Looking for a 3D animation system? There are many out there, from super simple to those built for rocket scientists, but what you need is a program that works the way you do. Smart and efficient. A program that's intuitive and responsive. Powerful enough to tackle any job, yet simple enough to be mastered by a single artist.

You'll find LightWave is the most complete and robust 3D system right out of the box anywhere at any price. It is a thriving, dynamic system, ever evolving to meet the needs of our users. We work closely on a day-to-day basis with LightWave artists so that we know exactly what you are trying to accomplish. The LightWave renderer is first class, best in show and infinitely easier to set up and use than any other, not to mention the fact that unlimited render nodes are free!

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The LightWave® v9 Trial Edition is designed to provide everyone interested in 3D software and LightWave in particular an opportunity to fully experience the latest version of NewTek’s Emmy award-winning 3D application. The LightWave 3D Trial Edition is a fully functional version of the software with no restrictions or watermarks for a full 30-day period. You will also find 24 hours of video tutorials and more than 130 MB of royalty-free content to download and help you learn more about LightWave 3D.

When you download LightWave 3D you’ll find a complete modeling, rendering and animation solution. The perfect combination of power, speed and value, LightWave provides the ability to get your projects done on time and on budget.

Find out for yourself why artists the world over choose LightWave for feature film effects, award-winning television graphics, architectural visualization, high-profile print graphics and more.