Simple text animation over an image

which software would you use

[le_gber]

Title says it all.

I have to create a high number of medium to high quality text animation (some over 500x100px jpgs) and wondered what software you guys were using. Flash (but with no built in text effect), after effect (pricy), swishmax (not sure about the image/background quality) or anything else.

thanks

mods I hope this is not against TOS but if it is ... I am sorry, please delete this post