I read the comments and they fall roughly into these categories:

1) How limited/lousy/lame is this LE.
2) What codecs/containers it cannot handle.
3) How big the 2nd download after 1st download is.

But so far none has commented on how well the main functions perform in actual use.
i.e.
1) creating videos from multiple sources simultaneously up to 4 cameras.
2) generate 3D animated slideshow videos with their videos and photos.
3) video editing including cut,trim, mix and edit subtitles.

In particular, creating videos from multiple sources simultaneously up to 4 cameras is highlighted and touted as the main feature. But how many users ( is it 0.00000000000000000000000000001%? ) actually capture video from 4 sources simultaneously on a regular basis? The software developer is catering to a very niche market.

The basic video editing feature is dismissively described almost as a side note. But I guess that most users who downloaded this software would be using it for that.
Clearly the software developer company itself feels that this is not the main draw of the software. If it is video editing you need, better look elsewhere.

Remove or change PDR.exe that forcibly attempt to access the Webcam, this caused the anti hack and anti-virus to prevents PD12 le from opening.

is it worth while downloading it ? Please respod

The ultimate version is very good but any version less than this would be useful for very basic editing.
The latest version is 13 and has been getting good reports.
I think they created two reduced features versions for those that can't afford to buy the full version.

I wouldn't cry too much about the formats not being used in this NLE. Yes you might need your show rendered in MPEG 2 for public access TV..

BUT...

if you hung out here you probably already picked up a converter.
You also have windows moviemaker.

You should know that back in the day, the FORMAT was always a problem with early NLE's. Even Linux CineLerra want's .mov files fed to it IIRC. So converting say to .avi before stacking your timeline wasn't unheard of. This way when you edit your timeline has all uncompressed .avi on it, you then render to the "roughly" 13 GB avi file, and then convert to your exit format MPEG 2/DVD, or whatever .flv/mp4 for youtube. (it was called a workflow)

I've tried this NLE, and it's not my favorite. It's not a deal killer, but I simply love my Sony Vegas Pro, and recently I picked up Hitfilm Pro, for Photos into a video I use Imaginate (for those ken burn effects with photos.) I also got to check out Magix's EDIT PRO at a fellow producer's house, I liked what I saw, with the familiar Magix feel to it, but I Haven't installed / bought it myself yet. I also have pinnacle, because I have their capture card and break out box.

While they aren't pinnacle, this company has been around for a few years now so their NLE is getting better with each new version.

One thing which maybe a deal killer for some is the SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS while
todays giveaway says this is.
Windows XP SP3 x32 (Service Pack 3 is required)/ Vista/ 7/ 8

"Sorry XP 64 bit edition"

(still run one of these XP 64 bit edition monsters- a picky little OS in 2015! )

the actual software you would buy veersion 13 has
Microsoft Windows 8/8.1, 7, Vista (SP2)

whoopsie there goes XP 32 bit as well. That WOULD be a problem for me.

Personally, I dislike windows 7 onwards. From the annoying startbutton, themes/paid windowblind subscription, to the re-writing of the AUDIO MIXER API's. Yes even the mixer in the systray is a pain to my rear end.
e.g. ClocksterXP doesnt run in 7 (even though I can compile it on 7) -- the software install leaves you with a volume control slider in the tray.
I digress getting off topic about the funk in the operating system itself.

If you don't got an NLE, and your on a later than XP windows, try PowerDirector. Ultimately you will probably decide you love one main NLE, so it doesn't hurt to try them all.

Looks like this offer today will take your Newblue, and Adorage plugins. I would assume there are special "cyberlink targeted" 3rd party versions that you have to buy.

Plugins are another consideration when considering a NLE that runs on a different operating system. OR even with multiple NLE's and versions of the same plugin. Do you really want to know how much $$$ I got tied up in plugins? Hey does ANYBODY know how much I spent on plugins?! I bought em and even I lost track now.

anyway, regardless there are some things to consider going down this path. I don't see HeroGlyph among the plugins, but there is Newblue's Titler Pro and there are other plugins out there I love as well.

