Apple releases Shake 4.1: Compositing tool now a Universal Binary

Apple has released Shake 4.1, a significant update to the video compositing tool that has been used in many Academy Award winning films.

The primary enhancement in this release is native support for Intel-based Macs, as Shake 4.1 is available as a Universal Binary.

In a press release, Apple says:

"Shake 4.1 delivers significant performance gains on the new Intel-based Macs providing artists and editors with desktop level experience on the new MacBook Pro notebook computer. Performance tests on a MacBook Pro have shown that common tasks such as color correction, warping and the application of filters are processed up to 3.5 times faster on a MacBook Pro than on a PowerBook G4. Artists and editors can start compositing with HD, 2K and even 4K shots directly on location making Shake 4.1 on a MacBook Pro an ideal tool for continuity."

More information, as well as a download link for the update are available from VersionTracker's Shake product page.

Feedback? Late-breakers@macfixit.com.

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