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Apple Event April 18th, 2004
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MOVING PICTURES MOVING SOUNDS
First, it's a NAB (BROADCAST!!!) event.
The only apple device I'm family with that has LIVE MOVING PICTURES AND MOVING SOUNDS is the ISIGHT!
Though I don't see any MAJOR need in improvement in the iSight, it just MIGHT be an iSight update!
who knows... wireless isight?! the apple brand video wireless cam that cam zoon and store some pics on microhd or medias.
First, it's a NAB (BROADCAST!!!) event.
The only apple device I'm family with that has LIVE MOVING PICTURES AND MOVING SOUNDS is the ISIGHT!
Though I don't see any MAJOR need in improvement in the iSight, it just MIGHT be an iSight update!
who knows... wireless isight?! the apple brand video wireless cam that cam zoon and store some pics on microhd or medias.
bousozoku said:
Oh yeah, that's totally it
I'll put my money on either an HDTV panel with some sort of wireless display capabilities for movies/music/photos (bluetooth? 802.11g? both?) or just big-ish updates to FCP and other pro-apps.
With all the hubbub this created, I'm sure Apple will clarify the invite with something that either tones it down ("Exciting new technologies for the broadcast and film industries") or amps it up ("Come join us as we open your eyes to the future... again" "Steve Jobs will appear on CNBC at 1pm" etc)
I hope it's an update to FCP that allows native support for HDV - editing of mpeg 2 transport streams.
Also, new displays would be nice!
And of course a g5 PowerBook!!
Also, new displays would be nice!
And of course a g5 PowerBook!!
Dave the Great said:
Forget HDV, how about DVCProHD over firewire-THAT would rock the industry. Broadcast level HD editing on the desktop via firewire and cheap run-of-the-mill HD's. And the Varicam is a great camera, has awesome dynamic range, multiple framerates, etc. For the professional market you can forget HDV-that stuff is crap mega-compressed MPEG-2. They need to get DVCProHD over firewire Now and crush the Sony HDCAM juggernaut.
Hi,
I'm pretty bemused by some of the suggestions.
International iTMS: I wish but no way. They wouldn't announce it in the US and in any case, "moving video"??
Software: granted the most likely in some ways given the audience, but the only times Apple have really made big announcements like this have been big events like the iPod launch, iTMS launch... There just has to be some hardware.
Video iPOD: fits the statement, but it is obviously not likely given Steve's comments. Maybe a video iPod without screen but I doubt it too.
Set-top box: this has by bet. Apple has always made a big thing about the digital hub so the recent move to media centre's is right up Apple's alley. The've already done it in iLife, so combine that with your TVs and Airport extreme and you have a fantastic device. Apple would rule this market if it made them available for PCs.
Video Store: Stream videos using MPEG-4 to users over broadband. Essentilly an iTMS for video. I doubt it but it would be the perfect audience.
Anyway, thats my 2 cents...
I'm pretty bemused by some of the suggestions.
International iTMS: I wish but no way. They wouldn't announce it in the US and in any case, "moving video"??
Software: granted the most likely in some ways given the audience, but the only times Apple have really made big announcements like this have been big events like the iPod launch, iTMS launch... There just has to be some hardware.
Video iPOD: fits the statement, but it is obviously not likely given Steve's comments. Maybe a video iPod without screen but I doubt it too.
Set-top box: this has by bet. Apple has always made a big thing about the digital hub so the recent move to media centre's is right up Apple's alley. The've already done it in iLife, so combine that with your TVs and Airport extreme and you have a fantastic device. Apple would rule this market if it made them available for PCs.
Video Store: Stream videos using MPEG-4 to users over broadband. Essentilly an iTMS for video. I doubt it but it would be the perfect audience.
Anyway, thats my 2 cents...
Pro Product For a Pro Trade Show
Since NAB is a professional-oriented show, I doubt it will be a consumer device.
If the description says it's aimed at broadcasters, I'd assume it's a pro product aimed at serving Apple's growing base of Television stations, high-end post production houses and independent producers who create television programming.
No ideas, but I would gamble (since this will be in Vegas) that it is High Def related.
Since NAB is a professional-oriented show, I doubt it will be a consumer device.
If the description says it's aimed at broadcasters, I'd assume it's a pro product aimed at serving Apple's growing base of Television stations, high-end post production houses and independent producers who create television programming.
