GridIron Software today announced the availability of GridIron Nucleo Pro, a productivity enhancement tool that optimizes the workflow for visual effects artists working in After Effects on multi-processor and multi-core computers. Nucleo Pro, an Adobe After Effects plug-in, introduces the “never seen before concept” of rendering and working at the same time, while maximizing the full use of all available CPU resources. GridIron Nucleo Pro (US$$495 per workstation) supports Adobe After Effects version 7.0 on both Windows and Mac OS X, while GridIron Nucleo ($149.95 per workstation) supports Adobe After Effects version 6.5 and 7.0 on both Windows and Mac OS X.