks for the tutorials my man! Pretty cool if you want cool little animations on music videos. But is there a way to move, shape, flip the line after you created it like you could on an image?

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Omen Ahead You can use the PiP designer on the image once it is added to the timeline

[@risingcricketacademy1163]

You are a great teacher for learning video editor tutorial

[@KevinStudent]

I just wanted to show some love for this tutorial. I use PD and I was looking all over for a way or a program to do this. I should have just come straight here!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

I'm glad I was able to hook you up with what you were looking for.

[@DrinkingStar]

As usual, the tutorial was very well done.

[@RAP437]

Great to know about this, would never have discovered it myself. Thanks!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You're welcome. I'm happy I was able to introduce you to this feature.

[@andypandy.]

seems really simple....... not sure how I never knew of this function but THANKS!!!!

[@randalsullivan4453]

Again a great job at the right time. I have been looking for an easy way to annotate my videos! Again, thank you!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You're welcome.

[@rodneymoseman2134]

Great lesson. I look forward to your videos

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thanks.

[@JeanneHarrison]

Thank you! I do tutorials for a large following of quilters and this is a perfect feature for me and just in time!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

That is fantastic. I'm glad I was able to bring this to your attention. :-)

[@TitoTimTravels]

I keep seeing you draw red arrows on your videos. Never knew how you did it... I think I figured it :) Great tutorial!

[@experiencessurvivalistes8397]

Thank you , very informative!! Well presented

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thanks.

[@BhikkhuSamahitaThera]

Thanx for these excellent instructive efforts

[@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

Beautiful. This is one of those features I wish PD14 Ultimate had. And now I learn, to my surprise, that it does! So thank you very much for that!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You're welcome. I'm glad I was able to make you aware of this feature. :-)

[@pattrull9387]

I needed to outline a fish that was not easily seen on a reef. This was a perfect tool for the job.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Great! I'm glad you found the tutorial useful.

[@phillozoph50]

Perfect!Thank you.

[@Guitargasm]

So that's how you draw those arrows in your videos :D I'll definitely use this in my videos, Thanks Maliek! :)

[@PDU_Tutorials]

No, I use a screen recorder that allows you to add the arrows. It is called Camtasia.

[@FinlandiadanAku]

You make it look so easy! Thank you! I hope there will be more from Power Director 14 coz it's from 2016 :)

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Finlandia dan Aku Nah, I only make tutorials for the current version of the program. Most of the stuff in the new version is the same but some of the buttons might have been moved.

[@Marvin_mole62]

Thanks for these excellent instructive efforts Buddy enjoyed it :D

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome.

[@rodwarren2508]

Thanks Maliek. Now I know what to do.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Awesome!

[@thecandytrail]

Some great learning here. Thank you.

[@fishycomics]

Something I did not know in PD14U but Corel. wow thanks again .

[@PDU_Tutorials]

:-)

[@HuntYourWay]

I am having a problem with power director 15, hope you can help. I am trying to do the same thing as you are in this video, but when I pull up the paint designer default page it wont let me check the box for {show current timeline image as background} therefor I cant see the image I want to draw on. Any help would be great. Thanks

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Make sure your image is on the timeline and your playhead is over the image. Paint Designer should default to the "show current timeline image as background" option. If those requirements are met and Paint Designer does not default to that option then you should contact support for assistance.

[@DDinTN]

Thanks for making me aware of this feature.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You're welcome. A lot of people don't know about this feature.

[@riaj144]

Thanx malik...sent u lots of love frm India

[@clocker2zero115]

Well thought out tutorial. Just excellent...

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@phils4634]

Useful little feature, that one! Could be very useful for adding text labels within documentary footage. Going to have a go with some of my existing creations . . . :-) Thanks as always for VERY useful content - you are a credit to the KZbin Community Chum!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Yes, it is very useful for many applications. Thanks for the kind words my friend.

[@phils4634]

The Wife and I are making our way through ALL your presentations. We have a mission, and your very excellent presentations (along with Director Suite 5) are helping us achieve the "baby steps" stage very quickly indeed! Great tuition, and very well thought-out!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thanks! Tell "the Wife" I said hello.

[@Randy-Wright_Edt]

Wow! I've had Power Director for over a year and I didn't even know that was there! Thanks! You could start a whole new series called "Hidden Features" in this and Pinnacle too!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

There aren't too many features which are hidden but that is a good idea.

