The upgraded suite of software includes new smart AI tools, advanced precision controls and expands our royalty-free stock library to over 8 million videos, images, and music.
Taipei, Taiwan – September 16, 2021 – CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), today announced brand new versions of its creative editing software, adding new AI-powered tools and more advanced editing features. PowerDirector, PhotoDirector, AudioDirector, and ColorDirector now include new dynamic smart tools, studio quality effects, enhanced precision editing controls, and will be compatible with the new Windows 11 Operating System. With the addition of the iStock by Getty Images content library, users can now access 2 million additional stock videos and photos, on top of over 6.4 million videos, photos, and music tracks already offered by Shutterstock. This all comes at no extra cost and is included in all 365 subscription options. With over 8 million stock assets at their fingertips, and a wealth of AI-powered and intuitive editing tools, users have all they need to compose and enhance their videos and photos.

PowerDirector 365 introduces new smart features, and UI enhancements. Speed up creative workflow with AI-powered tools such as Sky Replacement, Object Detection, Speech Enhancement, and Wind Removal. Layer and blend to create artistic scenes with enhanced Mask & Blend tools. Capture, edit, share, or stream your creations to any popular streaming platform with the brand-new screen recording and live-streaming features. Automatically fit any background audio track to video clips with BGM Smart Fit. Access over 8 million royalty-free assets powered by Shutterstock and iStock by Getty Images for video projects of any size.
In this update, CyberLink also made several enhancements to PowerDirector 365 for Mac, which has seen enthusiastic adoption since its initial launch late last year. On top of the existing rich set of features addressing needs of users of all levels, the addition of tools like Shape Designer, enhanced Masking & Blending, Color Match, and Lighting Adjustment options, brings all the functionalities video creators need to add Hollywood-style special effects. All while maintaining the acclaimed performance and ease of use PowerDirector fans have grown accustomed to.
PhotoDirector 365 (Windows and Mac) adds new light effects and color adjustment features. Turn any photo into a visual masterpiece with a comprehensive set of AI tools, including AI-powered Sky Replacement and Photo Animation effects. Create dreamy images with Light Rays, Bokeh, and Light Hits Effects. Discover hidden beauty in your photos with the new Dispersion, Glitch Art, and Object Segmentation tools. Create unique compositions without the fear of mistakes with enhanced Layer Editing and new Layer Editing History features. Make any image into a music video by adding bounces and shakes with the Audio Beat effect. Access over 4 million stock images and music tracks from an expansive stock library.
AudioDirector 365 releases UI and feature enhancements for more flexibility and control. Users can create cinema-quality audio with new Speech Enhancement and enhanced versions of De-Wind, BGM Smart Fit, and Vocal Balance & Removal. The Ripple Editing tool is now updated to provide more intuitive multi-track editing. ColorDirector 365 adds more precision color controls, including new Waveform Scope, and Parade Mode to adjust light and color differences. Brand new visual effects added include glitch, grain, bokeh, and sparkle effects.
Both AudioDirector and ColorDirector are now available in the popular 365 subscription model. Complete with access to design effects packs, monthly updates, and a royalty-free stock media library.
“PowerDirector and our other creative software available individually or bundled into the flagship Director Suite, follow CyberLink’s longstanding passion to continuously innovate and introduce unique new features designed and optimized to deliver pro-level results without the typical steep learning curve, for all creators,” said Dr. Jau Huang, CEO of CyberLink. “This release contains brand new tools powered by AI and a significantly expanded stock library offered by Shutterstock and Getty Images. Offering over 8 million premium stock assets from the market top providers, at no extra cost over our affordable software subscription plans is unheard of and shows our commitment to offer unparalleled value to our customers. We believe users of all levels deserve the most intuitive multimedia editing experience, with a comprehensive toolset and access to a vast library of stock assets to inspire them and help them deliver professional results without any boundaries.”
Director Suite 365 brings together the latest versions of CyberLink’s leading multimedia creative software, including PowerDirector, PhotoDirector, AudioDirector, and ColorDirector. Director Suite 365 subscribers also have unlimited access to a continually growing collection of exclusive plug-ins, effect packs, AI features, motion titles, background music tracks, and sound effect clips.
