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LightWave v9.2
Coming Soon to Open Beta! |
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October 31, 2006
Are You Ready?
We’re nearing the final stages of preparation for LightWave v9.2 Open Beta. Advancements made are complex and far reaching, so it’s taken a bit more time than expected... we are excited about these new changes and feel they are worth the time and effort. Improvements have been made across the board in key areas such as new advanced cameras, improved precision and performance in the IK solvers, new nodes, rendering, texturing, Modeler performance and workflow improvements.
Modeling
We’re excited to report that the changes in Modeler bring the OpenGL capabilities on par with the power that was delivered in Layout for v9.0. In addition, the speed of geometry selection and modification has been greatly enhanced due the development of a new system based on technology invented by NewTek's 3D development team. Taken together, these changes make Modeler much faster and more responsive, which sets the stage for a wide range of capabilities to come. All that... and a new set of Modeler selection tools await our Open Beta participants.
Rendering
Of course, we will always continue to push the envelope of development for LightWave’s outstanding render system. New improvements in this arena include: a new photo-realistic motion blur, accompanied by new anti-aliasing and adaptive sampling methods, advancing LightWave’s render engine to a new level of realism and quality when using the new cameras. In addition, radiosity has received the first in a series of scheduled enhancements; for this round, the Backdrop, Monte Carlo and Interpolated modes have been joined by a new "Filtered" mode providing faster results in some situations. Further, new control options are now available to fine-tune the look of the render. The latter includes a Phong setting which can provide darker edges and more contrast in the final image.
Animation
As you know, one of the key components in the LightWave v9 cycle is a re-write of the core LightWave animation system. One of the major aspects of this revision involves the ObjectID system. An overhaul of this area of the code has been long overdue and we’re proud to inform you that we have tamed this beast over the last several months. The ObjectID system manages how Layout tracks items within a scene, including how animation, deformation, expressions and other modifiers are linked. Simply put, a wide range of long standing issues have been addressed with this one core re-write, clearing the path for the advanced development of LightWave’s character and animation tools that we all hunger for.
Open Beta
We’re very excited about the improvements in this latest release of the LightWave v9 series and are anxious to get it in your hands. Keep an eye out for the official re-opening of LightWave Open Beta. For those of you who haven’t participated in Open Beta before the process is simple, as a LightWave v9 owner you automatically qualify for Open Beta. All you have to do is login at register.newtek.com, click on the Open Beta banner and agree to the NDA and download the software. At that point, you’ll receive an unlock key for the update and you’ll be added to the Open Beta forums.
Let the fun begin!
LightWave Development
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LightWave 3D Profile
XVIVO Scientific Animation |
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October 05, 2006
Remember learning science through tedious textbooks and slideshows? Those days are over, at least for Harvard students studying molecular and cellular biology. Today, these Harvard students can explore the microscopic world of a cell through 3D animation, enhancing traditional textbook learning. Using LightWave, John Liebler of XVIVO Scientific Animation created the 3D animation short, The Inner Life of a Cell, at the request of Harvard University. Today, NewTek spoke with John Liebler, lead animator for XVIVO Scientific Animation about his creation and how this type of animation can enhance classrooms in several different aspects. More...
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LightWave 3D Discovery
San Antonio College |
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October 16, 2006
Visual Arts and Technology Associate Professor Joel Knocke had a vision. Knocke, an accomplished artist who presently teaches sequential graphics using LightWave v9 at San Antonio College was browsing through his impressive collection of work – 25 years worth – and wondered what would happen if he explored the same compositions with what he says “more experienced eyes and more powerful artistic tools.” More...
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LightWave 3D Profile
Jamie Clark |
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October 19, 2006
Jamie Clark is a artist with a wide range of credits to his name. A veteran of the shows CSI, CSI: Miami, Cold Case and Justice, his portfolio also includes a number of box covers for the Need for Speed game series, a documentary for NASA, and the cover of the October 2006 issue of Popular Mechanics. Currently working as a VFX artist at Zoic Studios, Jamie took some time out to talk to us about his experience in the industry and with LightWave 3D producing work for both the small screen and the printed page. More...
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NewTek's 20th Anniversary
& Christmas Party |
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December 02, 2006
Save the date and make your plans to attend the party of the decade!
Over the past twenty years, NewTek has revolutionized the way television is created with products like DigiView, DigiPaint, Video Toaster, LightWave 3D, Calibar, TriCaster and SpeedEDIT. Along the way, we have made some cool friends and met some pretty amazing people.
Come celebrate our past and present, and witness our continuing evolution on Saturday Dec. 02, 2006 on the banks of the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk. Food, libations, entertainment and NewTek's usual antics will spice up the evening. Don't miss this event of a lifetime!. RSVP...
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NewTek @
DV Expo |
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November 14-17, 2006
NewTek will have a booth showcasing our products at DV Expo in Los Angeles, California from November 12-17, 2006. We look forward to seeing you all there. 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
enthusiasts!
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