15.3 Getting Started
Where you get started with CyberLink PowerProducer depends on the function you want to perform. Even when creating
a disc menu, you may decide to skip specific functions, depending on the kind of menu you want to create. Either way, this
section offers a quick overview of what you need to do to create a finished disc and all the other functions.
Producing a Movie Disc
The following outlines the complete process for creating a full functioning movie disc, complete with a custom menu, chap-
ters, etc. Where you choose to begin and the path you take is up to you.
Note: Before you begin creating your disc, it is suggested that you first set your video, audio and other preferences.
Step 1: Selecting a video format
Step 2: Acquiring content
• Importing video and photos
• Capturing video and photos
Step 3: Editing clips
Step 4: Editing photo slideshows
Step 5: Creating disc menus
• Selecting a disc menu template
• Customizing your disc menu
• Setting up chapters
• Organizing your story
Step 6: Finalizing content
• Previewing content
• Burning content to disc, saving as disc image or creating a disc folder
Power Producer versions
The features that are available to you within CyberLink PowerProducer are completely dependent on the version you have
installed on your computer. Click on the CyberLink PowerProducer logo anywhere within the program to view the version
number of your installed program. To purchase the full version, please go to the CyberLink online store.
Supported formats
Before getting started with the creation of your disc, you may want to know what type of files can be imported into your
project. CyberLink PowerProducer allows you to import files into the program in the following formats:
- Audio input formats: .mp3, .wav, .wma
- Image input formats: .bmp, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .tif, .tiff, .png
- Video input formats: mpg*, .mpeg*, .avi*, .dat*, .wmv*, .asf*, .vob*, .dvr-ms*, .mod*, .tod*, .tpd*, .ts*, .pds*
Note: There are some functions wich are only available in the full versions (Ultra/Deluxe).
System requirements
The system requirements listed below are recommended as minimums for working with the program. You may find that
your system, while meeting these recommended minimums, requires expanded capacity for specific tasks.
CPU
• Intel Pentium 4 1,3 GHz or AMD Athlon 1500+ and above for basic DVD authoring
• Intel Pentium 4 3,0 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 3000+ and above for high definition authoring and direct DV/HDV
recording.
Memory
• 512 MB (1GB or above recommended)
OS
• Windows Vista/XP/2000/w7
Windows Desktop resolution
• 1024 x 768
HDD space
•1 GB for making VCDs
• 5 GB for making DVDs
Burning
• A burning device is required for burning CDs, VCDs or DVDs.
15.4 Producing a movie disc
This chapter leads you through the process of producing a movie, from capturing content to burning your finished pro-
duction to disc. It includes instructions for creating a full-feature video production or photo slideshow, customizing your disc
and editing a disc after burning.
Note: The available functions depends on the installed version.
Step 1: Selecting a video format
The first step in producing a movie disc is selecting the video format of the disc you want to create.
To begin producing a movie disc, do this:
- Open Cyberlink Power Producer:
STV50 User Manual
Index
1. Welcome
2. Features
3. System Requirements
4. Content
5. Hardware
6. Connections
7. Driver and software installation
8. Uninstallation
9. Cyberlink Power Director
10. Multimedia Video Capture
11. Preferences and options.
Power Director
12. The Workspace. Power Director
13. Production Mode. Power Director
14. Creating Discs. Power Director
15. Cyberlink Power Producer
16. . VivaStation
17. Technical Specifications
Important Information
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