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QuickTime News
September 23, 2005
Volume 7, Issue 19
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In This Issue
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1. Meet Me on the Ocean Floor
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. Meet Me on the Ocean Floor
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If you want to know what's in Davy Jones's locker--besides sunken
ships--Mike Shelby at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) might have just what you're looking for.
Shelby is the manager for NOAA's Ocean Explorer 12,000-page-or-so
website, which lets you explore the ocean realms without getting your
feet wet. Armchair oceanographers use the site to follow NOAA-sponsored
ocean explorations in near real time. And, in the near future, thanks to
QuickTime 7 and robotic vehicles equipped with high-definition cameras
that prowl the ocean depths, they'll be able to see the world far under
the waves in HD.
"In tracking explorations for NOAA's Ocean Explorer office, we've always
used QuickTime, iMovie and Final Cut Pro to create movies for the site,"
says Shelby. "And we've posted high-definition stills on the site. But
now that ROVs and submersibles are getting equipped with high-definition
video cameras, and now that QuickTime 7 is out, we'll be able to provide
HD video coverage over the Internet as well."
Read more about the project and visit the Ocean Explorer site to watch
videos from recent explorations.
http://www.apple.com/pro/video/shelby/
http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/
2. Tracks to Watch
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"Duran Duran: Live from London" is the first-ever live concert DVD
featuring all five of Duran Duran's original members. Shot live during
their reunion tour at Wembley Arena, the DVD features 20 songs performed
live, a documentary, a photo gallery, a booklet and more.
Enjoy a hot, sweaty high-definition live performance of "Wild Boys" by
the wild boys of Duran Duran (QuickTime 7 required). You can download
"Wild Boys" and other great Duran Duran hits at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.srslabs.com/duranduranp1.asp
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=487384
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
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During his four decades of music making, Richard Thompson has built a
fiercely loyal and singularly attentive constituency. Those fans have a
treat in store with "Front Parlour Ballads," Thompson's first-ever
acoustic studio album of original songs from his extensive discography.
If you like listening to the album, visit the iTunes Music Store to hear
earlier work from Thompson.
http://www.cookingvinylusa.com/RThompson/index.html
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=264023
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It's hard to believe the members of Franz Ferdinand have any trouble
making somebody love them. Perhaps it's just a facade for the "Do You
Want To" video. You can download the single, as well as pre-order the
upcoming "You Could Have It So Much Better" album, at the iTunes Music
Store.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunchnew.asp?vidref=fran010
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=6596751
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPreorder?id=80392536&s=143441
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Poncho Sanchez, accompanied by '70s funk group Tower of Power South
African musician Hugh Masekela on certain tracks, is funking up Latin
jazz on his new album "Do It!" Listen to the album, which you can also
purchase at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.jazzonline.com/showhot.asp?id=314
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=3191047
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Virtuoso guitarist/songwriter Joe Becker is back with his old tricks and
some new ones. Preview his upcoming new album,"Short Stories"--a fusion
of blues, soul, rock and shred.
http://home.comcast.net/~joecanreadthis/quicktime.html
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Following a phenomenal early run in the '80s and '90s with alt-rock
sensations 10,000 Maniacs, Natalie Merchant went on to even greater
success as a solo artist. Her emotive vocals and literate songs have
established her as one of the most distinctive and popular women in
contemporary pop-rock.
Hear her first-ever solo "best of" collection, compiled by Natalie
herself, that beautifully highlights her socially conscious and
melodious signature style. Preview more music from Natalie Merchant at
the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.rhino.com/fun/listeningparties/73121_PartyPlayer.lasso
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=153256
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Watch "49 Percent," the newest video from Röyksopp's second album, "The
Understanding." At the iTunes Music Store, you can find this album as
well as the debut full-length electronica album from this celebrated and
innovative Norwegian duo.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunchnew.asp?vidref=royk008
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=3432068
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"Sound in Spirit" represents another leap forward in power and purpose
for Chanticleer. On this latest album the band explores the profound
connection between sound and healing. As you listen to the album, note
the inspiration from many different cultures, religions and musical
traditions from Tibet, India, Japan, Africa, indigenous America and
Byzantine Greece.
