Overview

• Apple has released several major updates to its Shake compositing software over the years, used for visual effects in major Hollywood films.
• The updates have brought performance improvements through optimization for PowerPC and Intel chips as well as Mac OS X features.
• New features include advanced compositing tools, enhanced paint capabilities, and Shake Qmaster for network rendering.
• Shake has contributed visual effects to Best Visual Effects Oscar winners for seven consecutive years from 2003 to 2009.
• The latest release, Shake 4.1, brings faster performance on Intel-based Macs and a reduced price of $499 as part of Final Cut Studio.