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Article: 322 of comp.graphics.packages.lightwave
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From: djmccoy@netcom.com (Daniel J. McCoy)
Subject: Newsgroup Charter
Message-ID: <djmccoyD05uAM.Du9@netcom.com>
Keywords: Charter
Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 261-4700 guest)
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 1994 01:47:09 GMT
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Welcome to the new newsgroup that will center around NewTek Inc.'s
LightWave3D 3D modeling, rendering and animation packages. Right now,
LightWave3D is only available on the Commodore Amiga with rendering
engines available for various MIPS based WindowsNT workstations.
LightWave3D is used by a wide variety of people for an equally wide variety
of uses. You'll find the work of talented artists using LightWave3D on such
TV shows as Babylon5 and seaQuest for example. NewTek intends on releasing
LightWave3D for SGI and PCs running Windows and WindowsNT either by the end
of this year or first quarter next year (1995).
If you are interested in mailing list archives, you can ftp to
ftp.netcom.com and look for pub/dj/djmccoy. You'll find directories for
Lightwave and the Video Toaster mailing list archives from over the years.
I welcome you all and I thank all those that have participated in the
mailing list and newsgroup creation. Let's bring forth a multitude of
wonderful and informative messages on the 3D program we all love and enjoy!
Included in this post is the charter for this new newsgroup. If there are
any questions, please feel free to ask.
Daniel J. McCoy
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comp.graphics.packages.lightwave
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Group Name: comp.graphics.packages.lightwave
Status: Unmoderated
Summary: Discussion of all aspects of Lightwave 3D, a 3D modeling,
rendering and animation package from NewTek Inc.
Distribution: World
Proposed by: Daniel J. McCoy (djmccoy@netcom.com)
CHARTER
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This unmoderated newsgroup proposed as
comp.graphics.packages.lightwave will be used for the discussion of
NewTek Inc's Lightwave 3D, a 3D modeling and rendering package. Topics
appropriate to this newsgroup will include but are not limited to:
* General questions and answers on using Lightwave 3D.
* Product announcements relating to Lightwave 3D and third party
products that benefit Lightwave 3D.
* Rexx macros to enhance Layout and Modeler usage.
* Optimizing options to get the most out of Lightwave 3D.
As Lightwave 3D is scheduled to be released for Windows, WindowsNT and
SGI platforms by the end of the year, the following topics are examples
of what is not appropriate to discuss in this proposed newsgroup:
* Platform specific discussions which should be directed to their
appropriate newsgroups.
* Lightwave oriented product advertising should be limited to brief
messages pointing to an e-mail address or phone number to get
further information.
* Advertising platform specific products should be directed to the
appropriate platform newsgroups.
BACKGROUND
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In the past, Lightwave 3D was only distributed with the Video Toaster
which limited it's use to those living in countries where NTSC was the
video standard. However, Lightwave 3D is now also available as a
standalone package for ALL Amiga owners. In addition, NewTek Inc.
announced at Siggraph '94 that Lightwave 3D will be ported to Windows,
WindowsNT, and SGI platforms by the end of 1994. Lightwave 3D is used by
a great number of professionals and hobbyists for a wide variety of uses
and projects. TV shows such as Babylon 5, seaQuest and RoboCop are
examples of where Lightwave 3D is used.
RATIONALE
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Currently, there is a mailing list dedicated to Lightwave 3D with a
subscriber base of approximately 500 users with an average of 25-30
messages a day. Since the release of the standalone version and the
announcement at Siggraph, interest has grown and so has the mailing list.
Due to subscriber responses, it may be appropriate for a new newsgroup to
be created to take the place of this mailing list in an effort to expand
the user base and information sharing on Lightwave 3D.
It has also been expressed by several subscribers that don't have Usenet
newsgroup access that perhaps a mail gateway can be created for access to
this newsgroup. I am unable to provide such a service, however I would
like to hear from anyone who can personally.
--
Daniel J. McCoy //
Internet : djmccoy@netcom.com, dan@acti.com Portal: Daniel J McCoy \X/
or Daniel_J_McCoy@cup.portal.com BIX: dmccoy Amiga