Look What You're Missing! Aug/Sep 1999
NewTekniques
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o First Words: Revolution Meets Evolution - A few words from our editor,
dhomas trenn, "There's a tremendous amount of change in the industry
lately, and it's hard not to get caught up in the excitement of all
that is going on."
o TekTALK: Thank You, NewTek - Joe Tracy raises his glass to toast, "To
NewTek..."
o FEATURE: From the Ground Up - LightWave 3D 6.0 - Join Dick De Jong and
Molly Dinkins behind the scenes of LightWave 3D development, and meet
the people that are building the sixth floor onto this towering 3D
factory.
o FEATURE: When the Master Speaks: Building a Better Toaster - Dick De
Jong and Molly Dinkins talk with Tim Jenison about the evolution of the
Toaster, "I want to take over the world of video."
o TUTORIAL: Fun Fur Everyone - Realistic Fur - Dave Jerrard teaches you
how to make realistic fur in LightWave 3D.
o TUTORIAL: Green Grass Grow - Now that you've learned how to create
realistic fur in LightWave 3D, Dave Jerrard teaches you how to use a
similar technique (the 3 Gs of 3D) to make Green Grass Grow.
o TUTORIAL: Modular Scene Design - Using pre-fabricated parts is a big
time saver for the construction business. Jared Brookes teaches you how
to apply this idea to LightWave to build elements that can be re-used in
several scenes, quickly and easily.
o TUTORIAL: Iris Doors - Part 2 - No self-respecting spacecraft, alien
corridor or intergalactic waste control system would be complete
without a set of iris doors. Scott Wheeler teaches you how to make them
in LightWave.
o Wave F/X: Zero-G Champagne - Taking LightWave 3D into Space - What
happens when you pop the cork of a champagne bottle... in space? Greg
Nelson gives you behind the scenes information on how he used LightWave
3D to create various "in-space" effects.
o LightWave 301: Alien Abduction: Lights & Action - Scott Wheeler adds
another 17 steps to this multi-part Alien Abduction LightWave animation
tutorial.
o Mojo: Paul: Twice as Bright - Mojo remembers Paul Montgomery.
o Plugged In: LScript Problems and Solutions - Bob Hood answers reader
questions about using LScript.
o LightWave Fundamentals: Landings With Ease - It's time to enter the
world of science fiction, in this continuing introduction to LightWave
3D by Jared Brookes. This time, learn to construct basic objects and do
simple animation, as you recreate a police vehicle landing sequence from
Blade Runner.
o REVIEWS:
o Lip Service: A facial animation system for LightWave 3D (Windows NT).
The Gateway (special section)
o Second Words: - More words from our editor, dhomas trenn.
o FEATURE: Millennium is Coming... - An inside look at the upcoming, and
long awaited, Amiga Toaster/Flyer upgrade.
o REVIEWS:
o ImageFX 4: Image processing software (Amiga).
o Pan Canvas: Motion Control for ImageFX (Amiga).
o PowerStation Vol. 1: PPC Modules for ImageFX (Amiga).
o CyberGFX 4: Retargettable graphics software (Amiga).
o Pyromania: Fire and explosion images/animations (Amiga/Flyer).
o Flying High: Extreme PIP! - Compositing on the Edge - Bohus Blahut takes
you step-by-step through the creation of custom picture-in-picture
effects, that will really spice up a project.
o Toast Master: ChromaFX Tinting - Bohus Blahut begins investigating
probably the most misunderstood and under used part of the Video
Toaster - ChromaFX.
o Image Effects: Terraforming Mars - We're off for another great adventure
with cecilia and ImageFX. This time we're going into space to do some
Mars terraforming. Right before your eyes... barren Mars will trickle
up oceans and grow over with lush foliage, into a thriving liveable
planet.
o Silicon Alchemy: Information Appliance? - If you're following
computer/internet news at all, you've likely come across references to
the term "Information Appliance". What does it mean? Is it a good
thing, or a bad thing? How does it fit into the future of the internet?
What does it mean for future Amigas? Dave Haynie answers these questions
and many more.
o The Idea Factory: The Armchair Tour - If you're looking for new ideas to
expand your video business, Bob Ketchum is your man. In almost every
city or town, Bob says there's always three things you can count on
finding: a church, a gas station, and a real estate office. One of
those, is a great business opportunity waiting to happen, and Bob will
tell you all about it.
o Business Matters: Time To Grow - It's time to make your business grow!
The long term outlook of your company depends on your active
involvement in expanding your business. Advertising your services is
part of the process, but it's not the only way. Kevin Hanley shares his
ideas on making your company more successful.
o The Producers' Lounge: - Kermit Woodall is back with more information
and resources of interest to videographers.
o News - Amiga Changes Next Generation OS Kernel, Phase 5 Announcements,
Amiga Announces Relationship with Corel, Amiga Promotional Products,
Amiga OS 3.5 Update, Amiga Video Contest, Upcoming Amiga Shows.
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