Abvent announces Artlantis 4, featuring iVisit 3D!

PARIS, October 17, 2011 -- Abvent has announced the launch of Artlantis 4, the latest version of the fastest, stand-alone 3D rendering application developed especially for architects and designers. Artlantis combines the most advanced and efficient tools for rendering photo-realistic 3D projects. Artlantis interfaces directly with many leading architectural CAD and BIM software titles, such as ArchiCAD™, Revit™, SketchUp™ Pro, Vectorworks™, and Arc+™. Native support for many popular file formats, such as DXF, DWG, 3DS, DWF, OBJ, and FBX, allows Artlantis to seamlessly interact with nearly all leading 3D CAD and BIM software on the market today.

Available in two main versions, Artlantis offers a product line suited to different needs and practices. Artlantis Render is developed for design professionals (architects, interior designers, urban planners, landscapers, exhibition organizers, exhibitors, etc.) who need to create very high quality still renderings. Artlantis Studio, on the other hand, not only creates exceptional high-resolution still images, but also offers an enhanced suite of tools to generate dynamic renderings, such as iVisit 3D panoramas, VR objects, and animations, that provide interactivity with and motion through the project.

Like previous versions, Artlantis 4 is designed based on the original concept of the interactive preview window, with user-defined settings that provide immediate visual feedback on changes made to the project. The new and improved rendering engine allows users to generate radiosity images in real-time directly within the 3D preview window, providing an accurate representation of the final rendering on-the-fly while saving the end user valuable time as changes are made to the project.

New features in Artlantis 4

Quality Improvements
As in photography, color is an essential consideration in rendering. The new radiosity engine improves images for better perception of colors, textures, and materials. Tone correction is a new post-process tool that allows users to lighten dark images or vice versa. A new Fresnel shader has been added to the library, which is particularly suitable for metallic car bodies. Transparent surfaces and a variety of other edits are now managed more easily in this new version, thanks to an improved method for selecting and handling multiple objects. Click here for video.

Performance improvements
Artlantis 4 is faster than ever. The average rendering time is two times faster, and up to seven times faster if the project uses several Neon shaders. In order to better handle large projects, Artlantis is now optimized for 64-bit Macintosh and Windows environments. Click here for video.

Productivity Improvements
A new Horizontal material projection method simplifies working with complex roof surfaces, automatically orienting the direction all roof textures to line up with all soffit edges in one simple step. Batch rendering work can now be reorganized and filtered before the renderings are generated. In the 2D view, a series of duplicated objects can be automatically positioned on the underlying ground surface using gravity. Click here for video.

iVisit 3D Panoramas (Artlantis Studio only)
Create a realistic virtual tour inside your project with multi-node panoramas. Artlantis 4 automatically creates everything needed to view the panoramas. Based on Flash™ technology, the player is free of charge and viewable within most popular web browsers. A special tool also allows users to view and share these panoramas on an iPad or iPhone. iVisit 3D is available in two versions (Lite and Pro) from Apple’s App Store. iVisit 3D Lite is free, but is limited to one viewing per day. Click here for video.

New Artlantis Media CDs
Along with the release of Artlantis 4, five new Media volumes are also being released exclusively for Artlantis 4, featuring 3D Transport 2010, 3D Cars 2010 (Europe), 3D Cars 2010 (Asia), 3D Cars 2009, and 3D Cars 2008. This brings the total number of optional Artlantis media volumes to 39. Artlantis Media volumes contain themed collections of 3D objects or shaders and parametric textures, available for download or on disc.

Artlantis 4 is available for purchase through Abvent's network of international distributors.

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About Abvent
Since 1985, the Abvent Group has offered innovative image and design solutions for CAD and BIM professionals in the fields of architecture and design. For over 25 years, Abvent's cutting-edge approach to digital imagery has resulted in products and services that are innovative, powerful, and easy-to-use.

For more information, please contact:
Julianna Gulden, International communications manager
gulden@abvent.com
www.artlantis.com

NEW Media DVD: Interior Details

Artlantis is pleased to announce the launch of its newest Media DVD, Interior Details.

537 very detailed, textured 3D models of various objects, which you can use to breath life into a visualization. The DVD-ROM includes 3D models for detail-visualizations of any residential room as well as office scenes. Whether it is for the kitchen/dining area, living room, or study, these details will make renderings more vivid, with maximum realism. A simple drag & drop is all it takes to place these objects in your Artlantis scenes to create life-like presentations. These objects are created from the Dosch Design Collection.

Enter the Artlantis Render Contest to win valuable prizes!

