LightWave 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 offer an informative and comprehensive way to master this amazing 3D creation software. Expert animator Dwayne Ferguson authors this training CD. Even the novice user we have no problems following along with the lessons, taught in a easy to follow visual format by way of high quality video tutorials, learning even the most complex aspects of LightWave is now as easy as sitting and watching as the author guides you from the basics right the way through to the more advanced features of LightWave. This is the quickest and most cost effective way for both beginners and intermediate users to expand there working knowledge and creativity. Releated titles Lightwave 9 tutorials . Watch our free Lightwave Tutorial Videos by clicking the blue lesson links below.

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Topics Covered on this Training Video Include:
Introduction to Lightwave Content Structure The Hub
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Modeler
  • The Modeler Interface
  • X Y Z Coordinates
  • Viewports
  • Viewport Controls
  • Selection Options
  • Modeling Modes
  • Points Mode
  • Polygon Mode Tutorials
  • Symmetry Mode
  • Display Options/Tab Tutorials 1
  • Display Options/Tab Lesson2
  • Display Options/Tab Lesson3
  • General Options
  • The Grid
  • Menu Tabs/Groups
Lightwave Modeler Tools Create & Modify
  • The Create Tab/Group
  • Object Tools
  • Element Tools Tutorials
  • The Modify Tab/Group
  • Move Tools
  • Rotate Tools
  • Stretch Tools
  • Deform Tools
Modeler Tools Multiply & Construct
  • The Multiply Tab/Group
  • Extend Tools
  • Combine Tools
  • Duplicate Tools
  • The Construct Tab/Group
  • The Reduce Tools
  • Subdivide Tools
  • Convert Tools
Modeler Tools Detail & Map
  • The Detail Tab/Group
  • Layer Tools
  • Polygon Tools
  • Point Tools
  • Curves & Other Tools
  • The Map Tab/Group
Creating A Model in Lightwave
  • Modeling Explained
  • Polygon Modeling
  • Point Modeling
  • Surface Normals
  • Splines
  • Subpatch Mode
  • Primitive Shapes
  • Creating A Box
  • Creating A Ball
  • Creating A Cone
  • Loading & Closing Objects
  • Numeric Values
  • Rotational Pivot
  • Parenting In Modeler
  • Model A Starship Tutorials 1
  • Model a Starship Lesson2
  • Model a Starship Lesson3
Naming Objects & Parts
  • Naming Objects
  • Part Names
  • Naming Surfaces
  • Selecting Parts
Layers
  • Working with Layers Tutorials
  • Layer Views
Text
  • Creating Text
  • Choosing Fonts
  • Scaling Text
  • Extruding
  • Importing EPS Text Paths
  • Modifying Text Tutorials
Layout
  • The Layout Interface
  • Layout Views
  • Tabs/Groups & Menus
  • The Items Menu
  • The Objects Tab
  • The Lights Tab
  • The Camera Tab
  • The Scene Tab
  • The Lscript Tab
  • The Display Tab
  • The Modeler Button
Lightwave Scenes
  • Working with Scenes
  • Loading Scenes & Objects
  • Save All Objects
  • Incremental Saving
  • Backdrops
  • Combining Scenes
Keyframes
  • Keyframes Explained Tutorials 1
  • Keyframes explained Lesson2
  • The Timeline
  • Working with Keyframes
The Camera
  • The Camera in Layout
  • Camera Properties
  • Adding & Deleting Cameras
  • Targeting The Camera
Lightwave Animation
  • Animation Concepts
  • Animating with Autokey
  • Autokey Pros & Cons
  • Animation Controls
  • Parenting in Layout
  • Translation/Rotation Channels
  • Position & Rotation
  • Layout Orientation
  • Creating & Saving Previews
  • Animate a Starship Tutorials 1
  • Animate a Starship Lesson2
  • Animating the Camera
  • Saving
Lighting in Lightwave
  • Lighting Scenes
  • Light Types Tutorials
  • Adding & Deleting Lights
  • Distant Lights & Spot Lights
  • Point Lights & Linear Lights
  • Area Lights & Ambient Light
  • Light Properties
  • Shadows
  • Lens Flares
The Surface Editor
  • Surfacing Explained
  • Image Maps
  • UV Maps
  • The Basic Tab
  • Color/Luminosity/Diffuse
  • Specularity/Glossiness/Reflection
  • Transparency/Refraction/Translucency
  • Bump
  • Smoothing/Double Sided
  • Advanced Tab
  • Environment Tab
  • Shaders Tab
  • Texture Editor
  • Procedural Textures
  • Gradients
The Schematic View
  • Using Schematic View
  • Parenting/Unparenting
  • Schematic Tools
Rendering in Lightwave
  • Rendering Explained
  • Render Setup
  • Ray Tracing Tutorials
  • Shadow Maps
  • Render Animation Setup
  • Test Renders
  • Rendering Movies for Mac/PC
  • Rendering for Print
Viper
  • Viper Overview
  • Enabling/Disabling Viper
  • Using Viper
Customizing The Workspace
  • Customizing Modeler Viewports
  • Customizing Modeler Menus
  • Customizing Layout Viewports
  • Customizing Layout Menus
Lightwave Shortcut Keys
  • Shortcuts for Modeler
  • Shortcuts for Layout
The Lightwave Community
  • Why Join an Online Community
  • Free 3D Resources Online
Credits
  • About The Author
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