"Enhance scenery photos by applying dramatic HDR effects;"

It said I had to upgrade to the full version to use this feature. Kind of disappointing. The adjustment features are kind of nice.

Totally agree with Karl on this one. This is one of the best freebies to come along in a while. Install was a breeze. Gave it a short evaluation and so far it is great. Very easy to use and the presets are perfect to their respective descriptions. Seems to have all the features you would want for your photo editing and enhancement needs. I give it a definite thumbs up! Running on Win8 64 bit.

Had not realised I had cyberlink v4 already installed from a previous giveaway. That shows how good it isnt, in that I never used it. Picasa3 (coincidentally free) is a better product on all fronts.

This is very hard to understand, seems to keep location copies of photos that I deleted months ago, and does not then do an automatic update. Very slow, very confusing. I suggest they download Picasa3 to see how a program should run. (and no I dont work for Picasa and did find it confusing at the start, but it was never so painfully slow).

Installed 64bit Win7 no problems after download. The download process stopped twice and I had to use their Resume button. This was about 15 minutes on broadband. The software is standard photo editing and has really no extras over the free programs from SourceForge. The key is given on their website after entering a name and email. The registration that comes up once the program is running is useless and is not needed unless you want to be inundated by offers to upgrade. Also the program is set to automatically try to update. I suggest turning this off as the updates are not free. Overall the screen menu quality is good and it is a good program if you need it.

Says I have wrong OS, or not supported OS, I'm running windows 7. I have other Cyberlink programs installed.

A grossly amateurish effort. I could not find a way to view the contents of a directory, and it would not open a photo except in one of those inane "libraries" on C: drive. It offered to catalogue my photos, which at 40,000 would sure take more time than I have. Uninstalled. Angry for wasting my own time. Zoner rocks. I also use Magix Photo Manager.

Interesting GAOTD. Installed fine on Win7 64 bit. Those who gripe about the registration time and effort should take a course on self entitlement. After loading in some art and photos I came away from this experience feeling a little cheated. Pop up windows asking me to upgrade spoil this experience and software. Plenty of options for the weekend warrior with a camera, although nothing better than the always free and great GIMP. Uninstalled.

DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! I have been using their Power Director software for many years. What I find the most impressive is the following:
1) Easy to use and very intuitive
2) Advanced features are almost unlimited
3) Free download of special effects

To be honest I have not used the Photo Director software, but if it's anything like the quality of their Power Director then it's one of the best on the market. The Power Director video software has won the top video editing award from PC Magazine many times and once you get a chance to use it you will see why. And no I don't work for them or have any affiliation with them, just a home user who finally found something worth using that can do just about anything you could ask for and still be simple enough for the neophyte to use.

I don't understand the difference between photo director 5 and 5-HE. Anyone know?

downloaded with no problems windows 7 ,I do a lot of pictures and have used a lot of software,i have not had a chance to use this yet but when I do ill come and give my review of what I think, but so far it looks like and amazing software ill be happy with

It looks for a graphic card. If you use a Motherboard with integrated graphics processor, the software will not run at all.

Please guys, quit complaining about FREE programs!
Downloaded todays Giveaway and really impressed. Easy to download, about 5mins in total. Entered name and email. Received license RIGHT AWAY. Next form, skipped it and then installed program. Now what is easier than that? Some of you people make me sick, always whining about a FREE program. Tried it out on a badly exposed pic and got a pretty good result. No complaints here, well worth the "5min" download and sure as heck will keep it.
Thanks for today's offer guys.

I've been using Photo Director for years(since version 3). It's a damned good program. If you don't have a good photo editing program, grab this one.

As I said earlier I've now had a (brief) look at this program and I'm quite impressed. Used it on a desktop and a laptop both running windows 7. Haven't had time to try on 8.1 or 10.
There's a lot of manipulation available easily to hand which seems to work pretty well. As a bit of an investigation I looked at the section for removing objects. Two options; 1) a background context auto removal tool that assesses what it thinks should be there and then does the removal. Seems to work on fairly simple objects on plainish background. Like a lot of these programs it gets it wrong with more complex designs. My personal benchmark for this is compared with what INPAINT can do, which I find pretty good- I'd give this 8/10. 2) A more interesting gizmo is what it calls Smart Patch. Here you highlight the piece you want to remove then slide that highlighted chunk around the rest of the picture to find a fill in you like. There's a sample picture of two people on a beach with the surfline running half way up behind them so beach, surf, sea and sky are all there. With a bit of care I manage to remove them pretty well. In the end I ran out of time, but with a bit more tiome I think a very reasonable complete removal could be achieved. Took a bit of time but a good result.
Two cons.
1) I came across at least one section,(may be more)called lens change, which said not available in this version- upgrade needed. Actually I may well do so.
2) The left hand panel which holds all the options can be a bit full to my way of thinking especially on my laptop; easily overuns the item you're trying to select. On my Desktop with a (much) bigger screen not so much of a problem.

