Apple Launches New Graphics Software

Apple Computer Inc on Tuesday began shipping a new program designed to let users create real-time motion graphics.

The company also announced a discount video-editing software bundle featuring its flagship Final Cut Pro software.

The graphics program called Motion, first introduced earlier this year at a broadcasting convention, costs $299. The Production Suite, which includes Final Cut Pro HD, Motion and DVD Studio Pro 3, sells for $1,299.

According to the company’s product information page, Apple’s high-performance motion graphic design and production application lets you explore new creative territory using self-propelled behavior animation, character-by-character title animation and a powerful new interface. Motion integrates seamlessly with Final Cut Pro HD and DVD Studio Pro 3, making it quicker and easier than ever to create motion graphics for film, video and DVDs.

Read more at Apple’s Website.