LightWave 3D 2020 combines a state-of-the-art renderer with powerful, intuitive modeling and animation tools included in the product package. Among them, 999 free cross-platform render nodes, support for Windows and Mac UB 64 and 32-bit operating systems, free technical support and more. LightWave 3D is a complete 3D production solution for feature film and television visual effects, broadcast design, print graphics, visualization, game development and Web. LightWave 3D is responsible for more artists winning Emmy Awards than any other 3D application.
LightWave 3D 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 3D 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 GI (Global Illumination) render engine – built in.
Key Features and Benefits
- Modeling
- Surfacing
- Rigging
- Animation
- Virtual Studio Tools
- Instancing
- Effects
- Bullet Dynamics
- Hypervolex
- Particlefx
- Fiberfx
- Flocking
- Rendering
- Network Software Renderer
- VPR (Viewport Preview Renderer)
- Linear Colorspace Workflow
- Stereoscopic Rendering
- Scripting
- Interchange
Educational License Features
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Proof of Academic Status
Students
Primary school, secondary school, college, university and career state-accredited school students qualify to order a single-user educational license with acceptable form of academic ID. Please provide one of the following:
- Dated student ID card
OR - Official dated current class schedule
Faculty & Staff
Primary school, secondary school, college, university, and career faculty and staff members qualify to order a single-user educational license with acceptable form of academic ID. Provide one of the following:
- Dated faculty ID card
- Recent faculty/staff pay stub
Schools
Any state accredited school can order single-user educational licenses or lab licenses on a school purchase order or procurement card.
Sending the Proof
Information regarding where to send your Proof of Educational Status will be automatically e-mailed to you upon receipt of your order. You can also check our Educational Orders FAQ.
Technical Support
Novedge does not provide technical support for educational versions of the software. If you need technical support please refer to the manufacturer website for additional information.