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QuickTime News
August 26, 2005
Volume 7, Issue 17
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In This Issue
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1. Making the Universe Shake
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. Making the Universe Shake
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We all go to the movies to see stars. But the audience for the IMAX film
"Hubble: Galaxies Across Space and Time" gets to see the universe.
Produced by the Office of Public Outreach at the Space Telescope Science
Institute (STScI)--the organization responsible for conducting and
coordinating the science operations of the Hubble Space Telescope--this
film blends Hubble's high-resolution images of deep space with video
animation techniques to take armchair astronauts on a
10-billion-light-year trip in only three minutes.
The goals of the STScI team were to create a short film digitally and
in-house on a limited budget and to offer the finished product to
large-format theaters as a public service. But to make this plan a
reality, the team had to devise a way to take the large images and
present them in a way that would preserve their original resolution.
Only IMAX theaters, with screens literally the size of a building, could
support this.
Find out how Shake helped STScI overcome production roadblocks. Watch
"Hubble: Galaxies Across Space and Time" now, too.
http://www.apple.com/shake/
http://www.apple.com/pro/video/stsci/
http://informal-sci.stsci.edu/exhibits/largefilm/index.php
2. Tracks to Watch
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Watch Green Day's latest video, "Wake Me Up When September Ends" in
Quicktime 7. You'll find the track currently placing in the top 10 on
the iTunes Top Song list.
Preview more punk rock music from "American Idiot," Green Day's latest
album, at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.greendaymusic.com/sept_vid/gd_sept_vid.html
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=954266
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Following up on its popular first single, "Lyla," Oasis just released
the video for its second single, "The Importance of Being Idle," written
and sung by Noel Gallagher.
You can hear more music from the band's recently-released album, "Don't
Believe the Truth," at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunchnew.asp?vidref=oasi008
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=512633
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Check out the "The Loneliness Song" video from power-pop wunderkind Adam
Richman. He wrote, recorded and produced the "Patience and Science"
album all by himself in his parents' basement. Yes, he played every
instrument.
If you like the video, visit the iTunes Music Store to hear previews
from rest of the album.
http://www.adamrichman.com/video
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=15980728
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Gretchen Wilson set the music industry on its collective last year with
the release of her multi-platinum debut album, "Here for the Party." The
Redneck Woman (aka Pocahontas) just released a video with some smart
recommendations for what to do when you're "All Jacked Up."
Her upcoming second album, "All Jacked Up," hits stores September 27. In
the meantime, enjoy the "Here for the Party" album, featuring hit songs
"Redneck Woman," "Here for the Party" and "Homewrecker," at the iTunes
Music Store.
http://www.gretchenwilson.com
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=6838616
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On his sophomore album, "Beautiful Noise," critically acclaimed Texas
songwriter Salim Nourallah connects with his listeners with emotional
and engaging songwriting, comparable to the Beatles, Elvis Costello,
Wilco, Big Star or Beck. He contemplates themes of mortality, aging,
lost love and, refreshingly, hope as an antidote to despair.
Without further adieu, watch Salim Nourallah's new video, "The World Is
Full of People Who Want to Hurt You." You can purchase "Beautiful Noise"
at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.salimnourallah.com/index.html
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=44188514
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Fischerspooner connoisseurs and electronica aficionados, brace yourself
for a fantastic Fischerspooner video: "Never Win." Before the song's
over, you'll be dancing in your chair and downloading Fischerspooner's
new album, "Odyssey," from the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunchnew.asp?vidref=fisc001
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=1263317
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Waking Ashland, a band formed during the re-emergence of indie-rock,
merges the energy of artists like Jimmy Eat World and Weezer with the
songwriting craft of Elvis Costello and Joe Jackson to create something
both original and beautiful.
Everything is not what it seems in the "I Am for You" video from Waking
Ashland.
http://www.toothandnail.com/video_details.php?id=80
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Before his death in 2004, Johnny Ramone compiled "Weird Tales of the
Ramones," the first-ever Ramones box set, which chronicles the band's
career-spanning collection. Three audio discs gather 85 tracks and an
additional DVD presents an hour of rare footage and essential video
clips.
Hear a sampler from this landmark box set, featuring hits "Blitzkrieg
Bop" and "I Wanna Be Sedated," and visit the iTunes Music Store to
download individual tracks or albums from the Ramones.
http://www.rhino.com/fun/listeningparties/74662_PartyPlayer.lasso
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=60715
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Listen to a sampler from the Stooges' remastered and expanded
groundbreaking releases "The Stooges" and "Fun House."
Originally released in 1969, the Stooges' self-titled album features the
signature cuts "I Wanna Be Your Dog," "1969" and "Real Cool Time."
Widely considered one of the best rock albums of all time, the Stooges'
1970 sophomore release, "Fun House," features the proto-punk classics
"Loose," "1970" and "L.A. Blues." Each remastered album includes a
second disc of rarities, alternate takes and bonus single mixes.
Want to hear more music from the Stooges? You can find the 142-track
"1970: The Complete Fun House Sessions" album at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.rhino.com/fun/listeningparties/stooges_PartyPlayer.lasso
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=3855407
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Contemporary country trio Trick Pony just released its new album,
"R.I.D.E.," a few days ago. See what they have in store for you--watch
videos for "It's a Heartache" (cover of the Bonnie Tyler song) and "The
Bride."
You can find "R.I.D.E." and the band's earlier two albums at the iTunes
Music Store.
http://www.curb.com/artists/disco_trickpony.html
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=156720
3. QuickTime Showcase
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The new drama series from HBO "Rome" tells the saga of two ordinary
Roman soldiers who unwittingly become entwined in the historical events
of ancient Rome.
