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About

Whether you’re looking to create whole three di­men­sional worlds or have a two di­men­sional project in mind, Hash Animation:Master is the 3D soft­ware you need to design and render amazing imagery and animation from the comfort of your kitchen table! It has been proven to be one of the most easy to use, affordable and powerful 3D programs available. A:M is as advanced as it is easy to learn. Our provided text and video tutorials will guide you through the steps to not only become an A:M professional, but to jump-start your career in the 3D industry as an animator. A:M experts from around the world are always available to help beginners with tutorials and answers on the A:M Forums. Our community is one of the most helpful, knowl­edge­a­ble and responsive anywhere. And if our users can’t help you, we surely can!

About

NewTek LightWave 3D® is designed for independent artists who desire control of their vision from start to finish. Affordable, complete, easy to learn and use, LightWave is well established as one of the leading 3D systems on the market. With the ability to model, animate and render stunningly realistic imagery and animation, LightWave allows you to create new worlds, build your brand and shatter expectations. LightWave 2020 refined and retooled. Don’t take our word for it — try LightWave 2020, unrestricted for yourself. Download and register to unlock a full-feature trial version of LightWave 2020 for Windows & Mac today. LightWave 2020 gives you the tools you need to deliver any project on time and on budget. Add the power and efficiency of LightWave 2020 to your pipeline today. And start creating with a stable, streamlined, effective workflow. Fresh. Fast. Easy. Proven.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Studios searching for a 3D software to render animation

Audience

Independent artists searching for a 3D modeling, rendering and animation system solution to create realistic imagery and animation

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

$995
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 3.0 / 5
ease 3.5 / 5
features 3.5 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 2.5 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Over the past 25+ years, I’ve worked with a wide range of 3D animation and modeling applications, but I consistently return to Animation:Master. Its intuitive interface and powerful character animation tools make it a standout choice, many of its features are still unmatched in high-end applications or require additional plugins. I particularly enjoy its spline-based patch modeling system, which offers a unique and efficient approach to creating detailed models. When I need to export assets, the resulting topology is clean and production ready, making it easy to integrate my work into other pipelines. Animation:Master continues to be a go-to tool in my workflow, especially when character animation is a priority.
  • Being able to move already created characters. Details on the internet. Tutorials to watch and learn.

Cons

  • It is a spline-based application, so it's not easy to import geometry for use when rendering in A:M. However, you can import props that are polygonal objects as well. Its renderer is not as up to date as those in newer applications, but it still gives excellent results once you learn its ins and outs. I have used it's renderer on many projects over the years, from animation to print for book illustrations and package design.
  • Not getting any support from the software's creator, not being able to download the product more than once, not being able to try it for free first.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Hash
United States
www.hash.com/home-1-en

Company Information

NewTek
Founded: 1985
United States
www.newtek.com/lightwave/2020/

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Categories

3D Modeling Supported
3D Rendering Supported
Animation Supported

Categories

3D Modeling Supported
3D Rendering Supported
Animation Supported

Integrations

Copernicus Computing Not Supported
ForRender Not Supported
GarageFarm Not Supported
Pixel Plow Not Supported
PlantFactory Not Supported
Ranch Computing Not Supported
RebusFarm Not Supported
Spark Cloud Studio Not Supported
SummuS Render Not Supported
Ultimate Unwrap 3D Not Supported
Xesktop Not Supported
iRender Not Supported
metropoly Not Supported

Integrations

Copernicus Computing Supported
ForRender Supported
GarageFarm Supported
Pixel Plow Supported
PlantFactory Supported
Ranch Computing Supported
RebusFarm Supported
Spark Cloud Studio Supported
SummuS Render Supported
Ultimate Unwrap 3D Supported
Xesktop Supported
iRender Supported
metropoly Supported
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