

All of these are useful tools to help novices learn the ropes. Similarly, VideoStudio has three intuitive template types: Highlight Reel, Fast Flick, and Instant Project. PowerDirector has Auto Mode, which guides you through the process of importing clips, assembling them into a basic video, adjusting various elements, and adding music. PowerDirector’s interface is busier than Corel’s, with more options, which may make it slightly less beginner-friendly, though ultimately, it’s the smoother, more attractive, and more intuitive workspace.Īlso, both programs have features designed with beginner users in mind. With either one, Edit is where you’ll spend most of your time, and both have similar layouts that will be familiar to anyone who’s used an editing app before.īoth have a preview monitor, media library, and effect controls panels at the top and a multitrack timeline along the bottom (PowerDirector has a maximum of 100 tracks, and VideoStudio has 50, though few projects will need anywhere near this many). PowerDirector is divided into four main tabs-Capture, Edit, Produce, and Create Disc-and VideoStudio has three-Capture, Edit, and Share. CyberLink PowerDirector vs Corel VideoStudio Ultimate: Features But what I don't understand is that how there isn't some sort of override that recognizes my "direct from Cyberlink" CD key that should allow me to use this software when it's entered.At CyberLink (opens in new tab) 01. I believe somewhere there is a registry key hidden on my computer that must be blocking my ability to use PD 11 I bought directly from Cyberlink. My machine is running Windows 8 with 4gb ram so that isn't the issue. I've also run regedit to remove references under Cyberlink and then did a fresh install and I'm still denied use of PD 11. I've downloaded the software again from scratch, un-installed the software, reinstalled the software and still I get denied. Yes I've triple checked my new CD key by navigating to "manage my products" and then clicking the "manage CD-keys" tab and yet the key does not activate my software after several attempts. Please try again." and I'm blocked from using the program! My Current issue: When I go to activate PD 11 that I downloaded directly from Cyberlink by entering my key, I get a message saying "Your serial number is incorrect. So I then purchased the software directly from Cyberlink and completely uninstalled what I had in favor of the new key and new files for PD 11 direct from Cyberlink. After 30 days I got the dreaded mpeg2 codec error message saying I'm not connected to the internet and realized this seller may not have been authorized. History: When I first heard about PD 11, I bought it from a supposed authorized reseller online and was given a pdf with the key and the files to install.

I've searched the forums and created 2 tickets without a reply and I'm not ready to pay EXTRA to call tech support for $30 when I already spent over $100 on PD 11.
