Author : Michael Green | Duration : 11.5 Hours | Number of Videos : 181 | Training Level : Beginner - Intermediate

Unlike many Lightwave tutorials, this tutorial video takes a straightforward no-nonsense approach that teaches the fundamentals in the early parts of the tutorial before moving on to cover more advanced topics. The author also unleashes an array of hidden productivity tips and shortcuts. This video-based Lightwave training course is concise, clear and extremely easy to follow. This has to be the most comprehensive and accessible training guide for Lightwave 9. Rather than confronting the user with page upon page of written text, the tutorials are presented using easy-to-follow narrated videos. The user only has to sit and watch as the professional trainer guides you through each aspect in great detail. This tutorial video course on CD / DVD is project-based and takes a hands-on approach rather than a theoretical view.

Topics covered on these Lightwave Training Videos include: Intro to Splines, Modeling tips, Viewpoint Controls, Grids, Objects, Subdivide Tools, Layers, Curves, Polygon Tools, Numeric Values, Text and Fonts, Importing Paths, Scaling, Camera Angles, Lights, Shadow, Creating Scenes, Keyframes and Timelines, Animation Basics, Lighting Techniques, Refraction, Transparency, Textures, Rendering, Ray Tracing, Shortcuts, Advanced Techniques and Workflow.

The above is only a small section of topics covered on this tutorial video DVD - CD; for a more detailed listing and a free evaluation demo online, please follow the link below.

Author : Michael Hurwicz | Duration : 12 Hours | Number of Videos : 227 | Training Level : Beginner - Intermediate

These Lightwave Training Videos provide a beginning to advanced insight into the basics of creating 3D graphics in Lightwave. While these DVD tutorials use 7.5 as the platform, the majority of the lessons are also compatible with later versions of Lightwave. If you're looking for self-paced cost-effective training that is easy to use and enjoyable, this is the tutorial course for you. By the conclusion of these video tutorials, you will have mastered all the fundamentals and will be able to create professional-looking 3D graphics using Lightwave.

Topics covered in this Lightwave tutorial video series include: Getting Started, Viewpoints, Polygon Modeling, Grids, Modify, Rotate, Stretch, Subdivide, Layers, Curves, Splines, Subpatch, Creating Text, Extruding, Lights, Camera, Working with Scenes, Keyframes, Timeline, Animation, Shawdows, UV Maps, Gradients, Schematic, Rendering Animation.

Of course, the above is only a small sample of topics that are covered on this tutorial; for a more detailed listing and a free online demo, please follow the link below

Author : Michael Hurwicz | Duration : 9.5 Hours | Number of Videos : 121 | Training Level : Intermediate - Advanced

These Lightwave Training Videos are aimed at users who would like to expand their graphical creativity and create lifelike 3D characters for animation. Users will benefit from already having a basic grasp of Lightwave before embarking upon this tutorial. This video-based tutorial on CD / DVD covers topics of advanced complexity and as such it’s the ideal training for users who wish to take their Lightwave 3D animation skills to the next level. Using clearly presented narrated instructional videos, you will benefit from being able to learn in a visual environment that simplifies even the most complex aspects. These Lightwave Training Videos are project-based, and to assist the user all working files used on this Lightwave Tutorial CD are included and may be used to follow along with the lessons.