Shake

Shake 4.1, optimised to run on new Intel-based Macintosh computers, is now available at a price that will fit even tight production budgets. Used to create the world's most celebrated visual effects, Shake provides the only compositing software with a complete toolset for both single artists and visual effects facilities.

With Shake 4, you can leverage the creative work you're producing in Final Cut Studio, extending it with an integrated workflow that puts a wide range of tools—e.g., sophisticated 3D multi-plane compositing,  32-bit Keylight and Primatte keying, cutting-edge Optical Flow image processing, smooth stabilisation, image tracking, and an open, extensible scripting program—at your fingertips.

You can, for example, drop Motion 2 projects directly into Shake to create a powerful graphics and effects combination; then render the resulting project using the shared OpenEXR format for film quality reproduction. The result: now everyone who uses Final Cut Studio has the power to create the most sophisticated film and television visual effects. Without breaking the budget.

Already in a Theatre Near You

The choice of Oscar Winning effects artists over the past nine years, Shake now offers a host of new features that give you the highest quality output for film and HD. Use Shake to create convincing, photorealistic, Hollywood-calibre visual effects on a desktop — and on a budget.

Unified 2D/3D Compositing

Shake delivers the most efficient compositing operations for handling large images with pristine quality. From full 32-bit float Keylight and Primatte keyers to OpenGL-accelerated 3D multi-plane compositing, no other visual effects software delivers as complete a toolset for individual artists and full visual effects facilities.

Advanced Image Processing

Shake leads the way in integrating the latest image processing technology into a single, affordable visual effects package. Shake’s Optical Flow technology uses pixel-by-pixel image analysis to create smooth retiming, incredible high quality resizing and automatic stabilisation. The results are cleaner, sharper and more natural-looking images.

Open, Customisable Architecture

Extend the out-of-the-box feature set by using Shake’s internal C-like scripting language and macros to make custom effects and functions. This open, extensible architecture makes Shake completely customisable for large production pipelines: Incorporate Shake commands with AppleScript, PERL or other scripting tools. Run Shake from the interface or the Unix Terminal, depending on your needs as a compositor, 3D artist or technical director.