LightWave 3D 7.5 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide is the fastest way to get up and running with NewTek’s robust and powerful 3D modeling and animation program. Rather than force you ... more

This book is targeted at all levels of animators and visual effects artists who wish to display world class quality in their computer generated (CG) lighting environments.

Written for users of all skill levels, this tutorial-based book teaches animators how to master Light Wave 3D 8 through the development of actual projects. With more than 600 images,users will be treated ... more

The first of 2 volumes explaining proven methods of creating 3D cartoon characters for animation.

The second of two volumes explaining proven methods of creating 3D cartoon characters for animation.

When simple 3D models aren’t enough--when you want to put hair on your character’s chest, add soft-body dynamics, include particle effects, and more--NewTek’s 3D powerhouse LightWave 8 is the software ... more

Light Wave is among the most powerful complete and reliable 3D tools in existence. Light Wave has become the visual effects software of choice in the film television and broadcast industries.

Written so LightWave artists can creat their own tools without being programmers or having to understand math theory, this title is dedicated to the LightWave 3D scripting language.

Get ready to explore all that LightWave 3D 8 has to offer! Giving you a firm foundation, "LightWave 3D 8 Revealed" allows you to master concepts on both a technical and artistic level. Begin by examining ... more

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.