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Every Detail Just So – The Apple Way

Mike Evangelist — Thu, 24 Nov 2005 15:57:49 +0000

When I say ‘every’ detail, I mean every detail.

This chapter will be about the creation of the sample files which would ultimately be included with DVD Studio Pro version 1, and the lessons I learned about Apple’s very high standards.

Not-invented-here vs homebrew vs quality

Changing my bad habits (which came from working for small, budget-constrained clients for most of my career.)

New horizons open before me…

…this ties into the creation of the themes for iDVD…

I Knew Someone Who Knew Someone Who Knew Steve

Mike Evangelist — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 05:47:19 +0000

I was back working at Mirror Technologies, after swearing I’d never go back. I had been doing some freelance work for them for awhile, writing user manuals.

But Tom Burke, who had recently gone back to work there, lured me back…

…story of how I never imagined I’d get any closer to Apple…

…Ron Buck, Ron Eibensteiner, and other directors…

…Ron and Ron have lunch with Steve…

A Bright Sunshiny Day…Everyday

Mike Evangelist — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 19:26:19 +0000

The mood around the Apple campus was always positive. How could it not be, with so much ‘changing of the world’ going on around you.

The design of the buildings was contemporary, yet no off-putting.

The inner lobby area

…more about building layout and ’spirit’

Geniuses at Work

Mike Evangelist — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 19:18:41 +0000

There were (and are) so many smart people working at Apple. Every time I’d walk down a hallway I’d be aware of the great stuff taking shape behind the many closed doors.

It took some getting used to, all those closed doors.

The birthplace of iTunes

…most parts of the building were accessible to most employees, but there were obvious exceptions.

…more to come…

Working for a Living

Mike Evangelist — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 19:13:11 +0000

This segment will cover the day to day routine of going to work at Apple, and how that differed from what I’d experienced before.

Here I am, doin’ the work

…what was a typical day…

…what did I do when I was working from home…

…what were the hours…