LightWaveTM 10
LightWave 10 is the first release of LightWave 3D® to integrate NewTek’s CORE technology with enhanced Modeler and Layout. The three elements work in unison to give you the workflow and functionality you’re familiar with, along with the interactive power of the innovative CORE technologies. LightWave’s speed, flexibility, value and control are the benefits you count on and LightWave 10 delivers all that and more.
LightWave 10 benefits artists with unique features not found in any other 3D application, like Viewport Preview Rendering (VPR) and CG hardware enhancements that give you an immediate look at changes to your rendered scenes, and real-time OpenGL views of Ambient Occlusion, Bloom, Stereoscopic Anaglyph and HDRI background images. LightWave 10 delivers the power of Modeler and Layout with next generation CORE technologies, such as immersive real-time and game tools, Python-based expressions and scripting, Bullet rigid body dynamics and sophisticated UV mapping capabilities.
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LightWave 10 New Feature Benefits
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LightWave 10 INTERFACE IMAGES
 CLICK TO ENLARGELightWave 10 VPR, within the Layout work space, enables you to interact with reflections, transparency, shading and radiosity in real time and see immediate render results. |
 CLICK TO ENLARGELightWave 10 VPR, within the Layout work space, enables you to manipulate rigs and animation controls with full lighting and shading in a rendered environment. |
 CLICK TO ENLARGELightWave 10 hardware shading tool showing the ability to light a 3D transparent object, allowing environmental reflecting and refracting in real time. |
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LightWave 10 Special Offer
Get in on it.
Get your claws on LightWave 10 now, through this special limited time offer. Breathe new life into your 3D pipeline today with access to VPR, interactive, real-time rendering; new OpenGL shading views; immersive virtual cinematography tools; Bullet rigid body dynamics; linear workflow; UV mapping tools and more.
For a limited time, LightWave upgrades are available for US$495 and LightWave full units for US$895. This special offer includes LightWave 10:
- Saving you hundreds of dollars off the regular upgrade or full version price of LightWave 10
- Guaranteed no price increase for the next five LightWave upgrades
- Immediate download of LightWave 10 preview builds
- Getting all LightWave information first, with access to an elite community (HardCORE) which includes interaction with LightWave development management and two to three exclusive software builds per year
- VIP invitations to special events
- Free DVD, LightWave 10 Rigging: Revealed, until September 30, 2010
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LightWave 10 FAQ
When is LightWave 10 expected to ship?
LightWave 10 is scheduled to ship in Q4 of 2010.
What is LightWave 10?
All new LightWave, incorporating next generation CORE technologies with enhanced Modeler and Layout, includes interactive display and rendering tools, data interchange enhancements, new immersive real-time and game tools, Bullet rigid body dynamics, and new UV mapping tools.
What are the highlights of LightWave 10?
Interactive Display and Rendering Tools
Viewport Preview Rendering (VPR) that provide instant results with realistic view of scenes and objects with interactive light, nodal shading and scene set up. CG hardware real-time viewport shading that provide real-time OpenGL view of Ambient Occlusion, Bloom, Stereoscopic Anaglyph and HDRI background images. New linear workflow that supports consistent gamma, color space, and custom Look Up Tables (LUTs) for more realistic lighting, and to maximize compositing flexibility in a 3D pipeline.
Flexible Data Interchange Enhancements
New MDD enhancements include support for Autodesk® Geometry Cache that provide the freedom to move deformations and transforms between applications for an extremely flexible, extensible pipeline for animation, dynamics, effects, and rendering. Additional support includes COLLADA™, FBX®, and ZBrush® interchange which lets artists transfer, load and save camera data, lighting, objects, UV and image maps, plus parenting hierarchies and more.
New Immersive, Real-Time and Game Tools
Integration with InterSense VCam, virtual camera system provides virtual production capabilities allowing real-time interaction with 3D scenes. Integration with 3Dconnexion line of 3D mice that let you move through the virtual world and interact with models and scenes, controlling cameras and lights in real time.
Bullet Rigid Body Dynamics
New integrated dynamics and simulations allow you to create dynamics, calculations and simulations for effects such as collapsing buildings, breaking glass and more.
Advanced UV Mapping Tool:
Enhanced LightWave 10 workflow delivers powerful new UV tools such as Transform, Scale Rotate, Move, Separate, Stitch, Relax, UV Unwrap, Front, Cubic, Spherical and Cylindrical projections, plus cameras with both UVs and an automated texture node.
Will I have to learn everything all over again to use LightWave 10?
No, LightWave 10 is based upon the familiar workflow you already know in LightWave. LightWave CORE and enhancements in Layout and Modeler offer new features and benefits that you will want to learn but the workflow is the same.
What will LightWave 10 cost?
LightWave 10 is available now for a special, limited time offer that includes upgrades for $495 and full units for $895, along with many other benefits. When LightWave 10 ships in Q4, upgrades will retail for $695 and LightWave full units will be $1495.
Are there any special sales offers?
Yes, there is a limited time, special offer. Purchase LightWave before September 30, 2010, and you’ll save hundreds of dollars, receive the LightWave 10 Rigging: Revealed DVD for free, get the upgrade to LightWave 10, a price guarantee on the next five LightWave releases, gain immediate access to LightWave 10 preview builds, membership in the elite HardCORE community, plus much more.