All in all. Good prog. Thanks folks at least a keeper and possibly more.

I like to try out software offered on here and usually download only that with lots of 'Thumbs Up' (Don't we all?)

This time, as I use a lot of photo enhancing software i felt, as others have mentioned, that a lot of folk diss the offerings on here simply if it isn't the kind of software that they need and being a little more specialised, felt that might explain the nay-sayers. Also felt I am probably in a better position than most to judge Photo Director

Certainly a bit of a chore to D/L and register, Etc but finally I was able to play. (W7 Ultimate-64bit)

First thoughts on this offering was on a par with driving a car with manual everything when used to power steering, elec windows/roof, Etc. Chunky, heavy and sluggish.

Some of the effects (presets) were fairly basic and nothing to write home about but then on further experimenting found a window would open informing me that the option requested was not available on this version. After the 4th window denying yet another service, I felt it was time ti give up.
I want a full version - NOT a trial thanks.

Now, where is my copy of Revo.........

Installed on W-7 easily. Imported and edited one of my photos. This program has Noise Reduction, Individual Color Adjustments - tint - saturation - luminosity and may other photo editing tools in the at left column eliminating the need to hunt in drop-down menus. After using this program I would deem it quite worth while and did recommend to a friend. I regularly use Paintshop Pro X7, Have PSE 10, and full Topaz suite. So qualified to comment. Yes I know if I paid $10 a month for life, I could have PS... but this is free and even if you paid it is paid and not a life time slow draw of $$s.

The strange thing is some people are calling 248 mb file as too big. Went to check my calendar to make sure what year I was in had the dreaded AOL and Prodigy 14.4-28.8 kbps dial up modems and computers w/500 mb hard drives years flash before my eyes...Would have took over 2 hours to load. To lose connection was to start all over, I shudder to think about those days.

Nice program will keep, made photo editing a lot easier. "Thanks guys".

Thanks to the makers for this offer today .... I would like to know why so many software companies use extremely dark skins ... I prefer just the opposite.

download, installed and key said activated, but program missing in action, nowhere to be found

This was informative. Another great tool that is must have for digital photography is Binfer. An easy way to deliver photos to clients.

This is what I keep getting when trying to register the program..

"The activation did not complete successfully because you chose not to all it
in the Window User Account Control dialog. Try activating the program again and b sure to allow the activation when prompted by Windows..."

Please advise how to correct this. Thank You.

Intrigued by the today's reviews, I gave it a quick go through. For me this program is awkward and sluggish in contrast to Zoner. Uninstall left quite a lot of residual matter. Revo helped clean the dregs.

AMAZED!! There are so many nay-Sayers based on wrong reasons!! If you have PS, then butt-out, don't reject because you have something better, PS. I think we are here to evaluate. If you test it good pass on to a friend using an old PSE or such. If you are rejecting because you do not need it then just move on... thumbs up or down should be based on an evaluation of program, not your specific need. This according to PCmag is a good program. Sure, this is not PS or Lightroom, but to many it is good. PC magazine rates it well. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388721,00.asp

Dual-boot here! I installed on both of my partitions, registered & am sharing the program between Win10 & Win8.1.2 Pro - I have used Cyberlink products for years & they are very helpful with ANY problems concerning their products & I find them a very responsible corporate entity in Canada anyways (& NO - I don't work for them, they do NOT give me anymore then what I pay for & no more than they would be willing to give to you (free pics, tools, updates, etc.) Yes, it was a little twisted getting registered, but it is SO worth the product ( I have 000's of pics & I need a way to deal with them & today's offering is just the ticket. Give it a try, you won't regret & what's the worst - you have a 'delete key' don't you? Have a nice weekend. Thank you GOTD and Cyberlink for today's offering, I'll pass along any suggestions as I get them (Love Power DVD, how about a Blu-Ray Ripper for your next GOTD offering, Thanks again. HAGD

Why on Xp works OK, and in WIN 7 can't import files?

Good program with many tools. Object removal is quite good, HDR effects excellent. Looks like a semi-complete program for Pro-Sumer photographer.

Don't have time to explore all tools, One gripe, there are several tools showing, but when I click on them I get a screen telling me I must upgrade to Ultra 6 for $50. Not cool. Feel like this is a crippled version of Ultra 6. Should either have all tools working, or don't show them.

Hi,
How could I open(import) a photo?
This software see only his examples:))

I actually wanted to try auto lens correction, but "this version" doesn't support it. Same with other "advanced" tools like curve and split toning. Leaving tools visible, but disabled, triggering a "Buy new version" pop-up, is, well, not nice. This is a crippled version of a not so good Lightroom clone.

