LightWave 3D

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LightWave 3D

Original author(s)	NewTek, Inc.
Developer(s)	LightWave Digital
Initial release	1990; 35 years ago (1990)
Stable release	2024.1.0 / September 11, 2024; 5 months ago (2024-09-11)
Operating system	AmigaOS, Windows, macOS
Type	3D computer graphics
License	Proprietary (Trialware)
Website	lightwave3d.com

LightWave 3D is a 3D computer graphics program developed by LightWave Digital.^[1] It has been used in films, television, motion graphics, digital matte painting, visual effects, video game development, product design, architectural visualizations, virtual production, music videos, pre-visualizations and advertising.