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QuickTime News
May 6, 2005
Volume 7, Issue 9
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In This Issue
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1. Introducing QuickTime 7
2. Tiger Unleashed
3. Tracks to Watch
4. QuickTime Showcase
5. Movie Trailers
6. DVD Spotlight
7. Get Creative
8. What's On?
9. The Buzz on H.264
10. iTunes Corner
11. Hot Tips
Read today's issue of QuickTime News online at:
http://www.apple.com/enews/currentqissue
1. Introducing QuickTime 7
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QuickTime 7 makes the future of video crystal clear with new
features including user-friendly controls and pristine H.264 video.
H.264 delivers stunning video quality at remarkably low data rates,
so you see crisp, clear video in much smaller files. Chosen as the
industry-standard codec for 3GPP (mobile multimedia), MPEG-4 HD-DVD
and Blu-ray, H.264 represents the next generation of video for
everything from mobile multimedia to high-definition playback.
As a powerful application ideal for creating high-quality audio and
video content, QuickTime 7 Pro lets you create H.264 video for
exceptional quality, enjoy transparent controls during full-screen
playback, capture audio and video, create multi-channel audio and
export multiple files as you continue to play back or edit video.
Download QuickTime 7 for Mac now.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download
2. Tiger Unleashed
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Available in stores now, the world's most advanced operating system,
Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger," puts even more power at your fingertips.
Tiger includes more than 200 new breakthrough features and
innovations. Foremost among them are Spotlight, a revolutionary
desktop search technology that lets you instantly find anything
stored on your Mac, including documents, emails, contacts and
images; and Dashboard, a quick way to access important
information--such as weather forecasts and stock quotes--using a
dazzling new class of applications called widgets.
Discover how Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger will change the way you use a
computer.
http://www.apple.com/macosx/
3. Tracks to Watch
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Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of Oasis' new
album, "Don't Believe the Truth," available in stores May 31. In the
meantime, you can preview earlier albums by Oasis at the iTunes
Music Store.
http://www.oasisus.com
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=512633
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Celebrating the success of "Push The Button," the Chemical Brothers
just released an unpredictable video for their latest single,
"Believe." To preview more tracks from "Push the Button," as well as
earlier albums from the group, visit the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunch.asp?vidref=thec026
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=3726283
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50 Foot Wave just released another powerful album, "Golden Ocean,"
led by the fury and intensity of singer/songwriter Kristin Hersh�s
relentless sound, delivering music that is seemingly on the edge of
control. Listen to the album now.
You can find "Golden Ocean" at the iTunes Music Store. (P.S. If you
recognize Hersh's voice, she's from Throwing Muses.)
http://www.throwingmusic.com/static/ffw-goldenocean.html
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=5890834
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=7576929
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Edited using Final Cut Pro on a Power Mac G5, the "Live from Anaheim
2005" webcast features a full 2-hour Joe Satriani concert, along
with an exclusive interview conducted by the winner of the
Satriani.com "Interview Joe" contest. Also included is a special
profile by Joe of his new Peavey JSX amplifier.
Check out more music from Joe Satriani at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.kikkerfest.com/2005-05-01/
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=466941
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For her latest, very personal compilation, Joni Mitchell handpicked
an exquisite set of music that she felt thematically spoke to her
varied experiences growing up and how it shaped both her life and
music. These tracks span the years from 1967 to 2004 and include the
classics "Let the Wind Carry Me" and "Raised on Robbery."
Hear a selection of the tracks. Discover more classics from Joni
Mitchell at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.rhino.com/fun/listeningparties/74634_PartyPlayer.lasso
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=203373
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The Cure's early catalog--newly remastered and expanded with a
wealth of rarities--is a series of masterpieces that laid the
groundwork for its phenomenal and enduring popularity. Hear a
sampler compiled from Rhino's two-disc deluxe editions of three of
the band's albums--"Seventeen Seconds," "Faith" and "Pornography."
Visit the iTunes Music Store to sample more music from the Cure.
http://www.rhino.com/fun/listeningparties/cure_sampler_PartyPlayer.lasso
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=566519
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On "Reflections of Rosemary," Debby Boone presents a powerful and
loving musical tribute to her late mother-in-law Rosemary Clooney. A
collection of 14 tunes distinguished by Boone's strong, striking
vocal talents and a very personal, emotionally rich story line.
If you like the listening party for "Reflections of Rosemary," you
can download the album at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.jazzonline.com/showhot.asp?id=298
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=3921470
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The Stands' new single, "Do It Like You Like," is the first taste of
what to expect from the band's new release, "Horse Fabulous,"
available in July. Without doubt, the single is the Stands' most
ambitious and infectious set of songs to date. Enjoy the video.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunch.asp?vidref=thes026
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A limited-edition collection of songs from Enon, "Lost Marbles and
Exploded Evidence" spans the history of Enon, from a humble
beginning as John Schmersal's musical musings in 1998 to the
trio--Schmersal, Toko Yasuda and Matt Schultz--fans know and love
today.
Listen to "Lost Marbles and Exploded Evidence," which you can
download at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.tgrec.com/news/detail.php?id=37
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=14945116
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When Laetitia Sadier isn't fronting Stereolab, her nom de plume is
Monade. Starting out as a bedroom recording project, Monade is now a
far bigger beast and a four-piece band that consists of Laetitia
(vocals/moog/tambourine/trombone), Marie Merlet (bass/vocals),
Nicolas Etienne (keys) and Xavier Chabellard (drums).
