Lightwave 9 Tutorial Video

Self Study, Tutorial Video on CD - DVD. Tutor Dwayne Ferguson guides you using step-by-step examples. Learn directly from your own desk high quality training videos at an affordable price. It works on both PC and Mac, this course is ideal for Beginners and Advanced users

These Lightwave tutorials are a complete and extensive resource for mastering this high end 3D application. The tutorials are organized into chapters and cover subjects of increasing complexity as the lessons progress. This Lightwave training CD is aimed towards animators and visual effects artists of all levels who require high quality professional training at a cost effective price. By following along with the tutorials you will be able to create computer animations with a believable life like look in Lightwave with ease.. Watch our free Lightwave 9 Tutorial Videos by clicking the blue lesson links below.

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Topics Covered on this Training Video Include:
Introduction Properties The Hub
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Modeler
  • Modeler Interface
  • Navigate 3D Space
  • Viewports and Controls
  • Modeling Modes
  • Points Mode
  • Polygon Mode Tutorials
  • Edges Mode
  • Symmetry mode
  • General Options
  • The Grid
  • Menu Tabs / Groups
LightWave Tools: Create and Modify
  • The Create Group
  • Primitives
  • The Modify Group
  • Lightwave Move Tools
  • Rotate Tools Tutorials
  • Transform Tools
Tools: Multiply And Construct
  • The Multiply Group
  • Extend Tools
  • Duplicate Tools
  • Subdivide Tools
  • The Reduce Tools
  • Combine Tools
  • Convert Tools
  • Catmull-Clark Subdivision
  • Speed Booleans
Tools: Detail and Map
  • The Detail Group
  • Layer Tools
  • Polygon Tools Tutorials
  • Point Tools
  • Curves and Other Tools
  • The Map Group
Creating a Model
  • Modeling Explained
  • Polygon Modeling
  • Point Modeling
  • Surface Normals
  • Lightwave Splines
  • Subpatch Mode
  • Primitive Shapes
  • Create a Box
  • Create a Ball
  • Create a Cone
  • Load and Close Objects
  • Numeric Values
  • Rotational Pivot
Name Objects and Parts
  • Naming Objects
  • Naming Surfaces
  • Parts
Layers in Lightwave
  • Work With Layers Tutorials
  • Views and Parenting
Text
  • Create Text in Lightwave
  • Choose Fonts
  • Extruding
  • Import EPS Text Paths
  • Modify Text
Layout
  • The Layout Interface
  • Layout Views
  • Viser
  • Tabs / Groups and Menus
  • The Items Menu
  • The Modify Tab
  • The Setup tab
  • The Utilities Tab
  • The Render Tab
  • The View Tab
  • The Modeler Button
Scenes
  • Load Scenes and Objects
  • Save All Objects
  • Incremental Saving
  • Backdrops
Lightwave Keyframes
  • Understand Keyframes
  • The Lightwave Timeline
  • Work With Keyframes
The Camera
  • The Camera in Layout
  • Camera Properties
  • Add and Delete Cameras
  • Target the Camera
  • Advanced Camera Tools
Animation in Lightwave
  • Animation Concepts
  • Animate With Autokey
  • Animation Controls
  • Lightwave TimeWarp Tutorials
  • Parent in Layout
  • Translate and Rotate
  • Position and Rotation
  • Layout Orientation
  • Create and Save Previews
  • Animate the Camera
  • Save a File
Lighting
  • Lighting Scenes
  • Light Types
  • Add and Delete Lights
  • Types: Distant and Spot
  • Types: Point and Linear
  • Types: Area and Ambient
  • Light Properties
  • Shadows
  • Lens Flares
The Lightwave Surface Editor
  • Surfacing Explained
  • The Basic Tab
  • Surface Properties Tutorials 1
  • Surface Properties pt 2
  • Surface Properties pt 3
  • Smoothing / Double Sided
  • Advanced Tab
  • Environment Tab
  • Shaders Tab
Maps and Textures
  • Image Maps
  • UV Maps
  • Stress Maps
  • Bump Map
  • Texture Editor
  • Procedural Textures
  • Gradients
  • The Node Editor
Schematic View
  • Use Schematic View
  • Parent and Unparent
  • Schematic Tools
Rendering in Lightwave
  • Rendering Explained
  • Render Setup Tutorials
  • Shadow Maps
  • Render Animation Setup
  • Test Renders
  • Mac and Windows Movies
  • Render for Print
Viper
  • Viper Overview
  • Enabling / Disabling Viper
  • Using Viper
Customize LightWave
  • Customize Viewports
  • Customize Menus
Lightwave Shortcut Keys
  • Shortcuts for Modeler
  • Shortcuts for Layout
Project: Nessie Model
  • Model Nessie Tutorials 1
  • Model Nessie pt 2
  • Model Nessie pt 3
Project: Morph Animation
  • Create Morph Targets
  • Morph Mixer
  • Animate With Morph Mixer
The LightWave Community
  • Forums and Websites
  • 3D resources
Tutorials Wrap Up
  • Wrap Up
About the Author
  • About the Author and these Tutorials
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