LightWave 3D – The Ultimate 3D Animation & Rendering Powerhouse Unlock the full potential of 3D creation with LightWave 3D, the industry-leading software trusted by professionals for modeling, ...

NewTek is now shipping LightWave 11, the latest version of its Emmy® award-winning, professional 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software that lets artists broaden their creative exploration.

You’ll also receive a free copy of LightWave 3D Eight when it ships. LightWave 3D combines powerful modeling and animation tools with a photo-realistic renderer.

LightWave’s modeler includes excellent polygonal tools and a subdivision modeler, called Subpatch Surfaces, which allows you to build complex organic forms by manipulating simple polygon cages.