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The Magical Tutorials of PowerDirector
CyberLink Magic Tools use special video technologies to simplify video editing and automatize time-consuming tasks during the editing process. Magic Style is new for PowerDirector 5, a wonderful tool that applies a set of effects, transitions, and lots more to your raw footage. So what are you waiting for? Let's start!

Magic Style

Note: All magical tutorials are based on PowerDirector 4 except for Magic Style.

Magic Style Tutorial

To perform Magic Style on a video clip, be sure you have already imported the clip into your project's library and have applied it to the timeline. Refer to the User's Guide for more instructions.

For this tutorial, the newly released Christmas Pack will serve as the visual example.

     

1.

Select the clip in the timeline. The magic tools will appear. Click Magic Style button located to the left of the timeline. The Magic Style dialog box prompts you.
     
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2.

Select your favorite Magic Style from one of the preset 12 Magic Styles. (Displayed below is a recently available Christmas Pack to expand your editing options with 3 additional Christmas styles and countless other effects)
     

3.

After selection, you may preview styles before applying to the timeline.
  • Preview: Click the Preview button to preview the newly embellished clip. You may preview other styles before applying.
  • Apply: Once you have decided on a specific style, click the Apply button.

After applying the new Magic Style, you'll be able to continue editing the various preset effects. For more information on editing individual effects, please refer to the User's Guide.
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