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QuickTime News
July 29, 2005
Volume 7, Issue 15
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In This Issue
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1. Look, Mom, No Hands
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:
http://www.apple.com/enews/currentqissue
1. Look, Mom, No Hands
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No driver, either. Or remote control.
Team Banzai, one of 40 teams from around the country to advance to the
national semi-finals of the 2005 DARPA (Defense Advanced Research
Projects Agency) Grand Challenge, developed "Dora"--the world's first
fully-autonomous vehicle driven by Mac OS X.
The team selected a brand new 2004 stock Volkswagen Touareg to make the
175-mile mission over desert terrain without any human assistance.
Commercial and proprietary software running on Apple computers using Mac
OS X provided means for all the software development, scenario
simulations, data analysis and vehicle controls.
Check out Dora in action at the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge qualification
trials.
http://team.gobanzai.com/home.html
http://www.apple.com/macosx/
http://team.gobanzai.com/media.html
2. Tracks to Watch
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Morcheeba reinvents its trademark soul, funk and hip-hop sound on the
group's latest album, "The Antidote," featuring the rough, edgy vocals
of new lead singer Daisy Martey. As the video states, Morcheeba is on a
journey to show you "Wonders Never Cease."
If you enjoy the the video, preview some earlier Morcheeba albums at the
iTunes Music Store.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunch.asp?vidref=morc003
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=161916
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The new Death Cab for Cutie DVD, "Drive Well, Sleep Carefully," contains
13 live performances spanning the band's career as well as alternate
versions of songs, unreleased music, outtakes and behind-the-scenes
footage.
The stunning live footage is mixed with candid conversations about the
creative process, the band's dedication to its music and the joys and
demands of life on the road.
Watch Death Cab for Cutie perform "The New Year" at the Showbox in
Seattle, the band's hometown. Discover more music from Death Cab for
Cutie at the iTunes Music Store.
http://plexifilm.com/dwsc.html
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=5448636
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Hand-picked for the "Stealth" soundtrack by director Rob Cohen, Incubus'
single "Make a Move" gives you a sneak peek at the intense fighter plane
action awaiting you in the movie theater.
Visit the iTunes Music Store to hear more music from the "Stealth"
soundtrack and Incubus.
http://www.enjoyincubus.com/
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=465707
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=74334401
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Amy Ray, former member of the Indigo Girls, occupies the space between
rock, old-school punk and folk on her new album, "Prom." The album
touches on delicate subjects, such as suicide, racism, gender
identification, political idealism and homophobia.
Stream the album and take note of the craftily chosen album art and
corresponding lyrics for each song chapter. At the iTunes Music Store,
you can download "Prom."
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=475260
http://www.daemonrecords.com/amy/landing/
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British R&B newcomer Nate James sets the tone and lays down some smooth
moves in his video "Set the Tone." Like what you see? You can download
the single and three other new tracks from Nate James at the iTunes
Music Store.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunch.asp?vidref=nate001
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=49928545
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The gorgeous voice of Emmylou Harris graces the American roots songbook
like none other. The alt-country godmother, bluegrass champion and
sweetheart of the rodeo just compiled her first comprehensive
single-disc collection: "The Very Best of Emmylou Harris--Heartaches &
Highways," available at the iTunes Music Store.
Listen to the album now, including hits "Love Hurts" (sung duet with
Gram Parsons), "To Know Him Is to Love Him" (with Dolly Parton and Linda
Ronstadt), "That Lovin' You Feelin' Again" (with Roy Orbison) and many
other songs.
http://www.rhino.com/fun/listeningparties/73123_PartyPlayer.lasso
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=146974
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For the past three decades, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the
traditional brass band music of New Orleans, combined it with funk,
jazz, gospel and soul, and introduced this special blend of the old and
the new to the rest of the world.
Listen now to "This Is the Dirty Dozen Brass Band Collection," the first
compilation to include songs from every album the band has released,
including four tracks from out-of-print records.
To sample more music from the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, look no further
than the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.shoutfactory.com/selection/177/popqt/This_Is_The_Dirty_Dozen_Brass_Band_Collection.html
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=900437
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Check out the premiere of "Sweet the Sting," the new video from Tori
Amos, available exclusively in QuickTime.
Want to hear more music from her new album, "The Beekeeper"? Visit the
iTunes Music Store where you'll find "The Beekeeper," as well as earlier
albums and the four-song iTunes Exclusive "Live Session" EP.
http://www.toriamos.com/tori_sweet.html
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=163916
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Wes from deadtroll.com would like to dedicate this next song to all the
unsung systems administrators out there. Check out the video of Wes
performing live "The System Administrator Song 2005" at the Help Desk
Convention in Las Vegas.
Happy Systems Administrator Appreciation Day.
http://www.deadtroll.com/index2.html?/sysadmin/qt7vid.html~content
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San Diego-based Switchfoot just released its rocking new video "Dare You
to Move." You can download the band's double-platinum album "The
Beautiful Letdown," featuring "Dare You to Move," at the iTunes Music
Store.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunch.asp?vidref=swit001
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=655658
3. QuickTime Showcase
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Get into the ring with four clips from the Academy Award-winning
"Million Dollar Baby," featuring the Best Actress Hilary Swank, Best
Supporting Actor Morgan Freeman and Best Director Clint Eastwood.
