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Jacob Walker · March 23rd, 2003, 11:37 PM

I have lightwave 7 that I got a while back and was wondering if someone could suggest some good tutorials on the net? And also some for After Effects (which I just got) My friend also told me Ulead Cool 3D is really cool, could someone tell me if it's worth looking into? Thanks to anyone with help. Thanks!

Robert Poulton · March 24th, 2003, 01:34 AM

Any inside lightwave book is good. as far as online im unsure. But you might want your friend to transfer ownership of AE from him to you. You can download the form from Adobe's website. That way you can get support and then only pay for upgrade prices. It will save you big bucks in the long run.
I just upgraded from 3.0 to production budle 5.5 for $300 really cheap since the 3.0 was student version.

Rob:D

Henrik Bengtsson · March 24th, 2003, 03:37 AM

www.flay.com is the #1 resource on Lightwave 3D stuff right now. And upgrade to v 7.5 if you can. There is a lot of nice stuff there.

/Henrik

Rob Lohman · March 24th, 2003, 07:12 AM

Another vote for flay.com. It is THE place
for LightWavers. I wouldn't upgrade directly to 7.5. LightWave is
a complicated application and I suggest you learn your ways around
it first. Once you get a feeling for it and you still like the application
then upgrade to 7.5.

Derrick Begin · March 24th, 2003, 09:19 AM

Awesome! Someone else learning this!

I just ordered "Inside Lightwave" and will be bumping my way through the book and the application.

Keep me informed of your learning!

Cheers!

Derrick

Rob Lohman · March 24th, 2003, 10:51 AM

If you are talking to me, I'm not learning. I dabbled with LW a
couple of years ago but never found the time to seriously look
into it. I do know the manual is quite good and is a must read.
Inside LightWave books are recommended by a lot of people.

Robert Poulton · March 24th, 2003, 01:19 PM

I have used Lightwave alot to model and render. I could never get into the animtion of Lightwave. It just wasn't my style. Since then I have moved on to Maya and have found it a perfect fit for me. The animation tools and workflow is what I like. The only thing that I miss is some of the great tools of lightwave. Modeling is simple point to point, while the render is amazing. I thank god they are finally getting a better toolset and shading networks. Lightwave has really changed since I started with it. I think it was 5. Anyways take your time and really go through the tutorials even if you dont think they are worth your time. Each one has something something great to help you understand the toolset that is offered. For somethings I would still go back to lightwave for. I do miss lightwave's render, but I know how to get around it in Maya even though it takes alittle more work, but I think I end up with more control of my scene within Maya. I hope you have a blast with Lightwave I sure did!

March 24th, 2003, 03:37 AM	#3
Henrik Bengtsson Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Borås, Sweden Posts: 167	www.flay.com is the #1 resource on Lightwave 3D stuff right now. And upgrade to v 7.5 if you can. There is a lot of nice stuff there. /Henrik __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Henrik "HuBBa" Bengtsson, Imaginara Fotographia,http://www.imaginara.se

March 24th, 2003, 07:12 AM	#4
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Another vote for flay.com. It is THE place for LightWavers. I wouldn't upgrade directly to 7.5. LightWave is a complicated application and I suggest you learn your ways around it first. Once you get a feeling for it and you still like the application then upgrade to 7.5. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

March 24th, 2003, 10:51 AM	#6
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	If you are talking to me, I'm not learning. I dabbled with LW a couple of years ago but never found the time to seriously look into it. I do know the manual is quite good and is a must read. Inside LightWave books are recommended by a lot of people. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

March 23rd, 2003, 11:37 PM	#1
Jacob Walker Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Enumclaw, WA Posts: 69	Lightwave and After Effects I have lightwave 7 that I got a while back and was wondering if someone could suggest some good tutorials on the net? And also some for After Effects (which I just got) My friend also told me Ulead Cool 3D is really cool, could someone tell me if it's worth looking into? Thanks to anyone with help. Thanks!

March 24th, 2003, 01:34 AM	#2
Robert Poulton Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 245	Any inside lightwave book is good. as far as online im unsure. But you might want your friend to transfer ownership of AE from him to you. You can download the form from Adobe's website. That way you can get support and then only pay for upgrade prices. It will save you big bucks in the long run. I just upgraded from 3.0 to production budle 5.5 for $300 really cheap since the 3.0 was student version. Rob:D

March 24th, 2003, 09:19 AM	#5
Derrick Begin Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New York Posts: 329	Awesome! Someone else learning this! I just ordered "Inside Lightwave" and will be bumping my way through the book and the application. Keep me informed of your learning! Cheers! Derrick

March 24th, 2003, 01:19 PM	#7
Robert Poulton Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 245	I have used Lightwave alot to model and render. I could never get into the animtion of Lightwave. It just wasn't my style. Since then I have moved on to Maya and have found it a perfect fit for me. The animation tools and workflow is what I like. The only thing that I miss is some of the great tools of lightwave. Modeling is simple point to point, while the render is amazing. I thank god they are finally getting a better toolset and shading networks. Lightwave has really changed since I started with it. I think it was 5. Anyways take your time and really go through the tutorials even if you dont think they are worth your time. Each one has something something great to help you understand the toolset that is offered. For somethings I would still go back to lightwave for. I do miss lightwave's render, but I know how to get around it in Maya even though it takes alittle more work, but I think I end up with more control of my scene within Maya. I hope you have a blast with Lightwave I sure did!