PowerDirector Tutorial: Beginners Guide to Editing

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@@LC-777 I tested all of the links and they are working. Try this one. geni.us/MaliekPowerDirectorLif

[@demigodq6083]

This is editing school for me, love how you break everything down for slow ppl like me. I watch your videos like im in class and while I'm editing

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thank you so much. I'm glad my videos are helping you learn to edit.

[@thebinderbuilder]

Me too... thats exactly what I'm doing now!

[@JamesPetit1]

GREAT video for us newbies. You speak English, slow and concisely, very thoroughly like your actually trying to teach people. Like you get a C note for everyone who gets it at the end. Some of these "teachers" I just don't understand how they want us to learn at 120 mph. Don't know how I would have learned all this alone. 134K subscribers and only 2.6K Likes ? These people too lazy to hit the like ?

[@mamaurku]

Yes, in my experience people forget or are two lazy to hit LIKE. The number of likes doesn't reflect the quality of the content.

[@mikekesslerwv8908]

I have watched about half of this video and I am SO HAPPY to have found this. This is just the basic and thorough information I need - I am writing notes so I can reference while working on videos and trying to internalize the information so it is automatic. I really appreciate this video and look forward to viewing others as I begin to master some of the basics.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome Mike. I'm glad you found the video useful. Hope to see you in the comments of my other videos.

[@gravel2474]

My man! This is the best tutorial i have see for CPD, everything explained thoroughly and plainly, all the basics covered, and in plain simple English.

[@AZWorshipSongs]

I'm new at this, and this is EXACTLY what I needed. Your presentation is exceptionally good; covering the steps in an intuitively clear manner and providing just the right amount of detail. WELL DONE!

[@zackfishman3245]

Thank you for helping us use Power Director.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome Zack.

[@Katie-cj7bd]

This was great for me! I just found this software yesterday, so I'm a real beginner here. I was able to follow along perfectly. Great teacher & thank you for sharing!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed my content.

[@conebluepottery]

Excellent Training! Clear and concise -just what I needed. Thank you

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome..Glad it was helpful!

[@lifeishealingdrisom]

This is exactly what I needed as a beginner to get started. Thanks

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@jimmears]

Love it! He has connected his mouse directly to the microphone so we can clearly and precisely hear every click in living color.

[@wyndwalkerranger7421]

Just starting. Going on a road trip this summer and my wife bought a Go Pro I did not know what to do with it and your presentation really is great help. Thank you.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome. Have fun!

[@HungryGhost999]

I always use your past playlists to learn more. You’ve covered a lot. Thank you 🙏

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome Karl.

[@marnieravitch1371]

Man, I am HOOKED! Fantastic instruction and impeccable video! Thank you! (And YES! I have just subscribed!)

[@jerrylevin4236]

Just installed the free version of the app; loving it, but loving the intro video even more. I spent a few months with FinalCutPro about 10 years ago, and the layout of the app windows and general features and functions map nicely back to that old experience. Just makes it easy to start looking at basic video creation/authoring!! And I love the cool-brother narrator!!! He makes things easy to understand, and does so without being b.o.r.i.n.g to listen to!!!!! PS - the closed captioning is excellent also!

[@mrelectron_alternator]

Hi! I have been watching your channel for a very long time and you have helped me a lot with your amazing content. Their is still one thing i wanted to ask. When my timeline contains many video clips with a total of 60 to 90 minutes and i speed them up + bring them down to 15 minutes ( transitions , fix & enhance etc incuded ) my timeline is not very smooth. Could you recommend me best cpu, gpu etc hardwares for best possible performance. I am using intel core i7 10750H with 6GB Nvidia 1660Ti and 16 GB Ram. It would help me a lot because i am comfortable with power director and i don't want to switch to other video editing softwares.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

I have no idea what is best. It should be what's best for you that you can afford. I try to buy the highest quality best spec hardware that I can afford. My pc specs are here. kit.co/PDU_Tutorials/my-editing-pc

[@thebinderbuilder]

Thank you Maliek, I keep returning to this video for basic stuff. But with your help, I'll get it!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thanks for coming back

[@BigFootPictures-ku7vb]

I like how you teach I really enjoy and I get something from your teach thanks sir watching from south africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@georgekeen7250]

I'm totally a novice, and you created a great video for this beginning, thank you!!

