Upgrades to the AUGF

Attention all Artlantis User Group Forum members!

Further to our previous announcement regarding the "face lift" to the Artlantis User Group Forum, we are pleased to share more information with you regarding additional enhancements, which have been implemented on the AUGF site over the last few days. These enhancements include the following: Details / Video on integrating your Profile Page with Twitter Introduction of a JISBAR for easy access to useful links including LinkedIn, Facebook and Tweetboard Translator to view the content of the AUGF in your own language Implementation of Freedly to collate and view multiple RSS Feeds relating to your industry in one place Quick Access Feedback Form Follow us on Twitter link Details of the new features can be found here. IMPORTANT REQUEST: When uploading your Rendered Images or Videos, please also include the word Artlantis as a TAG with each and every image / video you upload. Thank you for your support!

The Artlantis User Group Forum has been upgraded!

A message to all members of the Artlantis User Group Forum:

A number of enhancements to the AUGF network have been made to improve the browsing experience and to safeguard private information. To learn more about the latest network release, which includes the following enhancements, click here. The option for you to receive an e-mail when a new member joins the Artlantis User Group Forum network; Upping the private messages to 4,000 characters; More options to follow a particular Video, Render, Forum discussion or comment thread; A simplified e-mail settings page; Updated Group membership and activity notifications; RSS Improvements. Also, important information regarding safe practices on the network have been added as a Blog posting here.

Getting the most out of the Artlantis User Group Forum

Whether you are a "New Member" or an "Old Member," you are invited to carefully study the contents of this latest Blog Posting, namely "Getting the best value out of the Artlantis User Group Forum," which can be located here.

The post will not only teach you how to effectively "Navigate" the information rich website, but also offers useful guidance on how to build relationships with fellow Members, all of whom share the same passion, namely to create the best possible quality Renders and Animations in Artlantis.

The post incorporates detailed instructions on the following subject matter:

a) Uploading Artlantis Renders and Animations for viewing in the GALLERY, and how to track comments on your work;

b) Uploading and Downloading Free Objects and Shaders from the MEDIA EXCHANGE Group;

c) Inviting and Searching for colleagues, and building relationships with other Artlantis Gurus;

d) The importance of setting up your PROFILE PAGE correctly;

e) Having your say on the VOX BOX - i.e. What would you like to see in the next release of Artlantis?

f) Getting the most from the FORUM, and finding quick answers to your questions;

g) Viewing the Artlantis User Group Forum website in your preferred LANGUAGE;

h) What makes for a good, well-balanced Rendered Image, and what should one avoid at all cost?

Visit the Artlantis User Group Forum at http://artlantis.ning.com

ArchiCAD and Artlantis: Perfect together

Hat tip to the folks at The 3-Dimensional Dream for posting this gorgeous video, created by 2008 Architects Jury Award winner, Dave Chisholm. Enjoy!

Abvent launches Artlantis 3

ARTLANTIS 3 IS HERE!

The Abvent Group, editor and publisher of Artlantis, announced today the launch of Artlantis Render 3 and Artlantis Studio 3. Already recognized as the fastest, most powerful solution for photo-realistic 3D rendering and animation, Artlantis is strengthening its lead with an even faster, more accurate radiosity engine.

Developed especially for architecture, no other rendering application on the market matches Artlantis 3's radiosity engine in rendering speed and precision. Other important new features include new management of geometry by layers, better management and enrichment of media, and simplified control of optimized lighting. Known for its innovative approach to animated scenes, Artlantis Studio 3 now allow users to animate clouds and water.

Along with the release of Artlantis 3, four new Media DVDs have also been released featuring Mediterranean plant billboards, bringing to 31 the number of optional media DVDs currently available to Artlantis users.

Artlantis User Group Forum boasts new Objects

A message to all members of the Artlantis User Group Forum:

The latest batch of Objects that have been made available for download are courtesy of DESIGNCONNECTED 3D MODELS. This includes a collection of 43 x 3D Objects of various subject matter from their FREE Catalog.

Visit their website at http://www.designconnected.com to view their full range of over 1,900 awesome Objects available in Artlantis, SketchUp, 3DS Max, FBX and OBJ file formats.

In the AUGF MEDIA EXCHANGE group, you will also find the following collections of Objects and Shaders uploaded by some of our Artlantis User Group Forum Members.