Downloaded and installed on my Windows 7 x64 partition. It does download an installation program first, then the bulk of it follows, then after install, you go to the web site address given in the read me file, enter your name and email, and it displays the serial, does not take long unless you have a slow broadband.
I admit I did go off Cyberlink products after I bought PowerDirector 9 several years ago and had problems, at that time I found their support pretty awful, and the software was deinstalled and now sits on my shelf, but I am pleased with this as it does seem to have some useful tools included. I do have a few Photo packages which I use, and this will be added. In particular I find the layout very intuitive, far too much to report here, but the body shaping tool is good fun, I have just made my dear wife look 45 years younger, so she insists I keep it installed for her to use as well.
Install it, you will like it I am sure, a real bargain.
Thanks GOTD, and Cyberlink, this offsets a little the money I spent on PowerDirector 9.

The real "bunch of stuff" is requested by Photo Director itself to register the program at the first start, but you can just skip that form.


Works fine! Thank you! :-)

This very huge program is very slow. It is more interested in connecting to internet than in doing its job. Useless and very annoying. Irfanview is much better and works offline all the time.

This program is just too old, too big, and the install process is way over done. I gave up half way through the process. The publisher should learn the KISS concept. An install file with the key in the readme file. Thank you for the offer but I will pass. Try one of these free and portable programs...

http://portableapps.com/apps/graphics_pictures/xnview_portable

http://faststone.org/FSViewerDownload.htm

The system's requirements can't be for version 5 but the paid versions 13. If I'm wrong, I'm afraid I haven't got the latest model "super computer which rules me out.

If You do any photography seriously, then this software is a steal !
It's very similar as the expensive Adobe Lightroom (that most professional photographers use).
It let's You edit your images in all professional detail (yet easy and intuitive to use), as well as sort and archive all your images, tag them with different symbols and keywords or even faces detection for quick findability.

I had purchased the whole Cyberlink suite long time ago (and get the newest version every time), and can attest, that all those modules - especially the Video-Director are top notch and among the best of the best !

Get this deal ! You will love it if You do photography seriously - or want to grow into it.

HaRa

DeeDee: You're confusing two different programs. This is Photo Director, not Power Director. The latest version of Photo Director is 6.

I have version 4 of this software installed (from 2012), and it's really not so bad...

Opened it up - The latest version is actually v. 6, costs $50. Tried HDR on a good candidate image - Results not impressive, did not even out the exposure values re light and dark. Lots of presets, and you can make and store your own presets. A LOT of manipulating of the image is possible. Very busy interface, but lots of choices. Cleanup of teeth and eyes works pretty well for portrait work - have not gotten around to doing retouching of hair and skin yet. Results with brush does not reveal itself as you work with it, but waits until you have finished "painting with it, and then results appear. Will try to use it some more, but so far seems very complicated and perhaps not worth learning a new workflow.

Installed and work fine nice software

Installed and registered without problems on a WIn 8.1.3 Pro 64 bit system.

The installer loads the 284.p7 MB package from the INet. A broken download can be resumed without problems.

A Taiwanese company without names, phone & address:
"Alice H. Chang joined CyberLink in 1997. Under her leadership, CyberLink has recorded continuous annual growth and solid earnings, making it a leader in the industry. In 2000, Alice led CyberLink through a successful IPO on the Taiwan Over the Counter Exchange at a record-breaking stock price, and has since helped CyberLink receive global recognition. More recently, she has led the expansion of CyberLink's product lines, building on the hugely successful PowerDVD, and growing the suite of software offerings to nearly 30 products."

A well known company, on of the bigger ones.

The software installs in my case a 64bit version in the program folder, a total of 420 MB. The software is from December 2014, the new version will be advertized.

This is really deal! One of the best complete photo management software packages, from managing large photo libraries over enhancing, HDR or removing unwanted objects.
Too many features for a short test.

In my opinion an absolute MUST to download & install this. I work since longer with this product without any problems. One of my favorite tools. Create an account at the Director Zone, there you can download(and upload) additional tools.

Have a nice weekend. Thank you GOTD and Cyberlink,

This thing is fricking HUGE! - link shows 8.8 MB - but now, then it proceeds to download 284 MB more. Install is slow and involved.
Then you have to go to their website and fill in a bunch of stuff, and then wait for a license string and put that into the opening screen. It's really too complicated. Have not got to actually trying to use it yet. Very frustrating.

The most recent Power Director is 13 for $49.99 but Cyberlink is offering PD5 supposedly it costs the same. I would hope they would offer the latest one not one several yrs old. I'll pass on this one.