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This Lightwave 3D video tutorial utilizes an easy to follow training format that is both engaging and informative. Created to assist the beginners to intermediate users, the author uses a unique training method that brings a high degree of visual clarity to even the most complex applications. Being over 8 hours long these Lightwave 3D tutorials are extremely comprehensive and easy to follow. Video Training by Experts - Low Cost.

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About the Free Video Online Training Course Demos
To allow you to evaluate the quality of the Lightwave 3D training course we have made the first 3 chapters of this tutorial available for free viewing online, the purchased version of this training course contains all the topics listed below. The free demos below have been compressed for faster playback over the internet, the audio and video quality of the purchased CD / DVD is far greater. To play the free demo videos you will need QuickTime,

THIS TUTORIAL COVERS THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS

Description

This Lightwave tutorial video on DVD / CD brings a degree of clarity and simplicity by means of narrated QuickTime videos and practical hands-on lessons. Authored by Dwayne Ferguson and spanning over 8 hours the tutorial starts by taking an introductory look at the program interface and the basic tools, after which it deals will each subject in turn and in great detail, each course builds upon the last, and by the conclusion of the tutorial the user will have a solid understanding and working knowledge of Lightwave, even users with no prior experience will be able to follow along with this training course and increase their 3D creation skills. You may also be intrested in the later Lightwave tutorial videos
Topics covered include:
Modelling Basics, Points Mode, Polygons, Grids, Modify, Curves, Splines, Points, Layers, Creating Text, Paths, Scenes, Keyframes, The Timeline, Animation, Time Warp, Lighting, Maps and Textures, Gradients, Rendering and much more, to see allow the subjects covered and watch a free demo, see below.

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The Blue Links below are free demos, when you purchase the video training CD / DVD the enitre content listings below are included , not just the free demo videos.

Introduction to Lightwave

Content Structure

Content Structure

The Hub

The Hub Explained

Modeler

The Modeler Interface
X Y Z Coordinates
Viewports
Viewport Controls
Selection Options
Modeling Modes
Points Mode
Polygon Mode Tutorials
Symmetry Mode
Display Options/Tab Tutorials 1
Display Options/Tab Pt.2
Display Options/Tab Pt.3
General Options
The Grid
Menu Tabs/Groups

Lightwave Modeler Tools Create & Modify

The Create Tab/Group
Object Tools
Element Tools Tutorials
The Modify Tab/Group
Move Tools
Rotate Tools
Stretch Tools
Deform Tools

Modeler Tools Multiply & Construct

The Multiply Tab/Group
Extend Tools
Combine Tools
Duplicate Tools
The Construct Tab/Group
The Reduce Tools
Subdivide Tools
Convert Tools

Modeler Tools Detail & Map

The Detail Tab/Group
Layer Tools
Polygon Tools
Point Tools
Curves & Other Tools
The Map Tab/Group

Creating A Model in Lightwave

Modeling Explained
Polygon Modeling
Point Modeling
Surface Normals
Splines
Subpatch Mode
Primitive Shapes
Creating A Box
Creating A Ball
Creating A Cone
Loading & Closing Objects
Numeric Values
Rotational Pivot
Parenting In Modeler
Model A Starship Tutorials 1
Model a Starship Pt.2
Model a Starship Pt.3

Naming Objects & Parts

Naming Objects
Part Names
Naming Surfaces
Selecting Parts

Layers

Working with Layers Tutorials
Layer Views

Text

Creating Text
Choosing Fonts
Scaling Text
Extruding
Importing EPS Text Paths
Modifying Text Tutorials

Layout

The Layout Interface
Layout Views
Tabs/Groups & Menus
The Items Menu
The Objects Tab
The Lights Tab
The Camera Tab
The Scene Tab
The Lscript Tab
The Display Tab
The Modeler Button

Lightwave Scenes

Working with Scenes
Loading Scenes & Objects
Save All Objects
Incremental Saving
Backdrops
Combining Scenes

Keyframes

Keyframes Explained Tutorials 1
Keyframes explained Pt.2
The Timeline
Working with Keyframes

The Camera

The Camera in Layout
Camera Properties
Adding & Deleting Cameras
Targeting The Camera

Lightwave Animation

Animation Concepts
Animating with Autokey
Autokey Pros & Cons
Animation Controls
Parenting in Layout
Translation/Rotation Channels
Position & Rotation
Layout Orientation
Creating & Saving Previews
Animate a Starship Tutorials 1
Animate a Starship Pt.2
Animating the Camera
Saving

Lighting in Lightwave

Lighting Scenes
Light Types Tutorials
Adding & Deleting Lights
Distant Lights & Spot Lights
Point Lights & Linear Lights
Area Lights & Ambient Light
Light Properties
Shadows
Lens Flares

The Surface Editor

Surfacing Explained
Image Maps
UV Maps
The Basic Tab
Color/Luminosity/Diffuse
Specularity/Glossiness/Reflection
Transparency/Refraction/Translucency
Bump
Smoothing/Double Sided
Advanced Tab
Environment Tab
Shaders Tab
Texture Editor
Procedural Textures
Gradients

The Schematic View

Using Schematic View
Parenting/Unparenting
Schematic Tools

Rendering in Lightwave

Rendering Explained
Render Setup
Ray Tracing Tutorials
Shadow Maps
Render Animation Setup
Test Renders
Rendering Movies for Mac/PC
Rendering for Print

Viper

Viper Overview
Enabling/Disabling Viper
Using Viper

Customizing The Workspace

Customizing Modeler Viewports
Customizing Modeler Menus
Customizing Layout Viewports
Customizing Layout Menus

Lightwave Shortcut Keys

Shortcuts for Modeler
Shortcuts for Layout

The Lightwave Community

Why Join an Online Community
Free 3D Resources Online

Credits

About The Author

Lightwave 3D Tutorials - VIDEO INFO

» Studio quality audio and video
» Works on Pc or Mac
» Ideal for people that learn quicker by being shown
» Master complex application in days

Title	:	Lightwave 3D
Instructor	:	Dwayne Ferguson
Price	:	US$ 99.95
Duration	:	8 hours - 159 Movies
OS	:	Win Vista XP 98,2000,ME. Mac OS 9, OS X
Delivery Options	:	Ground / 2 day / Next Day
Product Code	:	33521

BENEFITS OF THIS TRAINING COURSE

Master Lightwave 3D in the shortest time possible
Self paced tutorial, training on video, at your own pace
Just sit back and watch, no books to read, just easy to follow lessons
Training can be viewed from any location, on PC or Mac
All training is self-contained; you don’t even need the application you are learning loaded on your machine
The most affordable way to learn, benefit from a world-leading expert
High quality content for a fraction of the cost of a classroom training course
The Tutorials can be rewound, fast forwarded or stopped at any time
Learn from the comfort of your own desk.