This knockout film tells the amazing tale of strength and determination
of a female boxer, Maggie Fitzgerald (Swank), willing to do whatever it
takes to make her dreams come true and for someone to believe in her.
http://www2.warnerbros.com/web/wb_trailers/home.jsp?settings=true&id=mdb_buying_a_house
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Break out those 3D glasses. You're going to need them for the IMAX
feature "Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D," presented by
Tom Hanks. Virtually explore the surface of the Moon and hear what it
was like from the extraordinary Apollo astronauts.
"Magnificent Desolation" features never before seen photographs, CGI
renditions of the lunar landscape and previously unreleased NASA
footage. Enjoy the trailer in high-definition H.264 video (QuickTime 7
required).
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/hdgallery/magnificentdesolation.html
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
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Prepare to launch 220 miles above Earth at 17,500 mph and experience a
remarkable out-of-this-world adventure. The popular IMAX film "Space
Station," now on DVD, takes you on a tour of the International Space
Station (ISS). Meet the astronauts and cosmonauts from Florida's Kennedy
Space Center and Russia's Baiknor Cosmodrome.
Learn about the challenges, setbacks and triumphs of the men and women
whose dreams exceed the limits of life on Earth. Plus, don't miss the
special interview with Tom Cruise who shares his opinion about space
exploration.
http://www2.warnerbros.com/web/wb_trailers/home.jsp?settings=true&id=imax_space_station_whats_next
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The World Wide Panorama site grows rapidly with every new themed
worldwide photo shoot. For the latest event--shot on the week of the
Summer Solstice (longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere,
first day of summer)--the theme was simply "water" and 260 participants
contributed images from 46 countries.
The subject matter includes waterfalls, fountains, springs, rivers,
lakes, dams, canals, waterworks, aquariums, boats, bathrooms, car
washes, rain and swimming pools. Enjoy this fascinating collection of
QuickTime VRs and keep posted for the next event.
http://geoimages.berkeley.edu/wwp605/index.html
4. Movie Trailers
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When a drone bomber with artificial intelligence is being tested, it
turns rogue and could precipitate a nuclear war if a squadron of elite
Navy pilots can't stop it. Will they succeed in this terrifying mission
of global consequence?
The epic action thriller "Stealth," starring Josh Lucas, Jamie Foxx and
Jessica Biel, opens in theaters today.
At the iTunes Music Store, you can preview the soundtrack, featuring
music from BT, David Bowie, Incubus, Sly & The Family Stone, Will.I.Am,
Dredg and other artists.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/redirect?url=itms://www.apple.com/moviesxml/s/sony_pictures/1493/index.xml
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=74334401
5. iTunes Corner
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Enjoy your iTunes music library in virtually any room of your house.
Share a single broadband Internet connection and USB printer without
inconvenient and obtrusive cables. Create an instant wireless network on
the go. Extend the range of your current wireless network. How many
devices do you need to do all this? Just one. AirPort Express* for Mac
and Windows.
Take advantage of the iTunes Exclusive Limited Time Offer: Buy an
AirPort Express for $129 and get a coupon for 30 iTunes songs.**
http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?promo=AirPortExpressiTunes
* AirPort Express requires a Wi-Fi Certified 802.11b- or 802.11g-enabled
computer and Mac OS X v10.3 or later, Windows XP, or Windows 2000.
Wireless Internet access requires a wireless-enabled computer, a base
station or other access point and Internet access (fees may apply). Some
ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort. Streaming music
requires iTunes 4.7 or later and a compatible stereo system or powered
speakers. Wireless printing requires a compatible printer. Range may
vary with site conditions.
** Terms & conditions apply.
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Get the iTunes Music Store free Single of the Week--"Me Plus One" by
Norwegian pop-star-on-the-rise Annie. 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=76000263
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
6. Get Creative
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Find creative inspiration in the stunning full-screen graphics magazine
"gX Summer 2005" produced in rich PDF.
"Graphic Exchange Summer 2005" is the third in the gX series of PDF
editions, which include QuickTime videos and web links. However, this
issue represents the first cross-media magazine designed and programmed
almost completely in a single application (Adobe InDesign), and its
web-like interface shows off the future of PDF publishing.
In this 77-page edition entitled "From Anyware to Anywhere," Graphic
Exchange writers discuss digital art and technologies in photography,
video, interactive media, digital publishing and archival printing.
http://www.gXo.com/Summer05
7. The Buzz on H.264
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The H.264 buzz is spreading to Hollywood. You'll take a step into the
enchanted world of heroes and villains, witches and trolls, undying evil
and true love when you watch the high-definition trailer (QuickTime 7
required) for the new Terry Gilliam film "The Brothers Grimm," starring
Matt Damon and Heath Ledger. Whether you're viewing the video clip in
1080p (1920 x 1080) or 480p (852 x 480), notice the unprecedented H.264
video quality and intense surround sound audio.
"The Brothers Grimm" opens in theaters August 26.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/hdgallery/thebrothersgrimm.html
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
8. Hot Tips
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Text can play an important role in your QuickTime movies. It can serve
as titles, subtitles, credits, teleprompter text or the complete content
of the movie perhaps. A text track is also used to contain information
for chapter tracks and HREF tracks.
Additionally, a text track uses very little bandwidth, so it doesn't
cost much to add one to your movie, but can provide a great benefit to
the final product. Learn how you can add text tracks to your movies
using QuickTime 7 Pro for Mac OS X.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/tutorials/texttracks.html
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/pro/
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We hope you enjoyed reading this issue of QuickTime News. Look for your
next issue on August 12.
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