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QuickTime News
September 16, 2005
Volume 7, Issue 18
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In This Issue
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1. QuickTime 7 for Windows Released
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
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1. QuickTime 7 for Windows Released
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QuickTime 7 makes the future of video crystal clear with new features
including pristine H.264 video, amazingly responsive live player resize,
up to 24 channels of surround sound and all-new user-friendly playback
controls.
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.
Discover the rich multimedia experience you're missing out on--download
QuickTime 7, now available for both Mac OS X and Windows.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/
2. Tracks to Watch
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The ten-time Grammy-winning superstar who laid the groundwork for soul
music, Ray Charles proved his mastery with countless jazz, country, R&B
and pop masterpieces as well. His extraordinary career spanned seven
decades. Ray shines in the comprehensive collection "Pure Genius: The
Complete Atlantic Recordings, 1952-1959."
Listen to a sample of the eight-disc box set now. You can hear more
music from Ray at the iTunes Music Store, too.
http://www.rhino.com/fun/listeningparties/74731_PartyPlayer.lasso
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=160926
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One of Scotland's most successful bands, Simple Minds have scored more
than 20 Top 20 hits in a career spanning nearly three decades, sold 20+
million records, had five No. 1 albums and been voted Q magazine's
"world's best live act."
Watch the new video "Home" from the long awaited new album by Simple
Minds. Visit the iTunes Music Store to preview earlier work from the
band.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunchnew.asp?vidref=simp008
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=645533
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Founded in the late '60s in Surrey, England, Genesis grew from a
progressive art-rock outfit into one of the biggest arena rock acts
ever, with a long string of platinum-sellers and chart smashes. On
"Genesis--the Platinum Collection," the band's most comprehensive
career-spanning collection to date, this remarkable evolution is
revealed.
Listen to some of the hits from the three-disc set and visit the iTunes
Music Store to hear more from Genesis.
http://www.rhino.com/fun/listeningparties/78446_PartyPlayer.lasso
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=95966
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Echo & the Bunnymen are back in action with "Siberia," their first
studio album in four years. Enjoy the video for their new single,
"Stormy Weather," and look for the forthcoming album in the iTunes Music
Store soon.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunchnew.asp?vidref=echo001
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=829532
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For more than 30 years Austin City Limits has honored both artists and
music fans by creating an intimate connection between the two. The
two-disc "Austin City Limits Festival" DVD set features the best of the
2004 festival and includes standout performances by the Pixies, Blind
Boys Of Alabama, Broken Social Scene, Sheryl Crow, Drive-By Truckers and
more.
Watch a video clip of Josh Rouse performing "It's the Nighttime" live.
http://www.rhino.com/retrovid/VideoKeeper.lasso?Artist=Josh%20Rouse&partner=quicktime
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Open your eyes. Open your mind. See the world through the prospective of
a shoe in the short film "Vans Eye View." You can download "I Wonder"
and "Keep On Looking" by the Willowz at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.vanseyeview.com/
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=26083117
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Check out Augustana's short film, "Villains," and listen to clips from
the band's debut album, "All the Stars and Boulevards," exclusively in
Quicktime 7.
Listen to more tracks from "All the Stars and Boulevards" at the iTunes
Music Store.
http://augustanamusic.com/flyaway/
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=62450480
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"Palm World Voices" breaks boundaries of multimedia and cultures. This
new DVD, CD, book and map series, curated by Palm Pictures and Island
Records founder Chris Blackwell, explores musically rich areas of the
globe.
Take a peek at video clips recorded in India and Africa.
http://www.palmworldvoices.com/qt/
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Several years in the making, the creation of "Healthy in Paranoid
Times," the sixth studio album from Our Lady Peace, invigorated and
sometimes nearly tore the band apart. The album, available at the iTunes
Music Store, contains 13 of OLP's strongest, most infectious and most
poignant songs to date.
Watch the video for the band's first single, "Where Are You"--a search
for spirituality.
http://ourladypeace.com/
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=475472
3. QuickTime Showcase
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"Six Feet Under" followers still mourn its end, but HBO knows just how
to make them feel better--with the release of "Six Feet Under: The
Complete Fourth Season" on DVD.
There's a new pecking order at the Fisher & Diaz funeral home, but Nate,
Ruth, David and Claire still try to make every day above ground a good
one. Death and dysfunction are par for the course in the fourth season.
The DVD set includes seven audio commentaries featuring creator and
executive producer Alan Ball, executive producer Alan Poul, as well as
writers and directors; never before seen deleted scenes; a featurette on
how an episode is pieced together in the editing room; and an interview
with the cast conducted by Bob Costas.
See clips from the series now. You can also preview music from the
soundtrack at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.hbo.com/sixfeetunder/
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?s=143441&playlistId=70862455
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It's true--fans of Larry David can't curb their enthusiasm for "Curb
Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Fourth Season," now available on DVD.
Larry David lives a charmed life--an understanding wife, famous friends,
a supportive manager and an angelic singing voice. So what's his
problem? See Larry buy medical marijuana, take a hooker to a baseball
game, steal a golf club from a corpse, ruin Ben Stiller's birthday
party, attempt to cash in on his tenth anniversary present with Gina
Gershon and open for "The Producers" on Broadway alongside Mel Brooks
and David Schwimmer.
