Lightwave school training courses in Boston, MA (public, in-house or online)

The Master Class is a training program that features a combination of 2 LightWave courses for a discounted price. The Master Class does not have a schedule of its own. Each class is scheduled separately, beginning with course Introduction to LightWave. We recommend taking the courses included in the Master Class two weeks apart.

Topics
This is a general advanced class covering each of these topics.

Characters and Kinematics

Organic character modeling
Character rigging with bones and skelegons
Forward and inverse kinematics rigs
Weight Mapping - SubPatch Weights & Bone weights
Facial Animation with Endomorph
Character rigging with bones and skelegons
Segmented and Organic character will be discussed
Forward and inverse kinematics will also be investigated
Weight Maps
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This Course is geared toward the beginner. No previous Lightwave experience necessary. Basic knowledge of the computer platform (win95, NT, Mac...) on which the course is being taught is required. The class consists of both lecture and lab time. A hands on approach is the best way to learn.

Topics

What is 3D animation
Where and how is it used today
Differences in Platforms
Concepts and Terminology
Basic concepts such as key framing and modeling
Discuss the three ...

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Explore the options of 3D and modeling in LightWave 3D. Learn how to composite skins and more on your 3D model with master guide and artist Stephen Burns. Get insight into the hows and whys of using texturing, models,layers,and the personalization of brushes with your pen tablet. Build a futuristic sci-fi scene and gain valuable knowledge of building art in the 3D world.