Model and Rig in a Day Lost Pencil Animation Studios Inc. is pleased to present another training CD in the "Just Animate" series. Using Lightwave 7.5, they show how to quickly create a simple character model, a female biped. Then they rig the character using a predefined skeleton template and an automated script. Then they show in detail how to use vertex paint to modify and tweak the weight maps in order to create effective mesh deformations..

Just Animate Lip Sync Lost Pencil Animation Studios Inc. is pleased to present another training CD in the "Just Animate" series which focuses on Character Animation Using Lightwave 7.5. We animate a Giraffe character speaking and include video on modeling phoneme mouth targets for Mia, our more realistic character.

Model and Rig in a Day Lost Pencil Animation Studios Inc. is pleased to present another training CD in the "Just Animate" series. Using Lightwave 7.5, they show how to quickly create a simple character model, a female biped. Then they rig the character using a predefined skeleton template and an automated script. Then they show in detail how to use vertex paint to modify and tweak the weight maps in order to create effective mesh deformations..

Just Animate Games Lost Pencil Animation Studios Inc. is pleased to present another training CD in the "Just Animate" series. Using Lightwave 7.5, we create, from scratch, a number of character game loops (walk, run, jump, stand and death) and export the Lightwave model and animations into the GameStudio game engine.
     Then, using GameStudio level editor, we create a small game level that contains a lit, textured environment and an interactive door which opens when triggered by the player. The character, Jack Napalm (created by Christophe Desse), is controlled by the player,
will pick up and carry a gun, shoot the gun, attack and be attacked by evil Jack Napalm clones, walk, run, jump, stand around and die if his health points reach zero.


 

  Videos 

Medical Modeling - The Human Heart
by AsileFX

You will learn advanced organic modeling techniques as you build the heart part by part, using High Res Orthographic background images (Included on the DVD). And when the model is finished you will learn
to create the necessary UV Maps for texturing the model with image maps.


Weathering and Chipping Paintwork
by Meshweaver


Detailed explanation on how to achieve a professional quality weathered metallic look to your surface

  Videos 

Advanced Vue 5 Infinite Volume One
by AsileFX

Main Topics Covered:

Advanced Procedural Terrains
DOF - Rendering Effects
Realistic Animated Ocean Effects
Filters (Animation, Material, and Others)
Advanced Custom Material Creation
The Function Editor
The Animation Wizard
Advanced Object Animation
And More...


Advanced Vue 5 Infinite Volume Two
by AsileFX


Main Topics Covered:

Advanced Eco System Control
Under Water Effects
Faked Caustics
Advanced Light Gels
Advanced Lighting Options
The Function Editor
Radiosity and Global Illumination
Camera Post Processing
Illumination Baking
And More...

  Videos 

LightWave 3D 8 Tips and Tricks Vol, III
by Kevin Phillips

LightWave 3D Tips & Tricks Volume III for LightWave 3D 8 provides you with more than seven hours of training on various aspects on LightWave from FX, Modeling, Surfacing, Post work, and OpenGL Tricks.
Kevin's tips and tricks are sure to take your skills to a new level in LightWave. No matter what skill level your at, this video is designed to help all users from beginner to advanced.


Digital Fusion 101
by Fred Pienkos


Highlighted in this suite of tutorials are introductions to the interface and customizing preferences for your production requirements. Also covered is a complete explanation of all the hidden features of Fusions simple tools such as Loaders, Fast Noises, and backgrounds, and then we move forward to a few compositing examples in fusion such as several tracking and stabilization examples and more.

  Videos 

Visual FX3D Effects Compositing
by Jarrod Davis

Take your computer generated imagery to a new level with the ultimate in compositing control. Using NewTek's LightWave 3D and Discreet Combustion, Digital Effects artist Jarrod Davis demonstrates advanced compositing techniques that can be applied to many 3D and compositing applications. Set up the 3D scene to maximize compositing options, object lighting for textured environments, render individual layer passes, apply multi-layered effects, Color correction, filters and grain to blend the elements for final output

Visual FX3D Set Extensions
by Jarrod Davis

Set extenstions and matte paintings have been used in film production for decades to create settings that are either too expensive or impossible to build. Now you can apply these same techniques to create professional quality scenic backdrops. Using LightWave 3D and Discreet Combustion, Digital Effects Artist Jarrod Davis shows you the techniques to turn an average street corner into a futuristic cityscape. From matching camera angles and lighting to adding scenic elements and finishing touches.

