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QuickTime News
February 24, 2006
Volume 8, Issue 4
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In This Issue
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1. Experience SIGGRAPH
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. Experience SIGGRAPH
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Find out what you missed at SIGGRAPH 2005--the annual international
conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques. Through a
tremendous application created by Soma Media with QuickTime, view more
than 400 conference presentations, including the keynote by George
Lucas, within the SIGGRAPH 2005 Online Streaming Application (OSA).
In total, more than 250 hours of content are at your finger tips. Watch
the presentations in their entirety or skip through them using the
QuickTime chapter list feature. Enter the username: siggraph_2005 and
the password: 2005 to access the OSA.
Register now for SIGGRAPH 2006 being held July 30-August 3 in Boston.
http://soma-media.com/
http://www.siggraph.org/soma/dvd-osa/dvd2005/osa-demos.html
http://www.siggraph.org/s2006/
2. Tracks to Watch
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Massive Attack celebrates the forthcoming release of its best-of album,
"Collected," by sharing a new video from the dual-disc album each week.
Watch "Unfinished Sympathy" and "Protection."
You can find "Collected" in stores March 27, but in the meantime, visit
the iTunes Music Store to sample music from Massive Attack's earlier
albums.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/artistfeatures/massiveattackcollected/
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=526404
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The ladies melt away over country singer Josh Turner's deep baritone
voice and good looks in the video "Your Man." The good news: Turner
says, "I can't believe how much it turns me on to be your man." Talk
about a win-win situation.
Visit the iTunes Music Store to download the exclusive vingle (video +
audio single), as well as Turner's previously-released debut album,
"Long Black Train."
http://www.umgnashville.com/player.aspx?fid=601&ftyp=3&pgid=6&hid=13&fp=qt&pl=12
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=1883437
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They brought back platform boots. They thrilled us with dancing dogs.
And now Alison and Will of Goldfrapp start 2006 at a gallop with the
sexy video "Ride a White Horse."
If you'd like to hear more music from Goldfrapp's platinum-selling
"Supernatural" album, visit the iTunes Music Store. You can also download
the British group's "Ooh La La" single for free, as it's the iTunes Free
Single of the Week.
http://www.video-c.co.uk/micrositelaunchnew.asp?vidref=gold012
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=20135455
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Discussing his new album, Chick Corea writes, "After the fulfilling
experience of writing and recording my last CD, 'To the Stars,' inspired
by a classic science fiction novel from my favorite author, L. Ron
Hubbard, I began looking for another one of his storiesone that I could
portray using my love for Spanish and African music and the talents of
the musicians in my new band, Touchstone.
"Browsing through my collection, I was drawn to the title 'The Ultimate
Adventure.' Remembering that this unique fantasy story had a backdrop of
scenes and characters from the ancient tales 'The Arabian Nights,' it
immediately had me conjuring emotions, sounds, rhythms and music."
Take a musical journey with Chick Corea and preview tracks from "The
Ultimate Adventure," which you can purchase at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.chickcorea.com
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=117338
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Here's your backstage pass to legendary performances from one of
Britain's most influential live music shows. In the tradition of the
first volume, "The Old Grey Whistle Test, Vol.2" is jam-packed with some
of the greatest names in music history including the Who, Jim Croce,
Daryl Hall & John Oates, Roxy Music, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Patti
Smith Group, Meatloaf, Squeeze, Simply Red and many others.
In total, the DVD includes more than two hours of music and interviews
with over 28 vintage songs. Preview clips from the DVD now.
http://www2.warnerbros.com/web/wb_trailers/home.jsp?id=ogwtv2_qt_rogerdaltrey&site=mktgtrailers
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After watching the surreal events unfolding in New Orleans and the
greater Gulf Coast post-Hurricane Katrina, old friends and new faces at
Saddle Creek joined together to record 13 tracks in bedrooms, basements,
kitchens, living rooms and even in a couple of studios over the duration
of one week.
All of Saddle Creek and its artists' profits from the sale of
"Lagniappe" are donated to the Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief
efforts. Listen to the album, available at the iTunes Music Store,
featuring Bright Eyes, Two Gallants and many other talented artists at
Saddle Creek.
http://www.saddle-creek.com/quicktime/lbj-87.html
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=80417379&s=143441
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Chan Marshall can stop time with Memphis horns, funky string
arrangements and smooth vocals. As Cat Power, Marshall's music seems to
rise from nowhere, envelop the room, then vanish; listeners know theyve
been hit by something but they're not sure what.
Listen to her new album, "The Greatest," via a chapter track enhanced
stream, complete with album art and lyrics. You can download "The
Greatest" and earlier albums from Cat Power at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.matadorrecords.com/cat_power/quicktime/
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=2959120
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After seven albums, Belle and Sebastian have just made the most forceful
record of their career. The clarity and skill of "The Life Pursuit" is
nothing short of a revelation. Don't miss the listening party for the
album with a chapter track enhanced stream, featuring album art and
lyrics.
At the iTunes Music Store, you'll find a special bonus track version of
"The Life Pursuit," as well as earlier releases from the Scotland-based
band.
http://www.matadorrecords.com/belle_and_sebastian/quicktime/
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=2989382
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Watch the video for "The River" from Live's anxiously-awaited upcoming
album, "Songs From Black Mountain," available in stores on May 9. In the
meantime, you can download "The River" single at the iTunes Music Store.
http://listentolive.com
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=61027
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Indie-rock group the Subways recently earned the spotlight on an episode
of "The O.C." performing the hit single "Rock & Roll Queen." Enjoy the
official music video for the single and preview more tracks from the
band's album "Young for Eternity" at the iTunes Music Store.
http://www.warnerbrosrecords.com/thesubwaysQTpromo/
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=39949399
3. QuickTime Showcase
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Big family. Big dreams. Big problems. Big love. Polygamy loves
company.
