Here's another option, courtesy of CyberLink. The company most famous for DVD/Blu-ray playback and burning software has just released a new version of PowerDirector, PowerDirector 9.

The Ultra64 edition of the new PowerDirector 9 also lets users burn Blu-ray disc authoring and sells for $99.95. A version without those capabilities, called Deluxe, costs $69.95.

Called PowerDirector, it'll be available on Windows 8 launch day and will retail for around 10 to 15 bucks as a standalone app in the Windows Store -- should you spring for the full version of ...

Cyberlink sent me the latest version of PowerDirector 8, and all work areas are resized with the main window so that all controls are visible at all times. Nice job, folks.

Reviews Cyberlink PowerDirector 16 Ultra review: Ahead of the pack, especially in 360 video Almost every feature under the sun in a video editor that's accessible and affordable By Samuel Axon ...