ZBrush styling tools can also be imported into LightWave and attached to objects for interactive creativity. GoZ technology for Pixologic’s ZBrush allows you to send models to and from LightWave with automatic node flows for textures and normal maps. The After Effects Camera can also be exported to LightWave to take advantage of the Camera Tracker in After Effects and to provide pixel-perfect matching between the two programs. After Effects and ZBrush Interchange Tools: Offers a new LWtoAE button that allows you to select elements in a scene and see them in Adobe After Effects, including animation, lights and camera settings.Bullet meshes are now also reactive to bone deformations and wind forces can be added for rippling effects. Soft Body Bullet Dynamics: Includes soft body dynamics for effects such as cloth, rubber, jelly or other deforming properties.Some of the new features and enhancements in LightWave 11.5 include:
LIGHTWAVE 3D 11 SOFTWARE
“No other software gives us the scalability to do small team projects while still being capable of handling major studio effects movies quite like LightWave. "Leveraging the rich collection of new tools in LightWave 11.5 allows us to continue to deliver movies on time and on budget,” said Scott Wheeler, visual effects supervisor at Rogue State and LightWave beta team member. Also included are Interchange Tools supporting Adobe After Effects cameras and Pixologic’s Zbrush, stereoscopic and depth-of-field motion blur in the Viewport Preview Renderer (VPR), major workflow enhancements, and more. Some of the many new features in LightWave 11.5 include the Genoma character rigging system with modular presets, predator and prey Flocking capabilities, per-object Instancing control, and soft-body Bullet Dynamics with support for FiberFX. LightWave 11.5 includes new features and functionality that enhance creativity and streamline productivity for everyone-from individual artists and designers to large animation or visual effects studios.
LIGHTWAVE 3D 11 UPGRADE
If you would like to learn more about Lightwave 11.Enhances 3D creativity with new Soft Body Bullet Dynamics, After Effects integration, Interactive Modeling Tools, Genoma character rigging system and much moreīurbank, CA – January 31, 2013 – The LightWave 3D® Group, a division of NewTek, Inc., announced today LightWave 11.5, the newest version of its award-winning 3D modeling, animation and rendering software for artists and designers, is now available for purchase at A no-charge upgrade to LightWave 11.5 is available to all registered LightWave 11 customers via the LightWave 3D website. Kudos to Rob and his recent promotion as President of the newly formed division “Lightwave Group” at Newtek. No doubt that Rob Powers’ role at Newtek has created a new sense of vitality for the entire Lightwave team and user base. Great job guys, your products are truly inspiring. Newtek has really stepped up their game and focus with their recent upgrade cycles and it appears they have finally shed the “Core” monkey off of their backs with v11.5.
(Check out “Heat Shrink”while you’re at it… wicked!) There’s a lot of hype about the new character rigging system, Genoma, but I personally would like to get my hands on Lightwave’s upcoming UV mapping tools and ABF system. Newtek has made a lot of enhancements to existing tools and added some new treats that are sure to please. Folks, Lightwave 11.5 is on the horizon! And it looks like a promising upgrade. So, as I am enjoying cg splendor with my latest and greatest software upgrade, Newtek makes another announcement at SIGGRAPH 2012 of an upcoming delicious.
Needless to say I have my v11 upgrade and like a McD’s commercial… “I’m Lovin’ It!” (I’ll be posting my thoughts regarding Lightwave 11 in an upcoming post–PROMISE!) When I heard the news about Lightwave 11, I couldn’t believe it.
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