If you like what you hear, check out Chanticleer's earlier albums at the
iTunes Music Store.
http://www.rhino.com/fun/listeningparties/61941_PartyPlayer.lasso
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=724262
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Lene Marlin titled her third album very appropriately: "Lost in Moment."
Reflecting how comfortable Marlin has grown in her role and how
confidently she's taken charge of her own destiny, she recorded the
album in just a year and a half.
Enjoy "How Would It Be," the first video from her new album.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunchnew.asp?vidref=lene001
3. QuickTime Showcase
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In May 2005, Cream returned to London's Royal Albert Hall--the same stage
where the band performed what was thought to be its final performance in
1968. With the exception of a brief reunion at the band's 1993 induction
into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cream had not played together in
nearly four decades.
Filmed in high definition, this two-disc DVD set documents Cream's
momentous 2005 London shows and features performances from each of the
four nights, including classic songs such as "Badge," "I'm So Glad,"
"Crossroads," "Sunshine of Your Love," "White Room" and many more. Bonus
features include alternate performances and in-depth interviews with
Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton.
Watch a clip from the DVD set. You can download individual songs and
albums from Cream at the iTunes Music Store, too.
http://www.rhino.com/retrovid/VideoKeeper.lasso?Artist=Cream&partner=quicktime
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=120593
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THQ brings you Disney/Pixar's "The Incredibles: Rise of the
Underminer"--an all-new action-adventure game based on the world and
characters of "The Incredibles" movie. When the evil Underminer rises to
the surface with a sinister plan to rule the world, it's up to Mr.
Incredible and his super cool pal, Frozone, to save the day.
Join Mr. Incredible and Frozone in non-stop action as they venture
underground to destroy the Underminer and his evil robot minions before
they dominate the world. Enjoy the game trailer.
http://www.apple.com/games/trailers/theincrediblesrotu/
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Once in the great while, a man really has a chance to shine. Andy
Millman (Ricky Gervais) is not that man. As a frustrated Englishman in
his 40s, Andy gives up his day job to pursue acting, only to find that
because of his age, blend-in appearance and complete lack of experience,
he just can't land any juicy parts.
"Extras," the hotly anticipated new comedy series from Ricky Gervais and
Stephen Merchant (creators of the Golden Globe-winning BBC comedy series
"The Office"), debuts Sunday, September 25, at 10:30 p.m. on HBO. Check
out clips from the show.
http://www.hbo.com/extras/
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Step inside "The O.C.: the Complete Second Season" on DVD. There's
trouble (and plenty of fun) in paradise in this 24-episode, seven-disc
collection of the smash-hit series set in Orange County's posh Newport
Beach. Live. Laugh. Lie. Cheat. Grow. Share. Connive. Love. In
California's beach paradise, they do everything under the sun.
Destined to heat up your living room, the DVD set also features a
documentary on O.C. beach couture, special gag and goof footage from
seasons one and two, "The O.C.: Obsessed Completely Retrospective TV
Special" and audio commentaries from the cast and crew.
Preview four clips from the DVD set now. Check out the four "Music from
the O.C." mix albums at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www2.warnerbros.com/web/wb_trailers/home.jsp?settings=true&id=oc_s2_obsessed_comp_clip1
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=6337884
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New Order has changed the face of pop music, crafting emotional music on
machines, conjuring romance with flint-eyed lyrics. The band creates
electronica for rock fans, future-disco for post-punks, heart music for
head people, art for drunks.
A must-have for any fan, the two-disc DVD set "New Order: Item" includes
two complete releases--"A Collection," which gathers all of the music
videos plus two never-before-released clips created exclusively for this
compilation, and "New Order Story," a 1994 documentary expanded with
extended interviews and live footage, available for the first time on
DVD at more than double its original length.
