The LightWave 3D Book: Tips, Techniques, and Ready-To-Use Objects, with CD-ROM [With *]

by Lightwave Pro Magazine

Book Overview

This book and CD-ROM form the perfect complement to any LightWave 3D animator's toolkit. The book brings together the best tips, tricks, techniques, and tutorials from "LightWave Pro" magazine.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879304553
• ISBN13: 9780879304553
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Backbeat Books
• Length: 391 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

A great book acting as an introduction to LightWave 3D!

I highly recommend this book to both beginners and pros. Nicely written, with multiple viewpoints, detailed descriptions and how-to's. *A MUST HAVE*

Excellent Book --- Not if your a Beginner

I loved this book it taught me vaulable things that most people would over look about the program it's 100% PURE Lightwave and although it covers older versions (not that old either) does not mean those things leanred in the pas cannot be applied to now (that is what 3d animation is about right ????) If you are a Beginner do not get this book period you will probably have question marks floating in front of your eyes plenty of times but if you are a a intermediate or more a advanced user this is the book for you don't judge this book by it's cover.

Old information but still useful

This is probably not the best book for Lightwave beginners especially if they are using version 5.5. It is a good book for people who are somewhat familiar with Lightwave 3D and want something a bit different from traditional 3rd party books. I don't use Lightwave but do use Inspire 3D which is a scaled down version of the program. Most of the book has interesting discussions and tutorials that cover ideas I wouldn't have thought of. I found myself saying, "so that's how you do that" a few times. This is a good book for folks using Inspire 3D as most of what is discussed in the text is missing from the manuals (and isn't that a good reason to buy a 3rd party book?) Not for power users or newbies but just right for people who want to get to the next step.

The BEST guide to Lightwave on the Planet!

This book is probably the best buy I have ever made as far as Lightwave Books are concerned. From the glossy cover alone, I knew I was in for one awesome publication - And I wasn't wrong! The book is basically a collection of Articles and tutorials from the now-defunct LightWave Pro magazine - There's information about practically everything you could ever need to know about 3D Animation and rendering with Lightwave. The contributor list is also impressive - All the key Lightwave Guru's from Alan Chan through to Mojo have their say about lighting techniques, modelling tips and how all those special effects from your favourite TV show were done! The tutorials are complete with Numeric data and diagrams, the text precise and easy to read and the A4 size of the book with glossy cover looks really impressive on that bookshelf! An excellent buy - go for it!