Shake
Discontinued image compositing software by Apple.
Overview
Shake was an image compositing package used in the post-production industry developed by Nothing Real for Windows and later acquired by Apple Inc. Shake was widely used in visual effects and digital compositing for film, video and commercials. It was discontinued in 2009.
✨ Key Features
- Node-based workflow
- Advanced keying and rotoscoping
- 3D compositing
- Optical flow-based retiming and stabilization
- Scripting and customization
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Powerful node-based architecture
- High-quality image processing algorithms
- Integration with the Apple ecosystem (at the time)
Unique Value: A historically significant compositing tool that played a major role in the VFX industry.
🎯 Use Cases (2)
✅ Best For
- Used on numerous award-winning films for visual effects compositing in the 2000s
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Modern VFX pipelines (discontinued and no longer supported)
- Users seeking a currently maintained and updated software
🏆 Alternatives
No longer a viable alternative as it is discontinued and not supported on modern operating systems.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
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