[@smokymountainbeekeep]

Great video and tutorial. How would I be able to draw a circle (or box, etc) around an object that is moving across the screen of a video clip? That is, a randomly moving object on the video clip is identified and followed with a circle or box.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

After you create the circle or box use the motion tracking tool to make it follow the part of the video you want it to.

[@gadget_Bob]

Great feature and video. Thanks! One thing I thought would help to write better was an optical mouse pen. I haven't tried it yet but it should help make smoother lines and signatures. They're only $10 - $15 online. I just ordered one.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Good idea.

[@TanCai]

How did you do the arrow in your presentation lesson? I wanna learn this pointing arrow. Tq

[@PDU_Tutorials]

With my screen recording software Camtasia.

[@jadepearl7018]

Great work Maliek! In your video, you have the red animated arrows, circles, and rectangles to point or highlight specific area. Can you share on you create those animated arrows, circles, and rectangles please? Thanks!

[@l_t_balkin_music]

Hey mate is there a walk through on how to draw straight lines ?

[@familyoffun1821]

Thank you for the information.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome.

[@papobermudez]

En sony vegas nunca supe como hacer eso. Gracias nuevamente te quedó de Show.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

I'm happy I was able to show you how to do it in PowerDirector. Thanks for always watching my videos.

[@cocolovemomma]

how did you make your subscribe feature in the beginning

[@PDU_Tutorials]

It is just a screen recording of KZbin. I used Camtasia to make it. It also includes the arrows.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Hello again Is my version of PowerDirector 21 ultimate have this paint designer ? If it does I'm not sure how to get to it. Thanks Keith

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Yes. Follow the steps in the video and you will get to it.

[@TitoTimTravels]

Is there a way to take a drawing, say an arrow, and move it to another part of the screen, rotate it etc? I use arrows and have not figured a way to move it around and have to draw a new one every time I need an arrow. 😀

[@BBZoneasembotop10]

Thanks alot Bro....

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You're welcome.

[@justincastillo2844]

My picture doesn't seem to appear once I open paint nor am I able to click "show current timeline image as background" with PD 15. Any solutions?

[@FSBushcraft]

Great Tip

[@testkanal4901]

Great Videos. Awsoe channel. Love it! You show the paint drawing funktion. But how do you draw the red arrows and markings in your tutorials. They are very much smoother, nicer and look quite mire professional. Ty

[@PDU_Tutorials]

+Daniel D. My screen recorder is used to add the arrows to the screen recording. It is called Camtasia

[@philbeetravels5939]

hi, when I click on the draw symbol the picture I want to draw on is not there. its the checker board! (powerdirector 15 )ultimate)

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Is the item in the timeline and activated by a left click prior to opening the PIP Object room?

[@richard_lerma_jr]

yo bro how do you make the image stay still on a moving picture?? on PowerDirector 15

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Not sure what you mean. Are you trying to freeze a video? If so, you can use the snapshot button below the preview window, split the clip where you took the snapshot, and drag the snapshot into the timeline after the split.

[@richard_lerma_jr]

Okay yeah I'm trying to freeze the paint drawing on the video moving

[@PDU_Tutorials]

If you are trying to freeze the paint drawing just stop moving the mouse.

[@Houstonfilms]

PowerDirector University I'm new to cinematography and I'm wanting to edit a music video and use the scribble effect. idk if you know what I'm talking about. one of famous dex video guys uses that effect a lot. is it possible to use on power director

[@PDU_Tutorials]

No, you need a professional editor.

[@chieduagain]

how do u draw straight linez

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Very slowly and carefully.

[@chieduagain]

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh why dont they in this digital age give the function of joining dots?

[@56hepcat]

@chieduagain So very true. Photodirector allows this, so why not PowerDirector? I need this for my Real Estate videos, showing property boundaries.

Amazing

[@PDU_Tutorials]

😄

[@NELSONG12]

that was awesome!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thanks.

[@NELSONG12]

+PowerDirector University I have the Deluxe version. how do I learn all the features of Deluxe version? thanx

[@PDU_Tutorials]

I don't know if there is a reference that tells you *all* the features. :-( You can try searching the CyberLink website to see if you find anything.

[@NELSONG12]

+PowerDirector University thanx dude! :D

[@kawaiikate5145]

if I want to draw a perfect circle or other shapes, how do I do that? Do u know how to make dotted moving line?

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Find a way to keep your mouse steady so you can make a perfect circle. You can use this to make a dotted line as well. Just hold and let go of the left mouse button as you move. Once again you'll have to use your own mouse skills to make the dots the same size.

