This title is available in a book and CD format. Creating interesting and detailed surfaces for objects and characters in 3D, whether they are to appear photorealistic or stylised, is a process that many artists find complex and confusing. "LightWave 3D 8 Texturing" is targeted at all levels of animators and visual effects artists who wish to create stunning textures for their models. LightWave is among the most powerful, complete, and reliable 3D tools in existence, and has become the visual effects software of choice in the film, television, and broadcast industries. Because of its widespread and historical leadership in the market, LightWave is quickly becoming the leading tool for visual effects and animation as well.

One of the most powerful, complete, and reliable 3D tools in existence, LightWave has become the visual effects software of choice in film, television, and broadcast industries.

good book- but in Black and White ruins it

This is full of great inormation however why these book publishers only use back and white imagaes confuses me. This is an artist book ususally meaning we are VISUAL people. So why every image is on flat black and white is horrible for a Graphic computer book. HUGE TURN OFF!

Other than that the text is informative but thats it!

I hink most people read Maya books because they are on nice Glossy Full Colored pages. When you pay 35.00-75.00 for a book you expect some colored imgaes if not all.

Wait for the next revision

Wait for the next revision that might cover LW9’s nodal texture system.
Apparently someone with talent and an understanding beyond the newbie basics will be taking over that version so just wait until then.

Wait for the next revision

Wait for the next revision that might cover LW9’s nodal texture system.

Apparently someone with talent and an understanding beyond the newbie basics will be taking over that version so just wait until then.

good not great

I got this book because I was very impressed by Leighs texturing tutorial she has on her website. On the positive side she does cover the basic concepts of shader settings and does so in a way that you can apply it to any 3D app youre using (Lightwave is old and obsolete to most newcomers to 3D, infact Leigh doesnt use Lightwave anymore). But I was a tad bit disappointed that she didnt go into photoshop painting technics to create textures (that might be an unfair critisism since this book is part of a Lightwave series). But the thing that really annoyed me about the book is that it was that the pics were all in B&W, and so she includes color copys of the pics on the CD to be viewed on your computer. I mean why not just make this book and ebook and eliminate the book/computer transfer altogether? That is pretty cheap of the publisher to not print this book in color.

Great addition to my Lightwave library

Despite "Dan Blocker’s" conspiracy theory, I found this book to be just what I needed for Lightwave texturing. The LW manual is of limited help and several other books, while great in their own ways (sorry, Dan and Tim), left me wanting a bit more info dressing up my models (especially with regards to UV mapping).
For the record, I have been to the boards Leigh moderates but I have never spoken or otherwise corresponded with her. I don’t always agree with her views but I can say that this book delivered for me.
I also encourage you to visit her web site. Leigh is one of those people who give and give to the 3D community and for her efforts sometimes gets bashed in the process.

Mediocre

I really have mixed emotions about this book. I ordered this online but wish I had the opportunity to see it before making the decision to buy it. It does a good job covering basics but a good web search will yield as good or superior tutorials. The included files are quite mediocre and and just reinforces the impression that the author possesses an adequate level of skills in the 2DCG realm.
After reading through the other reviews here it is quite apparent the author has enlisted her industry and web friends to blast anyone who presents an honest review. This book will work for beginners just fine so I give it an honest 2 stars with one of those stars for effort, not execution. For the intermediate and above crowd, look elsewhere for help.

A must have book for newbie and pros

Texture and shading knowledge is a key in a 3d world, and Leigh did a wonderful work to write a clean and well document book on how different parameters works, and how texture alter it.

if you don’t understand texturing and shading work in Lightwave, you will understand it after reading of that book. She did a good work on tutorials and interaction with daily work of texture artist.

texture and shading not have segrets, need only to understand how they work in different software. i reed many books, but most of authors are very foggy on "why" and very generous on "do that", Leigh wrote why and where of texturing work.

Wonderful book Leigh

This book Rocks.

Hi, As a creative person, I enjoy a good read. This book is not only excellent for those who want to learn about texturing in LW [8], but is also a good read. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn about texturing, and how to think about texturing in daily work flow and when you are out and about in the world.

Best Wishes

Dave Lewis(aka daveythegravy)

Bashing Alert

I have not read this book yet but i have recieved information
that there are some people posting bad reviews here in order to
"get even" with the author for her roll as a Moderator at CGTalk.
I have taken other online tutorials &etc. by this Author and
they have all extremely well made and very informative.
I’d like to call your attention to a few urls conserning
this issue:
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Thank you for considering this when reading some of the
negative reviews posted here.

Lightwave 3d 8 - Texturing

This book is exactly what I was hoping for...I’m new to 3d and mapping and texturing always seemed difficult for me...but this book has helped me out tremendously! It’s answered many of my questions...and inspires me to even work harder.

Excellent texturing resource!

Lightwave 3D8 Texturing is an excellent resource for all Lightwaver’s. Texturing is a crucial part of the skill set and doing it well is not easy. Leigh, makes the learning process accessible, and the writing style is a good blend of technical tips and ideas. I recommend it for all levels.