Photopia Director Changelog

What's new in Photopia Director 2.0.917

Dec 2, 2022
  • Fixed problem with Autosave

New in Photopia Director 1.0.776 (Oct 22, 2021)

  • Added options to Preferences for controlling Long Key Press behavior
  • Increased default delay for Long Key Press option
  • Changed label in File Information window
  • Fixed conflicts in project “Data” folder after replacing layer source file
  • Fixed volume issues with non-replaceable video layers in Slide Styles
  • Fixed issue with ‘missing file’ notice when original content is missing
  • Fixed the “Go To Slide” option for content in project “Data” folders
  • Fixed icon colors immediately after changing “Color Scheme”
  • Fixed issue that could prevent some projects from importing
  • Fixed usage indicator for audio files in project “Data” folder
  • Fixed incorrect path listing in File Information window
  • Fixed custom video layer sound settings being reset
  • Fixed issue with scrolling in Select Project window
  • Fixed incorrect input from non-English keyboards
  • Fixed issues with file modification detection
  • Fixed tool tip for volume control in Timeline
  • Fixed missing audio for video file previews
  • Fixed the Caps Lock for text entry fields

New in Photopia Director 1.0.729 (Aug 6, 2021)

  • Fixed problem creating disc-based output

New in Photopia Director 1.0.727 (Aug 5, 2021)

  • Fixed performance issues when working with large shows
  • Fixed issue where Transitions window could lose focus
  • Fixed video layer audio after applying a Slide Style
  • Fixed issue with cropped layers in Effects browser
  • Fixed issue when adding Fly-Out from Favorites
  • Fixed issue in Content list after switching slides
  • Fixed the Keyframe toggle in the Preview area

New in Photopia Director 1.0.719 (Jul 29, 2021)

  • Fixed issue with captions that contain empty lines
  • Fixed issue where program could fail to load
  • Fixed order of options for Group layers
  • Fixed display issue in Projects window

New in Photopia Director 1.0.713 (Jul 22, 2021)

  • Added new Font Browser preview
  • Added controls for defining Safe Zone area
  • Added layer scaling options for Safe Zone area
  • Added better options for Randomize Transitions
  • Fixed issue with UI sizing on lower resolution monitors
  • Fixed delays associated with adding / removing slides
  • Fixed performance issue related to Plasma Gradients
  • Fixed memory usage issue with very large shows
  • Fixed issue with Rulers in Preview area

New in Photopia Director 1.0.700 (Jul 5, 2021)

  • Added feedback for disabled Position / Zoom Tool in Preview area
  • Added a Canvas Position / Zoom tool to the Preview area
  • Added support for ICC color profiles in JPG / PNG images
  • Changed placement of Center Point Tool in Preview area
  • Changed icon for Reset Canvas option in Preview area
  • Fixed issue with layer animations where only one keyframe was enabled
  • Fixed issue with Slide Name label in Slides list when Slide Style applied
  • Fixed issue where video layer audio could become duplicated in show
  • Fixed duplicate delete option from keyframe marker right-click menu
  • Fixed issue with audio being left behind after deleting a video layer
  • Fixed conflict caused by using different images with the same name
  • Fixed label in Layers list when Adjustment / Mask attribute toggled
  • Fixed problems with the Output Queue in the Projects window
  • Fixed playback speed for certain videos in video file preview
  • Fixed issue with manually applying No Style effect in Wizard
  • Fixed issue where pasted slides could be in the wrong order
  • Fixed issue with the order News items are displayed
  • Fixed issue where caption alignment could be lost
  • Fixed issue with Show timeline in Audio Trimmer
  • Fixed issue where Theme favorites could be lost
  • Fixed issue with caption textures in Slide Styles
  • Fixed typo in Caption Macro option
  • Fixed issues in the Video Trimmer
  • Fixed icon scaling in Content tab
  • Director only:
  • Added option to rename Sequences in Slides list
  • Added the Sequence name to the Slides list
  • Fixed issue with Slide Styles created from slides with unused Content

New in Photopia Director 1.0.675 (May 7, 2021)

