LIGHTWAVE How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these lightwave tutorials to learn all about lightwave with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Create 2D procedural textures in LightWave, Create a view camera in LightWave 9, and Set mesh details relative to camera in LightWave.

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How to create 2D procedural textures in LightWave

Create 2D procedural textures in LightWave

The node editor in LightWave allows you to create procedural 2 dimensional textures. This is better than normal mapping because it can be ...more

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How to create a view camera in LightWave 9

Create a view camera in LightWave 9

Creating a view camera (also called a "tilt and shift" camera) is easy to set-up in LightWave 9. Learn how to use the advanced camera tools ...more

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How to set mesh details relative to camera in LightWave

Set mesh details relative to camera in LightWave

In this tutorial, you will see how to use the APS tool (specifically ...more

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How to use a displacement node in LightWave

Use a displacement node in LightWave

This tutorial will help you understand how to use displacement and APS functionality (adaptive pixel subdivision) in LightWave 9. This is an ...more

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How to model using subdivision surface tools in LightWave 9

Model using subdivision surface tools in LightWave 9

LightWave Modeler offers strong subdivision surface modeling with a ...more

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How to quickly boolean objects in LightWave 9

Quickly boolean objects in LightWave 9

Using LightWave 9 Modeler, Speed Boolean options allows you to quickly boolean objects in a single layer. You start by selecting the object ...more

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How to select edges in the LightWave modeler

Select edges in the LightWave modeler

This video shows you the different ways to select edges when using the Modeler in LightWave. It's a quick tutorial but a good demonstration ...more

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How to use LightWave 9.0's Node Editor

Use LightWave 9.0's Node Editor

This tutorial teaches you how to use LightWave 9.0's Node Editor feature. This is a powerful tool that can be used for surfacing 3D objects.

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How to integrate your Photoshop and Lightwave workflow

Integrate your Photoshop and Lightwave workflow

Now this is a match made in heaven. As a photographer you’ve probably ...more

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How to animate pivots in modo

Animate pivots in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to bake textures in modo 301

Bake textures in modo 301

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to configure your LightWave Modeler user interface

Configure your LightWave Modeler user interface

A good user interface (UI) is essential to smooth workflow in ...more

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How to use displacement maps via nodes in Lightwave 3D 9

Use displacement maps via nodes in Lightwave 3D 9

The object properties panel in Lightwave 3D 9 now includes the ...more

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How to animate a bouncing ball in Lightwave 3D

Animate a bouncing ball in Lightwave 3D

This tutorial is the basics for how to make a bouncing ball in Lightwave 3D. This will familiarize you with modeling and animating in ...more

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How to create wireframe effects when rendering in modo

Create wireframe effects when rendering in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D ...more

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How to paint light friskets, or gobos, in real time in modo

Paint light friskets, or gobos, in real time in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D ...more

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How to paint occluded dirt in modo

Paint occluded dirt in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use custom palettes in modo

Use custom palettes in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use the UV Pack tool in modo

Use the UV Pack tool in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use ultraviolet, or UV, gradients in modo

Use ultraviolet, or UV, gradients in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to bake geometry in modo

Bake geometry in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to displace micropolygons in modo

Displace micropolygons in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to import Zbrush data into modo

Import Zbrush data into modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to render output and masks in modo

Render output and masks in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use bridge tension in modo

Use bridge tension in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use modo in real time

Use modo in real time

Developed by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to UV border highlight in modo

UV border highlight in modo

Developed by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to zoom in modo

Zoom in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to change icon images in modo

Change icon images in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to create custom light rigs in modo

Create custom light rigs in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo—mind your capital letters—delivers the next evolution of 3D ...more

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How to customize tools in modo

Customize tools in modo

Developed by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to edge slice inside polygons within modo

Edge slice inside polygons within modo

Developed by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to mix multiple falloffs in modo

Mix multiple falloffs in modo

Developed by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to paint details on models in modo

Paint details on models in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to paint with normal maps in modo

Paint with normal maps in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to shade and refinement shade in modo

Shade and refinement shade in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use displacement and blending modes in modo

Use displacement and blending modes in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use falloff handles in modo

Use falloff handles in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use group mask blending in modo

Use group mask blending in modo

Developed by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use HDRI lighting in modo

Use HDRI lighting in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use indirect illumination in modo

Use indirect illumination in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use item groups in modo

Use item groups in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use Loop Slice offset in modo

Use Loop Slice offset in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use mini sliders in modo

Use mini sliders in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use multiple driver layers in modo

Use multiple driver layers in modo

Developed by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use multiple previews in modo

Use multiple previews in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use planar handles in modo

Use planar handles in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use quick masks in modo

Use quick masks in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use the Pack UVs tool in modo

Use the Pack UVs tool in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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How to use the paint layout in modo 201

Use the paint layout in modo 201

Developed by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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