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LIGHTWAVE V9 LIGHTING (W/CD),

Author(s): Nicholas Boughen, Visual effects supervisor
Details:
  • ISBN-13: 9781598220391
  • ISBN-10:159822039X
  • Paperback    570 pages      © 2007
Price: International Sales $44.95 US List
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Overview

Companion CD included with 30-day demo of LightWave v9!

The process of creating accurate and pleasing lighting in CG environments demands both an understanding of the fundamentals of light and knowledge of the available tools. LightWave v9 Lighting addresses these issues in a practical guide that shows you how to achieve your lighting goals using the latest version of LightWave 3D.

With this book: 

  • Discover the tools and features of LightWave v9 that can improve your lighting.
  • Understand lighting concepts including color, shadow, intent, and style.
  • Explore a number of tutorials that demonstrate specific lighting setups.
  • Learn how to enhance your lighting with volumetrics, lens flares, projection images, and radiosity.
  • Find out how the proper lighting can turn a good shot into a great shot.

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 On the CD: 

  • 30-day demo of LightWave v9
  • Royalty-free objects, scenes, and animations from NewTek
  • Images, objects, and scenes discussed in the book
  • Figures from the book

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ShowAbout the Author(s)

Nicholas Boughen-Visual effects supervisor

Visual effects supervisor Nicholas Boughen has used LightWave 3D professionally for more than 10 years and has a 20-year background as a scenic and lighting designer for the stage. His many visual effects credits include Blades of Glory, Night at the Museum, Firewall, Garfield, Garfield 2, I, Robot, Dead Like Me, Voyage of the Unicorn, Aftershock: Earthquake in New York, Stargate SG-1, and Stargate Atlantis. He lives in Deep Cove, British Columbia, with his wife, two children, and a partially completed Hatz biplane. 

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