Lightwave 3D Advanced Modeling Tutorials


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VTC author, Frank Maturi teaches users advanced concepts of Lightwave 3D Modeling. He begins by demonstrating how to set up a Modeler interface, while detailing general and display options, units, layouts, backdrops, and viewports. He then shows users how to find blueprints and reference images from the Web, use Photoshop for blueprint preparation, set up background templates within Modeler, and use tools to create splines. Work files are also included with the tutorial. To begin learning today, simpy click on one of the Lightwave 3D Advanced Modeling lessons.

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Getting Started
	Introduction	(01:15)
	Setting Up Modeler	(02:53)
	Introduction to Splines	(04:01)
	Understanding Splines	(04:26)
What are Patches?
	Creating Spline Patches pt. 1	(03:28)
	Creating Spline Patches pt. 2	(05:27)
	Spline Patching Do's & Dont's	(05:27)
	Essential Modeling tools	(05:27)
Using the Web to Locate Blueprints
	Blueprint Websites	(03:59)
	Finding Reference Photos of Your Car	(05:17)
Photoshop and Blueprints
	Using Photoshop to Prepare Blueprints	(05:10)
	Loading Blueprints Into Lightwave Modeler	(02:48)
Beginning the Spline Cage
	Building the Roof Splines pt. 1	(05:03)
	Building the Roof Splines pt. 2	(04:38)
	Roughing Out the Fenderwell pt. 1	(04:47)
	Roughing Out the Fenderwell pt. 2	(04:22)
	Finishing the Rear Bumper pt. 1	(04:58)
	Finishing the Rear Bumper pt. 2	(04:50)
	Finishing the Rear Bumper pt. 3	(05:00)
Test Patching
	Test Patching the Rear	(05:38)
Creating Splines Rear Quarter Panel
	Rear Quarter Panel pt. 1	(05:10)
	Rear Quarter Panel pt. 2	(05:29)
	Rear Quarter Panel pt. 3	(05:57)
	Rear Quarter Panel pt. 4	(05:05)
Rocker Panel and Front Fenderwell
	Rocker Panel and Front Fenderwell	(04:43)
	Finishing Fenderwell and Begin Door	(04:25)
	Building the Door pt. 2	(04:27)
	Building the Door pt. 3	(04:33)
Building a Test Patch for the Door
	Test Patching the Door	(04:35)
Splining the Front of the Car
	Building the Window Frame	(05:03)
	Front Bumper & Grille pt. 1	(04:58)
	Front Bumper & Grille pt. 2	(04:31)
	Finishing the Grille	(04:48)
	Front Inner Fenderwell	(04:40)
	Rear Inner Fenderwell & Hood pt. 1	(04:29)
	Rear Inner Fenderwell & Hood pt. 2	(04:16)
The Hood
	Finishing the Hood	(03:59)
	Beginning the Front Fender pt. 1	(05:08)
	Beginning the Front Fender pt. 2	(04:44)
	Test Patching the Hood & Fender	(05:00)
	The Bottom Lip of Spoiler	(03:39)
Odds & Ends
	Finishing the Rocker Panel	(04:11)
	Finishing the Door	(04:24)
	Finishing the Body Splines pt. 1	(05:14)
	Finishing the Body Splines pt. 2	(04:49)
	Building the Rear Wing pt. 1	(03:59)
	Building the Rear Wing pt. 2	(05:12)
	Building the Rear Wing pt. 3	(05:17)
	Building the Rear Wing pt. 4	(04:04)
	Building the Side Mirror pt. 1	(05:19)
	Building the Side Mirror pt. 2	(04:35)
	Building the Side Mirror pt. 3	(04:21)
	Building the Side Mirror pt. 4	(04:19)
	Building the Side Mirror pt. 5	(02:19)
The Seats & Console
	Building the Seats pt. 1	(04:51)
	Building the Seats pt. 2	(04:21)
	Building the Seats pt. 3	(04:24)
	Building the Seats pt. 4	(05:15)
	Building the Seats pt. 5	(04:22)
	Building the Seats pt. 6	(04:38)
	Building the Seats pt. 7	(04:44)
	Placing the Seats	(04:46)
	Building the Console pt. 1	(05:11)
	Building the Console pt. 2	(03:53)
Odds & Ends
	Building the Gear Shift pt. 1	(05:06)
	Building the Gear Shift pt. 2	(03:54)
Steering Wheel
	Building the Steering Wheel pt. 1	(04:33)
	Building the Steering Wheel pt. 2	(04:49)
	Building the Steering Wheel pt. 3	(03:27)
Where to Next?
	Things to Come	(02:22)
Conclusion
	Wrap Up	(01:02)
Credits
	About this Author	(02:18)

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Title:	Lightwave 3D Advanced Modeling
Author:	Frank Maturi
SKU:	33617
ISBN:	1-932808-65-5
Duration:	5.5 hrs / 72 Lessons
Compatibility:	Win XP, 2000, 98, NT, Mac OS X, OS 9

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Lightwave 3D Advanced Modeling Tutorials

Getting Started

What are Patches?

Using the Web to Locate Blueprints

Photoshop and Blueprints

Beginning the Spline Cage

Test Patching

Creating Splines Rear Quarter Panel

Rocker Panel and Front Fenderwell

Building a Test Patch for the Door

Splining the Front of the Car

The Hood

Odds & Ends

The Seats & Console

Odds & Ends

Steering Wheel

Where to Next?

Conclusion

Credits