Listen to Monade's second album, "A Few Steps More," available at
the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.beggars.com/us/monade/
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=54349938
4. QuickTime Showcase
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EA Games' "The Sims 2" brings the legendary Sims series to
unprecedented new levels. With the introduction of genetics, you can
control your sims over a lifetime and pass their sims' DNA down from
one generation to the next. The sims evolve by genetically passing
on physical and personality traits.
Your sims want more from life. Unleash your creativity and play your
own virtual sitcom by choosing one of five different
aspirations--Popularity, Fortune, Family, Knowledge and Romance.
Preview "The Sims 2" game trailer now.
http://www.apple.com/games/trailers/thesims2/
5. Movie Trailers
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An epic adventure set in the old city of Jerusalem during the
crusades of the 12th century, "Kingdom of Heaven" tells the tale of
Bailan (Orlando Bloom). A young blacksmith who rises to knighthood
and falls in love with an exotic and forbidden princess (Eva Green),
Bailan must save his people from overwhelming foreign invaders.
Enjoy an exclusive online trailer, the production featurette
"Bringing an Old City to Life" and an interview with director Ridley
Scott--"Creating Worlds."
"Kingdom of Heaven" opens in theaters today.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/kingdom_of_heaven/index.html
6. DVD Spotlight
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Intended as the middle section of a three-part trilogy,
"Malevolence" takes place 10 years after the kidnapping of
six-year-old Martin Bristol, who was forced to witness the
unspeakable crimes of a deranged madman. For 10 years, his
whereabouts have remained a mystery.
Now, when a bank robbery goes wrong, desperate felons Julian,
Marylin and Kurt scatter to meet up later at an abandoned house in
the middle of nowhere. Grabbing hostages Samantha and Courtney along
the way, the group has no idea that the house they've chosen is
about to become a hunting ground with them as the prey.
The DVD also includes the fascinating new featurette "Back To The
Slaughterhouse," a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of
making an independent film. Take a peek at five clips from the DVD
now.
http://www.malevolencemovie.com/maldvd.htm
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"The Land of the Lost: the Complete Third Season" takes you back in
time where menacing dinosaurs roamed free. Join Uncle Jack Marshall,
Will Marshall, Holly Marshall, Cha-ka (a young Pakuni), the
Sleestaks (lizard-like creatures) and more characters in the
Marshall family's unending struggle to escape the Land of the Lost.
The two-DVD collection presents all 17 episodes from the third
season, plus bonus features such as commentaries and an interview
with Ron Harper ("Uncle Jack"). Check out two clips from the series
now.
http://www.rhino.com/retrovid/VideoKeeper.lasso?Artist=Land%20Of%20The%20Lost&partner=quicktime
7. Get Creative
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Watch film editor and sound designer Walter Murch discuss how he
uses Soundtrack Pro to enhance a movie watcher's audio-visual
experience.
Soundtrack Pro works seamlessly with the other applications in Final
Cut Studio--Final Cut Pro 5, Motion 2 and DVD Studio Pro 4--to let
you quickly and easily add sound effects to movies, motion graphics
or DVD menus. Now you can sculpt the perfect sound and produce
pristine audio in a no-hassle interface. In fact, you can even set
up the program to process audio automatically using AppleScript.
Take the tour to see Soundtrack Pro for yourself.
http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/soundtrackpro/customertestimonial.html
http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/soundtrackpro/
http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/
8. What's On?
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Teachers: Learn from one of the nation's top educational leaders on
how to cultivate a global work ethic for your students. In the
"Fearless Learners, Courageous Teachers" webcast, Alan November
outlines essential skills for students in the 21st century--what
these skills are and how teachers can immediately start to address
them in their classrooms.
http://ali.apple.com/november
9. The Buzz on H.264
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At NAB 2005, many companies made exciting product announcements and
demonstrations of H.264/AVC-based products and solutions.
The MPEG Industry Forum reported many of the highlights from the
show, as well as news about the MPEGIF interoperability testing
program. The program allows companies to make sure their products
will work perfectly in an MPEG workflow including H.264.
http://www.m4if.org/
10. iTunes Corner
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The Pepsi iTunes Music promotion gives you the chance to win a free
song download from the iTunes Music Store. To play, just purchase
specially-marked bottles of Pepsi or other qualifying Pepsi
products. If the cap includes a ten-character code, you win. And
your odds are good: 1-in-3.
But the Pepsi iTunes Music Giveaway ends May 23, so redeem your
Pepsi-iTunes free song credits before they expire.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/pepsi/
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Download the iTunes Music Store free Single of the Week--"Sunshine"
by Billy Miles. Check back every Tuesday for a new free download.
If you haven't already, download the new version of iTunes (v4.7.1)
for Mac and Windows. It's free.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playlistId=61468230
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle/
11. Hot Tips
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The .Mac Learning Center offers training and tips on using .Mac and
the newest products from Apple, including iPod, Mac OS X Tiger,
iLife '05, Final Cut Pro HD, Compressor, Motion, DVD Studio Pro,
Shake, Logic and more.
Using QuickTime videos and text-based tutorials, you can learn at
your own speed. Take a tour of the .Mac Learning Center now.
Not a .Mac member yet? Learn how to get more from the Internet with
.Mac. Through May 23, 2005, you'll pay just $69.95 when you sign up
for a one-year .Mac membership.
http://www.mac.com/1/learningcenter
http://www.apple.com/promo/getmore/
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We hope you enjoyed reading this issue of QuickTime News. Look for
your next issue on May 20.
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