ColorDirector Projects

When adjusting video clips in CyberLink ColorDirector, click the button to save your work as a project in the .cds file format, which is used exclusively by CyberLink ColorDirector.

Note: a CyberLink ColorDirector project (.cds) file essentially contains a list of the video clips in the storyboard panel, and a log of all the edits and adjustments you want to make to them. Project files do not include the video clips in them. If you want to save all your video production files in one place, use the Pack Project Materials function. To do this select, File > Pack Project Materials from the menu.

Use the options in the File menu to save, create new, or open existing projects in CyberLink ColorDirector. If you have a CyberLink Cloud subscription you can also upload saved projects and more to CyberLink Cloud. See CyberLink Cloud Projects for more information.

Note: when you create a new project, CyberLink ColorDirector resets your library. If you want to create a new video production using the same media that's currently in your library, select File > New Workspace.

The changes you make to your video clips in CyberLink ColorDirector do not affect the original videos you imported into the program. Since your edits are all saved in the project file, you can trim and make adjustments to your clips, but still keep your original files on your hard drive, untouched. So let yourself get creative. If you end up changing things too drastically, you can always start over.