Transitions and effects are important too. Especially if you BOUGHT some already! Will they work in other NLE's. Probably not. Usually not.

This will ONLY export to AVI and WMV formats. And it's very OLD software. NOT recommended.

It is better not to put on a performance than to put on a bad one. Henceforth I will be avoiding any future offerings from this developer.

I started the down load near 12 noon today its after 10pm and it has still not finished its program download its at 90% and says there's another 2 hrs to do it. My speed is 50mb download virgin speed.
this is without installing i have never had anything take so long to download

This is the basic Learning Edition
Version LE Limitations:

PowerDirector 12 LE supports basic video editing including cut,trim, mix and edit subtitles;
Does not support Blu-ray, 3D, AVCHD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MKV, FLV & 4K.

A truly terrible company, offering endless crippled versions of their products so you must 'upgrade' for more money if you actually want to do anything, and this giveaway is no exception.

I bought a Blu-Ray player of their software which, when installed, didn't actually support playback of Blu-Ray disks without then having to buy an 'upgrade'.

Do yourself a favor and don't bother.

Wow, a 10% discount? And a >free< dumbed-down limited edition of a program? And all the free "buy the full version" in-program advertising and spam that goes with it? How can Cyberlink afford to be so generous?

Cyberlink is a decent company with generally decent software. But I don't want to drive them into bankruptcy, so I'll have to pass on this one. I appreciate your efforts, though, GOATD!

Currently the downloader is showing that the download will be complete in...163 hours :-/ Why on earth the file size is so big I'll never fathom. Proshow producer 6.o is a touch over 51 megabyte, if I could be convinced that this program is significantly better than Producer I might be tempted to stick it out and see if the download speed picks up. I have checked my download speed etc etc and all is as it should be. I was 'hoping' I'd find something worth trying and then upgrading to the paid version...I think I'll just save myself the money and time and not bother.

Sorry, but this is nearly useless. It is old, stripped WAY down, and has VERY limited format support. You could probably find a more full-featured app to edit video on your cell phone's APP store for a few dollars (seriously). Thumbs way, way down.

So slow the download speed are?

This is a low-point in GOTD promotions.

See no value in todays o'the day.

Totally useless.

Off-topic. I didn't know where to post but something is broken with GOTD search for the past month. When I search it doesn't show anything recent anymore?

If life gives you lemons make lemonade. This LE is just that as a video editor, but is great as a slide show maker. The given auto slide show maker is also very limited, but make your masterpiece by using the video options. Using Windows 10x64 Build 9926 which is much faster than Windows 8.1x64 in video and games. Thanks GOTD.

As usual, many people are confusing codecs and containers. AVCHD, AVI, FLV, MP4 and MKV are containers, not codecs. They pack video and audio, generally using lossy compression. Read this simple but very understandable guide (direct link to PDF file), it will help you grab the basics ---video is very complicated whilst audio is much simpler.

Best tools to pack codecs into containers: ffmpeg (or the controversial libav library), handbrake, avidemux, ...

About this GOTD.
From supported file formats in CyberLink PowerDirector 12, I expurged limitations and options (likely not available):
Import from: 3GPP2, AVI, DAT, DV-AVI, MOV, MOV H.264, MP4, MPEG-4 AVC (H.264), WMV, WMV-HD ---not sure about H.264 though, probably not available
Export to: AVI, Windows Media Video (WMV) ---Microsoft's formats! lol
They do not say a thing about codecs.

Man, that's poor!

Regarding v13 (460 MB download), you might want to read this and that, and then make assumptions about this v12 LE version (comparison table versions 11, 12, 13).

