Welcome to a production tested 3d program that is battle tested and a solid tool for vfx artists.

https://www.lightwave3d.com/static/media/uploads/news/star-wars-tribute/alain-rivard_falcon_floor_full.jpg
This level of detail is possible in lightwave thanks in part to the skill of the modeler and also thanks to the built in high quality renderer.


https://www.lightwave3d.com/static/media/uploads/news/star-wars-tribute/andrew-march_falcon_tfa.jpg
http://forums.newtek.com/forumdisplay.php?18-LW-Community
https://www.lightwave3d.com/
https://www.lightwave3d.com/news/article/a-long-time-ago-in-a-galaxy-far-far-away/

So if you have not heard - LIghtwave 3d is a high end 3d program that you can create entire productions with.

Its fast- really fast to create with.  While doing similar functions in a program like maya a competitor might take 2 to 3 times as long, lightwave's workflow can be very very fast.   Its because it's been around for over 20 years and has been a production staple with feedback from pro's with pro needs.   THe result is that the program has been pretty streamlined for most projects.   Animators needed certain features that would be reported to the developers and wind up in the program.

ALthough it's fallen behind some of the major 3d players today like modo, maya, cinema 4d and 3d studio max - the price point lets lightwave still operate in it's own niche.

The falcon image is just one of many vehicle artworks created - used in programs like voyager, enterprise and several other star trek shows for years because of it's quick set up speed and film level renderer.
today a new version is coming along with pbr render abilities and a host of new features.  There is a reason lightwave gets used in hundreds of television shows.

the big difference between this program and the free blender program is ease of use. Lightwave is very intuitive being one of the first 3d programs on the scene 25 years ago. I find it much easier to use than blender.  It can be used with confidence to produce tv shows and feature film visual effects. WHile programs like blender might crash when pushed to hard.

If you want to give it a try - the price point is also pretty good at under $1000.

https://www.lightwave3d.com/static/media/uploads/gallery_images/character/lorenzo_zitta-octopus_in_the_fridge.jpg
https://www.lightwave3d.com/static/media/uploads/gallery_images/sci-fi/milivoj_popovic-no1_dad.jpg
https://www.lightwave3d.com/static/media/uploads/gallery_images/sci-fi/jet_cooper-the_grey.jpg
https://www.lightwave3d.com/static/media/uploads/gallery_images/lw-octane-render/roy_k-clover.jpg
by my friend oscar
https://www.lightwave3d.com/static/media/uploads/gallery_images/architecture/oscar_anchondo-kaufmann_house_1.jpg

pete