LightWave Power Guide: The Definitive Guide to LightWave's Hidden Power, with CD-ROM - Softcover

Ablan, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1562056336 ISBN 13: 9781562056339

Publisher: New Riders, 1996

Synopsis

This definitive guide to LightWave's hidden power provides a breakdown of functions and some of the most popular plug-ins. LightWave Power Guide focuses on the most powerful functions of LightWave, highlighted by examples of those functions in use. Topics such as LightWave's plug-in architecture, character animation, inverse kinematics, and advanced modeling are covered in depth and accompanied by tutorials that teach real-world skills. LightWave Power Guide also presents valuable information on third-party resources and how to succeed in the business of animating. Whether you are a beginner looking for an easy-to-understand guide or a professional wanting to explore new levels of creativity with the true power of LightWave, LightWave Power Guide will inspire you to create stunning 3D animations.

About this title

About the Author

Dan Ablan has been a monthly columnist for Video Toaster User and LightWave Pro magazines. He has taught numerous seminars across the U.S. on LightWave. Dan also runs his own 3D animation business, AGA Digital Studios in Chicago, with LightWave as the back-bone. He has released two LightWave training tapes as part of the In.Focus series from ProWave and demonstrates LightWave 3D at industry trade shows.

From the Back Cover

This definitive guide to LightWave's hidden power provides a breakdown of functions and some of the most popular plug-ins. LightWave Power Guide focuses on the most powerful functions of LightWave, highlighted by examples of those functions in use. Topics such as LightWave's plug-in architecture, character animation, inverse kinematics, and advanced modeling are covered in depth and accompanied by tutorials that teach real-world skills. LightWave Power Guide also presents valuable information on third-party resources and how to succeed in the business of animating. Whether you are a beginner looking for an easy-to-understand guide or a professional wanting to explore new levels of creativity with the true power of LightWave, LightWave Power Guide will inspire you to create stunning 3D animations.

Edition details

• Publisher: New Riders
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1562056336
• ISBN 13: 9781562056339
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 608