LightWave 3D 9 Tutorial - Training Videos

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This LightWave 3D 9 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 9 tutorials are extremely comprehensive and easy to follow. Video Training by Experts - Low Cost.

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To allow you to evaluate the quality of the Lightwave 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 will allow you to realize your creative talents and learn how to create professional 3D images, movies or even video games. Authored by Lightwave expert Dwayne Ferguson this is the ideal learning resource for both beginners and intermediate users, in this tutorial the author walks you through each aspect in great detail and by the conclusion of the training course you will have a solid working knowledge of Lightwave.
Topics covered on this training CD include:
Modeler Interface, Viewpoints, Polygon Mode, Symmetry Mode, Grids, Primitives, Constructing Models, Layer Tools, Points, Polygon Modelling, Subpatch Mode, Creating Shapes, Objects and Model Parts, Working with Layers, Text Creation, Rendering, Modify Objects, Working with Scenes, Keyframes and Timeline, AutoKey, Animation, Lighting and Shadows, Textures and Maps.
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Introduction

Properties

The Hub

The Hub

Modeler

Modeler Interface
Navigate 3D Space
Viewports and Controls
Modeling Modes
Points Mode
Polygon Mode Tutorials
Edges Mode
Symmetry mode
General Options
The Grid
Menu Tabs / Groups

LightWave Tools: Create and Modify

The Create Group
Primitives
The Modify Group
Lightwave Move Tools
Rotate Tools Tutorials
Transform Tools

Tools: Multiply And Construct

The Multiply Group
Extend Tools
Duplicate Tools
Subdivide Tools
The Reduce Tools
Combine Tools
Convert Tools
Catmull-Clark Subdivision
Speed Booleans

Tools: Detail and Map

The Detail Group
Layer Tools
Polygon Tools Tutorials
Point Tools
Curves and Other Tools
The Map Group

Creating a Model

Modeling Explained
Polygon Modeling
Point Modeling
Surface Normals
Lightwave Splines
Subpatch Mode
Primitive Shapes
Create a Box
Create a Ball
Create a Cone
Load and Close Objects
Numeric Values
Rotational Pivot

Name Objects and Parts

Naming Objects
Naming Surfaces
Parts

Layers in Lightwave

Work With Layers Tutorials
Views and Parenting

Text

Create Text in Lightwave
Choose Fonts
Extruding
Import EPS Text Paths
Modify Text

Layout

The Layout Interface
Layout Views
Viser
Tabs / Groups and Menus
The Items Menu
The Modify Tab
The Setup tab
The Utilities Tab
The Render Tab
The View Tab
The Modeler Button

Scenes

Load Scenes and Objects
Save All Objects
Incremental Saving
Backdrops

Lightwave Keyframes

Understand Keyframes
The Lightwave Timeline
Work With Keyframes

The Camera

The Camera in Layout
Camera Properties
Add and Delete Cameras
Target the Camera
Advanced Camera Tools

Animation in Lightwave

Animation Concepts
Animate With Autokey
Animation Controls
Lightwave TimeWarp Tutorials
Parent in Layout
Translate and Rotate
Position and Rotation
Layout Orientation
Create and Save Previews
Animate the Camera
Save a File

Lighting

Lighting Scenes
Light Types
Add and Delete Lights
Types: Distant and Spot
Types: Point and Linear
Types: Area and Ambient
Light Properties
Shadows
Lens Flares

The Lightwave Surface Editor

Surfacing Explained
The Basic Tab
Surface Properties Tutorials 1
Surface Properties pt 2
Surface Properties pt 3
Smoothing / Double Sided
Advanced Tab
Environment Tab
Shaders Tab

Maps and Textures

Image Maps
UV Maps
Stress Maps
Bump Map
Texture Editor
Procedural Textures
Gradients
The Node Editor

Schematic View

Use Schematic View
Parent and Unparent
Schematic Tools

Rendering in Lightwave

Rendering Explained
Render Setup Tutorials
Shadow Maps
Render Animation Setup
Test Renders
Mac and Windows Movies
Render for Print

Viper

Viper Overview
Enabling / Disabling Viper
Using Viper

Customize LightWave

Customize Viewports
Customize Menus

Lightwave Shortcut Keys

Shortcuts for Modeler
Shortcuts for Layout

Project: Nessie Model

Model Nessie Tutorials 1
Model Nessie pt 2
Model Nessie pt 3

Project: Morph Animation

Create Morph Targets
Morph Mixer
Animate With Morph Mixer

The LightWave Community

Forums and Websites
3D resources

Tutorials Wrap Up

Wrap Up

About the Author

About the Author and these Tutorials

Lightwave 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 9
Instructor	:	Dwayne Ferguson
Price	:	US$ 99.95
Duration	:	8 hours - 149 Movies
OS	:	Win Vista XP 98,2000,ME. Mac OS 9, OS X
Delivery Options	:	Ground / 2 day / Next Day
Product Code	:	33749

BENEFITS OF THIS TRAINING COURSE

Master Lightwave 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.