Follow along the path to LightWave enlightenment as 30 of the world's leading 3D artists share their secret tips and tricks with you. In this book of collective wisdom, you will learn about hidden software features, time-saving tricks, and professional techniques for achieving better results in less time. More than a collection of hints from a single user, you'll learn from specialists -- masters in the fields of character modeling, animation, texturing, lighting, digital cinematography, special effects, and programming. Featuring 11 topics ranging from pre-visualisation to plug-ins, containing more than 70 distinct categories, and including 1001 unique tips and tricks, this is an invaluable resource for any LightWave user.