KITCHEN COOKING HOODS AND TOPS
CURTAINS (21)
MODERN CAR AND MOTOR BIKE OBJECTS (OVER 100)
IVY VEGETATION AND GARDEN HEDGE
WINE RACKS AND BOTTLES
HOUSEHOLD OBJECTS (OVER 100)
FRESHLY MOWED LAWN SHADER
CREATING A CARPET FROM A GRASS OBJECT
FOUNTAIN WATER SPRAY
ROCKS AND BOULDERS (28)
MILITARY VEHICLES
PLASTER SHADERS
EASY CHAIRS AND COUCHES (OVER 100)
AREA RUGS - (300 IMAGES)
ROSSMUND STONE SHADER
BEANBAG CHAIR (1)
CEILING AND COPPER PANEL SHADERS
FLOOR LAMPS (5)
BAMBOO PLANT, PALM TREES, BANANA TREE
PERFORATED MESH, ALUMINUM CABLE TRAY, WINDOW BLINDS
AIR CONDITIONER
WEATHERED MALTHOID/INDEX FIDIA ROOF; CHOCOLATE TILE,
OFF SHUTTER CONCRETE
GENERAL FURNITURE AND SANITARY WARE OBJECTS (OVER 100)
GYM EQUIPMENT (6)
GENERAL OFFICE, BATHROOM, AND KITCHEN CLUTTER OBJECTS
THATCH ROOF SHADER
3D PEOPLE IN SWIMWEAR (20)
PEOPLE BILLBOARDS (20)
STATUETTES (6)
SUPERMARKET OBJECTS (19)
IMPORTANT NOTE:

Remember that you will always achieve better results when purchasing original Abvent supplied Media Objects and Shaders, since they have been optimized for use in Artlantis.

For more information, and to join the Artlantis User Group Forum, please visit http://artlantis.ning.com

Revit to Artlantis

More and more Revit users are finding out how easy it is to work with Artlantis. It's no surprise they are impressed with the direct export of their Revit models to Artlantis. Hat tip to 'Reviteer' Mike Hardy-Brown for sharing his experience with us.

Media exchange on Artlantis User Group Forum

If you were wondering how to know when new Objects/Shaders are available for downloading in MEDIA EXCHANGE, you can use the RSS Feed function in the Latest News block, and receive an e-Mail notification when new content is available.

This also applies to tracking comments on Images or Videos that you have uploaded into the RENDER and VIDEO Gallery.

For detailed instructions on how to set up the RSS Feed option, simply log-in to the Artlantis User Group Forum, select the HOW TO Menu item, and then the TRACK COMMENTS sub-menu item, which will redirect you to a detailed explanation on how to set it up.

Thanks to the continued support of all the Members of the Artlantis User Group Forum, there are now more than 2,000 rendered Artlantis Images to browse through, where you can learn from the Artlantis gurus.

If you are not yet a Member of MEDIA EXCHANGE, just request to JOIN - after all, it's FREE!

Visit the Artlantis User Group Forum at: http://artlantis.ning.com

Foresight Group (Kenya) career opportunities

Foresight Group Job Vacancies

Our Mission

To be a one-stop service for designer homes and properties, fitted kitchens, storage solutions and all interior fittings of unmatched design creativity and product quality in order to maximize the value of properties for our clients and enhance the living standards of the end user.

Head Architect and Project Manager

A relatively young, ambitious natural born leader with a degree in Architecture and recently attained or about to attain professional qualification to lead a team of designers and project managers.

The candidate shall have exceptional experience in design and project management of very high class homes and hotels of various Contemporary, Modern and Traditional, European, Arabic and Mediterranean architectural styles. Experience in interior design and good freehand drawing ability shall be an added advantage.

Must be proficient at ArchiCAD, Artlantis, 3Dmax and other design software.

An attractive remuneration package shall include a percentage share of company income.

Artwork Buyer

An Experienced artist with knowledge of local and international artwork. The candidate must be self-motivated in achieving goals and advising on the best art for different interiors and properties.

An attractive remuneration package shall include a percentage share of income.

Draftsman

Must be proficient at ArchiCAD, Artlantis, 3Dmax and other design software.

Email: jobs @ foresightgroup.co.ke
Job Mob: 0714745 404
P. O. Box 40170-00100, Ndemi Road, off Ngong Road, Nairobi, Kenya

Architectural animation using ArchiCAD and Artlantis

Hat tip to blogger Club atOne in Bahrain for posting a collection of outstanding architectural animations created with ArchiCAD and Artlantis.

Enjoy!

Get the Artlantis Attitude!

'The Artlantis Attitude' can be downloaded FREE by all those who purchase Artlantis Studio 2 between July 16 and August 31, 2009.

