NewTek LightWave 3D® – A Vital Weapon in the 'Battle for Terra'

NewTek LightWave 3D used to create 3D animation and visual effects in full-length, animated, 3D sci-fi adventure film

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – May 01, 2009 – NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading 3D animation and video products, announced today that its award-winning LightWave 3D® rendering, modeling and animation solution was used to create the new animated, science fiction, adventure film “Battle for Terra,” which opens today at movie theaters nationwide.

"With LightWave 3D, our artists were able to successfully create, animate and render a full length, epic, sci-fi adventure on a limited budget," said Aristomenis "Meni" Tsirbas, who conceived and directed the film. "LightWave offers an impressive combination of powerful tools that enable artists to realize their visions and quickly complete projects."

"A feature film is not an easy thing to create under the best of conditions. While large studios command virtually unlimited budgets, MeniThings has managed to create a wonderful film that deserves to stand with any major motion picture despite comparatively limited resources," said Jay Roth, president, 3D division, NewTek Inc. "In fact, 'Battle for Terra' raises the bar in terms of ambition, scope and artistic merit for animated feature films. We are proud of LightWave's role in the production."

The movie features the voices of Justin Long, Brian Cox, Evan Rachel Wood and Luke Wilson among others. Battle for Terra delivers potent social and environmental messages as it follows the story of Senn and Mala, two rebellious alien teens living on the beautiful and peaceful planet Terra, when it is invaded by human beings fleeing a civil war and environmental catastrophe on earth. Additional information on the film can be found at www.battleforterra.com.

About LightWave 3D
NewTek LightWave 3D combines a state-of-the-art renderer with intuitive and powerful modeling and animation tools. Tools that may cost extra in other professional 3D applications are part of the product package, including unlimited render nodes, hard- and soft-body dynamics, hair, fur, cloth simulation and more. LightWave is enjoyed worldwide as a complete 3D production solution for visual effects in film, television, broadcast graphics, games, visualization, print and Web.

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