October 29, 2015 : Nodes, Nodes, Nodes!
Over the last few weeks, I’ve spent time delving into DP Kit. Effectively using these Displacement nodes requires a solid understanding of the Node Editor, something I did not previously possess.
Between reading the Lightwave Manual, reviewing online tutorials, and doing a whole lot of messing around within the program, I have a much better handle on the Node Editor. I am no expert, but it has allowed me to create some powerful node structures necessary to use DP Kit. Below are a few screenshots:
DP Kit has many powerful nodes, and I feel like I’ve just scratched the surface. I’m still trying to understand the basic functionality. It is a time consuming process, requiring a lot of trial and error. Sadly, there are not a lot of tutorials on DP Kit, and the documentation is even less thorough. Scouring the forums has proven somewhat helpful (I’ve even posted a question or two – something I haven’t done in years).
Despite all this time and effort, IÂ believe it’s worth it. The more I learn about DP Kit, the more cool things I see it can do and create. If only Tim Albee wrote a book covering it…
posted by Pi Visuals at 3:31 pm
Tags: DP Kit , Lightwave