New version of Modo and new CAD Loader extend Luxology’s reach in CAD-to-ad and 3D content creation. Luxology today releases an updated version of its popular Modo 3D content creation software, and introduces a new add-on to strengthen its leadership in CAD model repurposing for advertising and marketing. Luxology started in 2002 when Brad Peebler, Allen Hastings, and … [Read more...] about Blockbuster release day for Luxology
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NewTek ships LightWave 11
Improvements include the ability to create massive duplication, model realistic forms in flight, increased support for Bullet Dynamics, and new support for Zbrush. NewTek is now shipping LightWave 11, the latest version of its award-winning, professional 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software. LightWave 11 new features include instancing, flocking and fracturing … [Read more...] about NewTek ships LightWave 11
NewTek introduces its latest: LightWave 11
NewTek is now on the fast track. The company has gone to its base, VFX especially for TV, and it is concentrating on the features its users are asking for first including instancing, flocking, fracturing, Pixologic ZBrush interoperability, and Bullet Dynamics. There's a new kid in town and its good old LightWave. The revitalized LightWave team has a laser focus, which is … [Read more...] about NewTek introduces its latest: LightWave 11
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
Exploring the brave new world of virtual moviemaking
Five artistic technologists discuss and debate the future of graphics technology in film at the annual Jon Peddie Research Siggraph press luncheon. By Randall S. Newton Hollywood is generating a tsunami of computer graphics data these days as it rushes into the new world of virtual moviemaking. Not just fake explosions, giant fighting robots, cuddly blue aliens, and other … [Read more...] about Exploring the brave new world of virtual moviemaking
LightWave 10 supports 3Dconnexion 3D mice
One more reason to take the GraphicSpeak survey and win a SpacePilot Pro. NewTek has integrated 3Dconnexion 3D mouse support into LightWave 10, giving digital 3D artists the ability to more easily navigate through virtual worlds, interact with models, and control cameras and lights in real time. “LightWave 10 delivers a set of groundbreaking new tools for 3D artists, … [Read more...] about LightWave 10 supports 3Dconnexion 3D mice
The LightWave team goes forward with a new plan
NewTek has decided to integrate new technology gradually rather than dump old for new. It is the same dilemma faced by most software companies with older but popular products. By Kathleen Maher NewTek’s VP of 3D development Rob Powers has been doing the rounds visiting customers, the press and analysts to talk about the latest version of LightWave and the product’s roadmap … [Read more...] about The LightWave team goes forward with a new plan