Gigabyte VCatch User Guide - Page 54

CyberLink PowerDirector Note: you can only add audio files to the workspace in the timeline view. If you drag an audio file to the workspace in the storyboard view, the workspace automatically switches to the timeline view. Adding Video Effects, PiP Objects, Particle Effects, Titles and Transitions The sections below describe the procedures for adding video effects, PiP objects, particle effects, titles and transitions into the workspace. Note: if required, you can download and import addition PiP objects, particle effects and titles from DirectorZone. See "Downloading Templates from DirectorZone" on page 23 for more information. Adding Video Effects To add a video effect to a portion of a clip in the timeline, do this: • select an effect and then click to add it to the Effect Track at the current position of the timeline slider. • drag an effect from the Effects Room into the Effect Track directly beneath the clip(s) in the Master Video Track that you want to apply it to. • right-click on an effect and select Add/Replace in Timeline to add or replace the Effect Track at the current position of the Timeline slider as required. You can add a random video effect at the current position of the Timeline slider by clicking and then selecting Add Random Video Effect. Note: click the Modify button to edit the effect's options. See "Modifying a Video Effect" on page 57. To add a video effect to an entire clip in the timeline, do this: • select an effect, drag it to the Master Video Track and then drop it on top of the clip you want to apply it to. The video effect is applied to the entire duration of the clip. 44