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 software with no restrictions or watermarks for a full 30-day period. You will also find a number of video tutorials and royalty-free content to download and help you learn more about LightWave 3D.

LightWave 3D version 9 is the next generation of this proven 3D workhorse. LightWave v9 represents the first in a series of major rewrites and restructuring of core technology with the addition of comprehensive new features such as a node-based materials editor, optically correct cameras, adaptive pixel subdivision, Catmull-Clark subdivision surfaces, sub-surface scattering, vast render speed improvements and more.

Find out why artists the world over choose LightWave for feature film effects, award winning television graphics, out of this world feature film concept art, architectural visualization, high profile print graphics and more to get their work delivered on time, on budget and with a look unparalleled in the industry.

To receive your FREE fully functional version of LightWave 3D for 30 days, follow the steps below:

Click here to go to http://register.newtek.com. You will be asked to create a new account to log in. Once you have created your account and entered the site, click "My Downloads" and download the software appropriate for your computer's operating system.

To unlock a fully functional version of LightWave 3D for 30 days, you must complete registration of the software.

When the installation program asks "Would you like to run the Sentinel Installer?" simply click "No."

Run Modeler and you will see this screen:

Please copy the Serial Number and visit register.newtek.com or contact NewTek Customer Service to complete the registration process. You will receive an unlock code from us. Run the "Registration Utility" and enter the unlock code where required.

You now have 30 days of fully functional software to learn, create and produce 3D imagery and animation for fun and profit. LightWave will run in "Discovery Edition" mode with reduced functionality until registration has been completed.

Through video demonstrations and loadable LightWave content, we hope to make your journey enjoyable, as you become familiar with just a few of the exciting new features in LightWave 3D.

• The Tutorials Page offers videos and sample scenes to explore some of the powerful features of LightWave 3D.
• The Content Page provides additional scenes to further expand your LightWave experience.