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 PowerDirector, the finger-friendly version's free.

ENGADGET: Cyberlink's PowerDirector app lets you edit movies on your Windows 8 slate (hands-on)

It also can export the project to your desktop for further fine tuning using the full PowerDirector software.

ENGADGET: Cyberlink's PowerDirector app lets you edit movies on your Windows 8 slate (hands-on)

And, the fact that it dovetails with Cyberlink's more powerful desktop editing tools means that PowerDirector provides something for just about any mobile movie maker.

ENGADGET: Cyberlink's PowerDirector app lets you edit movies on your Windows 8 slate (hands-on)