[@LiquidenSSBM]

U have a guiding voice perfect for tutorials:) Im trying to make some video game clip compilations and your video is perfect for that! Thanks my man!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thank you. for the kind words and thank you for watching.

[@grainesdy]

Just dropped in to say thank you for a well produced and informative video. I'm new to Power Director and you have made things look pretty straightforward and easy. This is so much better than other videos out there. Will be coming back for more tutorials...Thanks again!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. If you haven’t done so please consider subscribing for new content every week and click the bell so you don’t miss any tutorials.

[@Katie-cj7bd]

Agreed!

[@davidspears1770]

Many Thanks for your excellent video! I just discovered that I have been watching & learning from you since I had #13 version! Again, Many Thanks!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome. Thanks for supporting the channel!

[@surfergirl2943]

I really appreciate your channel ! You explain things PERFECTLY !!! I cannot thank you enough !! 🙌🏼🙌🏼💗💗

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Glad you like it.

[@Stu28732]

Another excellent tutorial thank you it’s good sometimes to just recap things.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Yes I agree. Thanks Stuart.

[@billgreenidge6740]

Here's my comment Fam. You tutorial is awesome! I'm just getting started. Thanks to you and your videos, I'm clearly in the right place! Big up!!

[@entyce66]

i love this company their tutorials are always so clear

[@hai-anhkieu7279]

only 5 mins in and already learn a lot ! thanks !

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome.

[@BoycottKentucky]

Super job, as always. Good content, crisp pace. I watched with interest, even though I've seen this video for previous versions of the software. Thanks for all your help.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@Mr1970827]

Man wonderful video. Very detailed. I have a drone business and was using another video editing software that I'm not that happy with it. I appreciate you.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thank you.

[@denisetwisleton-ward7738]

Thank you so much for this. I just edited my first family video with your help. Very clearly explained and shown with the option of repeating until I get it!!

[@lorettaromero3205]

Thank you, for a refresher tutorial needed that.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome Loretta

[@djsuperkimo]

I learned It So Fast !!!! Thanks Brotha !!!! Passport King !!!!! Philippines Yo !!! American Living In Asia .... The Choice Of Passport Kings LOL

[@JamesPetit1]

I lived in Asia 5 yrs in the Marines. Got married in Quezon City 32 yrs ago ! Cheers to a San Miguel...!

[@OJBambi]

Thank you for such an informative and quick guide!

[@andysmith9140]

Hi from the UK 👍. I got into power director 2 months ago purely because of your video, excellent. I don't own any editing software, or even have a laptop less than 11 years old. I now have a £4k laptop, GoPro 11's, PDirector .... Going crazy over here. My question is, do you have any videos on slow motion editing? Many many thanks 👍

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thanks for watching my content. Glad I had a part in your journey to creating video. Here is a slow motion tutorial. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXjRZaWeo9utotk

[@andysmith9140]

Thank you so much, truly appreciated

[@ThriftyToolShed]

This is very helpful. Thanks! I am going to try to switch from Davinci Resolve to Power Director soon! DR is such a resource hog and always laggy no matter what. I am going to try to make a change to see if it's better instead of buying a more powerful computer every 2 years and still being disappointed by performance.

[@tc-channelhobby4051]

Thank you man, I really want to trim some of my videos as some have useless scenes in fault of mine hehe, going on from minutes to even hours and this video has been very helpful, thank you man.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Glad I could help.

[@Dirt_Bike_Dave]

Thanks for the video..this is exactly what I needed to get started with my new Power Director 365

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Happy to help

[@The_day_lens]

I’m currently learning motion graphics, which includes using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve. I don’t have a computer at home for editing, so I’m looking to buy one. I’m not sure which computer would be best. Should I start with a budget-friendly PC for basic video and photo editing and upgrade it later, or should I go for a high-end PC now?"

[@jbennett3578]

I'm thinking of either upgrading my current video editor (Pinnacle Studio) or switching to something like PowerDirector. Videos like this are more helpful to me than a typical review video, because it gives me a good idea what using the software will actually be like. Good job, and thank you.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Appreciate the kind words. If you decide to switch please consider purchasing through one of my links to support the channel. PowerDirector 365 (Windows) ➜geni.us/MaliekPowerDirector365 PowerDirector No Subscription ➜ geni.us/MaliekPowerDirectorLif

[@jbennett3578]

​@@PDU_Tutorials Will do. Affiliate links are a easy, painless way to support content creators, so if I plan to buy something I've seen in a video, I always look for a link.

