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From left: Allen Hastings, Brad Peebler, Stuart Ferguson
ALLEN HASTINGS : Chief Scientist
Allen Hastings' far-reaching vision is always tempered by mathematical
accuracy and flawless execution. With a background in fine art and music,
Allen first started writing software to make 3D digital movies at a time
when few believed it was possible. His efforts were some of the first
off-the-shelf 3D packages available. He created NewTek's LightWave 3D
in 1989 and remained the primary force behind its animation and rendering
algorithms through 2001. Allen received an Emmy for his work on LightWave
3D in 1993, and in 2001 Animation Magazine named him one of the top 15
most influential people in the animation industry. At Luxology, Allen
continues to make significant original contributions to the art and science
of 3D.
STUART FERGUSON: Chief Technology Officer
Stuart Ferguson started programming in elementary school and has never
stopped. Even before completing his computer science degree, Stuart worked
professionally on visualization and interactive systems for users as diverse
as astrophysicists and businessmen. His commitment to user interface design
led him to create LightWave's Modeler 3D, now recognized as a premier
geometric modeling system. Stuart worked on the LightWave product from
1990 through 2001, and in addition to modeling was responsible for much
of the general application infrastructure. Stuart received an Emmy for
his work on LightWave 3D in 1993. A 25-year veteran in the CG industry,
Stuart leads the highly talented Luxology team.
BRAD PEEBLER : President
Brad Peebler, born the son of two teachers, has always had an intense
appreciation for education. Brad's love affair with computer graphics
began in 1982 when he wrote simple graphical games on the Tandy TRS-80.
His professional journey started at NewTek in 1990 with a part time job
in technical support during his college career. With a single minded devotion
to 3D, Peebler worked his way from answering phones to Vice President
of 3D at NewTek and established himself as the "LightWave Guru" around
the world by providing users with personal support, training videos and
seminars while managing the LightWave business. At Luxology, Peebler focuses
his talent and vision on the expansion of the 3D market through advanced
technology and education.
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