Adobe Systems Inc has announced Version 3.0 of After Effects, the widely-used digital post-production software used by film, broadcast video and multimedia industries. This version provides integration with Adobe PhotoShop and Adobe Illustrator, and features Enhanced Motion Control, Time Remapping, Keyframe Assistants, Bezier Masking, Multiple Effects per layer and Batch Rendering. Recommended system requirements include Macintosh System 7.5, 32Mb of memory, two colour monitors and a 500Mb hard disk drive. It is due to start shipping this quarter at $1,000.