Design8 and ArtlantisMedia.nl are pleased to announce the Artlantis Render Contest. Click here for details, and enter by June 30, 2010, to be eligible to win any one of the following prizes:

First Prize:

• Three-year subscription to ArtlantisMedia.nl
• Three Artlantis Media CD's (3D Furniture, Modern Furniture, Wood)

Second Prize:

• Two-year subscription to ArtlantisMedia.nl
• Two Artlantis Media CD's (Bathroom & Spa, Industrial)

Third Prize:

• One-year subscription to ArtlantisMedia.nl
• One Artlantis Media CD (3D Furniture)

Images will be judged by Alain Picard (Abvent), Marijke Schaper (ArtlantisMedia.nl), and Orlando Sardaro (Design8).

Good luck and start your renders!

Shaders for Artlantis 3

We received word from ArchiRADAR in Italy about a fantastic new collection of shaders for Artlantis 3 by Lucio Vero. Click here for details.

These shaders are a great addition to an already impressive collection of billboards and other objects available on the same site.

Enjoy!

The 'Clutter Collection'

iRENDER recently launched the 'Clutter Collection.' This latest Media DVD currently comprises over 200 Accessory Objects, spanning the Kitchen, Living Room, Bathroom, Outdoor and Recreational areas, and also incorporating Curtain Dressing and Electrical Fittings.

Most often, it is the smallest attention to detail that makes a big difference. This is also very true when it comes to making a rendered scene in Artlantis look much more realistic.

For more details, including pricing, please click here.

iRender launches Streetwise

iRender has announced the launch of their latest Media DVD, Streetwise, a compilation of traffic sign and shopping mall signage objects. This DVD was created specifically to 'dress up' external scenes to make final renderings look even more realistic.

Streetwise currently includes 118 Objects, which will be expanded on a monthly basis to incorporate new content. Users who purchase version 1.0 will be advised of new updates, which will be made available for downloading at no additional charge.

For more information about Streetwise, including availability and pricing, please click here.

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

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

Abvent expands Artlantis Media collection

The Abvent Group, editor and publisher of Artlantis software, announced today the release of four new Media CDs, which can be used to enhance interior scenes, product designs, and technical illustrations. These latest additions bring to 27 the total number of Artlantis Media CDs available.

The Antique Furniture CD contains 49 textured 3D models. The featured furniture styles range from baroque to neo-classic to rustic. The Bathroom & Spa CD (shown left) includes 120 textured 3D models of furniture and equipment for spas and bathrooms. The Modern Furniture CD contains 120 very detailed and fully textured 3D models of modern furniture and electronics products. Rounding out the new collection is the Office Furniture CD, which includes 240 detailed and fully textured 3D models of various objects that can be used to breathe life into office visualizations.

A simple drag & drop is all it takes to place these objects in Artlantis scenes for life-like presentations. The newest Artlantis Media CDs were all created from the Dosch Design Collection.

The suggested retail price of each CD is €95.00.

Abvent releases new Artlantis Media CDs

Abvent has announced the release of three new Artlantis Media CDs, which will further enhance the library of Artlantis Media.

Artlantisobjects.com launches new website

It pleases Abvent to release the news that Artlantisobjects.com, the resource for artlantisusers, launched a new version of their website. The website offers much more information for users. The tutorials section has largely expanded.


The artlantisobjects.com team introduce interviews where interesting artists tell about their work and especially how they manage to get the results they allways show. Users that published their own cool videos have the chance to show them on Artlantisobjects.com.
The website will grow and offer new information on a regular basis. Abvent considers Artlantisobjecs.com to be a great resource for users of their software.

Visit Artlantisobjects.com and discover the benefits.

Let them grow in your images

Artlantis and Bionatics are about to release a dvd containing 24 different pines and conifers, some of which were used in this opposite and famous image of Massaro House (architect Frank Lloyd Wright).
This new collection of "Pines & Conifers" will allow Artlantis users to enlarge their media library and add a very high qual
ity touch to their renders.
More to come with this new partner !
Here two samples of the different trees you would find on this dvd : Cedar Blue 02 - Cypress Mediterranean 02













- Update -
Here's the link to discover the whole content and images on the Artlantis website.

Street lights

So here is another (Abvent made) animation, featuring major new or innovative functions of Artlantis Studio :

- Thanks to the Automatic Light Adjustment, all this street's lightings will only need one setting, the lights are constantly on and we can go from day to night without a single change of this setting. The light intensities will adapt automatically.

- The 3D man can run (and never gets tired or caught !), but can also walk and do some other movements*, like the whole collection of 3D animated people soon to be released in 2 different CD's. You'll also be able to choose the colour of their clothes.

Find out more about all these features on this page (and click on the screenshots to watch video tutorials for each feature).



*actually these 3D People are able to run, walk, stand and wait, sit, and have a special attitude like in the Business collection (talk on the phone, be on a computer). Thanks Guillaume for these details ! Find out pretty soon with the release of 2 CD's !