NewTek today announced the release LightWave 8.3, as well as a new LightWave 8 upgrade price of US$250 for registered owners of previous LightWave versions, available through June 30, 2005. Version 8.3 offers full support of the new generation multi-core processor systems, enhanced vector blur routines and improved integration with other production tools via updated PSD support. Also included are a new gradient option for HyperVoxels (LightWave’s volumetric rendering system), improved text tools for Modeler, and new features and functions in the Scene Editor and Dope Track.