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 NewTek Releases Free Feature Update to LightWave� [8] Posted by: amigo
Source: Press Release
Date: Wed May 11 2005
San Antonio, TX � May 11, 2005 -- NewTek, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, today announced the release of the free 8.3 update to Emmy� award-winning LightWave 3D�, and a new breakthrough LightWave� [8] upgrade price of $250US for registered owners of previous LightWave versions, available through June 30, 2005. Version 8.3 offers full support of the new generation multi-core processor systems, enhanced vector blur routines and improved integration with other production tools via updated PSD support. Also included are a new gradient option for HyperVoxels� (LightWave�s volumetric rendering system), improved text tools for Modeler, and new features and functions in the Scene Editor and Dope Track. The release is available now to registered owners of LightWave [8] as a free download.
"We're pleased to bring the new features and enhancements of version 8.3 to our users," said Jay Roth, president of NewTek�s 3D graphics division. "We're committed to regularly providing enhanced value to our LightWave customers, and are unique among professional 3D applications in doing so, as this fourth free update for LightWave [8] demonstrates. Version 8.3 is the first in a series of updates to further enhance interoperability via changes to our PSD and EPSF exporters, and also includes optimized performance on the new multi-core processor systems, to give LightWave users significant speed and processing advantages."
LightWave 3D, version 8.3 Includes:
- Multi-core processor support
- Improved Vector Blur routines and documentation detailing how to get the best result from these new capabilities
- PSD Import/Export revised to include a variety of new options, filters and controls, as well as enhanced processing of LightWave's internal buffers for better compatibility on export
- EPS Importer updated to support Import options for EPS files up to Illustrator CS and AI files up to version 8
- New "Relative Particle Age" gradient option for HyperVoxels
- New "Blending" surface-tension control for HyperVoxels allows users to keep surface HyperVoxels from connecting when in close proximity.
- HyperVoxels now work in combination with fog
- HyperVoxels refraction now works in combination with dissolve and fog
- Point limit per polygon increased from 1024 to 16383.
- New "Text Layers" tool for creating text with a variety of controls and options
- Enhanced Documentation for LightWave's Object Properties Edge Tab functions
Pricing and Availability
The LightWave� version 8.3 update is available for free download to registered LightWave [8] owners at http://www.newtek.com/products/lightwave/downloads/updates/lw83/index.html. LightWave 3D� Electronic Full is available for $1595US. From May 11 through June 30, 2005, registered owners of LightWave [7.5] or earlier are eligible to purchase an upgrade to LightWave [8] for $250US. For more information or to purchase, visit: http://www.newtek.com or call NewTek Sales at 1-800-843-8934, overseas callers dial +1-210-370-8000. To locate a NewTek Authorized Reseller link to http://www.newtek.com/dealers.
About NewTek
With headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, NewTek is a leading provider of full-featured video editing, live production, presentation, animation and special effects tools including LightWave 3D�, winner of the 2003 Primetime Emmy� Engineering Award, TriCaster� and VT[4] TM. NewTek launched the desktop video revolution in 1990 with the release of the legendary Video Toaster�. The company's products are used worldwide on projects ranging from home video to feature film. Recent television and film projects using NewTek production tools include Sin City, The Aviator, Flight of the Phoenix, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Aliens of the Deep, "I, Robot", Spiderman 2, The Last Samurai, Battlestar: Galactica, Firefly, Smallville, Star Trek: Enterprise, Access Hollywood and Entertainment Tonight, Recent game titles include Doom III, Unreal Tournament, Serious Sam for XBox, Age of Mythology, Civilization III, Dead to Rights, Baldur's Gate II, EverQuest and Escape From Monkey Island.
Related Links: NewTek Inc website
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