NewTek's LightWave 3D in 64-bit Version
October 27, 2004
San Antonio, TX - NewTek announced the port of LightWave 3D to the Intel EM64T and AMD64 platforms.
NewTek's LightWave 3D is leading the industry as the first professional 3D graphics application to publicly reveal plans for a 64-bit port, the company announced. The 64-bit version of LightWave leverages the power and range of capabilities of 64-bit technology, including increased processor power and greater memory capabilities, providing an ideal platform to meet the demands for higher performance in the production of complex motion graphics and visual effects.
The 64-bit version of LightWave will revolutionize the way animators and artists approach their work by streamlining the production process. Of particular value is the ability the 64-bit system provides for faster memory access for loading and swapping large scene files. LightWave 3D's optimized performance on the 64-bit platform will provide artists with the ability to set new standards in visual effects as they create increasingly complex scenes and animations, rendered with greater realism, bringing their work to an entirely new level while remaining on time and budget.
NewTek is working with key partners in film and television visual effects facilities to test and further enhance the 64-bit port.
The 64-bit version of LightWave 3D will be available for sale when the 64-bit Windows Operating System is commercially available. The 64-bit version of LightWave is currently in test at a limited number of pre-determined beta site locations. LightWave [8] for Windows and Macintosh platforms is available through NewTek resellers worldwide for a suggested retail price of $1,595 USD. Current LightWave users may upgrade to LightWave [8] for a suggested retail price of $495 USD.
For more information, visit
www.newtek.com
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