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.

This is the second of two volumes explaining proven methods of creating 3D cartoon characters for animation. These books are the most complete, in-depth, and accurate resource available for character ... more

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

Lighting is arguably the single most critical element in creating a ’believable’ look in computer animation. Film, television, and broadcast graphics all require a high level of skill and artistry in ... more

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.

"Lightwave 3D 8 Revealed" teaches readers to use a 3D modeling, animation and rendering package called Lightwave. 3D graphics such as those created using Lightwave have appeared in movies, television, ... more

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 ... more