LightWave 3D combines a state-of-the-art renderer with
powerful, intuitive modeling, and animation tools. Tools that may cost extra in
other professional 3D applications are part of the product package, including
999 free cross-platform render nodes, support for Windows and Mac UB 64 and
32-bit operating systems, free technical support and more. LightWave is enjoyed
worldwide, as a complete 3D production solution for feature film and television
visual effects, broadcast design, print graphics, visualization, game
development, and Web. LightWave is responsible for more artists winning Emmy
Awards than any other 3D application.
Major Studios and Post-Production Houses spend years
assembling their custom pipelines, often at great expense and requiring large
numbers of technical staff to maintain. Those complex pipelines are perfect for
companies with hundreds of employees, but can be overkill for the majority of
studios around the world with 40 employees or less.
LightWave fits seamlessly into large multi-software
pipelines - with its powerful interchange tools including FBX, ZBrush GoZ,
Collada, Unity Game Engine Support, and Autodesk Geometry Cache. Unlike other
software packages, LightWave offers artists and studios a complete end-to-end
solution right out of the box. Robust polygonal and subdivision surface
modeling, unique. Interchangeable layered and nodal texturing, along with
powerful dedicated node material shaders. Powerful animation and rigging tools.
Eye-popping volumetric and dynamic effects systems. A production proven,
award-winning Global Illumination render engine - built in. You decide what
workflow or pipeline suits you best and LightWave puts all of the tools in your
hands.
LightWave has been the choice of countless studios and
artists for over 20 years. Chances are LightWave was used to create many of
your favorite films, television programs, and games.
