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Understanding LightWave

2 Day Workshop

Introducing a skill-boosting two-day workshop featuring LightWave development chief & Desktop Images instructor, Brad Peebler. Brad will be joined by members of the LightWave 3D development team to provide an intense and informative seminar specifically for LightWave users of all levels who are ready for the tools to become a "power user"!

Program Description:

"Understanding LightWave" provides attendees with an in-depth overview of how the LightWave system works "under the hood". Providing an integral view of the inner workings of modeling, surfacing, animation and rendering capabilities, to further the user's ability to maximize powerful features & capabilities within LightWave 3D.

From essential concepts through advanced features, "Understanding LightWave" is an intensive course with exercises and discussions that go directly to the core of how LightWave ticks. The course will maintain a crisp pace to cover an extensive amount of creative proficiency & problem solving information, beneficial to users of every level.

Course Materials Include:

  • Complete seminar course notes workbook

  • "LightWave Goodies" CD Rom

  • "LightWave Tips & Tricks" DVD Video disc.

  • Discount certificate for Desktop Images training videos




    • Workshop Agenda:


    Day one:

    9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Inside LightWave Modeler

  • Polygonal vs. spline modeling & subdivision surface controls

  • Project specific modeling issues, such as photo-real vs. cartoon shaded

  • Standard rules of good modeling practices

  • Tips for importing various formats including model clean up procedures

  • Creating objects from Adobe® Illustrator files

  • Maximizing text creation

  • In depth review of VMAPS, how to utilize and manage them. Includes vertex maps, selection sets, UV Maps and Endomorphs!

  • Other real world project tools and time saving tips

    • Surfacing Essentials

  • Fundamental concepts of primary surfacing tools

  • Creative use of gradients

  • UV mapping technology

  • Implementing vertex color maps

  • Surface baking, how and when to use it

  • Surfacing issues for photo-real versus cartoon look

  • Tips for painting 3D models





    • Day 2:

    9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Mastering the Render Pipeline

  • Technical overview of the render engine pipeline and how it works

  • Bit depths

  • Using High Dynamic Range Data & High Dynamic Range Imagery

  • Mastering resolutions from a print, film & video perspective

  • Radiosity vs. global illumination

  • Lighting tips and tricks

  • Achieving photo-realism & scale

  • Little known aspects of the LightWave render engine

    • Animation Immersion

  • Curve control basics

  • Mastering the graph editor

  • Keyframe wrangling

  • Deformation controls and deformation order

  • Sub division surfaces for animation

  • Particle Animation controls

  • Getting started with Motion Designer 2000

  • Mastering the Spreadsheet Editor for animation and scene controls

  • Overview of the Motion Mixer non-linear animation system

    • Software Versions Covered:

    This program is for Windows and Macintosh users and will cover all versions of LightWave 3D. Demonstrations will be presented using LightWave version 7.

    Who Should Attend:

    Anyone requiring a working knowledge and understanding of LightWave 3D Modeler & Layout, more specifically:

  • Students

  • 3D Modelers

  • Technical Directors

  • 3D Animators

  • Graphic Designers

  • 3D Game Artists

  • 3D Production Artists

  • Motion Graphics Designers

  • CG Supervisors

  • FX Animators

  • Print and digital illustrators

  • Training professionals

    This workshop features a seminar approach to learning, bringing the techniques and tools to life using an accelerated training approach incorporating state-of-the-art projection equipment. This course will not be a primer or "Get Started" review, but rather an in depth examination of technologies within LightWave that will boost the LightWave experts knowledge base and develop a solid foundation for beginners.

    Dates/Times:

  • Los Angeles - November 5 & 6
    • Your Instructors - Brad Peebler & Astromenis Tsirbas
 
Sheraton Universal Hotel
333 Universal Terrace Parkway
Universal City, California 91608
Phone: (818) 980-1212
Fax: (818) 985-4980
Room Reservations: (888) 625-5144

  • San Francisco - November 8 & 9
    • Your Instructors - Brad Peebler & Richard Hurrey
 
Holiday Inn San Francisco - Civic Center
50 8th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
Main Phone: (415) 626-6103
Main Fax: (415) 552-0184
Room Reservations: (800) 243 1135

  • Seattle - November 15 & 16
    • Your Instructors - Brad Peebler & Richard Hurrey

Crowne Plaza Seattle - Downtown
1113 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
Main Phone: (206) 464-1980
Main Fax: (206) 340-1617
Room Reservations: (800) 521-2762

  • Chicago - November 28 & 29
    • Your Instructors - Brad Peebler & Richard Hurrey

Crowne Plaza Chicago - The Silversmith (Downtown)
10 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60603 
Main Phone: (312) 372-7696
Main Fax: (312) 372 7320

  • New York - December 3 & 4
    • Your Instructors - Brad Peebler & Art Howe

Holiday Inn Midtown at 57th Street
440 W 57Th St
New York City, NY 10019-3051
57Th/10Th 
Main Phone: 212-581-8100
Main Fax: (212) 581-7739
Reservations: 800-465-4329

  • Miami - December 6 & 7
    • Your Instructor - Brad Peebler & Art Howe

Holiday Inn Miami - Pro Player Stadium 
148 NW 167th St
N. Miami Beach, FL 33169
Main Phone: (305) 949-1441
Main Fax: (305) 956-9693 
Room Reservations: (800) 257-6555

  • Atlanta - December 10 & 11
    • Your Instructor - Brad Peebler

Sheraton Atlanta Hotel
165 Courtland at International Blvd.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Phone: (404) 659-6500
Fax: (404) 524-1259
Room Reservations: (888) 625-5144

    Preparation:

    Understanding LightWave is a unique course that has something for LightWave artists of all levels. We do recommend attendees have a basic working knowledge of the software.

    Registration Fee:

    $495 per person
    Price includes 2 days of intensive training, seminar course notes workbook, "LightWave Goodies" CD Rom, "LightWave Tips & Tricks" DVD, Discount certificate for Desktop Images training videos.

    Group discount price $395 for each additional person within a single organization

    Student discount price $195 per student. Student must include proof of class registration & student I.D. Complete form below and fax student information to 818-841-8023.

    To attend, you must pre-register. Hurry, limited seating available.

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