I am a LightWave v9 owner. Is there an option for me?
Yes, purchase LightWave 10 by September 30, 2010 for $495 and receive the LightWave 10 Rigging: Revealed DVD for free, save hundreds of dollars on the software and gain immediate access to preview builds of LightWave 10. In addition, your purchase includes the final upgrade to LightWave 10, a price guarantee on the next five LightWave releases, membership in the elite HardCORE community and more. You can get it here.
I don't own LightWave v9. What is my option?
Purchase a LightWave 10 upgrade by September 30, 2010 for $495 and receive the LightWave 10 Rigging: Revealed DVD for free, upgrade to LightWave v9 and LightWave 10 when it ships, saving you hundreds of dollars. In addition, your purchase includes a price guarantee, immediate access to LightWave 10 preview builds, membership in the elite HardCORE community and more. You can get it here.
I own a student version of LightWave. Can I take advantage of this special offer?
This not an educational offer. Get information on special pricing for education by calling NewTek sales at (800) 368-5441. However, as a student you have the option to upgrade to a commercial license for $495. If you upgrade by September 30, 2010, your purchase will include the LightWave 10 Rigging: Revealed DVD for free, a price guarantee, immediate access to LightWave 10 preview builds, membership in the elite HardCORE community and more.
I got in on the LightWave 10 special offer. When do I get my LightWave 10 Rigging: Revealed DVD?
LightWave 10 Rigging: Revealed DVDs will be available shortly after LightWave 10 ships in Q4, for your purchase made between July 26 and September 30, 2010.
What is LightWave HardCORE?
LightWave HardCORE is a elite membership program. HardCORE members have access to preview builds of LightWave 10, a private discussion forum for communication between members and NewTek development management plus invitations to private events.
What are the benefits to buying now and becoming a LightWave HardCORE member?
- You save hundred dollars on your initial investment
- Your upgrade price will remain fixed for the next five LightWave upgrades at $495. If you stay current and buy each of the next five upgrades (starting with the release following LightWave 10) you will pay $495 for each upgrade rather than the existing retail price at the time (currently $695)
- You can begin working with LightWave 10 software immediately
- You will have access to preview builds of LightWave as long as you are a HardCORE member
- You have access to a private discussion forum with other LightWave HardCORE members and NewTek 3D development management where you will get LightWave information first
- You are a member of an exclusive club with invitations to private NewTek events and other access to other opportunities
Will LightWave HardCORE continue?
Yes, however new memberships to LightWave HardCORE will not be granted after LightWave 10 ships. This exclusive membership is only available to people who are members at the time LightWave 10 ships in Q4 2010.
How do I continue to remain an active member in LightWave HardCORE?
Stay current with your upgrades. Upgrade within a grace period of 30 days and your membership in HardCORE will remain active.
I am a LightWave HardCORE member, do I have to pay for LightWave 10?
No, your LightWave HardCORE membership includes LightWave 10.
I am a HardCORE member, my membership to LightWave HardCORE will expire when LightWave 10 ships, do I have to renew immediately to stay in HardCORE?
No, you do not. As a current HardCORE member, your membership will extend and remain active until the next shipping version of LightWave is available.
Will LightWave HardCORE members continue to get new software builds after LightWave 10 ships?
Yes, HardCORE members will continue to receive preview software builds (two to three per year).
What is a LightWave HardCORE Charter Member?
A LightWave HardCORE Charter Member is any LightWave v9 registered owner who paid $395 and joined the HardCORE program prior to March 31, 2009. Customers who received free HardCORE memberships because they upgraded or bought full versions of LightWave v9 are not considered Charter Members, even if that transaction took place prior to March 31, 2009.
How do I know if I am a Charter Member?
Check the amount and date on your HardCORE membership purchase receipt. If you paid $395 and the purchase date is March 31, 2009 or before, you are a Charter Member.
What do I get if I am a LightWave HardCORE Charter Member?
Your original price to join HardCORE was $395. Your upgrade price will remain fixed for the next five upgrades at $395. If you stay current and buy each of the next five upgrades (following LightWave 10) you will pay $395 for each upgrade, rather than the existing retail price at the time (currently $695).
What happens if I am a LightWave HardCORE member and I skip buying an upgrade?
Your next upgrade price reverts to whatever is current at the time ($695 right now) and your membership in HardCORE is closed.
What happened to LightWave CORE?
LightWave CORE technology is part of LightWave 10. LightWave CORE integrates with enhanced Modeler and Layout.
System Specifications for LightWave 10
Platform |
Windows |
Macintosh |
Hardware |
64-bit Intel® Core™ 2 or better or AMD64. System RAM: 2GB minimum 32-bit Intel or AMD equivalent of Intel Core or better |
Intel processor |
Operating System |
64-bit Windows Vista® or Windows 7 64-bit Edition 32-bit Windows Vista or Windows 7 Edition |
Snow Leopard® 10.6 or better |
Graphics Card |
NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400 series (minimum) or ATI X1600 (minimum) |
N/A |