What do I find easy about modeling in Lightwave? Hummm.......
Well I'v never used anything else. However I know some who have, and they have told me that Lightwave is one of the more difficult to learn, BUT it is also the easyest to use. If that makes any scense. The first time I saw the Lightwave user interface I was able to fine my way around easly. And was able to make basic geometry quickly. I have seen the interface of several other 3D software packages out there, and quite frankly, they made me very glad to return to Lightwave.
Problems? The one really big problem I've had is that if I don't get it right the first go around more often than not, I have to scrap the entire model and start over. That may sound like a major downer, and quite honestly it is! However, the rebuilding generally goes much better than the first time anyway, so that makes me a happy 3D junkie again!
I'm not really sure what I would recommend to make LW easier for the new guy. If one is really committed to living the life of the 3D artist, LW is good as is!
As for finding resources on-line about LightWave. I started with NewTeks web site, looking at others work in the gallery, looked at some of their personal web pages, followed links from there, .. next thing I knew I was in resource nirvana! Most every one I've chatted with, e-mailed etc. has been very helpful!
So that's my story and I'm stick'en to it.
