Lightwave 3D Advanced Modeling
by Frank Maturi
Start the free chapterVTC 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 <b>Lightwave 3D Advanced Modeling</b> lessons.
Course content
Getting Started4 lessons
What are Patches?4 lessons
Using the Web to Locate Blueprints2 lessons
Photoshop and Blueprints2 lessons
Beginning the Spline Cage7 lessons
- Building the Roof Splines pt. 15:031 credit or ad
- Building the Roof Splines pt. 24:381 credit or ad
- Roughing Out the Fenderwell pt. 14:471 credit or ad
- Roughing Out the Fenderwell pt. 24:221 credit or ad
- Finishing the Rear Bumper pt. 14:581 credit or ad
- Finishing the Rear Bumper pt. 24:501 credit or ad
- Finishing the Rear Bumper pt. 35:001 credit or ad
Test Patching1 lessons
Creating Splines Rear Quarter Panel4 lessons
Rocker Panel and Front Fenderwell4 lessons
Building a Test Patch for the Door1 lessons
Splining the Front of the Car7 lessons
- Building the Window Frame5:031 credit or ad
- Front Bumper & Grille pt. 14:581 credit or ad
- Front Bumper & Grille pt. 24:311 credit or ad
- Finishing the Grille4:481 credit or ad
- Front Inner Fenderwell4:401 credit or ad
- Rear Inner Fenderwell & Hood pt. 14:291 credit or ad
- Rear Inner Fenderwell & Hood pt. 24:161 credit or ad
The Hood5 lessons
Odds & Ends13 lessons
- Finishing the Rocker Panel4:111 credit or ad
- Finishing the Door4:241 credit or ad
- Finishing the Body Splines pt. 15:141 credit or ad
- Finishing the Body Splines pt. 24:491 credit or ad
- Building the Rear Wing pt. 13:591 credit or ad
- Building the Rear Wing pt. 25:121 credit or ad
- Building the Rear Wing pt. 35:171 credit or ad
- Building the Rear Wing pt. 44:041 credit or ad
- Building the Side Mirror pt. 15:191 credit or ad
- Building the Side Mirror pt. 24:351 credit or ad
- Building the Side Mirror pt. 34:211 credit or ad
- Building the Side Mirror pt. 44:191 credit or ad
- Building the Side Mirror pt. 52:191 credit or ad
The Seats & Console10 lessons
- Building the Seats pt. 14:511 credit or ad
- Building the Seats pt. 24:211 credit or ad
- Building the Seats pt. 34:241 credit or ad
- Building the Seats pt. 45:151 credit or ad
- Building the Seats pt. 54:221 credit or ad
- Building the Seats pt. 64:381 credit or ad
- Building the Seats pt. 74:441 credit or ad
- Placing the Seats4:461 credit or ad
- Building the Console pt. 15:111 credit or ad
- Building the Console pt. 23:531 credit or ad