ColorDirector 365

ColorDirector 365 is an advanced color grading application that can turn anyone into a professional video editor and help them take full control over their source video files, enhance them with a wide array of AI-powered tools, manually tweak every possible micro-detail of the video presentation, and produce a high-quality output that is ready for the distribution to clients, broadcast, streaming or integration into other projects.



CyberLink ColorDirector 365 is not only a simple color-grading tool since it can also handle a wide array of video effects that can create breathtaking results.

ColorDirector 365 is home to an incredibly large variety of color grading tools, effects, and plugins, enabling anyone to produce consistent video color balance from the first frame to the last scene in projects of all sizes (including even 360-degree video footage!). The app can precisely illuminate every frame, enabling users to manipulate their footage in order to match the precise desired aesthetic. The videos can be dramatically enhanced with a wide array of full-screen effects.

But that is not all, it also supports Hollywood-grade color grading with AI-powered tools that can isolate specific elements on-screen (even moving objects), select and isolate them, and enable users to take full control over just those elements by refining colors, sharpening, and adding special effects. Such edits are made easy by an AI tool that can motion-track elements on the screen, isolate background and turn them into a green screen, and much more.

Professional color grading can be applied to everything from single frames, isolated objects, or regions, to large recordings, where all shots can be automatically matched to replicate the color style taken from a reference video.

More demanding users can fine-tune every frame of the project according to their wishes by adjusting highlights, mid-tones, and shadows, isolating colors to intensify them and shifting and remapping them with the built-in spectrum color wheel. The projects can be reviewed with the help of useful color waveform scope, parade mode inspector, and many other tools that are built to help anyone to better spot inconsistent visuals and increase productivity.

ColorDirector 365 is a premium app that can be tested during a FREE TRIAL 30-day. The full version of the app can be either purchased as a standalone lifetime license or accessed through a DirectorSuite subscription that also unlocks access to other audio/video/photo editing apps, including a powerful video editor app PowerDirector.

PROS

• User-Friendly Interface: It has an intuitive interface, making it accessible for beginners and advanced users alike.
• Powerful Color Grading Tools: It offers a wide range of tools for color correction and grading, including color wheels, tone curves, and color matching.
• Real-Time Preview: Users can preview changes in real-time, which helps in making adjustments more efficiently.
• Support for Various Formats: It supports a wide range of video formats, ensuring compatibility with various types of media.
• Integration with Other CyberLink Products: If you use other CyberLink products like PowerDirector, it integrates seamlessly with them, allowing for a smooth workflow.
• Subscription Model: With the subscription model of the app, users get continuous updates and access to the latest features without having to purchase new versions separately.

CONS

• Subscription Cost: While the subscription model provides continuous updates, it also means ongoing costs, which might not be suitable for all users, especially those on a tight budget.
• Limited Features Compared to Professional Software: While ColorDirector 365 for PC offers robust color grading tools, it may not have the extensive feature set found in professional-grade software like DaVinci Resolve.
• Performance Issues with Large Projects: Some users have reported performance issues, particularly with large projects or when working with high-resolution video files.
• Limited Compatibility with Third-Party Plugins: It may not offer as extensive support for third-party plugins as some other professional-grade software options.