Dan Ablan has been involved in the visual arts for more than 20 years. He has worked as photographer, editor, producer, and 3D artist. Currently, Dan is the president of AGA Digital Studios, Inc., located in the Chicago area. AGA Digital Studios, Inc. creates 3D animations and visual effects for film and television, in association with Post Meridian, LLC. Dan is also the author of five other books from New Riders: LightWave Power Guide, Inside LightWave 3D, Inside LightWave 6, LightWave 6.5 Magic, and Inside LightWave 7. Dan has written for LightWave Pro Magazine, Video Toaster User, 3D Magazine, 3D World Magazine, and NewTek Pro Magazine. Dan was a contributor to After Effects 5.5 Magic, and he was also the technical editor for Jeremy Birn's digital Lighting & Rendering, both from New Riders Publishing.