“QuickTime is far and away the most flexible, versatile, and, yes,
powerful tool available to the video/film/animation/music industry,”
says Andrew Beach, adjunct professor at New York’s School of Visual
Arts. And “the greatest asset digital professionals can afford
themselves is to become a versed user of the medium.”
In an article he wrote for Creative Mac called “QuickTime in a
Production Environment,” Beach draws from his own extensive
experience to help media professionals gain greater control of
moving images and sound using QuickTime.
Learn innovative ways to use QuickTime in all phases of digital
media production and practical tips to help improve the
quality of web-based video.
To upgrade to QuickTime Pro, visit our website.
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He made an impressive directorial debut with “The Shawshank
Redemption” and went on to write and direct “The Green Mile,” which
gained him an Academy Award nomination.
In a series of live discussions with aspiring filmmakers, Frank
Darabont shares his passion for storytelling, giving honest answers
about working in the film industry and sharing the joy he’s found in
pursuing his life’s dream.
If Forrest Gump was right, then life is pretty darn good at Monterey
Bay Chocolate, a confection factory in California’s Monterey
peninsula.
Take a tour with the company founder and see how they make their
taste-tempting treats — from truffles to toffee to the only turtles
in Monterey Bay that don’t swim in the water.
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As a training resource for creative professionals, lynda.com depends
on high quality streaming video. And it’s clear that the site’s
technicians really know their business — the videos are so
well-compressed that they’re constantly asked how they do it.
That’s why lynda.com’s Sean Blumenthal developed the tutorial
“QuickTime Compression Principles.” Find out what it entails and
watch the demo segment, “What is the goal of media compression?”
If visitors to your website don’t have QuickTime installed or their
version is too old, they may not understand why some videos can’t
play. The Qtilities QT Detection Pack provides a simple solution to
this complex problem.
With this package, you can let your customers know which QuickTime
version they’re using with help pages that you can customize.
It’s easily incorporated into existing web sites and compatible with
all browsers and operating systems that support QuickTime.
Visit the Qtilities website to learn more.
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It’s been a long time since Irish immigrants landed on Ellis Island.
But they still come to America with the same hopes and dreams. “In
America” is the story of the Sullivans, an Irish couple and their
two spunky daughters who struggle to build a new life in a New York
City tenement while the father, Johnny, pursues a career in theater.
Directed by Jim Sheridan (”In the Name of the Father” and “My Left
Foot”), “In America” was a highlight of the 2003 Sundance Film
Festival. The film opens on May 14.
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We hope you enjoyed reading this issue of QuickTime News.
Look for your next issue on February 21, 2003.
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One of the sleeper movie hits of last fall, “Drumline” is the story
of a Harlem street drummer who leads his conservative university’s
marching band to competitive victory. The soundtrack features the
hottest R&B and hip hop songs around, including the solo debut from
*NSYNC’s JC Chasez, “Blowin’ Me Up (with Her Love).” This infectious
music video includes movie clips and JC’s vocals backed by marching
band instruments.
The beat goes on with another “Drumline” soundtrack highlight: Joe
and Lox’s Jadakiss performing “I Want a Girl Like You.”
While the movie is gone from theaters in many areas, enjoy the
trailer in anticipation of the upcoming DVD and video release.
Kicking off its 2003 World Tour this month with 15 performances in
Australia and Japan, the iconic Seattle band Pearl Jam will record
and release each of these shows as a “Bootleg” CD. Find out more and
catch the video for “Save You” from the new album, “Riot Act.”
Infusing elements of R&B and funk into their unique brand of
alternative rock, Maroon 5 makes its debut with “Songs about Jane.”
Enjoy the CD in its entirety and the video for the single, “Harder
to Breathe.” And check out the band’s peformances on “Last Call with
Carson Daly” (their first TV appearance) and “The Late Late Show
with Craig Kilborn.”
Good Charlotte wants you to listen to “The Anthem,” the second single
from the band’s platinum CD, “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.”
Tune in until February 10.
Also on Epic’s New Music Mondays, hard rockers Chevelle plan to
“Send the Pain Below” with the second single from their album,
“Wonder What’s Next.” Hear it from February 10 to 17.
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Experience the Mexican country charm of Rancho Santa Maria, a
4500-acre ranch nestled in the jungles near Cancun. A series
of QuickTime VR panoramas lets you explore its colorful rooms and
grounds, which include Mayan ruins.
Seattle photographer Charles J. Evans creates some of the most
stunning QuickTime VR panoramas we’ve seen. Tour the world by
viewing his spectacular images shot in some of the most picturesque
places on earth. Evans offers each VR in a full-screen version for
extra impact.
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