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Summary: Well worth the price! Heavy in content, easy to take in
Review: For an in-depth review of this wonderful book, check out my review in the upcoming issue of Keyframe Magazine (Issue #34).
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Summary: Well worth the price! Heavy in content, easy to take in
Review: Having used Lightwave for a few years, its nice to get a book that still teaches you tons and helps make you that much better as an artist. Understanding how light works in the real world is something that is absolutely essential for lighting in 3D. The author explains how to approach lighting with that in mind. All the essential tools are covered in great detail, offering techniques and tips to get the look you want. While the book is heavily geared towards the lightwave artist, non-lightwavers would still find lots of useful information. Nicholas writes from the perspective of someone who's been in the industry for a long time. Its very well written, and a joy to read. Highly recommended!
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Summary: Lighting in 7.5 is easy now
Review: I have been using Lightwave for about 8 years now and have always had some trouble getting the lighting to look just right. This book explains everything you need to know about lighting within Lightwave. I thought that after 8 years I wouldn't need this book, but the author Nicholas Boughen proved me wrong. If you want your animations to have that professional look you have been wanting, you need to get this book and read it twice.
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Summary: Lighting in 7.5 is easy now
Review: I have been using Lightwave for about 8 years now and have always had some trouble getting the lighting to look just right. This book explains everything you need to know about lighting within Lightwave. I thought that after 8 years I wouldn't need this book, but the author Nicholas Boughen proved me wrong. If you want your animations to have that professional look you have been wanting, you need to get this book and read it twice.
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Summary: Great Insites to Lighting in 3D
Review: I have had the pleasure of reading this book over the past year or so and I find it a great educational tool. Get past the traditional pitfalls you can fall into without knowing the details of what to look for when going for photo-realism. Nick shows you from the basics up to what to look for in real life and how to translate it into a 3D equivalent using 3D lighting tools found in most high-end packages. It's amazing how it can really change the look of your stuff, and no more are you saying to yourself....."how are they getting that great look?". It has quite a bit of repetition but it is great if you use it for reference. Open your eyes to the secrets of 3D lighting techniques especially for Lightwave 3D. I hightly recommend this book.
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Summary: This book is amazing
Review: I have to agree with everyone on here that gave Nicholas Boughen's book a 5 star.Even though the book is smaller than most but it is packed with so much information on lighting.First off this book starts teaching you about different lighting,in the real world,than teaches you the lights in Lightwave then you actually get to do Tutorials that teach you the use of the lights.
I'd have to say that this book is a must for any amatuer or even advanced user of Lightwave to take a look at.I think alot of beginners or even advanced users will get alot of helpful information from this "must have" book.I know that It has taught me alot about "real world" lighting and the lighting used in Lightwave.
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Summary: Really Good
Review: This book absolutely good for 3d lighting and especially
if you use lightwave . I love it .
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Summary: Full course on lighting, in a book...
Review: This book is packed with information. In a clear, concise and entertaining manner Nick untangles the mystery of the art of lighting. I love the balance of the theoretical with the practical. You not only learn how to light a scene better, but you learn why you do it that way, and that, in the long run, is what is needed. I think that this book is not only a great resource for the Lightwave enthusiast, but would be a great benefit for any 3d user.
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Summary: good book
Review: This is by far the best LightWave book I have read. This is a masterpiece of reference material, written for easy consumption. Nuff said!
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