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NewTek Announces First Maintenance Update for LightWave [8]
September 2, 2004
NewTek is pleased to announce the release of the first maintenance update to LightWave [8]. Designated Revision 8.0.1, the update provides dozens of stability enhancements to LightWave [8], already noted as one of the most rock-solid releases ever for the industry-leading 3D application.
"We're very pleased to be bringing our users the first update to LightWave [8]," said Dr. Andrew Cross, PhD., NewTek's Senior Vice President of Engineering. "LightWave [8] is already production-proven in some of the most demanding production pipelines in the film, television, and games industries. With this release the new development team has addressed many legacy issues, taking LightWave to a new level of dependability."
"LightWave has always been our tool of choice because we know we can depend on the results. We get our work done fast, efficiently and on budget every time." said Emile Smith, Visual Effects Supervisor, Zoic Studios. "With the new animation tools and work flow improvements in LightWave [8] we have the opportunity to push the envelope even further."
The update is available at:
http://www.newtek.com/products/lightwave/downloads/index.html
Pricing and Availability
LightWave 3D [8] is available for a suggested retail price of $2799 (inc GST).
Registered owners of LightWave 3D [7.5] or earlier are eligible to purchase a LightWave [8] Electronic Upgrade Pack for $899 (inc GST Aust$). To locate the nearest authorized reseller see "where to buy" section of this web site
Newtek in Australia and New Zealand
NewTek products proudly distributed in Australia and New Zealand by New Magic Australia.
About New Magic Australia Pty Ltd
New Magic Australia Pty Ltd is a recognised leader in the distribution and marketing of multimedia hardware and software, representing a carefully selected range of innovative, leading manufacturers, and catering for both the professional and consumer markets. New Magic has been established for over 15 years, and is the Australian distributor of Newtek Inc, Hauppauge Computer Works Inc, Dosch Design and Sony Pictures Digital software products.
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Darrell J Vanderwolf
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About NewTek
With headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, NewTek is a leading provider of full-featured video editing, animation and special effects tools including VT[3]TM, and LightWave 3D®, winner of the 2003 Primetime Emmy® Engineering Award. NewTek launched the desktop video revolution in 1990 with the release of the legendary Video Toaster®.
The company's products are used worldwide on projects ranging from home video to feature film. Recent television and film projects using NewTek software include Threat, Matrix, Children of Dune, Firefly, Taken, Smallville, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek 10: Nemesis, Matrix Reloaded, Collateral Damage, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Agent Cody Banks, Daredevil, Spy Kids II, We Were Soldiers, Panic Room, Hart's War, Driven, A.I., Oscar(r)-nominated Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Final Fantasy, Blackhawk Down, The Time Machine and Star Trek: The Motion Picture - Director's Edition DVD,
Recent game titles include Doom III, Unreal Tournament, Serious Sam for XBox, Age of Mythology, Civilization III, Dead to Rights, Baldur's Gate II, EverQuest and Escape From Monkey Island. Website: http://www.newtek.com.
Video Toaster, LightWave and LightWave 3D are registered trademarks of NewTek. VT-Edit, Aura Video Paint, LightWave Express, VT-CG, VT-Vision, VT-Scope, VT-DRR, Tool Shed, Tool Chest, SX-8 and RS-8 are trademarks of NewTek, Inc. All other products or brand names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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