A serialized drama of love and betrayal, masters and slaves, husbands
and wives, it chronicles a turbulent era that saw the death of a
republic and the birth of an empire. The series begins in 52 B.C., as
Gaius Julius Caesar completes his conquest of Gaul after eight years of
war and prepares to return to Rome.
"Rome" airs on HBO Sundays at 9 p.m., premiering this Sunday, August 28.
http://www.hbo.com/rome/
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In 1993, a group of childhood friends in Omaha, Nebraska, released 100
copies of a cassette tape by a 13 year-old singer-songwriter/little
brother, Conor Oberst. Two years later, the name Saddle Creek Records
was etched in vinyl. What began as a collective local music scene
would soon gain attention as a center of indie music in America.
"Spend an Evening with Saddle Creek" tells the story of the record label
as told by the people who made it happen. With extensive interviews,
rare performances and archival footage, the film gives viewers an oral
and visual history of how the combination of talent, dedication and
collaboration launched bands like Bright Eyes, Cursive and the Faint
into the national eye and has fostered a close-knit family of artists
that continues to inspire each other and their fans.
http://www.plexifilm.com/sc.html
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=6547614
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=6939409
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=5785239
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On September 1, 1990, the Garcia Band played a particularly poignant
kind of show. The Grateful Dead originally planned to perform that date,
but the Dead's keyboard player, Brent Mydland, had recently died. Rather
than cancel the gig, the Garcia Band stepped in to deliver one of its
most heartfelt performances.
"The Jerry Garcia Band Live at Shoreline" DVD features bonus material,
including interviews with Robert Hunter and band members, a
mini-documentary and photo galleries. Visit the iTunes Music Store to
download music from Jerry Garcia.
http://www.rhino.com/retrovid/VideoKeeper.lasso?Artist=Jerry%20Garcia&partner=quicktime
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=931545
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An uplifting story of unconditional love, "Lackawanna Blues" features an
exceptional ensemble cast, including Epatha Merkerson, Jeffrey Wright,
Jimmy Smits, Terrence Dashon Howard, Rosie Perez, Marcus Carl Franklin
and Macy Gray.
This vibrant story pays homage to an era gone by, taking an affectionate
look at the ties that bind an African-American community in the period
just before desegregation.
Co-executive produced by Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, the HBO Film
"Lackwanna Blues" is now available on DVD. Love the movie's blues-driven
score featuring music from the Blind Boys of Alabama, Etta Baker, T-Bone
Walker and others? Then visit the iTunes Music Store to download the
soundtrack.
http://www.hbo.com/films/lackawannablues/
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=44628816
4. Movie Trailers
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The legendary German brothers Wilhelm (Matt Damon) and Jacob Grimm
(Heath Ledger) set out on an enchanted adventure set in a world of
heroes and villains, witches and trolls, undying evil and true love--a
realm they thought was just make believe, until it came into their
world.
Now the Grimm brothers must confront all that their imaginations brought
to life, in a battle between fantasy and reality.
"The Brothers Grimm" opens in theaters today.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/hdgallery/thebrothersgrimm.html
5. iTunes Corner
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The summer has once again flown by. But you officially still have two
weekends left to celebrate and conclude the season in style--barbecuing.
And a BBQ isn't a BBQ without some good tunes.
Have no fear--the folks at the iTunes Music Store are one step ahead of
you and have complied a fabulous 75-song playlist featuring music from
Otis Redding, the Doobie Brothers, the Isley Brothers, Sly & the Family
Stone, Aretha Franklin, the Beach Boys, Thin Lizzy, Maroon 5, Los Lonely
Boys, the Rolling Stones, Snoop Dogg, Black Eyed Peas, Lynyrd Skynyrd
and many other artists.
Enjoy the iTunes Essentials playlist "Summer BBQ."
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewMix?id=69916718
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Get the iTunes Music Store free Single of the Week--the hot soul-felt
duet "In Love with a Thug" by Sharissa featuring R. Kelly. 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=79010435
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
6. Get Creative
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The 2005 Interactive Media and Immersive Imaging Summit in Savannah
focuses on immersive technologies, both photographic and
computer-generated. See how you can use spectacular 360° panoramas to
showcase everything from real estate and automobiles, to the historic
aircraft in the collection of renowned museums. The best artists and
developers in the world will attend the Summit in Savannah on September
26-30.
Preview what Savannah has to offer--check out these gorgeous QuickTime
VRs of the town.
http://www.vrsummit.com/
http://robertthien.com/sphpblog/index.php?d=15&m=08&y=05&category=9&PHPSESSID=f35265f94f6849aabe4f61182543a200
7. The Buzz on H.264
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The buzz on H.264 will roar through the International Broadcasters
Convention in Amsterdam, September 9-13, 2005.
On Monday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, the MPEG Industry Forum
SuperSession on the Video Ecosystem kicks off with a keynote and two
roundtables featuring industry-leading companies, the ISMA and AVC
Alliance.
Check out the Apple Computer booth in Hall 7, Stand 621, and the AVC
Alliance booth in Hall 4, Stand 388. You'll see the ISMA demonstrating
interoperable encoding, streaming and client software from many
companies, including QuickTime 7 from Apple.
http://www.ibc.org/
http://mpegif.org/
http://www.avc-alliance.com/
http://www.isma.tv/
8. Hot Tips
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Need a quick entertainment fix between your biweekly QuickTime News
newsletters?
Then simply open your QuickTime Player, where the new QuickTime Guide
will give you immediate access to a wide range of music videos,
listening parties, television show previews, electronic field trips, as
well as trailers for DVDs, games and upcoming movies.
You can also browse the QuickTime Guide online.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/guide/
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We hope you enjoyed reading this issue of QuickTime News. Look for your
next issue on September 9.
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