Don't miss clips from the upcoming season, premiering on September 25.
http://www.hbo.com/larrydavid/
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Siouxsie Sioux just released a brand new DVD called "Dreamshow"
featuring live performances from London's Royal Festival Hall in October
2004. Siouxsie performs with a band, orchestra and renowned Japanese
Taiko drummer Leonard Eto.
Preview three performances from the DVD, which also includes 27 Banshees
and Creatures tracks, as well as rehearsal footage and interview clips.
Like what you hear? Discover more music from Siouxsie and the Banshees
at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/artistfeatures/siouxsiesoux
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=92623
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For the very first time on DVD, fans can enjoy a unique collection of
the visual works of Elvis Costello--"The Right Spectacle: The Very Best
of Elvis Costello--the Videos." From his single in 1978, "I Don't Want
To Go To (Chelsea)," to his final video for Warner Brothers, "13 Steps
Lead Down," this DVD is a must own for all serious Elvis Costello
enthusiasts.
With a total of 27 videos, the DVD also includes Costello's witty and
lively audio commentary--providing insights into where, why and how the
videos were created--and more than 70 minutes of ultra rare television
archive footage from the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK.
Preview three clips from the collection now. Visit the iTunes Music
Store for more music by Elvis Costello.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunchnew.asp?vidref=elvi004
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=497911
4. Movie Trailers
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"Lord of War" follows the globetrotting exploits of arms dealer Yuri
Orlov (Nicolas Cage). Through some of the deadliest war zones, Yuri
struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent, his
business rivals, even some of his customers who include many of the
world's most notorious dictators. Finally, Yuri must also face his own
conscience.
"Lord of War" opens in theaters today.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/lions_gate/lord_of_war/
5. iTunes Corner
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Find out what's new in iTunes 5, including a new streamlined look, new
Search Bar, Smart Shuffle feature, playlist folders, Outlook syncing,
parental controls and more.
iTunes 5 makes it a snap to find and organize your music--all from one
place. Import your CDs or download music, podcasts and audiobooks from
the iTunes Music Store. Then create and manage playlists, burn CDs,
share and stream or sync to your iPod and listen anytime, anywhere.
Download iTunes 5 now.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/
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The newly-released pencil-thin iPod nano packs the entire iPod
experience into an impossibly small design. It holds up to three days
worth of music. It plays for up to 14 hours between battery charges (1).
It displays the color album art for the song you're listening to. It
carries your photos, podcasts and audiobooks. It syncs seamlessly with
iTunes. It connects to a host of iPod accessories. Simply put, iPod nano
is 100-percent iPod. And then some.
Take the iPod nano for a spin with the QuickTime VR in the image gallery.
http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/
(1) Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may
eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and the number of charge cycles
vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.
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>From September 13-26, Depeche Mode fans who visit the iTunes Music Store
in the US and pre-order the band's new album, "Playing the Angel," will
receive a password for a chance to purchase up to four tickets from
ticketmaster.com for select dates on the band's 2005 North American
tour--before tickets go on sale to the general public. Terms &
conditions apply. See the iTunes Music Store for more details.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPreorder?id=80044884&s=143441
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Get the iTunes Music Store free Single of the Week--"Through the Iris"
by 10 Years. Check back every Tuesday for a new free download.
Download the newly-released iTunes 5 for Mac and Windows. It's free.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?s=143441&playlistId=80042007
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
6. Get Creative
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Create stunning H.264 video and produce your own podcasts to share with
the world. Enjoy the most cinematic experience on the Internet with
full-screen playback and the brand new full-screen controls. Author and
export multi-channel audio (up to 5.1 surround sound) in AIFF and MOV
formats. Win over friends and family with captivating photo slideshows
complete with soundtracks.
You can do all of that--and much more--with QuickTime 7 Pro. Available
for Mac OS X and Windows, QuickTime 7 Pro offers a perfect solution for
anyone who enjoys watching, recording, creating or sharing high-quality
multimedia.
Learn more about upgrading to QuickTime 7 Pro.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/pro/
7. The Buzz on H.264
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The International Broadcasters Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam welcomed a
record number of attendees--nearly 43,000 visitors--this year.
Read up on all of the new products and deployments of H.264 in dozens of
press releases and announcements from IBC 2005. From encoding solutions
to new set top boxes, the adoption of this standards-based video is
tremendous.
If you didn't check out IBC in person, take a peek at some photos
captured at the show.
http://www.ibc.org/
http://www.apple.com/uk/hotnews/articles/ibc/
8. Hot Tips
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The term "podcast"--a professional and homemade audio broadcast
available on the Internet--is a fusion of the words iPod and broadcast.
Unlike traditional radio shows with set schedules, you can listen to
podcasts anytime in iTunes or on an iPod.
iTunes lets you find, subscribe, manage and listen to podcasts right
within iTunes. With more than 15,000 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.
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. Learn how to record your audio podcast with QuickTime 7 Pro
for Mac OS X or Windows.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/pro/
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/tutorials/podcasting.html
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/tutorials/podcasting_win.html
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We hope you enjoyed reading this issue of QuickTime News. Look for your
next issue on September 23.
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