

But are they easier to use? Will any of them run on a weak computer with no graphics card? While I can’t say Cyberlink PowerDirector is easier to use, because I don’t use the others, I can say it’s nevertheless easy, intuitive, and comes with enough features to ensure your video looks fine in an aggressive YouTube market. And then there’s Adobe and all of its “value for the money” and really useful plugins. Vegas is, well, I don’t use Vegas, so I can’t be sure, but it’s more popular it seems! Camtasia has a built-in editor right there with its screen recording software. HitFilm is more powerful and professional. (Note: This review is based on PowerDirector 15, which is not the most recent edition.) Are there better video editors out there? Oh, sure. Of All the Great Video Editors in the World, Cyberlink PowerDirector Is One of Them

It's very easy to start with, you do not need to register, and it's free with an optional upgrade. PowerDirector also has a mobile version on Playstore, that I have used recently. This allowed me to do edits while still familiarize myself with more functionality. Since the preview window is similar to most video players it feels familiar and starting to edit from there (vs on the tracks) gets you started quicker. In the preview window, you can see your video playing, in PowerDirector the track slider/ seek bar is functional, this is not always the case in other editors. One of the most important beginner-friendly functionality that I found useful when I was starting was the preview window. The user interface is polished and has a premium feel about it, this makes for a positive user experience, encouraging you to explore more, and as a result, being familiar and learning the software.

The sample videos that come with it are helpful more especially when you are starting and you are not sure how to import media. It takes some effort and getting used to but I was able to start without online tutorials or a manual.Īdditionally, If you learn it you will be able to use most video editors with minimal challenges.

It's intuitive to learn even when you do not have any experience. PowerDirector was the first video editing software I started with and I used it for over three.
