LightWave3D is working with Space Command to offer model design opportunities to fans. Sci-fi fans who like their stories upbeat and their special effects incredible have an opportunity to design spaceships for the upcoming move Space Command. LightWave 3D is teaming up with the Marc Scott Zicree Space Command franchise in the LightWave 3D Space Command … [Read more...] about Win a chance to model spaceships for an upcoming movie
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Competitors leap to replace Softimage
LightWave 3D, Chaos Group first to reach out to Softimage users with special crossgrade deals. Autodesk already has offers in place. It isn’t taking long for 3D digital content software vendors to start offering crossgrades for Autodesk Softimage, in the wake of news earlier this week that Autodesk is phasing out the 3D professional modeling software product. LightWave 3D … [Read more...] about Competitors leap to replace Softimage
LightWave 3D releases architectural visualization bundle
The addition of LWCAD provides the ability to use CAD workflows in the visualization environment. LightWave 3D is now selling a new Architectural Design Bundle that couples LightWave 11.5 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software with WTools3D’s LWCAD 4.5 CAD tools for LightWave. LWCAD is a complete set of standard CAD tools created specifically for architectural … [Read more...] about LightWave 3D releases architectural visualization bundle
LightWave update introduces modular rigging system
Other new features include soft body bullet dynamics, integration with After Effects, and improvements for modeling fiber. A new modular rigging system, improved bullet dynamics, and improved connections to other software highlight the newest update to LightWave, the 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software for artists and designers from the LightWave 3D division of … [Read more...] about LightWave update introduces modular rigging system
Lightwave 3D Group spins out of Newtek to take on virtual production
Group president Rob Powers has the industry cred to take on Autodesk and Lightstorm. One of the newest companies to appear on the scene is Lightwave 3D Group. The Lightwave team has spun out from Newtek and is ready to stand on its own. It is being headed by Rob Powers, who led the Lightwave team within Newtek. Dominick Spina has joined the company from Nvidia. He’s taking … [Read more...] about Lightwave 3D Group spins out of Newtek to take on virtual production
Software tools unfold the strange world of Bunraku
CG studio Origami Digital turns to LightWave, Maya, and Eyeon Fusion to bring director Guy Moshe’s vision to the big screen. By Kelly Dove Bunraku, the second film from acclaimed director Guy Moshe, is a unique blend of cutting-edge computer graphics and choreographed live action, comic book and video game styles, gritty reality and fantasy, and samurai and spaghetti … [Read more...] about Software tools unfold the strange world of Bunraku
Abiogenesis: One man’s filmmaking labor of love
Artist Richard Mans embraces LightWave as he embarks on his filmmaking career. “Abiogenesis was a labor of love. A doodle taken to the nth degree,” says artist Richard Mans, describing his first animated short film. After spending several years as a freelance animator, Mans wanted more. He wanted to create art with meaning. He wanted to take his work to a new level. He … [Read more...] about Abiogenesis: One man’s filmmaking labor of love