One trait that I've always appreciated is the ability to configure the menu layout and hot keys any way you'd like so you can work the way you want. Menu and interface refinements make things cleaner and more standard. The user interface is more intuitive, and the new menu layout felt more natural. I experienced fewer crashes than with previous versions. At the same time, LightWave has been optimized for speed via its support for the OpenGL standard. This latest release features several enhancements, the best of which is its improved stability. Those who purchase the electronic upgrade version (for $495) receive a PDF of the manual. The Getting Started guide and the full printed manual, which weighs in at a whopping 1500-plus pages, is comprehensive and includes several well-written tutorials to get you up to speed on using the tools. The package includes four CD-ROMs, including two discs of content, as well as a bonus CD of useful third-party plug-ins. LightWave 3D Version 8 makes a great impression right out of the box. At the very least, I'd prefer a dongle that has a pass-through, so other USB devices can be used. While I understand and support the need for NewTek's developers to protect their hard work, I believe there has to be a better way. Software piracy, unfortunately, is rampant, so LightWave 8 ships with a USB dongle. I tested the program on a Mac G4 equipped with a 1ghz CPU and Mac OS.X Version 10.3.3. Of all the 3D tools in my arsenal, LightWave has the cleanest and most user-friendly interface. And that's especially true with Version 8. LightWave 3D is an affordable software package that can create whatever the designer's mind conjures. Whether for modeling, texturing, scene layout, image correction, titling, or animation, the program suits a broad range of users in a wide variety of disciplines, including the print design and manufacturing industries. LightWave 3D's greatest strength is its flexibility and versatility. The Amiga is gone and Toaster is now on the PC, but the LightWave 3D animation and graphics program continues to be refined and improved. the early 1990s, there was the Commodore Amiga, NewTek Video Toaster, and LightWave 3D.
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