Perpetual versions of the popular 365 software (PowerDirector 20, PhotoDirector 13, and AudioDirector 12) are also available for purchase.
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About CyberLink
Founded in 1996, CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW) is the world leader in multimedia software and AI facial recognition technology. CyberLink addresses the demands of consumer, commercial and education markets through a wide range of solutions, covering digital content creation, multimedia playback, video conferencing, live casting, mobile applications and AI facial recognition. CyberLink has shipped several hundred million copies of its multimedia software and apps, including the award-winning PowerDirector, PhotoDirector, and PowerDVD. With years of research in the fields of artificial intelligence and facial recognition, CyberLink has developed the FaceMe® Facial Recognition Engine. Powered by deep learning algorithms, FaceMe® delivers the reliable, high-precision, and real-time facial recognition that is critical to AIoT applications such as smart retail, smart security, and surveillance, smart city and smart home. For more information about CyberLink, please visit the official website at www.cyberlink.com


威聯通®科技為運算、網通及儲存解決方案創新者,是全球知名的NAS(Network Attached Storage, 網路儲存伺服器)領導廠商,提供消費性及企業用等多樣化的NAS產品。威聯通更提供多樣化的加值軟體,提升NAS於各種場景更豐富的應用,例如於安控場景中,可使用NAS作為NVR (Network Video Recorder)設備,進行影像的儲存及分析。
威聯通QVR Face Link即是一款針對安控場景設計之加值應用軟體,透過整合訊連FaceMe® AI人臉辨識引擎,QVR Face Link可即時偵測、比對IP攝影機中的訪客身分,更可支援口罩辨識功能,於配戴口罩時,仍可達到高達98%的人臉辨識準確度。QVR Face Link可適用於員工管理及人流分析等多種人臉辨識應用中。此外,威聯通亦提供了第三方API,可供開發者開發監控系統、門禁系統控制等彈性、多樣化的應用。
「人臉辨識於安控場景應用於近年蓬勃發展,因應COVID-19疫情,於出入醫療院所、公共場所乃至辦公室,都需要配戴口罩。」訊連科技表示:「很榮幸與QNAP合作,於Face Link中導入FaceMe®的人臉辨識技術。FaceMe®於配戴口罩時,可提供超過98%的準確辨識率,可協助各種場域打造防疫所需的非接觸門禁。」
威聯通產品經理宋承翰表示:「QVR Face Link 沿襲了 QVR Face 可在一台 NAS 上獨立完成人臉辨識分析,無須將資料上傳至雲端處理的特性,並提供更精確的離線辨識能力,新增口罩偵測與辨識的功能,也提供了更佳的辨識彈性,無論是在公司門禁、特別要求非接觸辨識的場域、或者高度注重使用者個資隱私不得外流的環境,都是更新更完善的選擇。同樣的,QVR Face Link亦可跟 QNAP QVR Pro 以及 QVR DoorAccess等服務結合,提供基本的影像監控服務外,亦可與門禁管理、差勤管理系統結合,符合近年的系統需求,可以有效降低拉下口罩暴露的接觸感染風險。」
FaceMe® SDK為專為邊緣運算(Edge Computing)及伺服器等環境打造的AI人臉辨識引擎,於全球知名之NIST(美國國家標準暨技術研究院,National Institute of Standards and Technology)之FRVT(臉部辨識技術基準測試,Facial Recognition Vendor Test)中,於指標性的VISA Border 1:N(邊境照人臉搜尋比對)及Wild Photo 1:1(實境照人臉比對)中,皆排名全球前六強,並是該兩項測試中,排除中、俄廠商後全球排名第一之人臉辨識開發團隊。
FaceMe®可建置在搭載高階處理器及圖像加速卡的伺服器和工作站、或是搭配輕量化處理器的IoT邊緣運算裝置,皆可針對不同的硬體配置進行優化,並可支援Windows、Linux(Ubuntu、RedHat、Yocto等)、Android及iOS等多種作業系統,可協助智慧城市、智慧建築、智慧安控、智慧零售和智慧家庭等多種應用情境及IoT軟、硬體中,導入快速、彈性且精準的人臉辨識。 
