NewTek LightWave 3D

Software Overview

NewTek LightWave 3D is a 3D computer graphics application that is used to create 3D graphics and animations. It has been used in many different industries including TV, film, architecture, advertising, and video game development.

LightWave is able to render both animated and static 3D images utilizing a good sized pallet of tools for creating and manipulating images. You can surface your 3D elements using a quick layer-based system, a more involved but powerful nodal system, or both. LightWave also includes effective procedural, nodal, and keyframe animation tools to help bring your 3D creations to life.

There are many features that LightWave provides that make it easy to add CGI effects during the movie making process. With Virtual Studio Tools a movie crew can walk a set with cameras and other input devices and LightWave will create a virtual replica of the set. It can even reproduce the lighting that is on the set.

LightWave is a great 3D animation solution for smaller companies that don't have large budgets for programs like Maya. While it is a lot less expensive then similar products from Autodesk, LightWave is still quite expensive and probably not ideal for those who are simply looking to dip their toes into 3D graphics.

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.LWSLightWave 3D Scene File

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