Peek inside the DVD set now--watch six music videos: "Bizarre Love
Triangle," "True Faith," "Round and Round," "Fine Time," "Touched by the
Hand of God" and "Blue Monday." Discover more than 20 New Order albums
at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.rhino.com/retrovid/VideoKeeper.lasso?Artist=New%20Order&partner=quicktime
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?artistId=176722
4. Movie Trailers
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"A History of Violence" stars Viggo Mortensen as a pillar of a small
town who runs a diner and lives a happy, quiet life with his wife and
two children. But their lives are forever changed when he thwarts an
attempted robbery and is lauded as a hero by the media, attracting the
attention of some mobsters who believe he is someone else.
Catch "A History of Violence" in theaters September 30.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/newline/ahistoryofviolence/
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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," opening in theaters today, 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
5. iTunes Corner
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The back-to-school blues got you down? The school nurse recommends you
check out the iTunes Essentials "Back to School Songs" playlist
featuring classics such as "Smoking in the Boys Room" by Mötley Crüe,
"Hot for Teacher" by Van Halen, "The Freshmen" by the Verve Pipe,
"Lunchlady Land" by Adam Sandler and more.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewMix?id=79851916&s=143441
And when it comes to grind time, you need to be prepared with some solid
non-stop-listening playlists for those all-nighters. The "Study Rock"
iTunes Essentials playlist will help inspire you to keep your nose in
books and head out of the clouds with "Better Together" by Jack Johnson,
"Northern Sky" by Nick Drake, "Inside and Out" by Feist, "Strange and
Beautiful (I'll Put a Spell on You)" by Aqualung and many other great
songs.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewMix?id=78866834&s=143441
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Get the iTunes Music Store free Single of the Week--"That's How I Know"
by D'Nell. 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=80576740
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
6. Get Creative
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Berkleeshares.com, Berklee College of Music's database of free online
music lessons, just doubled its catalog to more than 170 high-quality
downloadable music lessons. Berklee faculty and alumni developed each
individually self-contained music lesson to share openly with the music
community.
Browse through the catalog of lessons by topics (such as Production &
Technology, Songwriting & Arranging, Music Careers & Business, Music
Education or Music Improvisation) or by instruments (such as Bass,
Brass, DJ & Turntable, Drums & Percussion, Guitar, Keyboards, Voice or
Winds).
http://www.berkleemusic.com/welcome/quicktime
7. The Buzz on H.264
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IBC 2005 buzzed with H.264 hardware and software solutions for a broad
range of applications. At the MPEG IF Supersession, Video Networks
Limited (VNL) shared news about the success of HomeChoice--broadcast and
video-on-demand television programming delivered via broadband. VNL
Chairman and CEO Roger Lynch delivered the session's keynote address
with a detailed look at the world's first revenue-generating broadcast
television service delivered exclusively using MPEG-4 AVC.
Learn more about VNL and HomeChoice.
http://www.apple.com/uk/hotnews/articles/ibc/
http://www.videonetworks.com/
8. Hot Tips
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H.264 video codec achieves the best-ever compression efficiency for
broadcast, DVD, video conferencing, video-on-demand, streaming and
multimedia messaging. And true to its advanced design, H.264 delivers
excellent quality across a wide operating range, from 3G to HD and
everything in between.
Whether you need high-quality video for your mobile phone, Internet,
broadcast or satellite delivery, H.264 provides exceptional performance
at impressively low data rates.
So you have QuickTime 7 Pro and want to create stunning high-quality
video using H.264 encoding. Don't know where to start? Well, when you
use this straightforward tutorial, it's easier than you might anticipate.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/pro/
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/tutorials/h264.html
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We hope you enjoyed reading this issue of QuickTime News. Look for your
next issue on October 7.
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