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QuickTime News
July 1, 2005
Volume 7, Issue 13
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In This Issue
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1. A Gold Mine of Moving Images
2. Tracks to Watch
3. QuickTime Showcase
4. Movie Trailers
5. iTunes Corner
6. Get Creative
7. The Buzz on H.264
8. Hot Tips
Read today's issue of QuickTime News online at:
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1. A Gold Mine of Moving Images
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"We live in a content-hungry world," says BBC Motion Gallery creative
director Michael Albright. "BBC customers crave footage that can tell a
story or express a metaphor. But that alone isn't enough. They want the
ability to look at large previews in gorgeous resolution on their Macs
and integrate them right into their digital workflow."
To quench that thirst for motion imagery, BBC Motion Gallery is
enriching its website with stunning QuickTime clips of footage ranging
from vintage airplanes to vampire bats.
"We revolutionized TV programming," says Albright. "And now we want to
revolutionize the way customers use our remarkable content--through
advances like QuickTime previews on our website."
BBC Motion Gallery has posted tens of thousands of clips in QuickTime
6.5 and continually adds more from its remaining 600,000 hours of
footage. Soon these clips will be available in QuickTime 7 for Mac and
Windows.
Read more.
http://www.apple.com/pro/video/albright/
2. Tracks to Watch
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In November 2004, the Eagles performed in Melbourne, Australia, for
their historic Farewell I tour. Shot in high definition, the "Farewell"
DVD includes almost three hours of classic hits from Glenn Frey, Don
Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit. It also includes rare
behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and sound check performances.
Preview the DVD now and download your favorite Eagles' tracks ("Hotel
California," "Desperado" or "Life in the Fast Lane," perhaps?) at the
iTunes Music Store.
http://www.rhino.com/retrovid/VideoKeeper.lasso?Artist=Eagles&partner=quicktime
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=1053549
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Thievery Corporation, Spiritual South, Tom Middleton, DJ Spinna and
other fabulous dance, hip hop and electronica producers delightfully
remixed music from the Brazilian diva Bebel Gilberto.
"Bebel Gilberto Remixed" features music from Gilberto's debut album,
"Tanto Tempo," which sold a million copies around the globe and
captivated audiences with its classic bossa nova updated with cool
electronica.
Listen to part of the album now, which you can buy with bonus tracks at
the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.sixdegreesrecords.com
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=1000227
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One royal old gal gets wild (and proves to be a royal pain in the tush
for her staff) in "U Don't Know Me," the latest video from Basement
Jaxx--the London-based production duo of Simon Ratcliffe and Felix
Buxton.
Visit the iTunes Music Store to hear earlier hits from Basement Jaxx,
such as "Where's Your Head At," "Oh My Gosh" and "Red Alert."
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunch.asp?vidref=base009
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=5453136
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With the good looks of a matinee idol and a musical soul full of
yearning and melancholy, Chet Baker was destined to reach the heights of
jazz stardom.
"Chet Baker: 1952-1988" offers an overview of his entire career both as
trumpeter and crooner. Enjoy highlights from the two-disc set such as
"My Funny Valentine," "Everything Happens to Me" and "That Old Feeling."
Discover more than 50 other Chet Baker albums at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.shoutfactory.com/selection/179/popqt/Chet_Baker_Career_1952_1988.html
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=118257
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Critics are already calling the latest album from Chicago rapper Common
"a hip hop classic." In stunning QuickTime 7, enjoy Common's sultry new
video "Go!" featuring Kanye West and John Mayer singing the hook.
You can download the new album "Be," including the bonus video "Working
Together," at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.common-music.com/downloads/quicktime.asp?gad=CITep80BEgirOoW65vTEjhiAkY3-AyDKqqsK
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=64490
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On "Mr. Hollywood Jr., 1947," Michael Penn constructs vividly detailed,
multi-layered lyrics that often take left turns into the surreal a la
mid-sixties Bob Dylan. Listen to his new album now.
Discover more music from Michael Penn at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.spinartrecords.com/qt/penn.html
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=279073
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Watch "Only This Moment," the first video from the Röyksopp's second
album, "The Understanding," available July 4 in the UK and July 12 in
the US.
In the meantime, preview "Melody Am"--the debut full-length electronica
album by the celebrated and innovative Norwegian duo--at the iTunes
Music Store.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunch.asp?vidref=royk007
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=3432068
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What era is the Real Tuesday Weld in--the roaring 1920s or today?
Experience his funky big-bass jazz music in the album preview for "The
Return of the Clerkenwell Kid," available at the iTunes Music Store.
At the Clerkenwell Kid blog, you can also read his posts, subscribe to
his podcast and download a free track, "Something Beautiful."
P.S. The real Tuesday Weld is actually a gorgeous '50s starlet.
http://theclerkenwellkid.blogspot.com/
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=6185062
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Fronted by the charismatic Mark McGrath, Orange County-based Sugar Ray
debuted in 1995 with music built on the band's spirited, carefree and
incredibly catchy good-time vibe.
Hear "Fly," "Falls Apart," "When It's Over," "Every Morning," "Someday"
and the other smash hits highlighted on the first-ever best of Sugar Ray
compilation. You can buy "The Best of Sugar Ray" and earlier albums from
the group at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.rhino.com/fun/listeningparties/74628_PartyPlayer.lasso
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=146311
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Saxophonist, composer and bandleader Joshua Redman--whom the Los Angeles
Times has called "one of the most vital figures in jazz of the new
century"--just released "SFJAZZ Collective," an acoustic record
featuring Redman with the all-star band he created with the San
Francisco Jazz Organization (SFJAZZ).
