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frame of video and insert it into the timeline. It will also insert a video
effect and title template, to enhance the freeze frame effect during
video playback. Be sure to edit the inserted photo and effects to your
specification to ensure the freeze frame effect fits your creation.
You can choose to not have CyberLink PowerDirector insert the effects
by deselecting the option in preferences. See "Editing Preferences" on
page 27 for more information.
Time Info
When a RichVideo video clip or an EXIF image is added to the timeline,
the Time Info button will be enabled. Click the Time Info button to
enable the date caption or time code that was captured from the
original camcorder or digital camera. You may also add a text remark to
your video or image if required.
Set a Video Clip’s Interlacing Format
All video clips have an interlacing (TV) format, which specifies how
frames are displayed. Using video clips with conflicting (or incorrect) TV
formats can result in degraded video quality in your final production.
Before you produce your movie, set all of the video clips to the same
format. While CyberLink PowerDirector can normally detect and
suggest the correct format, some interlaced video (such as a video with
very little motion) may be misjudged as a progressive video.
CyberLink PowerDirector automatically produces interlaced video for
DVD, SVCD and DV-AVI. Only change this setting if you are sure that
CyberLink PowerDirector has wrongly set the format.
Note: This is an extremely important step to take before production, as it can
drastically affect final video quality.
To set a video clip’s TV format, right-click the video clip whose
interlacing format you want to set and select Set TV format.
