AATCe Creative Talent Contest 2009 - Winners Apple Inc.

Krizia Bassanini's "A bit of this and that", made with Logic Pro 8 and its instruments and samplers. The main rhythmic elements were built from a mixture of loops and programmed instruments using the EXS24 sampler. The idea for this song came about after having observed both men and women trying to seduce one another. Sometimes the attempt is purely a means of physical gratification, with the lyrics “all it takes is a bit of this and that” suggesting that with a bit more effort and preparation it could turn into more than just a chase. It is an observation of the fruitless and unsatisfying emotional desert that you can find in any social gathering.

Tom Prendergast's "Plain Sight", made with EXS24, UltraBeat, ReFx Nexus and LOGIC Plugins: Compress, EQ, SampleDly, DlyDesign, GuitarAmpPro, BassAmp, St-Delay, Spread, SpaceDesigner, Silver Verb, AutoFilter, Evoc FB, ScanVib, Flanger, Multimeter, AdLimit, GarageBand MultibandComp, Enveloper, and 3th Party Plugins: TC Electronics Powercore MegaReverb and MasterX3, The Orchestra and guitar Sounds are Apple Loops Vocals are from Zero-G Vocal Forge. This song is about not being happy in a situation with a person, not being dragged into their arguments and issue, but still not being able to find a way to escape that situation. This could be perceived to concern anyone: a partner, a family member or friend. It is largely open, and though written from personal feelings.

Simon Konzett's "The reason", made using Logic Pro 8, specifically the DSP functions and editing processes.

Xenia Ghali's "Try Again", made with Logic Pro with custom presets, Ultrabeat, the EXS24 sampler, Drum and Bass Kit 2, Electro House Kit (in Ultrabeat) and Eletroclash Remix (EXS24 sampler), EXS24 sampler, ES2 Synthesizer and the Sculpture Modeling Synthesizer. The song’s purpose is to show human passion and longing to find love. The lyrics depict a relationship that lacks in excitement and true love. It is about a woman who is desperate to end the monotonous relationship she is in, in attempt to find something deeper.

Juan Carlos' "Bitacora", made using Final Cut Studio 2, Motion 3, Shake 4.1 and Photoshop. The idea of this film is to show how childhood fears can influence people to become someone not to be proud of.

Hannah Kollsete's "Johan Johansen Hansen", made using Final Cut Pro 6. A portrait of Johan Joansen Hansen, the owner of the most uncool name in the country – happily neurotic and an avid lover of crispy bread. This film is more a celebration of everyday, quirky OCD's that we all have.