LightWave, the industry-standard animation application, comes with its own popular modeling program. Mastering LightWave Modeler is the perfect resource for the thousands of 3D animators who rely on LightWave Modeler. This book provides comprehensive instruction in all the modeling techniques supported by Modeler, focusing on the creation of images destined for animation -- particularly the highly detailed images demanded by film and broadcast media.Inside, readers will learn strategies for planning that will improve the execution of their models. They'll also master all of Modeler's many tools, such as MetaForm and MetaNurbs, learning to choose the right tool for the job and avoid associated pitfalls. Supplementing the author's expert advice are more than twenty tutorials, which help readers develop the hands-on skills their work requires.
- ISBN10 0122605012
- ISBN13 9780122605017
- Publish Date 30 October 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 December 2016
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Elsevier Science & Technology
- Imprint AP Professional
- Format Paperback
- Pages 500
- Language English