I downloaded (once) and installed (with the same password & files) in a physical dual system (Win 8.1 & Win 10 TP Build 9926) 8Gb Ram & each OS has it's own partition ((BUT)) I have a shared drive (1TB) & I installed both times to the same sub-folder (to save space) I installed under both systems 1- To see if it would function in both environments, so far looks good - I have 3 cameras & it handled the files - but I can't seem to find output for MP4 (in either 8.1 or 10) and 2- to see the changes & how each differed in saving results. Win 10 was actually faster in some ways to my Win 8.1 partition, but that could be due to many different other factors (more programs, more codecs, etc.) Well thank you GAOTD and Cyberlink. Have a nice weekend! And I'll keep plugging - (would've rather had a look at 13 rather then a backward look at 12, oh, well HAGD)

Now, I do like Cyberlink's products especially limited Giveaway's like this but the WMV format is really not that bad and still supported as an upload format if you plan to share to websites like Youtube, etc. I know that the lack of features such as MPEG and AVC and even Blu Ray is a deal breaker but licensing matters prevent them from including these formats. Now you may compare this product to another that was previously given away here where it does include these formats, but those formats are just alternative codecs and not the real thing. They may get the job done but may cause compatibility issues elsewhere.

Version 11 LE is a RESOURCE HOG and because of that, I WON'T BE TRYING IT.

Gee Louise... I think' i just downloaded the entire Australian network.

Oh, my nice baby-software, :-) come, come to "mum` s" computer!
I was missing you after you have stopped to work into!
And was very sad about .... ;-)
:-))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Surely, this program is not ideal (especially with chromakey` s producing video and some other moments),
but it has many good and useful for doing nice video features. As to me, I like it!

Thanks for the nice giveaway to dear GODT and authors!

I tend to use (free) VirtualDub for my video editing needs. Since it won't support MPEG this doesn't seem to offer much more. And trying to use it for MPEG only brings up upgrade ads. With later versions of this program out it only appears this giveaway if being offered to sell they current version.

Large file. Quick download. Installed and registered without a hitch. Now I have a good movie maker. Thanks Cyberlink and GAOTD.

Powerdirector 10 came pre-installed with my laptop, and it supports the codecs this version apparently does not, so I will stick with that. This seems to be more of a gimmick than a giveaway.

please help i run setup and it wont download the 600mb file, stays at 0% and wont even start downloading??

Just asking.
Will this software run at all, if the computer does not have a separate video graphics card?
i.e. the computer motherboard has built-in integrated graphics.

Does anyone know what is the difference between PowerDirector 11LE and PowerDirector 12LE.
The more PD12 (34.95$) is available on a cheaper price than the PD 11 (49.99$).

Since this is an LE (Limited Edition) version of the software, I would expect it would not have all the features of a full edition. That said, I'd like to see some reviews of the product and what it can do. Does it work as advertised on GOTD? Are there significant issues with the installation? Are there any issues with hardware limitations or OS limitations?

I have an application in mind where being able to record from multiple sources at the same time would be an advantage. I'd like to know if this product does what it says.

I'm sure a nice program BUT a very annoying, and in my case long & slow, download and installation process.
You have to download BEFORE you get to the actual download, then the painful wait begins. If you have a highspeed internet – go for it. If you live in a third world jungle – like me – give it a miss.
Enjoy it if you can.

Never again a CyberLink PowerDirector for me. A previous (purchased version) and another trial version a few years later always crashed my very high spec computer and I never managed to make them work.

Does anyone know how well this tool compares to Camtasia?

This looked like an excellent GOTD until I saw the restrictions and then checked their website. Not only is it an old version of the software (version 13 on the website) but it is not usable for anyone who does any serious video editing due to the lack of handling of any standard formats. An extremely disappointing offer!!

The full-featured CyberLink Power Director ( ultra version ) is really impressive and effective.
But I won't be ready to try this Limited functional Version or as many said a crippled version last time .

Alongwith Windows Movie Maker some other freeware Video Editing Apps I tried are

*VSDC Free Video Editor

*Machete Video Editor Lite - this version only supports AVI and WMV files and it can't edit the audio stream.