  • Added the Special Selections categories to Select Slide Style window
  • Added various metadata options to Settings tab in Menu Editor
  • Added rename slides option to right-click menu in Slides List
  • Added word wrap in Description field for Problem Reports
  • Added a Search option to the Select Slide Style window
  • Added option to manage Menus from Effects window
  • Added option to set metadata for saved Menus
  • Added time labels to the Video Trimmer
  • Changed button label in Publish menu from Publish to Create
  • Changed label for video thumbnails in Menus tab
  • Changed icon for Solid Color option in Browser
  • Changed label in Menu tab in Publish window
  • Changed how customized Menus are ‘loaded’
  • Changed the Your Projects label to Projects
  • Fixed issue where Menu settings could be lost when switching formats
  • Fixed issue where Publish window could close after incorrect setting
  • Fixed issue where slide numbers in Slide List could become incorrect
  • Fixed issue with locked slide time after updating video layer speed
  • Fixed problem with not being able to set textures on outlines
  • Fixed issue with dragging volume control points down to zero
  • Fixed issue where Slide List could jump back to the first slide
  • Fixed issue with video sound settings on copied video layers
  • Fixed issue where Layers list thumbnails could be incorrect
  • Fixed issue using last known location for Add Audio option
  • Fixed various UI issues in metadata area of Effects window
  • Fixed issues with thumbnailing and importing SVG images
  • Fixed issue with slide sounds not playing on copied slides
  • Fixed minor layout issues in Menu tab in Publish window
  • Fixed persistent audio preview after leaving the Browser
  • Fixed audio waveform issue in Customize Menu window
  • Fixed issue with additional pages in customized menus
  • Fixed issue where Favorites in Browser could be blank
  • Fixed issue with copying RGB values into color picker
  • Fixed minor layout issues with Gradient settings area
  • Fixed update issue with slide number caption macros
  • Fixed issue where Project information could be lost
  • Fixed issue with thumbnail for saved custom Menus
  • Fixed issue that allowed for multiple Save windows
  • Fixed issue with audio from video layers on Menus
  • Fixed reset option for Solid Color layer resolution
  • Fixed issue where Undo could delete Menu pages
  • Fixed problem with creating DVDs with no menu
  • Fixed problem with video thumbnails on Menus
  • Fixed file cleanup when deleting custom Menus
  • Fixed file extension issue for exported Menus
  • Fixed default resolution for Solid Color layers
  • Fixed issue with aspect ratio of DVD menus
  • Fixed issue with Gradient layer thumbnails
  • Fixed usage count object in Music Library
  • Fixed issue with Reset Window Layout
  • Fixed default name for saved Menus
  • Fixed various stability issues

New in Photopia Director 1.0.650 (Apr 8, 2021)

  • Added all new Menu Editor
  • Updated the YouTube icon
  • Updated the About window with Privacy Policy / Terms of Service links
  • Improved the Browser to better remember last used location
  • Improved filename default for Slide Sound recording to avoid accidental overwrites
  • Fixed motion smoothing issue in PSH imports
  • Fixed accuracy of Capture Current Frame feature
  • Fixed crash issue that could occur when using very large image files
  • Fixed volume lines in Soundtrack area of Timeline view at end of show

New in Photopia Director 1.0.626 (Feb 26, 2021)

  • Fixed save failure if Filter and Slide Style applied to same slide
  • Fixed layer motion when exterior keyframes disabled
  • Fixed use count for audio files in Browser
  • Fixed issues with Color Picker selections
  • Fixed audio fade lines in Timeline view
  • Fixed hang in Filter selection window

New in Photopia Director 1.0.621 (Feb 3, 2021)

  • Fixed issue with hardware accelerated video encoding on some systems with an Intel GPU

New in Photopia Director 1.0.618 (Jan 29, 2021)

  • Fixed issue with changing source file for Masking layers
  • Fixed fly-out adjustments from Keyframe Timeline
  • Fixed issues related to how Autosave logic works
  • Fixed revision list scrolling in update window
  • Fixed revision history link in update window
  • Fixed import failure with certain PSH files

New in Photopia Director 1.0.615 (Jan 21, 2021)

  • All versions:
  • Added a Text Box feature for caption layers
  • Added edge scrolling in Wizard content areas
  • Added option to log out of social media accounts
  • Added default Motion Smoothing to Preferences
  • Added a Caption Macro feature for caption layers
  • Added option to see available Slide Style variants
  • Added a “Time elapsed” field in video rendering window
  • Added option to Hold last frame of video past end of layer
  • Added default caption Font, Size, and Color to Preferences
  • Added a “Go to Slide” option to right-click menu in Browser
  • Improved the layout of the Preferences window
  • Improved arrow key navigation through certain lists
  • Changed style preview to use duration of active slide
  • Improved memory management when rendering video
  • Changed position of Motion Smoothness option when active
  • Changed the Motion Smoothness option to be hidden by default
  • Fixed scrollbar covering Category counts in Manage Effects window
  • Fixed issue where Group layers showed Outline / Shadow options
  • Fixed issue with playback indicator when scrolling Slides list
  • Fixed positioning issue with volume nodes in Timeline list
  • Fixed various issues with audio from looping video layers
  • Fixed initialization issue in ‘Browse For Folder’ window
  • Fixed caption prompts for static sections in the Wizard
  • Fixed delay with effects showing up in News section
  • Fixed some missing options in Copy Settings window
  • Fixed crash that could happen when rendering video
  • Fixed issue when dropping image on masking layer
  • Fixed issue with copying slides to a different show
  • Fixed crash condition caused by certain transitions
  • Fixed clipping caused by mask layers inside groups
  • Fixed issue with flickering characters in text fields
  • Fixed issue with transitions when moving slides
  • Fixed issue where Still Frame output could fail
  • Fixed duplicate content linking in PSH imports
  • Fixed missing audio from global video layers
  • Fixed duplicate content after copying layers
  • Fixed audio playback in standalone player
  • Fixed issue with Shapes on video layers
  • Fixed issue with captions in masks
  • Fixed issue in video trimmer
  • Director only:
  • Fixed missing Description details in Style / Transition projects
  • Fixed issue where template export could fail
  • Mac only:
  • Fixed issue where folders could fail to unmount