LightWave 3D News - March 29, 2006


		LightWave v9 Open Beta Build 6 Now Available
		March 29, 2006 The LightWave v9 Open Beta program we started last month has been a great success. We are on Open Beta build number 6 as of today and have made great headway in further improving and advancing the software based upon the feedback we received from the Open Beta team. If you have not already, please visit our LightWave v9 Open Beta FAQ to learn more about the program. http://www.lightwave3d.com/lw9_betafaq.php If you already qualify for the program, based on a free upgrade to LightWave v9 or pre-purchasing the upgrade to LightWave v9, please log-in to your NewTek product registration account at register.newtek.com and click on the LightWave v9 Open Beta banner at the top of the page to join. If you are registered with NewTek Europe, please visit http://www.newtek-europe.com. If you do not currently qualify for the Open Beta program, but would like to participate, you may still do so by purchasing an upgrade to LightWave [8] with a free upgrade to LightWave v9, or by pre-purchasing the upgrade to LightWave v9. Both of these offers include e-on software’s Vue 5 Infinite and W-Tools’ LWCAD until LightWave v9 officially begins shipping. You can purchase LightWave 3D directly from NewTek at shop.newtek.com or by phone at 1-800-368-5441. You may also purchase from your local authorized NewTek reseller. To find the Authorized reseller near you, in North America visit http://www.newtek.com/dealers/us.php, or outside North America visit http://www.newtek.com/dealers/international.php. For additional information about LightWave v9, please use the following links: Statement from Jay Roth Feature Listing Feature Demo Videos Version Release FAQ «Top

		LWCAD version 1.5 Free Download
		January 25, 2006 NewTek is offering LightWave v9 early adopters a FREE download of LWCAD version 1.5, a suite of precision curve-based modeling tools for LightWave 3D with a $199US suggested retail value. This special offer is available to all those that currently qualify for a free upgrade to LightWave 9 or who have pre-purchased the upgrade to LightWave 9, as well as anyone who purchases LightWave 8, including a free upgrade to LightWave v9, or pre-purchases an upgrade to LightWave v9 Already purchased LightWave v9, or qualify for a free upgrade? Log-in to the NewTek Registration Site with your LightWave registration account, and look for the banner at the top of the page. Want to upgrade to LightWave 8, with Vue 5 Infinite, free LWCAD, and a free upgrade to LightWave v9, or pre-purchase the upgrade to LightWave v9, with Vue 5 Inifinite and free LWCAD? In North America, purchase directly from NewTek or find the authorized reseller near you. Outside North America, find the authorized reseller near you. This special offer is good until LightWave v9 begins shipping! «Top

		LightWave v9/Vue 5 Infinite Special Bundle Offer
		January 01, 2006 LightWave v9 full bundled with Vue 5 Infinite from e-on software only $795! LightWave v9 upgrade bundled with Vue 5 Infinite for only $395! All prices listed are in US dollars. To purchase direct from NewTek visit: www.newtek.com/buynow or call 800-368-5441. To purchase from an authorized reseller in North America, please visit: www.newtek.com/dealers/us.php. To purchase from an authorized reseller outside North America, please visit: newtek.com/dealers/international.php. This special offer is good until LightWave v9 begins shipping! «Top

		NewTek Live Tour
		January 10 - April 11, 2006 The NewTek LIVE! 2006 Tour is coming to your city! See the latest NewTek innovations for fast, efficient live production, post production, animation and motion graphics creation. Just visit tour.newtek.com and take a moment to sign up. You will learn how to improve your production capabilities and your bottom line for a more profitable 2006. Sign up TODAY at tour.newtek.com, and you’ll be eligible to win your share of thousands of dollars in prizes we’ll be giving away over the course of the tour! More... «Top

		LightWave 3D at San Antonio Apple Store
		April 15, 2006 NewTek and the Apple Store at La Cantera in San Antonio, TX will be presenting a demonstration of LightWave 3D by Graham Toms. This demonstration will focus on character design, modeling and animation. It will be held on Saturday April 15, 2006 from 1:00-3:00pm, and will include a drawing for a FREE commercial license of LightWave 3D. To RSVP for this event and enter the drawing, please email lacanterabusiness@apple.com. Must be present to win. More... «Top

		NewTek at NAB 2006
		April 24-27, 2006 Stop by the NewTek Booth, in the South Hall, Booth SL526, and find out how you can work more efficiently with NewTek's newest offerings in video production, motion graphics and animation. See how you can work faster with our demos of: SpeedEdit™ TriCaster™ VT[5]™ LightWave® v9 Inspire 3D™ for Video NewTek will hold a drawing at week's end for a FREE TriCaster (a $4,995 value) to make your productions a breeze. NewTek will also be using TriCaster to stream exciting news from the show floor allweek long... just vist www.newtek.com/nab. so you won't miss any of the action! More... «Top

		LightWave 3D at A-Kon 2006
		June 09-11, 2006 LightWave 3D will have a booth at A-Kon 17 in Dallas. Keep an eye on www.LightWave3D.com for more details soon. More... «Top

		NewTek at SIGGRAPH 2006
		August 01-03, 2006 NewTek will be at SIGGRAPH 2006 in booth 1518. We look forward to seeing you in Boston. Keep an eye on www.NewTek.com for more details soon. More... «Top

		Friendsggraph 2006 April 16-22, 2006 Las Vegas, Nevada
		April 16-22, 2006 KURV studios will be hosting a two day training again this year in Las Vegas. This year Larry Shultz and Timothy Albee bring you LightWave 9, Animation, Rigging, Texturing, and much more in 4, 3 and a half hour sessions. Dates : April 20th & 21st Presenters : Larry Shultz & Timothy Albee Register at www.kurvstudios.com Registration fee of 299.00 includes the two day training and your hotel for those days (check in on the 19th and check out on the 22nd). For more information on the training event please go to www.kurvstudios.com, to ask questions or get updates on this event, please go here. «Top

		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 enthusiasts! NewTek, Inc. - 5131 Beckwith Blvd. - San Antonio, TX 78249 Phone (800) 843-8934 - Fax (210) 370-8001 www.newtek.com NewTek Europe - Europarc - 17, Avenue Leonard de Vinci - 33600 Pessac - France Phone +33 (0) 557 262 262 - Fax +33 (0) 557 262 261 www.newtek-europe.com copyright 2005 NewTek, Inc.