The Atlanta hands-on LightWave 3D training workshops were successful with the usual high levels of student satisfaction..
Participants came from the following states:
Class sizes were larger than usual in 1998 but not too large for a positive learning experience::
| LightWave 3D Essentials | 15 students |
| Advanced LightWave 3D Techniques | 12 students |
| Advanced Lighting & Camera Techniques | 10 students |
| Advanced Surfacing Techniques | 10 students |
| Organic Modeling & Character Animation Essentials | 9 students |
| Intermediate Organic Modeling & Character Animation | 7 students |
Evaluations for each workshop asked the following question:
To what extent did this workshop meet your expectations overall?
| Results: | Low | 0% |
| About what I expected | 33% | |
| Exceeded my expectations | 67% |
Some comments from the LightWave 3D Essentials workshop:
"I liked the thorough, step-by-step, in-depth explanations of features/panels/buttons." -TRB, Designer, Atlanta, GA
"I liked the superb expertise of Bob."-RN, Student, Clemmon, NC
"I want to take more classes! Wish I had Bob's great knowledge."-JC, Software Developer, AL
"I liked the interactive style and Bob's wealth of knowledge."-BL, Diamond Setter/Video Education, Virginia Beach, VA
"Excellent workshop. Well worth the time."-JDB, CADD Specialist, Lancaster, PA
"The course was everything I expected and more. It was probably the most important thing I could have done to help me accomplish what I want to do in my career." -CM, Illustrator, Charlotte, NC
"I liked the hands-on experience of using computers while instruction was being given." - MD, Production Manager, West Jefferson, NC
"This was a great seminar. After 3 days with Bob, I learned more than I had taught myself in a year and a half. I can't wait to come back for the Surfacing and Lighting/Camera workshops." - SP, Editor/Videographer, Dothan, AL
"Everything was great!." - WF, New Media Developer, St. Louis, MO
"I liked Bob's ability to explain complex situations through the use of easy-to-understand examples and metaphors." - RH, Graphic Artist, Atlanta, GA
Some comments from the Advanced LightWave 3D Techniques workshop:
"I finally understand MetaNurbs. What a powerful tool!" - JDB, CADD Specialist, Lancaster, PA
"This has been a wonderful opportunity that will affect the way I work and approach all of my projects." -CM, Illustrator, Charlotte, NC
"Best training on 3D I've ever taken. The hands-on experience is a welcome change from the usual hands-off seminar classes. I think I'll actually remember all I learned this time."
"It seems some people that took the course had problems coming up to speed. A sterner warning or encouragement to take the Essentials class would help these people."NOTE: Please do not overestimate your ability when registering for these classes. You will learn more if you build a solid foundation with the Essentials workshop.
"This was probably the most beneficial and informative class I have ever taken. I will be back for the other classes next year." -RH, Graphic Artist, Atlanta, GA
Some comments from the Advanced Lighting & Camera Techniques workshop:
"Bob is fluent and thorough from start to finish." - SH, Computer Specialist, Corona, CA
"I think Bob has a master's degree in alien skin textures."- MD, Production Manager, West Jefferson, NC
"I loved it. I was afraid I might get lost but Bob keeps it focused and understandable."
"I enjoy working with the others in the class and seeing how they would do things differently." - CM, Illustrator, Charlotte, NC
"This workshop was great. I now know why some of my animations looked the way they did." - JDB, CADD Specialist, Lancaster, PA
Some comments from the Advanced Surfacing Techniques workshop:
"I enjoyed the bump maps. We really were getting some great effects (toward photorealism)." - CM, Illustrator, Charlotte, NC
"Wow! I'm really excited about going home and diving into LightWave. Bob's a great teacher and his depth of knowledge is unbelievable." - CG, Graphic Design, Pittsburgh, PA
"The class was great! I have a lot more confidence using procedural maps and textures than I did before. Bob's explanations were superb." -JDB, CADD Specialist, Lancaster, PA
"An excellent workshop in every respect, although I really think the poor cow deserves a vacation." - JCS, Student, Atlanta, GA
"Wonderful Stuff!!"
"Never knew LightWave could make such great surfaces! LightWave allows you to make any surface you can imagine. Bob shows his classes everything."
"I liked the details of specific objects with regard to all the hidden surface aspects the naked eye can't see. Bob's ability to transfer his knowledge is exceptional." -SH, Computer Specialist, Norco, CA
"I'm finally starting to think about surfacing in an organized, logical way. No longer hit-or-miss."
Some comments from the Organic Modeling & Character Animation Essentials workshop:
"Definitely one of the most positive learning experiences I've ever had. I've learned an incredible amount in a very short time." -DCD, Art Director-TV Station, Gainesville, FL
"The facial animation tutorial was great."
"The workshop was extremely worthwhile. I'll be busy for weeks reviewing all that I learned. I'm already looking forward to Bob's return." - DAP, Broadcast Designer/Animator, Atlanta, GA
"I liked the chance to follow along on the computer."
"We learned how to do some great things which were not as hard as I would have thought." -CM, Illustrator, Charlotte, NC
"The whole suite of courses is exceptional for any and all
levels of expertise." - SH, Computer Specialist, Corona, CA
NOTE: This is true as long as you select the appropriate
workshop for your existing abilities. If you have questions, call Vance
Laine at (785) 231-1010, ext. 1402.
Some comments from the Intermediate Organic Modeling & Character Animation workshop:
"Excellent techniques for spline patching."
"This workshop brought me from a bumbling beginner to a real LightWave user able to take advantage of all the power of LightWave, in just one workshop! Great!"
"I learned how to create just about any organic model imaginable - thanks to Bob." -CM, Illustrator, Charlotte, NC