Professional director and animator Timothy Albee update the best-selling LightWave 3D 7 Character Animation with sophisticated equipment discussion animation, facial animation, and IK Booster. In addition, he details how to use LightWave to build a strong, reliable setup character; provides proven, hands-on tools for mastering the complex mechanics of animation; and includes the importance of storytelling and acting through animation. * Use LightWave? S Dope Sheet, Dope Track, and Motion Mixer tool to increase your output in creating animation. On CD * Model and setup to activate the animation soon * Exercises and practice scenes, including pre-animated 3D scenes to learn and learn from * Albee? S animation timer / time-base converter * Additional artwork by the author