Review by Chawks

When I first noticed Cyberlink PhotoDirector 4, I was hopeful that Cyberlink had produced the first must have photo editor since the advent of JASC Paintshop Pro 8.

In some ways Cyberlink Photodirector is a great program and in some ways it is a frustrating program to use.

Why frustrating?nnPhotoDirector is very good for making adjustments to photos (white balance, tone, HDR, Clarity, Vibrance etc..)nnWhere PhotoDirector is weak is in the editing department.

PhotoDirector is missing a true clone tool. This is a major oversight. Cyberlink essentially copied Adobe Lightroom tools. However, If Cyberlink wants to win business they have to be clearly superior to the current leader. Currently, PhotoDirector is not. A true clone tool with selectable brush styles, angles and sizes would be a good start.

The need to import photos is a pain, I already have my folder structure established. I don’t know why the latest photo programs insist that they also manage your photos. None of them come close to the free Google Picasa for this task.

Finally, Photodirector prompts you to save every time you switch from the Editing Tab to the Adjustment Tab. Why? Instead remind me to save when I am finished editing and and ready to move to another photo.

Conclusion:nnCyberlink is a good company with a history of improving their products. I am hopeful they will fix these issues and produce and must have product.

What is a must have product?nnA photo editor that combines a mixture between the adjustment features of PhotoDirector 4 or Adobe Lightroom with the photo editing abilities of PaintShop Pro or Adobe Photoshop elements. Clients have been clamoring for a program like this for years. Come on Cyberlink, make it happen!