[@TheHappyBiker900]

Another great easy to follow tutorial Maliek, Cheers. Is there anyway of drawing ruler straight line not just hand drawn lines??? Thanks

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Not that I know of. Maybe using a ruler with your mouse?

[@jrod1944]

Malik, Is it possible to erase what is written on a sign in a video? I tried what you just described, but It looks like I would have to go to each frame. Is that possible?

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Have you tried using a color board and resizing it to cover the words in the sign...or maybe blurring out the sign?

[@jrod1944]

No, I will try it. I have to figure out how to use a color board. Also should I do it frame by frame, and can that be done. This is a video of a national cemetery and I want to erase the names on the head stones.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

In the media library there is a drop down where you select the available media. One of the options is color boards.

[@brandon-lee8196]

on my computer power director wasnt working so i deleted it to get it back agin and it says to delete it i have to close program and i dont now how then i try to delete it and it says try again and i just cant edit my videos now can you help

[@PDU_Tutorials]

I don't know how to help you. Try the PowerDirector forum. forum.cyberlink.com/forum/forums/list.page

[@RobertSchoenert]

Thank you. How did you choose San Antonio to Houston? Where are you from? I really enjoy your tutorials. Keep 'em coming.

[@KonaChuck22]

I have Power Director 15 Ultra. The option: "Show timeline image in background" is greyed out even though I have an image in the timeline and the play head is over that image. Am I missing something?

[@KonaChuck22]

Edit: this is while in Paint Designer

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Not sure, I do not have Ultra so I'm not sure of the capabilities. You should ask for help on the PowerDirector forum.

[@tzampini]

Hi Maliek. I was wondering if you used Paint Designer to make the animated red arrow you use in your videos. Or did you make them another way? I'd like to use arrows in my videos, but not sure the best way to do it. Thanks!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

No. I use my screen recorder for that. PD has a tutorial creation pack with animated arrows

[@denny5757]

Super Great Video this is just what I was looking to use ,Can you give me a idea where would be a good place to download the Maps you used in your Video they have just enough detail that I'm looking for and would be great to use for a few trips that I've made I could never seem to find Maps like that ! Great Job keep up the great work I have watched all your Videos more than once !!!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thanks for the lind words. :-) They were Google maps. I used Snagit to take a screen shot of the map and saved it as a jpeg.

[@KyleM0876]

got powerdirector like 3 months ago, and it is awesome, but I wanna know, do you make all these powerdirector 14 videos in powerdirector 14? also your very helpful thank you.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

I edit everything in PD14. I make my intros, lower thirds, and bumpers with Adobe After Effects. Once they are made I bring all of my video clips into PD14 to edit and produce the video.

[@KyleM0876]

+PowerDirector University ok! thanks for responding!

[@pluffjenkins]

A great video

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thanks.

[@gupibagha9621]

I am not getting any Inverse Mode option in power director 18 for Paint Designer. How can I do an Inverse Mode effect for Eraser tool?

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Gupi Bagha Do you have trial, essentials, ultra, or ultimate?

[@gupibagha9621]

@@PDU_Tutorials I have PowerDirector 365 with one year Subscription purchased from Cyberlink.com. and when I check on the About Info - it says Power Director version 18.3.2717.0 (64-bit)

[@gupibagha9621]

Thank you Maliek, I just wanted to be confirmed that if the feature is present in some different way in PD 18 or not. As you suggested I have contacted Cyberlink customer support for this issue. Hope to get reply soon. Your tutorials really helped me a lot to learn excellect editing. Keep it on please

[@PDU_Tutorials]

@@gupibagha9621 Thank you. Have a great day.

[@JemarcusSeawood]

Maliek, how do you make the circle animations you see in football highlights to spotlight a specific player? Thanks for doing these videos. They’ve been extremely helpful.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You can use a .PNG image of a circle with a transparent background and the Motion Tracker tool.

[@JemarcusSeawood]

Thanks for responding. Any idea how to do the cool ones that spin?

[@PDU_Tutorials]

That would need to be done using the PIP Designer and keyframes. A lot more complex.

[@michiganpoliticschurch6055]

Can you make a png in power director?

[@PDU_Tutorials]

No.

[@chieduagain]

how about screen shots and freeze framez?

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Snapshot button

[@mickcarson8504]

That's an interesting feature. Does the Power Director 12 Ultimate have this?

[@PDU_Tutorials]

I do not have 12 so I don't know. If you have 12 follow this video to see if the feature is there or not.

[@SCDawgFan55]

Is it possible to make an object ( like a car) move across the map, instead of just a line (even though that's cool in itself!). I've just started watching your videos and I'm hooked. You do a great job.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thanks for the kind words. Yes you can use the motion tab in the PIP Designer to move an item across the screen.