* VirtualDub Portable

*Breeze Light Edition

and also
as per Giovanni's as usual nice recommendation I tried Avidemux and Shotcut and found them as very effective program.

Thanks

Nice giveaway.

Cyberlink will download the 614 MB installer from their web sever and comes as 64bit distribution. so you can also re-install PowerDirector again or tomorrow after the giveaway download time is over. Upon registration you can opt out receiving Cyberlink newsletters. The registration number will be send to your email with optional downloader from Cyberlink.

It's a bread & butter video editor with upgrade options for more video formats if you need them. Powerdirector could be a good choice to upload your streams to youtube, vimeo and so on.

I'm pleased with this generous giveaway and say Thank You; GOTD and Cyberlink.

Some things you should know. It requires an email, after installation it then has to download 614.56mb from the program. It's an old version that is not available on their site. It's now Power Director 13. That's no secret either; They try to get you to upgrade to it before you even finish installing. What's the difference? I'm not sure because there is Power Director 13 Ultimate, Power Director 13 Ultra and Power Director 13 Deluxe, also Power Director 13 Suite.

It looks like it's probably a powerful editor but I don't know everything it does yet since Power Director 12 LE isn't a retail product. Reading review of version 11 and some of the versions of 12. It does sound like a really good program. I happy to get it. | We need more info on the product besides what it won't support and how it will help me edit something I have filmed with 4 different cameras for some reason.

Here is a video from their site that kind of tells what all Power Director 13 does:
http://www.cyberlink.com/products/powerdirector-deluxe/features_en_US.html
This is their product page: http://www.cyberlink.com/products/creative-director-family/creative-director-family_en_US.html

Installed and registered without problems on a win 8.1.3 Pro 64 bit system. A clean install.

We had the previous version CyberLink PowerDirector 11 LE on September 13, 2014. Here are the old reviews:
http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/cyberlink-powerdirector-11/

A well known Taiwanese company with address, phone, names&pictures of the executive team:
http://www.cyberlink.com/stat/company/enu/executive-team.jsp

The installer loads a 614 MB file from the internet. This gives me some time to say something about the "clean install".
I monitor the installation process with several tools:
1) For changes in the file system : Nirsoft Folderchangesview
2) Monitoring the changes in the registry: Regshot 1.9 (in my eyes the best tool)
3) Control of the installation packet Havysoft Innoextractor. Works only on Inno Setups. The GOTD installer isn't of course, but many of the original installers
4) Last but not least the PeStudio - usefull to know more about the .exe
For some good reasons I do not use the monitoring of some "complete deinstaller" programs.

Of course this is a crippled version of the last Power Director - the latest version 13 is on sale for $59,99. Consider this GiveAway as a teaser - not more, not less.
"GOTD users can get a 10% discount for all products till February 28. Use the coupon Code: GOTD." This is valid on the special offer price:
http://i.imgur.com/oZYOVRF.png
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Finally downloaded.

I had installed the previews version 11. I replaced it with the today's version. You won't have much fun with a slow computer with not much memory.
If you want to cut your self made video from your phone, this tool is a little bit overpowered - but nice to have.

No, no reboot.

Thank you GAOTD and Cyberlink. Have a nice weekend!

Sorry, but with no support for AVCHD (mp4) format, this is not useable with so many modern cameras. The software is good, but no-one is going to convert everything every time just to be able to use this software. Cyberlink, I have already bought your MediaSuite 10, so I have no conflict of interests when I say this software is just not practical without support for mp4.

"Does not support Blu-ray, 3D, AVCHD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MKV, FLV & 4K."
This is a joke. MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MKV and FLV is a common formats, these support in any free editors too. Thumbs down from me.

a well define video developer tool. PCMag - Tom's guide - Cnet - all names you can trust endorses this. A keeper for me. Thanks GAOTD

I think this was offered before as GOTD, but if it "Does not support" major current codecs like AVCHD, MPEG-2, MKV for HD why should we bother?

nice giveaway

thanks