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COMING SOON!
LightWave [8] version 8.3 |
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April 14, 2005
Keep an eye out for new announcements from NewTek. We are in the final stages of testing LightWave [8] v8.3, the latest free update from NewTek.
LightWave [8] v8.3 includes updated PSD and EPS support, improved text tools in Modeler, many new additions to HyperVoxels, new features and functions in Scene Editor and Dope Track, and overall enhanced performance, not to mention the quashing of many more pesky bugs.
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NewTek Announces
LightWave 64-bit
Qualified Beta Program |
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March 24, 2005
NewTek is pleased to announce the launch of a qualified beta program for the forthcoming LightWaveŽ 64-bit port. Registered owners of LightWave [8] are eligible to participate in the open beta program, if they have access to a 64-bit platform running Windows 64-bit beta OS. The requirements, application and confidentiality agreement are available to owners registered with the US Office who log in to the registration system at http://register.newtek.com and click on the LightWave 64-bit Beta Banner. Owners registered through NewTek Europe may email lw64beta@newtek-europe.com for information. Owners of earlier versions of LightWave may become eligible by upgrading to LightWave [8], and users of selected other 3D applications may also become eligible by purchasing LightWave [8] via NewTek's current competitive upgrade offer.
http://www.newtek.com/buynow/lw_products.html
LightWave's 64-bit version leverages the increased memory capacity and faster access available with 64-bit systems plus the improved power of the new processors to provide digital artists with a streamlined workflow that allows them greater flexibility and creative freedom. Content creators will be able to complete their work in less time, or to do more complex work than could previously have been done within a given time and budget. The ability to utilize much more RAM allows the artist to create more complex and realistic scenes as well as to produce images at higher resolutions for film, high-definition television, and print.
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SPECIAL OFFER!
LightWave [8] Upgrades
Offer Ends April 30, 2005! |
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March 01, 2005
NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, today announced a limited time, best-ever competitive upgrade offer for LightWave 3D. Users of a select set of commercial versions of 3D graphics and design applications will be able to purchase a competitive upgrade to LightWave 3D for $495US. Current commercial users of LightWave 3D [8] will be able to add an additional seat at this price as well, allowing them to affordably run the software on multiple computers. The promotions are available today through NewTek authorized resellers, or directly from NewTek through April 30, 2005.
Buy Now from NewTek
Buy Now from NewTek Europe
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| NewTek at NAB |
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April 16-21, 2005
Stop by NAB South Hall, booth SL1949, where William Vaughan, LightWave Evangelist, will be on hand to show the latest version of LightWave [8], v8.3...come and see the possibilities of the new Relative Particle Age gradient and blending capabilities in HyperVoxels, new filters and options for PSD export, Modeler's new Text Layers tool and more. You will also be able to check out the 64-bit version of LightWave.
NewTek is also celebrating its launch of TriCaster, a portable live presentation system designed for professionals on a budget who don't do video fulltime. Turn it on, and mix live cameras with video, titles, images, external computer displays and even live web pages. TriCaster sends your live presentation simultaneously to video, projector and the Internet. NewTek has leveraged its long experience in desktop video to create a tool that is smaller, faster, and more flexible than anything you've seen. http://www.newtek.com/tricaster
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Cafe FX uses LightWave 3D
for nearly 600 VFX shots in
Frank Miller's Sin City |
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April 14, 2005
CafeFX used LightWave 3DŽ for the 3D elements in nearly 600 shots produced for the blockbuster film Sin City, a stylistic groundbreaker directed by Robert Rodriguez that is now filling theaters coast to coast. Based on Frank Miller's acclaimed graphic novels, the film visually recreates the noir graphic style Miller used in his stories, requiring virtually every shot to include effects work. Jeff Goldman and Everett Burrell supervised two of CafeFX's teams for the work on Sin City; Goldman commented that of the nearly 600 shots, "Virtually all used LightWaveŽ, but probably a good 550 were primarily LightWave due to the amount of 3D CG required for the shot." More...
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DAVE School Students
Create Spoonman
with LightWave 3D |
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March 31, 2005
Spoonman, the new LightWave 3D animated movie from students at DAVE School is now available for download. Spoonman is an action-packed film, blending elements of traditional two-dimensional animation styles with revolutionary LightWave 3D animation and visual effects. More...
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EXCLUSIVE TUTORIAL!
Setting Up a
Hydraulic Cylinder |
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April 14, 2005
This month's tutorial is brought to us by NewTek's 3D Marketing Assistant, Kurtis Harris. This tutorial will lead you through using null objects and targets to setup automatic animation of a hydraulic cylinder that pivots at both ends as it expands and contracts. Download ZIP File (528Kb) ...
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EXCLUSIVE LSCRIPT!
CenterPoint.ls
by Samuel Kvaalen |
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April 14, 2005
As a new on-going feature of the LightWave 3D Newsletter, NewTek will be presenting a series of LightWave LScripts that will be available free through links in the newsletters. These LScripts are created by members of the LightWave community for members of the LightWave community. The first in the series is CenterPoint.ls by Samuel Kvaalen. This is a Modeler LScript that will place a point at the exact center of an obejct (not just a single polygon) where it sits in 3D space. It is not necessary to reposition the object in any way, and the point will automatically be selected after it is created, making it easy to locate. Download ZIP File (716b) ...
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Intel Announces
5% Off Software Dev Tools
for LightWave 3D-Party Devs |
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April 08, 2005
The Intel Software Product Division is pleased to offer a time-limited promotion for the Intel Software Development Products to NewTek customers. You can receive a 5% discount off of the commercial retail price of any of the Intel Software Development Products by contacting them and providing the promotion code: NT20050530. More...
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DAZ Productions Announces
Special Offer on Mimic Pro
for LightWave 3D Owners |
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April 14, 2005
Mimic Pro provides an advanced environment for easily creating and editing facial animation sequences. Take existing WAV audio files of any language and let Mimic animate your figure for you. Or, record your own speech file within Mimic's simple recording studio via a microphone connected to your computer. With the ability to add in expressions such as winks, nods, and smiles, your figures can easily become as expressive as your imagination allows.
By creating the facial animation for you, Mimic's Talkback™ engine will save you hours of production time, allowing you to focus on other areas of your animation projects. Focus your energy on the nuances within your animation and make your characters come alive with real-life mannerisms and body language. The best part is that with the help of Mimic, you don't have to a be animation master in order to quickly create convincing facial animation.
Until May 8, LightWave 3D newsletter subscribers will receive $100 off Mimic for LightWave 3D's regular price of $299.95. To take advantage of this offer, enter the promotional code: "MimicPro2Newtek" when ordering online at http://mimic.daz3d.com or call DAZ Productions toll-free at 800-267-5170 (inside the US) or 801-495-1777 and mention the promotional code above. More...
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Thank you for your continued interest in LightWave 3D. Please visit our website at www.lightwave3d.com for all the latest developments and news of interest to LightWave entusiasts! NewTek, Inc. - 5131 Beckwith Blvd. - San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone (800) 843-8934 - Fax (210) 370-8001
www.newtek.com
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Phone +33 (0) 557 262 262 - Fax +33 (0) 557 262 261
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