LightWave 8.3 fertig NewTek Releases Free Feature Update to LightWave [8], Offers Breakthrough Upgrade Pricing Multi-Core Support, Enhancements to Rendering and Integration Among Improvements in Release 8.3; Previous Version Owners Upgrade for 195 € +VAT (electronic manual) or 250 € +VAT (printed manual).
San Antonio, Texas – 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 195 € +VAT (electronic manual) or 250 € +VAT (printed manual contained) for registered owners of previous LightWave versions, available until 30th June 2005. Any order of an upgrade at 195 € +VAT will include a printed manual as a free bonus until 31st May 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(TM) (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-europe.com/uk/support/downloads/lw83_update_info.html
LightWave [8] full package including English printed documentation is available for a suggested retail price of 1295 € +VAT (UK RRP: £899 +VAT). Until June 30th 2005, registered owners of LightWave 3D [7.5] or earlier are eligible to purchase a LightWave [8] Electronic Upgrade Pack for 195 € +VAT(UK RRP:£135 +VAT) or a LightWave [8] Upgrade including the printed manual for 250 € +VAT (UK RRP:£169 +VAT). Special bonus! Any order of an upgrade at 195 € +VAT will include a printed manual as a gift until 31st May 2005. This special offer is available from any NewTek Europe Authorised Reseller http://www.newtek-europe.com/uk/purchase/resellers.html or directly from NewTek Europe http://www.newtek-europe.com/uk/shop/index.html or call NewTek Europe Sales at + 33(0)5 57 262 262.
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