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On January 7, Macworld Expo and Internet audiences delighted as
Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the ultramodern new iMac, with
its sleek flat-panel display flexibly mounted atop a
dome-shaped base.
 And, relieving digital headaches everywhere, Jobs introduced
Apple’s new iPhoto, free software that manages digital photos in a
more intuitive and Apple-like way. Now Mac OS X users can import,
preview, edit, organize, and share their images faster and
easier—even create posters or bound books.
If you missed the Macworld keynote, don’t be disappointed. You can watch the keynote at your leisure. In fact, you’ll find even more QuickTime footage from Macworld, including a video on the new iMac, QuickTime VRs, and new television ads (such as the new ad for iPhoto, “Baby Jack”) on our website. |
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Prior to the fall of communism in Europe, it was routine for
Romanian hospitals to prescribe blood transfusions for sick
children—unnecessary procedures that were conducted under highly
unsanitary conditions. The tragic result? Romania not only has the highest number of pediatric AIDS cases in Europe, but its children pay the ultimate price for a political climate that keeps antiviral drugs scarce and expensive. The Washington Post tells us the story of one such child, Nineta Leonora Daie, a HIV-positive girl who struggles every day to stay alive in a country wracked by bureaucracy and corruption. In a special feature, Washingtonpost.com presents Nineta’s poignant story in full-screen QuickTime, filmed and edited on location by award-winning videographer Travis Fox. |
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American Special Forces thought they’d be in and out in 30 minutes.
Their mission: to abduct two lieutenants of warlord Mohamed Farrah
Aidid in Mogadishu—men responsible for thousands of Somali
deaths.
Instead, they found themselves trapped in the city and fired upon after two of their helicopters were shot down by thousands of armed Somali militia. The battle lasted more than 15 hours. When it ended, 500 Somalians had been killed, 73 Americans lay wounded, and 18 were dead. “Black Hawk Down” is the true story of the tragic battle of Mogadishu on October 3, 1993. Directed by Ridley Scott, the cast includes Josh Hartnett, Ewan MacGregor, Tom Sizemore, and Ewen Bremner. Watch for it in U.S. theaters on January 18.
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Imagine if viewers could learn more about what they see by clicking
on various images within a QuickTime movie. For instance, they could
use the mouse to find out more about a product, select an item to
buy, place a vote, play a game, view an actor’s biography, and so
on—all while the video is still streaming.
This sophisticated interactivity is possible with VideoClix, a powerful authoring tool that lets you add interactive elements to your QuickTime movies without scripting. Ready to see VideoClix in action? Take a look at their showcase, where you can try out a variety of real-world examples. |
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How can digital video professionals stay competitive in an industry
that’s changing so rapidly?
Attend QuickTime Live, where DV professionals and industry experts meet to share information, view new products, and make important contacts. Consider, for example, the outstanding pre-conference DV editing workshop that you could attend. Led by Steve Martin, creative director at DVcreators.net (and one of the top Final Cut Pro experts in the world), this in-depth session covers the entire editing process from logging and capture, through print to video, and export to QuickTime. Now’s the time to sharpen your competitive edge. Attend QuickTime Live, February 11-14 in Beverly Hills, California. But hurry, registration is limited and time is running out. |
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  The music of Dead Can Dance simply defies categorization. Delving
into such diverse genres as gothic rock, percussion-driven world
music, folk blues, and many others in between, the band developed a
cult following in Europe and the U.S. from the early 1980s through
1999, when they disbanded.
In a listening party from midnight PT* January 11 through midnight PT,1 January 14, hear essentials and rarities from Dead Can Dance’s newly released boxed set, courtesy of Rhino Records.
The ClassicalPlus station also features a webcast from the Mainly Mozart Festival as well as “A Feast of Baroque Favorites from San Diego.”2
The B-52s, that’s who. Like to help them celebrate? Leave your jukebox money, tease up your beehive and tune your Internet browser to the band’s Rhino listening party. The party starts at midnight, PT,1 January 15, and ends 24 hours later. The event marks the release of the B-52s’ “Nude on the Moon,” the new two-disc anthology from one of the finest party bands of the past quarter century.
2 Free registration on this non-Apple site required.
  He’s called the “Naked Chef”—not for his lack of clothing, but
because of his bare-bones approach to cuisine. Watch Jamie Oliver
work his magic on a variety of internationally inspired dishes and
even get the recipes, presented by Food Network.
Just click the date at the top of the page to see our Publishing Schedule for this new year.
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