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1. eZeClip 1.0 - NEW Picture-in-Picture iMovie Plug-in
eZeClip is the third in a series of iMovie enhancements from eZedia. This plug-in allows users to add an additional movie over an iMovie clip to create picture-in-picture and split screen effects. The overlayed movie can be resized and looped, have borders added and drop shadows applied.

"The release of eZeClip, combined with eZedia's other plug-ins, gives iMovie users special effects and functionality that was previously only available in professional level products," said Stefan Embleton, President and Chief Executive Officer of eZedia Inc. "eZeClip continues to follow our mandate of producing incredibly powerful authoring software that lets everyone communicate through the digital medium."

"Easy-to-use applications like iMovie, iTunes, iPhoto and iDVD make the Mac the ideal hub for today's digital lifestyle," said Ron Okamoto, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "eZeClip is a wonderful addition to iMovie's video editing capabilities and we're excited to have eZedia's continued support."

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2. QuickTime 6: The Digital Media Standard
QuickTime is more than a media player - it is a rich file format, the perfect environment for media authoring, and a complete suite of applications all rolled into one. These applications all work together to provide the industry's first end-to-end, standards-based digital media delivery system.

eZediaMX uses QuickTime to import and play back virtually all popular formats of media; including movie, sound and picture formats. With Apple's new release of QuickTime 6, you might be asking yourself if this upgrade will have an effect on your experience with eZediaMX. The answer is YES it will, but it will be a positive one!

QuickTime 6 adds support within eZediaMX for:
- MPEG-4 Video
- Macromedia Flash 5 files
- AAC Audio

The Effects dialog has also been updated with a more organized look, with 'Transitions' and 'Wipes' grouped together. For OS X users, the Effects dialog is now fully functional.

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3. eZediaQTI Introduced at Macworld and SIGGRAPH
eZedia introduced a preview of its newest product, eZediaQTI, at Macworld New York and SIGGRAPH in San Antonio, Texas. eZediaQTI 1.0 is a cross-platform QuickTime® authoring and animation environment to create rich and interactive internet content. Users can quickly combine and enhance video, graphics, animation, sound, VRs and text to rapidly develop web sites, internet banner ads, interactive videos and online presentations. It has never been easier to author interactive QuickTime movies and animate media with eZediaQTI's intuitive building environment. It's unique path animation supports full rotation, scaling and transparency between key points all without any programming or scripting. With more than 150 million copies of QuickTime Player in distribution, eZediaQTI will have a strong impact not only on QuickTime authoring, but on the delivery of interactive web content.

eZediaQTI will be publicly available this Fall for Mac OS X and Windows 2000 and XP at an introductory price of $129.00 USD.

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4. Applying Technology To Lifelong Learning
By Drs. Jane & Michael Madden
Francis Marion University
Are you trying to increase student and teacher skills in applying technology to lifelong learning, especially when it comes to exploring or expressing knowledge in science, math, engineering, and technology? The Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) grant competition is an exciting funding opportunity from the National Science Foundation (NSF) you don't want to miss out on.

The ITEST has three components: (a) youth-based projects with strong emphases on career and educational paths; (b) comprehensive projects for students and teachers; and (c) Resource Center(s) that engage in research related to funded projects, provide technical support for ITEST projects, and have responsibilities for national dissemination of project models, instructional materials, and best practices.

In terms of the Youth-Based projects, the request for proposal (RFP) specifically states that it is looking for "innovative and creative models for engaging students in meaningful learning experiences." What is critical about this component is that there is a recognition that lifelong learning doesn't occur just as result of being in school forever. People need to get in the habit of learning and expressing that learning. The NSF is looking for projects that engage students in such a way that the energy for learning also emanates from the students themselves. In this sense, especially, multimedia is a powerful ally.

What is also interesting about the RFP is the discussion of the project characteristics noted for youth-based projects. The NSF is asking participants to go beyond the usual word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation software, and Internet applications to the more exciting opportunities available. They make specific mention of multimedia authoring as one of the desirable elements.

There is an immense need for the type of activities being requested in this grant. eZedia would be an excellent resource in the development of a successful proposal. Read the entire RFP and you'll probably see, as I did, that there are numerous ways that eZedia could provide the competitive edge you want.

About the Authors
Dr. Jane Madden is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Francis Marion University and is the Director of the Grants Development Program on campus. Dr. Michael Madden is a Professor in the School of Education. No remuneration was received for the writing of this article.

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5. What's New at eZedia
eZedia Forum
eZeClip has been added to the Forum. Check it out today!
• eZedia Forum

eZediaQTI
Sign up today to be the first to learn about eZediaQTI's official release!
• Find out more

Tutorials & eZeDocs
eZedia documentation to download!
• Tutorials
• eZeDocs

Testimonials
eZedia is very proud to showcase the testimonials we have received. Read more eZedia Testimonials at:
• eZedia Plug-ins Testimonials

Did You Know?
eZedia Canada Store
Canadians can purchase eZedia products in Canadian currency! Check out the Canadian prices today!
• eZedia Canada Store

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Look for the next issue of eZedia World in September 2002.

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