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NewTek today announced the release of LightWave 3D 8.5, the latest version of the company’s 3D graphics modeling and animation application. Version 8.5 offers hardware support of OpenGL 2.0, the new Multishift tool with editable history, Photoshop-style texture blending modes, improved dynamics, and easier integration of third-party file formats. LightWave version 8.5 update is now available free to registered owners of LightWave 8.

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.

NewTek today previewed LightWave 3D [8] at SIGGRAPH 2003 in San Diego, California. The new version of the company’s powerful 3D graphics modeling and animation application will include enhancements in dynamics, character animation, modeling workflow, animation workflow, texturing tools, and more. LightWave 3D [8] is expected to ship in the fourth quarter of 2003 for a suggested retail price of US$1,595.