 

 

 

 

Books 

LightWave 8 Revealed 
by Kelly Murdock
Giving you a firm foundation, "LightWave 3D 8 Revealed" allows you to master concepts on both a technical and artistic level. Begin by examining the concept behind each task and the necessary features that are involved. Then go in depth with the objective of your task as you study examples and learn the steps necessary to complete it. Working your way through comprehensive, step-by-step lessons.
LightWave 8 Character Animation by Timothy Albee
Updating what has been called one of the best books on animation by top Disney animators, this new book includes even more pre-rigged models, discussion of the new animation tools found in LightWave 3D 8, and the fastest way to do dialogue and facial performance.

 

 

Commercial Tutorials : Pictures

           

Books

  Cover Art   Title and Author     Cover Art   Title and Author
                 
  Essential LightWave 3D 7.5
by Timothy Albee
     
           
    LightWave 3d 7.5 Lighting by Nicholas Boughen       3-D Human Modelling and Animation by Peter Ratner
                 
    The LightWave 7.5 Primer by Patrik Beck

 

      LightWave 3D 7.5 for Windows and Macintosh by Art Howe and Brian E. Marshall

Expected Release Date - March 2003

                 
    Lighting and Rendering by Jeremy Birn       Digital Texturing and Painting
         
    Inside LightWave 7.0 by Dan Ablan and others       LightWave 3D 7.0 - character Animation by Timothy Albee
                 
    The LightWave 6.5/7.0 Project Handbook by Patrik Beck       LightWave Applied 6.5 & 7.0 by Dave Jerrard and Others
                 
    LightWave 6.5 Magic by Dan Ablan, Julian Kain, Stuart Penn, Graham McKenna, Phil South and Gary Whiteley       Inside LightWave 6.0 by Dan Ablan
                 
    The Animators Survival Kit by Richard Williams       Acting for Animators by Ed Hooks, Brad Bird, Mike Caputo
                 
    Character Animation with LightWave 6.0 by Doug Kelly       LightWave 3D 5.0 - Character Animation by Doug Kelly
                 
    Inside LightWave 3D 5.5 by Dan Ablan       LightWave 3D Applied by Dave Jerrard
                 
    LightWave X-Treme by Joshua Tsui       Modeling in LightWave by Shamms Mortier

This book has NOT been given very good reviews!

                 
    LightWave 5.0 Power Guide by Dan Ablan       The LightWave 3D Book by various authors for versions 5.0 and lower
                 
    Exploring LightWave 3D by Todd Payne

Out of Print

      FX Kit for LightWave 4.0 by Alan Chan

Out of Print

                 
 

  Power FX for LightWave 4.0 by Alan Chan

Out of Print

         
                 

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DVD or CDs
                 
 

  LightWave 7.5 Introduction 101 by Paul Holtz (DVD)    

  LightWave 7.5 Fundamentals 102 by Paul Holtz
                 
               
                 
             
                 
             
                 
             
                 
             
                 
 

CD-ROM

  Leny Volume One by Lee Stranahan, Ken Stranahan

Out of Print

   

CD-ROM

  Leny Volume 2 by Doug Kelly

Out of Print

                 

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Videos
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
               
                 

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The LightWave 7.5 Primer by Patrick Beck - The LightWave 7.5 Primer will give you the basic grounding in LightWave necessary to begin working effectively in 3D. You will learn how to construct basic objects and make them move. You will learn how to give them textures and render them as animations. And you will even be able to composite your LightWave renders into live footage. LightWave is a diverse tool used throughout the industry for print graphics, game development, architecture, visualization, broadcast film, and visual FX. If you are just starting in the 3D field or are new to LightWave, you’ll find all the guidance you need to hone your skills and master this powerful tool.

LightWave 3d 7.5 Lighting by Nicholas Boughen

Lighting is arguably the most critical element in creating computer-generated (CG) artwork that looks believable. The professional animator must be able to use virtual lighting to incorporate CG elements into background photography or into all-CG shots to create a seamless, accurate, and beautiful scene.
LightWave 3D 7.5 Lighting explains in depth how to accomplish this task. The author begins with a thorough explanation of real-world lighting and color theory and discusses the lighting toolkit available in LightWave. These topics are brought together in a number of tutorials that demonstrate the application of lighting concepts in LightWave.