More hands of Cupertino
In “The hands Cupertino” it’s been stated that notwithstanding Apple’s long and heterogeneous output there is a constant in its promotional iconography: the use of hands.
To make the point more clear here are more examples, taken from a very wide spectrum of Apple products, strategies and eras.
Peter Hoddie, QuickTime architect
Currently CEO of Generic Media Peter Hoddie is one of the many important and talented developers in Apple history and also a key to its prominent position in the music business.
How come, you ask? Well, for nearly a decade Hoddie has played a crucial role in defining, building and promoting Infinite Loop’s multimedia QuickTime technology. He has held the position of “Distinguished Engineer and Senior QuickTime Architect”, leading the technical and strategic developments of Apple’s multimedia software and also helping to establish several industry standards including ISO’s MPEG-4.
A small but significant clue of his involvemente in Quick Time development can be seen on the content provided on old Macintosh System software. Hoddie, who holds six U.S. Patents in the area of digital media, in the Nineties also transcribed the Bach, Beethoven and Mozart compositions included as midi files (and playable with QuickTime instruments) on the Mac OS 7.5 CD.