3Dconnexion 3D Mice Help LightWave 10 Artists Model and Animate Faster and with More Control
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3Dconnexion 3D Mice Help LightWave 10 Artists Model and Animate Faster and with More Control

3D Digital Artists Interact with Designs with Increased Control, Productivity and Comfort

 

BOSTON – July 13, 2011 – 3Dconnexion today announced NewTek has integrated 3D mouse support into LightWave® 10, offering 3D digital artists the comprehensive performance, productivity and comfort benefits inherent in 3D mice. 3Dconnexion 3D mice allow LightWave 10 artists to move through virtual worlds, interact with models and scenes and control cameras and lights in real time.

“LightWave 10 delivers a set of groundbreaking new tools for 3D artists, and the integration of 3Dconnexion 3D mice support enhances the level of design interaction with models and animations,” said Rob Powers, vice president of 3D software development, NewTek. “Plain and simple – 3D mice help our customers create animations faster, easier and with more comfort, all critical needs in today’s fast-paced design environment.”

3Dconnexion 3D mice complement the entire creative workflow in LightWave 10, from creating assets with Modeler to controlling lights, cameras, objects, or timelines in the Layout module. In addition, 3D mice offer directors and artists limitless potential to explore their creativity using LightWave’s Virtual Studio tool when working in virtual 3D sets.  Highlights include:

 

 

 

 

 

“LightWave 10 is an advanced animation software, providing the speed, flexibility and control for designing stunning graphics and animation” said Antonio Pascucci, vice president of products, 3Dconnexion. “We are thrilled to be integrated into this software release, as 3D mice complement the creative capabilities of LightWave 10 and offers artists the benefit of a better understanding of how a design works and interacts, before it’s finalized.”

 

Availability

The entire 3Dconnexion product line is compatible with NewTek LightWave 10 on Windows® and Mac®, including the Professional Series with the SpacePilot PRO (MSRP $399) and SpaceExplorer™ (MSRP $299), and the Standard Series with the SpaceNavigator (MSRP $99) and SpaceNavigator for Notebooks (MSRP $129). For additional information, visit www.3Dconnexion.com.

 

About 3Dconnexion
3Dconnexion is the leading provider of 3D mice for 3D design and visualization. 3Dconnexion devices support today’s most popular and powerful 3D applications by offering users a more intuitive and natural way to interact with computer-generated 3D content. 3Dconnexion’s award-winning 3D mice serve a wide variety of industries and are used by 3D designers, animators and artists worldwide. 3Dconnexion is headquartered in Munich, Germany with North American headquarters in Boston, Mass. and offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.3Dconnexion.com. You may also connect with 3Dconnexion on Facebook ( http://www.facebook.com/3Dconnexion) and Twitter ( http://twitter.com/3Dconnexion).

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