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Lightwave 3D 8 Revealed
Lightwave 3D 8 Revealed teaches readers to use a 3D modeling, animation and rendering package called Lightwave. 3D graphics such as those created using Lightwave have appeared in movies, television, commercials and games. As the demand for these types of images increases, more and more 3D artists are looking to learn these skills. A book focused on
beginners that offers quality content in a smooth and relaxed style will appeal to this broad audience and enable them to gain the skills desired. This book's approach is to present quality content with a modest price point written by an experienced professional. Each task is presented and explained in detail so readers understand the why behind the how and gain a better overall understanding of Lightwave once the book is completed. With many elements that are perfect learning materials for new students and users of the product, this book will get readers up and running on Lightwave with a solid foundation of the necessary skills.
Contents:
1. Understanding 3D Graphics
2. Learning the Interface
3. Using the Lightwave Modeler
4. Building Characters
5. Using the Texture Editor
6. Positioning Cameras in the Scene
7. Lighting Techniques
8. Using Particles
9. Animation Basics
10. Animating Characters
11. Using Dynamics
12. Working with Expressions
13. Rendering Output
14. Post Processing
15. Where to Go from Here
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