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A number of people have suggested that the NeXT platform could use a  
time-based media standard. The usual reference point is QuickTime with  
most people adding "but better!". The current issue of NeXTWORLD echoes  
this thought in the up-and-coming section of their Ten Most Wanted list.

Well it turns out that Metrosoft is in a position to put the objects for  
such a standard together. We are developing most of what is required as  
the core of our MetroTracks product and an upcoming multimedia graphics  
package. 

The time-base is relatively sophisticated (particularly compared to  
QuickTime) in that it supports commercial synchronization standards such  
as SMPTE, MTC, DTL, etc.

The metaphor we are considering is more generalized than that of a "movie"  
(although it obviously does support sequential events) and expandable.

We are highly interested in ideas that other developers, researchers and  
end-users would have for such a standard, and in finding out how open  
other multimedia developers are to embracing a common standard, and  
possibly utilizing a common set of core objects. If there is sufficient  
interest and agreement we will put forth a strawman spec for further  
feedback.

Please send any comments via e-mail.

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Gordon Van Huizen           vox: 619.488.9411  fax: 619.488.3045
Metrosoft                   gvh@metrosoft.com [NeXTmail welcome]
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