Does shake integrate with any other part of Final Cut Studio?
Yes, you can drag and drop unrendered Motion projects directly into Shake 4.1. updates to the Motion project can quickly be refreshed within Shake.
How do I get support for Shake 4.1?
AppleCare provides support for install and recover for Shake 4.1. For more advanced end user support online communities exist for creative questions and help visit vfxshare.com, creativecow.net, shakeforums.com and Fxguide.com all have online forums for Shake.
What if I am an Educational institution?
Shake 4.1 now handles Educational Licensing similar to Final Cut Studio. Licences no longer expire on a yearly basis. Licences are now ongoing and are licensed per version number. An Individual Student Education price is also available.
Is Shake still available on Linux?
Shake for Linux is available through the Apple Volume Licensing Programme.
Will Shake 4.1 run on my new Intel Core processor Mac computer?
Yes. Shake 4.1 is a new universal release. It is native on both Intel-based Macs as well as PowerPC-based Macs.
How do I get access to the SDK (Software Developers Kit)?
The Apple developer Web site includes the Shake 4.1 Software developers kit for building your own Shake plug-ins. There is an extensive three-DVD training set available from PeachPit Press which goes through the SDK for reference.




