Lightwave Tutorials

Please feel free to download and view one of our Lightwave based tutorials. You will also find tutorials in the Support area of our website:

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Introduction to Lightwave Gradients

Lightwave's gradient layers are one of the most powerful surfacing tools available. This tutorial is a comprehensive introduction and explanation of their use.

Gradient Tutorial
Gradients.pdf
(1.7 MB)

Gradient Files
Gradients_Project.zip
(534.7 KB)

Refraction - All You Need to Know

An in-depth look at what refraction is and how to implement it successfully in Lightwave.

Refraction Tutorial
Refraction.pdf
(1.0 MB)

Refraction Files
RefractionProject.zip
(125.0 KB)

Anisotropy - Pronounced, Explained, Implemented

Anisotropy literally means, "possessing different properties in different directions." It lends its name to an important effect seen in all brushed and machined materials.

Anisotropy Tutorial
Anisotropy.pdf
(1.0 MB)

Anisotropy Files
Ani_Project.zip
(33.6 KB)

Mr Fresnel - All You Need to Know!

This tutorial is your complete guide the mysterious 'Fresnel Effect' (pronounced Frennel). It shows you how to observe, explain and implement the effect within Lightwave.

Fresnel Tutorial
Fresnel.pdf
(1.2 MB)

Fresnel Files
Fresnel_Project.zip
(167.0 KB)

High Dynamic Range - Part I

Part I - A look at High Dynamic Range light and imagery. Through observation and practicals in Lightwave we'll learn how to understand and implement basic principles of HDR in Lightwave.

HDR1 Tutorial
HDR1.pdf
(861.2 KB)

HDR1 Files
HDR1_Files.zip
(187.5 KB)

High Dynamic Range - Part II

Part II - A more in depth look at HDR in Lightwave. Using the full precision image viewer, we'll create an HDR environment map for use as a backdrop in another scene. This process allows us to create much more vibrant and colorful renders, which we'll see through rendering a glass sculpture.

HDR2 Tutorial
HDR2.pdf
(481.3 KB)

HDR2 Files
HDR2_Files.zip
(712.1 KB)

ScreamerNet II OSX

A comprehensive guide to using ScreamerNet II on Mac OSX. Covers both Lightwave and File Sharing issues. Contains a trouble-shooting section for people experiencing specific problems.

Screamernet II
SNETII_Mac.pdf
(1.2 MB)

CmdLine Files
cmdLines.zip
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