LightWave 3D 8: 1001 Tips and Tricks

Follow along the path to LightWave enlightenment as 30 of the world's leading 3D artists share their secret tips and tricks with you. In this book of collective wisdom, you will learn about hidden software features, time-saving tricks, and professional techniques for achieving better results in less time.

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Companion CD included with illustrations demonstrating the use of LightWave in feature films!LightWave 3D [8]: 1001 Tips & Tricks brings together thirty-one masters in the fields of character modeling, animation, texturing, lighting, digital cinematography, special effects, and programming to provide a myriad of helpful tips for all levels of LightWave users. Whether you’ve just started using LightWave or you’ve been using it for years, this book of collective wisdom will show you how to achieve better results in less time through a combination of hidden software features, time-saving tricks, and professional techniques. The 1,354 tips cover every aspect of LightWave, including configuration, modeling, texturing, staging, lighting, animating, special effects, rendering, compositing, scripting, and troubleshooting.