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LightWave64 and v8.5
NOW AVAILABLE! |
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October 10, 2005
NewTek is pleased to announce the release of the 64-bit port of the Emmy®-winning LightWave 3D® for Windows XP Pro x64 OS, as part of the release of the version 8.5 update. LightWave® 64 and the version 8.5 update are free to registered owners of LightWave [8]. LightWave's 64-bit version leverages the increased memory available with 64-bit systems plus the power of the new processors and faster RAM access to provide digital artists with a streamlined workflow that allows them greater flexibility and creative freedom.
LightWave [8] version 8.5, the fifth free update for LightWave [8], includes the following enhancements:
New OpenGL Hardware shader option using the hardware renderer in OpenGL video cards to display many of the render functions in real-time. Lights, light falloffs, blending images on surfaces, per-pixel lighting will all be available in real-time, with an option to turn this feature on and off. New Parts-to-Surfaces tool allows for easier integration of 3D objects created in other applications. New Multi Shift allows the user to do multiple shifts in a single edit with a history profile that can be saved and applied to other meshes. Dynamics now launch a control window that allows you to switch to other applications while calculating dynamics in LightWave. Particle dynamics have been improved for accuracy, including interaction with collision planes. A new algorithm also allows large dynamic scenes to load up to 10x faster. 78 new configurable keyboard shortcut options.
LightWave v8.5 and LightWave64 are currently available via download to registered owners of LightWave [8] and via convenience upgrade CD for $29.95 directly from NewTek. More...
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LightWave [8]/Vue 5 Infinite
Special Offer with FREE
LightWave 9 Upgrade! |
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August 01, 2005
LightWave [8] full bundled with Vue 5 Infinite from e-on software only $795.
Your LightWave [8] full/Vue 5 Infinite bundle comes with a FREE upgrade to LightWave 9 with electronic documentation, upon its release.
LightWave [8] upgrade bundled with Vue 5 Infinite for only $395!
Your LightWave upgrade/Vue 5 Infinite bundle comes with a FREE upgrade to LightWave 9 with electronic documentation, upon its release.
LightWave 9 upgrade bundled with Vue 5 Infinite for only $395!
Pre-order your upgrade to LightWave 9 now, and receive Vue 5 Infinite right away. Your upgrade to LightWave 9 with electronic documentation will ship upon its release.
All prices listed are in US dollars. To purchase direct from NewTek visit: www.newtek.com/buynow or call 800-368-5441. To puchase from an authorized reseller in North America, please visit: www.newtek.com/dealers/us.php. To puchase from an authorized reseller outside North America, please visit: newtek.com/dealers/international.php.
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LightWave 9
COMING SOON! |
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August 01, 2005
NewTek is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of LightWave 3D® 9, the next generation of the Emmy®-winning 3D application. NewTek's development team is implementing a major rewrite and restructuring of LightWave's core with the addition of mesh editing capabilities to Layout, consolidation and enhancement of tools in Modeler, extraction of the renderer from the Layout module, rewrite of the raytracing routines to newer, much faster algorithms, and implementation of adaptive mesh subdivision based on distance-to-camera and visibility. Modeler's toolset is being updated with true edge support throughout, and subdivision surfaces have been re-engineered for improved performance and n-gon support.
LightWave 9 will be available in Q4 2005. Anyone purchasing LightWave 3D full or upgrade after August 01, 2005 will qualify for a free upgrade to LightWave 9 with electronic documentation upon its release. To qualify for the free upgrade, you must have your LightWave [8] product registered, including current shipping address, phone number, and email address, with NewTek or the authorized NewTek distributor for your region. More...
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LightWave 3D Invades
Fall 2005 TV Season |
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October 25, 2005
NewTek is pleased to announce that artists from Eden FX and Zoic Studios are relying on LightWave 3D for the production of content and shots for a large number of new and returning prime time shows for the fall 2005 season. NewTek's Emmy-winning 3D application is being used extensively for visual effects for series including Lost, Alias, Commander in Chief, Surface, Invasion, Threshold, E-Ring, Prison Break, CSI, CSI: Miami, and Over There. More...
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Call for Entries!
LightWave 9 Demo Content |
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October 24, 2005
As you all know, we are nearing the release of LightWave 9. As is our custom, we are compiling a content CD of royalty free material for LightWave users that will ship in the package.