Dwight Atkinson's latest book, 'The Artlantis Attitude,' projects the user into the Artlantis performance stratosphere by dissecting projects ranging from modest interiors to office towers. This is a guide to artistic and productive success.

'The Artlantis Attitude' builds on the basic Artlantis tutorials and Help files by promoting an attitude of efficiency. The 227-page book is a collection of ideas and practices covering the strengths of Artlantis Render and Artlantis Studio. Offering strategies and illustration principles used by professional illustrators, the book is a must-have for Artlantis users who are serious about getting the most out of this innovative rendering tool.

The book, which has been published as a PDF, is in a narrow format well suited to be placed on-screen alongside Artlantis.

Click here for details.

Artlantis User Group Forum

AUTOGRAPH DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES invites you to join the ARTLANTIS USER GROUP FORUM where you can learn all about the Best Kept Artlantis Secrets.

The benefits of Registering as a GOLD MEMBER include access to:

• The RENDER and VIDEO Gallery of Images and Animations by Local & International Users.(Currently 326 Members)
• Create your own PROFILE PAGE to advertise your expertise and communicate with other Users.
• Participate in FORUM discussions and learn the short cuts, tips and tricks.
• Receive regular ARTLANTIS QUICK TIPS via e-Mail.
• Participate in the CHAT ROOM with other Users and find quick solutions to your questions.

The benefits of Registering as a PLATINUM MEMBER include access to:

• The AVIS 2 (Artlantis Video Instruction Series) Tutorials. There are currently 28 x Video Tutorials available.
• The MEDIA EXCHANGE to swap "self developed" Artlantis Objects & Shaders with other Platinum Members.
• The AUTOSHADER module streamlining the process between SketchUp and Artlantis.
• The RESOURCES section to advertise your Artlantis skills, or locate other skilled Artlantis Users.

Visit www.artlantis.co.za today to Register.

First impressions of the Artlantis/Revit 2010 add-in

Tim Alatorre of sloArch in California weighs in with his first impressions of the beta version of the export plug-in from Revit 2010 to Artlantis. Thanks, Tim, for keeping us updated on your success with Artlantis. A reminder that all Revit users are invited to download the FREE beta version here Looking forward to hearing from more of you!

A gift from heaven: Artlantis

Artlantis "...is a heaven-sent software that literally gave life to my dull, dead and pathetic perspective images generated from Sketch Up. A lifesaver indeed!" (A Designer Lost in Randwick)

Meet the artist: Thierry Tutin

We are pleased to introduce you to Thierry Tutin, a master of architectural visualization. Visit his site to experience the depth and breadth of Artlantis' capabilities as the fastest stand-alone 3D rendering application available. Thierry's use of light, color and composition is breathtaking.

Bring your 3D models to life!

"I looked at my options a few months ago but didn’t find anything I liked. I did find one solution, Artlantis Studio, but at the time they didn’t have Revit integrations. I just found out this last week that they released a free beta plugin for RAC2009! They have a 30 day trial of their software package and I really like what I’m seeing. The interface is very intuitive and after watching the tutorials on their website I was able to create a highly complex building assemble animation. I’ll post some work later, but for now I found a reasonably priced software package with a very short learning curve, that is Revit compatible!" (Tim Alatorre, sloArch)

A very handy navigation

Athol from South African Autograph already mentioned it few weeks ago in his blog Photorealistically Speaking,
Artlantis is compatible with 3Dconnexion’s device SpaceNavigatorTM .
The last version of Artlantis now contains a driver of SpaceNavigatorTM. The 3D mouse allows a mix of all the navigation possibilities on various axes simultaneously, and thus it offers a greater freedom of 3D navigation.
“SpaceNavigatorTM works with projects of any kind, exterior, interior and even while creating objects”, says Alain Picard, Artlantis product manager. “Moreover you can use it in the same time than the usual mouse by navigating with one hand and using the application’s tools with the other hand, which improves your productivity. It’s a very natural and efficient extension of the Artlantis interface”.

News from Sean

I just learned Sean DiVicenzo has a blog.
There, this designer and draftsman of the photorealistic rendering company Lone Wolf Designs, an Artlantis user, posts his last images in this typical Art Deco style we already saw with the Brick Library project. These renders have a touch of irrealism and magic...
Here are two images from another library project, in which we can still feel the very strong Art Deco inspiration. The website of Lone Wolf company has a gallery that is worth a visit...

User's blog

Ignacio is an Artlantis user who produces nice architectural images, and works in Mexico. His blog El Azul Studio is definitly worth a visit.