With the recent sale of LightWave to a new dedicated team, a new wave of forums and Discord servers has emerged to support the software's revival.
If you had a "broken" mesh or a rendering error, the solution was usually found in a thread from 2008 that still held up. The Rise of the Video Toaster and TriCaster newtek forums
Furthermore, the "Old Guard" of the forums was famously helpful. Despite the steep learning curve of 3D modeling and live production, the community maintained a "pay it forward" attitude, welcoming newcomers into the fold. The Transition to Vizrt With the recent sale of LightWave to a
Exploring the Legacy and Community of the NewTek Forums For decades, the served as the digital heartbeat for some of the most innovative creators in the visual effects and broadcast industries. Whether you were a LightWave 3D hobbyist or a professional TriCaster operator, "the forums" were the definitive destination for troubleshooting, inspiration, and camaraderie. Despite the steep learning curve of 3D modeling
If you are looking for the "NewTek Forums" today, you will likely find:
The modern home for official support and networking.