Class Notes

HDR backdrop to make your reflections pop

Thu, 22 May 2008 22:54:02 -0500

I have an iPhone scene already setup for you to download and unzip.

iPhoneHDR.zip

Once unzipped you should have an iPhoneHDR folder. Open Layout and make that folder your content directory. (Edit/set content directory)

Class notes Multithreading (How Lightwave divides the work among multiprocessors)

Thu, 22 May 2008 22:50:07 -0500

The StarterScene.lws has Multithreading set at 16 threads. This could slow down your render times if you have it set to high or to low for your computer. The rule of thumb is 2 threads per processor. I am running a dual quad
(2x4core = 8core), that equals 8 processor so 16 threads is right for me. If you are running on an iMac with a single duel core processor (1x2core = 2core) then 4 threads is best.

Class notes Websites

Thu, 22 May 2008 22:49:03 -0500

Here is a list of websites mentioned in the class.

http://www.flay.com/
Lightwave Plug-in database and info.

http://www.newtek.com/lightwave/index.php
Lightwave homepage, free training & trial software.

http://www.shaders.org/
Preset textures for everything. Cost $99 but worth every penny.

http://www.newsartists.org/
News Artist forum were you can ask questions on Lightwave and other programs news artist use.

http://www.3dcadbrowser.com/
3D models exchange site.

http://www.worley.com/
Home of Fprime and Sasquatch plugins.

Meshfactory class discount

Thu, 22 May 2008 22:24:32 -0500

Meshfactory has given me a link to post for a class discounted model membership of $189 (instead of $229).
Here is the link.

https://meshfactory.secureserverdot.com/forms/subscription_disc.shtml

Here is a link to meshfactorys 3D Model catalog opened up on military aircraft - just to give you an idea of what they have (I mainly use them for the Aircraft).

http://www.meshfactory.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=21_22_24