[@AnchorCaddie]

Thanks Maliek! Is that how you make your arrows that you use as pointers in your videos?

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You're welcome. No, my callouts (arrows, circles, etc). are made using my screen recorder. If you want more info on the equipment and software that I use to make my tutorials you can watch these videos. Video Equipment bit.ly/1seY7ls Computer Hardware and Software bit.ly/1UanKKx

[@dattasrini]

Hi, I am using PD12. Paint design tool is not working for me. Could you please help me?

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Not working how?

[@dattasrini]

Yes.. when I click on the paint design tool, noting comes up.. Are there some settings to control?

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Check on the PD Forum or CyberLink support for help.

[@kevinsterner8526]

I have a question, but first. Great videos! I'm totally new to editing. you inspired me to get power director. when I alter a video, say in fix or enhance. my playback is skipping and jumping. it's not smooth. Why is that?

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thanks for the compliment. Anytime you change a video the changes need to render. This may cause the playback to skip. You can change your Shadow files settings under preferences and see if that makes the playback smoother.

[@jtepsr]

Malik how do you loop a video

[@PDU_Tutorials]

The player you use to watch the video should be used to loop it.

[@Geepstar]

Hi, here I am again. I'd like to precut my vids with a lossless cutter. Does powerdirector has such an option?

[@PDU_Tutorials]

No.

[@orglancs]

Thank you. This is great as far as it goes, but the maddening thing is that you don't show us how to do something that you do several times during this video, - point to something using an arrow. It is obviously possible to 'automate' it, as you flip it out in a second. I would also like to be able to circle things, as I make 'how to do it' videos and to make these easy to follow, it is useful to be able to identify things unmistakably for beginners. Still, I'll have a go using what you have shown us so far, while I am waiting for your reply. Thanks.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Those arrows are not made using PowerDirector, they are automated callouts from my screen recording software (Camtasia).

[@williampalenikjr8433]

good info here from you

[@SamanthaUlrich2]

can you speed up he drawing so instead of it drawing on slow can you speed it up

[@fr0styworkers9]

ik I'm late but can you do a tutorial on mobile version pip video plss

[@PDU_Tutorials]

If someone buys me an Android Tablet I'd be glad to do it. Since I don't have one I can't do it. :-(

[@56hepcat]

Hey amigo. Great channel. Always love your content. So...is there a way between PowerDirector and/or Photodirector, to draw straight lines and then animate this. Handy for my Real Estate videos. I need to show property boundaries. Photodirector allows to connect the dots. Why doesn't PowerDirector allow this? Please pass on to the Devs if possible. It would save me time. Adobe Animate allows this and in like 5 mins, but I'm unable to export an mp4 that plays in PowerDirector clearly. There has to be a way. Freehand isn't very useful. Straight lines and shapes would be better.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

I have no idea why they don’t allow it. You can use the Tutorial creation pack to make straight lives or arrows. You can also use a free photo app called paint.net and PowerDirector to create custom straight lines. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5uWmoF5gbmWepI

[@56hepcat]

@@PDU_Tutorials Thank you kindly for the speedy reply. Appreciate the tips and feedback. I'll try as you suggested. All the best with the channel. Keep 'em coming. Love your work! Cheers from Australia.

[@athirstaraja1476]

how to draw straight line in a video?

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Steady hand...

[@vxmbze]

Thx i was making a vid

[@allaboutviralvids2264]

very bad.......thumbs down

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Waaaaaaay down

[@spongeboblover9977]

booooorrring. i would like your show about effects or shows by greenscreen. And please be active here on in youtube

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Green Screen - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIisaoCar857bJI Active on KZbin - Since 2010 I have uploaded a video every other week. I am a one man band managing 3 KZbin channels.

[@Jamiebarnes04]

Come on man give him a break he's only 1 man doing like 3 channels and cannot upload every day. This video may not have helped you but helped everybody else. Powerdirector you helped me alot. Thank you.

[@spongeboblover9977]

+XSwiftyX ok. malik you are the Best

[@Jamiebarnes04]

+Betül Z. Sorry might have gone a bit to far. Thanks for understanding. Soooo what did u have 4 breakfast.

[@bollywoodprincess234]

After I save templates like titles or such, why do they not show up in my customs after I close the programme and open it the next time? Why does it disappear?

[@PDU_Tutorials]

I have no idea. Never heard of that happening. If they are not saving you should contact CyberLink for help.