[@jbennett3578]

@@PDU_Tutorials And done, professor. I'm not a fan of the subscription model, but I went with Director Suite 365. See, I'm trying to get more serious about photography and videography this year. New lenses, new camera, new jeans. I even shaved off my beard to mark this as a new kind of year for me. Part of the change is trying new tools, and since the Director Suite includes PhotoDirector, AudioDirector, and ColorDirector, it seemed like a good deal. Yeah, I'll be eating a bit more Ramen until next payday, but as Vincent van Gogh said, "If you ain't suffering, it ain't art." 😆

[@PDU_Tutorials]

@@jbennett3578 Love it. Thanks for using my link

[@eptickreal5181]

I REALLY FOUND THIS VERY HELPFUL THANKS A LOT BRO🔥💯

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Glad you liked it ✊🏾

[@stevecohenfun]

This is so much better than the videos that Cyberlink shares. Thanks so much. I wish they made it as clear as you do.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome.

[@davidhunter2824]

Excellent beginners tutorial. I'm using two versions of Power director right now; power director 365 for pc and windows and power director mobile for my chromebook. Personally, I find editing videos on my Chrome book to be a lot easier than the pc version. However, Power director 365 currently is the only version that accepts my Sony ZV-1 video settings like XAVC S and AVCHD. Also, I find that power director mobile has a lot more video and audio downloads for the paid subscription than 365 (though this might have changed now). Keep up the good work! You've definitely helped me out with understanding power director and getting the best out of video editing 👍

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate the kind words. If you aren’t following my app tutorials feel free to check them out KZbin.com/@powerdirectorapp

[@williamgetty1373]

Great tutorial. I did endure some frustration, a frustration I have suffered elsewhere as well. My interface is different from the interface on the screen. I just recently downloaded PD 365 and this vid is a year old. Maybe we are working on different versions of PD 365. Not the videographer's fault. An ongoing challenge for me.

[@radiowavz]

101 you tell ‘em how its done! Keep up the great work.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thanks

[@hobnobkitkat]

Thanks - just what I needed to get started

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome.

[@charlesdjones1]

Seriously considering this as an alternative to Premiere Pro, thanks for the tutorial.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

👍🏾

[@christophkrupp-mitarbeiter3709]

As with a picture, you can also cut out parts that should not be visible? e.g. the top line should not be seen...? Thanks for your answer. You do a great job!🤩

[@Goonrag12]

Thanks this video really showed me a lot, cheers

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Glad it helped

[@Phriendship]

Got tired of paying $50 a month for Adobe. This is looking like a really good alternative!

[@abdellahabdulmenan]

thanks Sir, your videos are very useful for... go on!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. Sir, I also need gidance of book with your tutorials, pleace can tell me the best book for power director? pdf book.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome. I recommend this book geni.us/HiTJAHt (Amazon)

[@misstbikini]

I just got a Go pro for christmas and just purchased this software, im so scared, but this looks doable, thank you so much!

[@aminourii]

Thanks lot 🙏🏼 this video helped me lot 💎efficient content

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome.

[@PricelessBinkey1337]

quick side note about adding media (1:15ish), you can hit shift and highlight one to another or hit the windows key and select ones to add. back to the video!

[@CreativeCmom]

Great job! Easy to follow along!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching and hanging out in the livestream

[@DannyFyffe]

Malik: I hope you are doing well. This PD reminds me a LOT of Pinnacle Studio. The layouts are identical. Pinnacle has always had issues with being a resource hog. How would you rate PD compared to Pinnacle in the resource use? I appreciate you showing us the basics.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Hi Danny. Thanks or watching. All things being equal I think PD is much more resource friendly. But, it depends on what you're doing and what file types you're doing it with. Someone using mp4 1080p files might not use as many resources as someone using 6K HDR 4:2:2 apple prores files with a bunch of FX, LUTs, and transitions.

[@darbomusic]

This is absolutely brilliant, thank you so much, I'm now moving from Movavi to PowerDirector! Awesome :)

[@kienphan4352]

Good tutorial,thank you so much.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome.

[@EMSAPPLEVLOG]

This is really good your tips I haven’t tried to edit in my laptop i always do in my phone now I phone was drop it and I can’t edit this is my difficulties to use I saw your video it’s helps me thanks for this cheers

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome.