No ideas, but I would gamble (since this will be in Vegas) that it is High Def related.
Hmmmm
A Airport Extreme Enabled iSight with a bigger CCD?
A Apple Set Top Box?
A update for XRAID?
A Airport Extreme Enabled iSight with a bigger CCD?
A Apple Set Top Box?
A update for XRAID?
Personally, i think everyone might be reading into this too much. Maybe i'm just pessimistic, but "Moving Video, Moving Sound, Moving the Industry" sounds a lot more like a tag line aimed at creating interest than a foreshadowing of future products. Pure speculation here, but i wouldn't expect anything more than a couple of software updates.
-Alex
I wouldn't mind seeing a G5 powerbook even though it is prolly the least likely thing to be announced.
-Alex
I wouldn't mind seeing a G5 powerbook even though it is prolly the least likely thing to be announced.
Probably nothing but a presentation of known Apple tech: iPod, iTunes, iPhoto, iTMS, Pixlet, Quicktime. Coupled with some pep talk about how invincible they are in the music download/portable player market.
"moving the industry", my ass. Reminds me of "way beyond the rumor sites".
"moving the industry", my ass. Reminds me of "way beyond the rumor sites".
Wonder Boy said:hahaha say what? what resolution would this video ipod without a screen have?
Sorry, I should have clarified, was just typing too quickly. Ages ago, Steve Jobs was quoted as saying that he didn't see the market for watching video on a small screen, rather having a device to plug into others. An ipod with video out and software support would work well. Take your movies with you and plug it in to a TV. Would obviously work with photos too.
A Video iPod would seem logical since its been a year since the 3G iPods were announced, and M$ is ahead of Apple with portable video. BUT, this is a broadcasters convention. What do they care about that? Nothing.
Some say it will be a TiVo like device. Again, this is a broadcaster's convention, and generally, broadcasters HATE TiVo devices because everyone scans over the ads causing revenue to go down.
No, I hate to be the spoil sport, but I'm guessing whatever Apple is announcing will be boring to those not in the broadcasting medium. In fact, I'd guess it will be either a FCP upgrade or maybe a Shake update or price decrease. Whatever it is, remember, Apple's presence at the NABfest is to convince BROADCASTERS to use Apple software.
Some say it will be a TiVo like device. Again, this is a broadcaster's convention, and generally, broadcasters HATE TiVo devices because everyone scans over the ads causing revenue to go down.
No, I hate to be the spoil sport, but I'm guessing whatever Apple is announcing will be boring to those not in the broadcasting medium. In fact, I'd guess it will be either a FCP upgrade or maybe a Shake update or price decrease. Whatever it is, remember, Apple's presence at the NABfest is to convince BROADCASTERS to use Apple software.
Maybe the Hint lies here...
NAB 2004
New Technologies for Digital Media
April*20,*2004 * * 2:15PM* - * 4:00PM
Las Vegas Convention Center S219
xecutive Panelist(s)
Glenn Bulycz, Sr. Mgr. QuickTime Product Marketing, Apple, Cupertino, CA
NAB 2004
New Technologies for Digital Media
April*20,*2004 * * 2:15PM* - * 4:00PM
Las Vegas Convention Center S219
xecutive Panelist(s)
Glenn Bulycz, Sr. Mgr. QuickTime Product Marketing, Apple, Cupertino, CA
Hmmm, maybe it's software after all?
POST-PRODUCTION ARTISTS
Avid, Apple, Adobe, Discreet...these are just a few of the companies who annually unveil their latest offerings to the upgrade-hungry post-production, animation, special effects, and graphics professionals of the world at NAB.
POST-PRODUCTION ARTISTS
Avid, Apple, Adobe, Discreet...these are just a few of the companies who annually unveil their latest offerings to the upgrade-hungry post-production, animation, special effects, and graphics professionals of the world at NAB.
A video iPod like device is the first thing to spring to mind, but I really don't thiunk theres a big demand for such a product right now. I can't think of when I would possible use one except for when travelling, but I may aswell use my powerbook rather than paying for a new product.
So I guess set top box is much more likely, it seems much more logical product. Could just be nothing of course.
So I guess set top box is much more likely, it seems much more logical product. Could just be nothing of course.