If you like what you hear, download the album at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.jazzonline.com/showhot.asp?id=307
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=65125005
3. QuickTime Showcase
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"Batman Begins" explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark
Knight's emergence as a force for good in Gotham.
In the wake of his parents' murder, disillusioned industrial heir Bruce
Wayne (Christian Bale) travels the world seeking the means to fight
injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. He
returns to Gotham and unveils his alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader
who uses his strength, intellect and an array of high-tech deceptions to
fight the sinister forces that threaten the city.
Preview the movie trailer in high definition and take a peek at
QuickTime VRs of the Batcave and Ra's Al Guhl's Fortress.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/hdgallery/batmanbegins.html
http://www2.warnerbros.com/batmanbegins/qtvr/index.html
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A funny and poignant love story by award-winning screenwriter Richard
Curtis ("Love Actually"), "The Girl in the Café" combines his unique
comedic touch with a powerful humanitarian message.
Lonely civil servant Lawrence (Bill Nighy) meets a mysterious young
woman, Gina (Kelly Macdonald), in a café near his office. As a member of
the British delegation to the G8 Summit, Lawrence impetuously invites
Gina to join him at the event, where their newfound attraction to each
other is tested in an emotional conflict between personal conviction and
professional obligation. The two become dramatically, comically and
fatefully entwined.
You can catch "The Girl in the Café" on HBO throughout July.
http://www.hbo.com/films/girlinthecafe/index.html
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Join Gumby, Pokey, Prickle and Goo as they battle the Blockheads through
the magical books of Toyland. "The Very Best New Adventures of Gumby"
volumes one and two contain all-original music, sound effects and
voices.
Watch two clips from these lovable color episodes produced during the
late 1980s and early 1990s.
http://www.rhino.com/retrovid/VideoKeeper.lasso?Artist=Gumby&partner=quicktime
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Mexican telenovela "Amor Real," which some people consider the
most popular Mexican soap opera of all time, tells the drama of a
19th-century general's daughter in love with a common soldier. She's
tricked by her mother into marrying a wealthy landowner.
The series ties in all the essential soap opera plot twists--kidnapping,
scandal, murder, passion, deception, jealous lovers, love triangles. The
two-disc set comes with English subtitles and exclusive actor
biographies. Check out the trailer now.
http://www.xenonpictures.com/amorrealtrailer/
4. Movie Trailers
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Marvel's first family of comic superheroes takes the world by storm as
the longest running comic book series in history comes to the big
screen.
When an experimental space voyage goes awry, four people are changed by
cosmic rays and gain superhuman powers. Together, they use their unique
new skills to explore the strange aspects of the world and battle
together against the evil Doctor Doom.
"Fantastic Four" opens in theaters July 8. Enjoy the trailer in high
definition and don't miss the exclusive 10-minute behind-the-scenes
video.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/hdgallery/fantasticfour.html
http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/fantastic_four/behind_the_scenes/
5. iTunes Corner
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Podcasts--professional and homemade audio broadcasts available on the
Internet--is a fusion of the words iPod and broadcasts. Unlike
traditional radio shows with set schedules, you can listen to podcasts
anytime in iTunes or on an iPod.
http://www.apple.com/podcasting
http://www.apple.com/itunes/
http://www.apple.com/ipod/
The newly released version of iTunes (v4.9) lets you find, subscribe,
manage and listen to podcasts right in iTunes. With thousands of free
podcasts--from favorites such as ABC News, Adam Curry, ESPN, KCRW and
more--all organized by category, the new Podcast Directory puts
on-demand radio at your fingertips.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/podcasts.html
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Get the iTunes Music Store free Single of the Week--"Way U Move" by
3Style. Check back every Tuesday for a new free download.
Download iTunes 4.9 for Mac and Windows. It's free.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playlistId=73441284
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
6. Get Creative
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As a creative professional, you know that the more time you spend
looking for files, the less time you have to work on projects. So its
vital to have instant access to your creative assets.
Register today for a free online seminar showing you an asset management
solution with Apple's Mac OS X, Xserve and Xserve RAID. The solution
provides scalable storage options for individuals or whole creative
teams and features the latest asset management software from BrighTech,
Canto and Extensis.
http://seminars.apple.com/seminarsonline/manageassets/apple/index.html?s=203
http://www.apple.com/macosx/
http://www.apple.com/xserve/
http://www.apple.com/xserve/raid/
7. The Buzz on H.264
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Have had a chance to see the stunning video quality that H.264 delivers
in QuickTime 7? The buzz of this amazing technology is reaching all the
way around the world as standards organizations, consortia and companies
begin implementing this technology for their own markets.
Envivio offers products and solutions that use H.264 to deliver superb
quality and efficiency in Broadcast, IPTV, Mobile and web-delivered
content. The company provides systems for MPEG-4/AVC (H.264) broadcast
and streaming solutions. What's more, Envivio has demonstrated
interoperability with QuickTime 7--a key benefit of standards-based
implementations.
Visit Envivio's website to learn more.
http://www.envivio.com/
8. Hot Tips
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Now it's your turn to produce your own podcasts that share your witty
and insightful thoughts (not to mention your born-for-radio voice) with
the world. Record your audio podcast with QuickTime 7 Pro for Mac OS X.
Learn how.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/pro/
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/tutorials/podcasting.html
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We hope you enjoyed reading this issue of QuickTime News. Look for your
next issue on July 15.
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