[@SideMoneyGarage]

I could hug you! Thank you for this!!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome.

[@bernadettegonzalez1258]

Excellent instruction. You are a master teacher!

[@experiencethis360]

Great tutorial. You make following along very easy.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Thank you.

[@sheilafitzsimmons9319]

This is great - so happy to find this - THANK YOU!! Do you have a video on highlighting/circling moving objects?

[@livenow0619]

Hi there! Do you have a video on how to make fade to black transition for powerdirector? Thanks for answering!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

I have one for the PowerDirector app and the one for PC/Mac is coming out this weekend.

[@livenow0619]

@@PDU_Tutorials Thanks!

[@ManningBuildings]

Very informative. Thanks for the video.

[@ItzMackTV]

Amazing!!! This helps everything I needed!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Glad I was able to help you.

[@baaqi488]

Thank you. for this Tutorial it really helped because the newer version was a bit different than the old one bit so was hard for me to keep track. Now you made it easier to use once again thanks.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Glad I was able to help

[@kennethmarotte5861]

I have power director 17 which i bought and have been using for some time,now when i try to use it ,i'm blocked by the company wants me to use newer version how can i overcome this

[@selwynpage4578]

Heya. Can you do a tutorial on how to edit music videos, such as take a old clip and sync it with new audio, take out clips and shuffel around with additional clips while keeping all in sync with the audio, also, how to mirror a clip so it looks like a right hand guitarist is playing left handed

[@chr1s_69]

Hello Sir and Powerdirector, is it possible to do a "colorgrading update" for the SMARTPHONE APP with more options like Shaddow / Highlights... please? Thank you

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Would be nice. Don't know if they will do that or not. Here is my color tutorial from my other channel where I make mobile tutorials. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZexlIuVhdqMoZY

[@DoomEspacial]

Thank you so much! this really helped me but is there a music option or an option that stops the video speed?

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Not sure what you mean by Music option. You can add music by dragging it to the timeline from the media library. You can change the video speed on the timeline or by right clicking a clip and selecting Tools, video speed. I show how to change speed here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXjRZaWeo9utotk

[@ghostsofgreystonebeverlyhills]

Thank you for your video. I’m starting a video podcast and this video has helped me to choose PD as my editing software. One question… does the software have the KZbin overlays to add “subscribe” to the video? Thanks!

[@davehee6]

Hey Malik...what's the software you're using to draw those red boxes to highlight the sections. Thanks

[@Buggz1080]

Thanks for the updated guide!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Happy to help!

[@williampalenik7306]

Good tutorial another updating tut for the new version and new subscribers

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Yessir.

[@sanskritforyoga-brasstacks7359]

Such great help. Thank you so much!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome.

[@jackiegish8193]

I love this video. I'm a small business owner trying to create sales. I'm wanting to run an ad on the new Paramount TV ads manager. It requires 1080×720, 10 MBps at 16:9. Can most video clips be converted to if and is there any chance you do this for people?

[@TheProsperityMagnet]

I am new at this and I liked it. Thank Bro!

[@EyeOfStormProductions]

Wonderful job my Guy! Salute any ideas on removing green screen or background?

[@expos1226]

Hello! I often work very zoomed in trying to get clips lined up just the way I want with separate audio that I have prepared and find it very annoying that the timeline visual follows the playhead as it moves out of the field of view. It basically means if I can't get the clip just right in the span of a couple seconds my field of view jumps and I have to pause and pull it back into view. I'd like for the playhead to keep moving beyond the field of view without pulling me along with it. Is there any way to stop following the playhead? I can't seem to find it in any tutorials and it's not obvious in the preferences options.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Not that I’m aware of. You can ask on the PowerDirector forum.

[@expos1226]

@@PDU_Tutorials Thanks!

[@JTBassvocals]

Thanks for the tutorial. I wanted to use this for editing animatics (as soon as I learn how to master in between frames and a little bit more perspective) but ever since I found out it has an AI generator feature, yeah, no, I'm fine with the free version thank you.

[@Theoriginalquentinharris1984]

can you make a video on how to do a split screen and a special effect on energy?

[@hatimy32]

Hi, is there an option to just have the video track and not the audio track? When i want the audio i can just track the audio and put it there. Thank you

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Yes, when I show how to add/remove tracks there is an option to include or not include an audio track.

