The World of 3D Animation
Objects in 3D are positioned via coordinates known as the 3 axis (x,y and z). In
Lightwave this represents the right/left, up/down and forward/back. X is used for
both left and right. Positive numbers and Negative numbers denote direction. 0 is the
intersection of the points and it is known as the origin. The following is a diagram
of the mentioned.
3D Space along X, Y, and Z coordinates
+Y
+Z
-X
+X
-Z
-Y
Understanding the 3D Software in Lightwave
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Modeling : creation of 3D objects
Lighting : makes the image come to life
Surfacing: painting of texture maps
Animating: is the simulation of lifelike qualities
Rendering: the computer prepares to generate your 3D image