I'm not sure that will work since, as you've noted, this doesn't create a VIDEO_TS folder with BluRay files.

I don't believe version 2021 has the option to burn an AVCHD DVD, does it?

Its only disc burning options are for standard def DVDs, unless I'm wrong.

I'm even more impressed with CyberLink for the follow-up!

Glad you're up and running, Ted. And I'm so glad to hear they've addressed the issue.

That's actually a pretty detailed response, Ted. I'm impressed.

It doesn't make your job any easier of course. But at least you know CyberLink cares enough to respond.

Glad you found a solution, Hammer. Though I'm sorry we couldn't help you find out why it happened in the first place.

It could also be related to the specs of the PIP file. Is it an MOV and from exactly the same source of the MOVs on your main video track?

We may need to dig into the specs of the file. Premiere Elements is a lot fussier with MOVs than with MP4s.

Thanks, Ted. Sorry I can't offer more for you. It sounds like a real annoyance.

Unfortunately I can't find any way to animate and change the shape of the masked image, as you could with the Garbage Mattes. So it's a solution if everything is stationary. Great for removing the edges in a key effect. But not so good at creating animated effects that change shape over the course o...

Sorry I can't offer any help here, Ted. It might be worth posting this one to the PowerDirector forum at Cyberlink.
https://www.cyberlink.com/feedback-forum/powerdirector/

Hi, Ted. Our PowerDirector forum is right inside the CyberLink Corner sub-forum. That said, I've never experienced what you're describing so I can't duplicate it -- but it sure seems like a strange notification. I didn't know PowerDirector even had a copyright scanner, let alone why it would trigger...

This is a great solution, Griffin -- at least for key shots where you're just trying to remove some of the picture. I don't think you can animate the shape of these pins, however, they way you could Garbage Mattes, which you'd need to do to create this effect. But I'll experiment and see what I can ...

Since it's not a plug-in, I'm not sure that there is a way to bring the effect it from a previous version -- which really frustrates me as I'm sure it does you.

I'm not sure what Adobe's thoughts were in removing such a vital and powerful feature.

I'm not sure what that is, Agnes. Is it a Premiere Elements tool?

That is correct, Agnes.

Adobe really has stripped the program down in its latest version.

Interesting! Thanks for reporting back, Ted.