[@arnoldleonard886]

Is there a way to add bookmarks to a video, perhaps with a list of bookmarks at the beginning of the video (like a table of contents) so that the viewer can jump to a section of the video, view the section, and then jump back to the bookmark list or just let the video continue to run to the next section?

[@VINSMOKExOSKI]

Thank you!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome.

[@johannesscherpenhuizen1666]

great video. Thanks so much!

[@Gk-kr5bi]

Hi can you recommend a video editing software for music videos in which i can edit length, amplify sound etc?

[@derrickotieno7669]

Thanks for sharing

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome.

[@wordsoftruth_7]

Hello my friend i wanted to ask how big is the Music and soundtrack opportunity on this programm? Are there also Moviesoundtracks ? Thanks for replying.

[@theAbandonedCamper]

I have searched for too long, so I thought I would come to you for help. How do I remove the 'speech enhancement' effect on my audio clip? As well as other audio effects. I am using PD21 and can't simply undo because I have done too much since applying these effects. Thank you, I hope you can help!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Only thing I can think of is to go back to the tool and try to remove it. If that can't be done then I'm not aware of a way to remove it. You might try asking on the PowerDirector forum. The link is on my channel under the About tab.

[@sequoiasemperviren3163]

TMI here for a beginner. Am 66. Need to take baby steps. How to import 2 or 3 tracks. Select individual parts of each track. Separate, and insert into the final video. Simple as that. Way too much stuff to absorb/comprehend/retain.

[@DavBlc7]

I would love to have it later but in some video editing, the productions took very slow to record long video on to file, on DVD discs etc. It took a day to complete it. So does Power director very slow or faster than the other video editing software.

[@tragedypimpsexposed]

Thank you for this!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome.

[@iamremy-kl3xm]

Great info thanks

[@PDU_Tutorials]

You’re welcome.

[@Khemith_Demon_Hours]

Great tutorial thanks

[@asheryl1966]

I have watched a view of your videos for Power Director before I purchased the software and remember you talking about setting up Power Director to the advanced tab but I can't remember what video said that or where to find the advanced tab. Also, I want to upload a video to KZbin but I keep getting a message saying it didn't work and said I needed to be sure my video card had the latest drivers and my Windows Media Player had the latest version. I'm pretty sure I'm up to date but I took the same video, saved it to my computer using the same settings that I used for KZbin and then uploaded it successfully to KZbin so I don't understand why I couldn't use the KZbin link to do it. I used the default setting but tried once again using the lowest setting possible and that uploaded. So confused.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Advanced tab comes into play when you open the title designer. I don't use the upload to KZbin option as I want more control. I produce to my PC and manually upload to KZbin like you did. If you're having issues and want yo use that feature try asking on the forum. They have more experience with uploading to KZbin feature than I do. The link to the forum is on my channel under the About section.

[@asheryl1966]

@@PDU_Tutorials Thanks. I had been using Pinnacle Studio to make videos for KZbin and that never worked either.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

@@asheryl1966 👍🏾

[@zzz7zzz9]

Question. That pie chart, that shows the used/remaining memory. Mine shows that i have 122GB used. My question is, where is all that stored, on my computer? I have searched everywhere, and cannot find anything. And, i'm assuming, it's slowing down my computer.

[@IsmaelRodriguez45]

Is this software on DVD Rom or is this a subscription based? I'm not interested in subscription, what's the last PD on Disc?

[@bigjuan6440]

I've been cutting lots of clips out of a long video and then using "Edit Alias" to name them for easy reference. Is there also a way to move those clips into the media room? Or do I have to render each one separately? What I want to do is render them separately, but don't want to have to keep pulling the original video back to the timeline and re-cutting it. Or is there a way to only render one track while the other tracks are occupied?

[@jvd3339]

Damn. If this dude were a professor, I'd fall asleep in his class, even though it's hands on. - There needs to be a structure here. It's all over the place with a hypothetical basis. - There needs to be an Actual project as the basis, and Learn by doing progress. If I went down a check list just following directions, I'd never actually Learn it. There needs to be a perceptible Reason I'm doing each step.

[@PDU_Tutorials]

Awesome, can't wait for you to make that tutorial.

[@Pallidus_Rider]

❤️ 💚💙 Satur-yay!

[@PDU_Tutorials]

YES!!!