From now until November 4, 2005, we will be accepting submissions from our users to be included on this CD. All content submitted should be in LightWave scene and/or object format as applicable. Submissions must be original creations and must not be based on copyrights held by others, such as Star Wars, Star Trek, etc. For your submissions to be included on the CD, you must be willing to sign an agreement that anyone can use the content for production purposes without any form of license fee (however, the content may not be resold, even in modified form).
If you would like to submit content for this project, please send an email detailing what you would like to submit, and a link to where the files can be downloaded from, to lw9content@newtek.com no later than November 4, 2005.
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LightWave Artists
Earn Emmy Award |
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October 24, 2005
NewTek extends their congratulations to the artists at Wet Cement Productions for their regional Emmy award in the Graphic/Animation Non-News category for 2005 for their work on season 1 of Auto B Good, a childrens 3D animated series which is currently airing on public television. All the animation for the series was accomplished with LightWave 3D. This award was presented to Wet Cement Productions by the Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Television Academy. Wet Cement Productions is currently finishing up work on season 2 of Auto B Good, which will start airing the first week of January 2006.
This is the first Emmy win for Wet Cement Productions. Since 1993, artists that relied on NewTek's Emmy-winning LightWave 3D as a key tool in their animation/visual effects arsenal have won 12 national Emmy awards and a number of regional emmy awards.
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SIGGRAPH 2005
LightWave 3D T-Shirts
Now Available! |
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September 26, 2005
We are pleased to be able to offer these "hot" SIGGRAPH 2005 LightWave t-shirts. This is the same design as the t-shirts worn by the NewTek staff on the show floor. They're black, short-sleeved, heavy duty t-shirts with the LightWave logo surrounded by multi-colored flames screen printed on the front. These t-shirts are made by Hanes, and consist of 50% Cotton/50% Polyester. They are avaiable in North America directly from NewTek. To purchase, visit: shop.newtek.com or call 800-368-5441.
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DAZ Productions
Future of Digital Art Contest
Entry deadline 10/31/2005 |
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October 26, 2005
DAZ wants to see what your vision of the future is, on whatever subject you choose. The only requirement is that you use a DAZ product prominently in your image. Use the software and tools of your choice (please list them all on your entry form as directed) and be as original as you can.
NewTek is pleased to be a sponsor of the DAZ Productions The Future of Digital Art Contest. The deadline for entries is Midnight (MST) on October 31, 2005. Public voting will be held from November 01-06, 2005. More...
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The Art of LightWave 3D
Book Submissions
Now Being Accepted |
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September 26, 2005
Wordware Publishing and SpinQuad are proud to announce The Art of LightWave 3D book. The first in a series of digital art books promoting the creative talents of digital artists worldwide published by Wordware Publishing. The Art of LightWave 3D will show off the highest artistic achievement in LightWave 3D ever seen.
We are now calling on artists to submit digital images for consideration in The Art of LightWave 3D. All Images should be created in LightWave 3D and can be digitally manipulated in Photoshop. We realize you use several different tools during your production process, as long as LightWave was used for the modeling or texturing of your work, we want to see it. Digital Photography touched up in LightWave 3D is welcome as well. We are interested in digitally-created fine art, for commercial or personal use.
The editors and distinguished judges will select images for inclusion in The Art of LightWave 3D along with images from studios showing feature film and TV work.
The deadline for entries to be considered for The Art of LightWave 3D is 31st December 2005. The publication of The Art of LightWave 3D is scheduled for release in March 2006. There is no cost or limit to enter and the artists who have work selected for inclusion in the book will enjoy worldwide exposure from a traditional book publisher with more than 25 years of experience. The Art of LightWave 3D books will be available as all the best selling Wordware LightWave books are, through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders and all other major books stores.
Studios, we want your work and will include a write up about your studio in the book. We want to show as much recent feature, commercial, and TV LightWave work as possible.
We look forward to seeing your work featured in The Art of LightWave!
For more details and the Official The Art of LightWave 3D Submission Web site, please go to: www.spinquad.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8552
To submit images please go to: www.spinquad.com/upload_dir
Thank you, we look forward to seeing your work!
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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!
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