He has three wives who willingly share him between their three adjoining
houses, but Bill Henrickson is about to find out just how challenging
life as a modern-day polygamist can be. "Big Love" premieres on HBO
Sunday, March 12 at 10 p.m., following "The Sopranos."
http://www.hbo.com/biglove/
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When nothing else is going right, why would falling in love be any
different?
An Official Selection at Cinequest 2006, "Busgirl" tells the story of a
young artist trying to come to grips with a world where her creative
spirit is seen as having no intrinsic value, and where those lacking the
ability and inclination to sell themselves are forced to the margins.
http://www.busgirlmovie.com/Busgirl/Trailer.html
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The exciting new expansion to the award-winning massively multiplayer
online role-playing game, "World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade"
expands the game by tremendous bounds. New races, lands, battlegrounds,
professions, items and more await daring adventurers in Blizzard
Entertainment's upcoming masterpiece.
View the exclusive QuickTime "World of Warcraft" game trailer where
battle-worn races begin to rebuild their shattered kingdoms.
Additionally, you can download for your new iPod four videos: "World of
Warcraft: The Burning Crusade" trailer, "World of Warcraft:
Battlegrounds" trailer, "World of Warcraft E3 2005" trailer and "World
of Warcraft Gameplay Trailer: Zul'Gurub" tour.
http://www.apple.com/games/trailers/worldofwarcraft/burningcrusade/index.html
http://www.apple.com/ipod
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Andy Serkis ("King Kong"), Sacha Baron Cohen ("Ali G"), Milo Twomey
("Band of Brothers") and Rebecca Craig ("Emma") star in this
recently-discovered British cult comedy classic--"The Jolly Boys Last
Stand."
When "El Presidente" of the Jolly Boys--Spider (Serkis)--gets engaged,
his oldest friend, confirmed bachelor and appointed best man, Des
(Twomey), sees the end of the legendary drinking club. Des decides to
film the run up to the wedding as a gift to the betrothed, hoping the
onscreen carnage will de-rail the marriage. Instead, he learns about
true love and friendship, but maybe too late to repair the damage he's
done.
His guerilla-filmed wedding video--"The Jolly Boys Last Stand"--is a
sublime mix of deadpan, heart-aching comedy, gut-wrenchingly poignant
moments, hilarious action and one-liners from some of today's most
recognisable and talented stars. Watch the trailer now.
http://www.spiritlevelfilm.com/estore.php?src=/shop/customer/home.php?cat=248
4. Movie Trailers
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In New York City, Jack Mosley (Bruce Willis), a hard-bitten police
officer is in charge of escorting a chatty, upbeat witness (Mos Def)
downtown to court. However, along the way Mosley learns that the man is
supposed to testify against his police colleagues. The entire NYPD wants
him dead. Mosley must choose between loyalty to his colleagues and
protecting the witness.
The 16 block journey proves to be one of the longest and most dangerous
of their lives. Find out what happens--"16 Blocks" opens in theaters on
March 3.
http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/16blocks/
5. iTunes Corner
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"Conviction," the latest drama from Dick Wolf, the creator of "Law &
Order," takes a provocative look at the lives of New York Assistant
District Attorneys. Download the pilot episode for free before it
premieres on March 3 and get extras, including a music video by the Gabe
Dixon Band and a behind-the-scenes look at the new NBC drama.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTVSeason?id=125453900&s=143441
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Download the iTunes Music Store free Single of the Week--"Ooh La La" by
Goldfrapp. Check back every Tuesday for a new free download.
Download iTunes 6 for Mac OS X or Windows. It's free.
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=126132515&s=143441
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
6. Get Creative
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A unique webcasting studio application for creating QuickTime
broadcasts, Wirecast 2.6 offers support for QuickTime Streaming Server,
multiple cameras (including iSight and DV), AppleScripts, multiple
streaming outputs, Chroma Keying, Keynote integration and multiple
layers.
It also supports all the latest Tiger technologies: Core Image, Core
Video, Quartz Composer and Spotlight.
Download the Universal Binary today.
http://www.varasoftware.com/products/wirecast/
http://www.apple.com/universal/
7. The Buzz on H.264
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April 22-27, NAB 2006--the world's largest electronic media show--in Las
Vegas will buzz with an incredible amount of information and new
products supporting H.264.
For the complete picture, consider going early and catching the Joint
ISMA and MPEG Industry Forum on Advanced Video Services on April 23.
This event entails a full day of presentations and panel discussions
covering H.264 and every aspect of the video over IP supply chain, from
broadband to wireless. Register now.
http://www.nabshow.com/Conferences/sessiondetail.asp?id=1204175
8. Hot Tips
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Wondering what to do with those movies you have taken on your mobile
phone?
Look no further than QuickTime. With full support for 3GPP and 3GPP2, as
well as the industry standards for mobile multimedia, QuickTime Player
is the perfect application for playing back those files on Mac or
Windows. By upgrading to QuickTime Pro you can create your own mobile
videos which can be sent to your friends and family who have video
enabled mobile phones.
Learn more.
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/technologies/3gpp/
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We hope you enjoyed reading this issue of QuickTime News. Look for your
next issue on March 10.
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