Compositiing Just Got Cheaper

Apple dropped the price of its professional fx software Shake:

Apple today released version 4.1 of its professional movie effects software "Shake" and cut its price by more than 80%. Instead of $3000, the application now sells for $500 and brings effects that were previously only available to movie studios and well-funded enthusiasts also in reach for hobby users.

--Apple cuts price of movie effects software Shake

UPDATE 6/22: HDforIndies has more on the shakedown.