Artlantis and Abvent corporate information updated

We are pleased to inform you that updated information regarding Artlantis Render, Artlantis Studio, and the Abvent Group is now available in a .zip download here. We invite you to download the new Artlantis 3 poster, flier, press backgrounder, pack shots, logos, photos, and Abvent corporate information.

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.

New ArchiCAD and SketchUp plug-ins available on Artlantis

These new export plug-ins are now available to download here:

SketchUp 7.x to Artlantis 2.0 Mac Win
SketchUp 7.x to Artlantis 3.0 Mac Win
ArchiCAD 12 to Artlantis 3.0 Mac Win
ArchiCAD 13 to Artlantis 3.0 Mac Win 32 Win 64

Enjoy!

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

'Artlantis in Education' competition winner announced

iRender is pleased and proud to announce that the winner of the 'Artlantis in Education' competition is Lisa du Plessis.

Lisa is an Interior Design Student from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

Her Artlantis Project submission can be viewed at http://artlantis.ning.com/group/artlantisineducation/forum/topics/the-lisa-du-plessis-project

For her efforts, Lisa will receive two Artlantis Media DVD's valued at R 2,500.00.

To all the other Students who submitted entries, we thank you.

iRender remains committed to the Education Process in Southern Africa.

For and on behalf of iRender:
ATHOL PHILLIPS

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

Artlantis on Facebook

Attention all Facebook users! Join the growing number of Artlantis users who have joined our Facebook group for updates and posts by many of our creative users worldwide. Facebook gives you a chance to connect with more Artlantis users and share your ideas, links, videos, renderings, post questions, and learn about important product and service updates.

Computers Unlimited (UK) launches new training courses

Computers Unlimited, the hardware and software distributor covering both Macs and PCs has recently introduced a range of new training courses.

Training Unlimited, the training division of Computers Unlimited, offers a variety of training courses at their own offices in London NW9 aimed at all levels of ability.

Classes are held in a group with a maximum of 10 people but the training division also offers on-site training intended for companies wishing to train a group of 5 to 10 delegates.

Currently training includes VectorWorks for Architects, VectorWorks for Garden and Landscape Designers, VectorWorks for Lighting, Film and Set Design, SketchUp Training and Artlantis Training.

Located off Edgeware Road, on Colindeep Lane, full details of how to find Training Unlimited can be found here

Forthcoming dates and costs can be found here

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.

Rendering and Animation using Artlantis

Hosted by ARCHVISTA

Date:
July 06, 2009 | 11:00AM - 1:00 PM | Pacific Time

Presenter(s):
Jeff Olken

Description:
LearnVirtual™ is an online training program that allows you to learn right from your desk!

Beginning in June, LearnVirtual will offer a four-part series of classes that focus on rendering and animation using Artlantis.

The first advanced rendering tool that ArchiCAD users turned to when they wanted to quickly and easily create photorealistic renderings and animations was Artlantis. The latest versions of Artlantis integrate easily into an ArchiCAD workflow. In this series, we’ll explore how to move an ArchiCAD model into Artlantis, and to control the materials, entourage, and environment within this powerful presentation tool.

This class (III of IV) is focused on creating animation paths in Artlantis Studio.

To register & for more information, please visit:
http://www.learnvirtual.com/pageview.aspx?menu=5185&id=18188

Training Level:
Intermediate

Price:
$75.00 or FREE for Members
To register, please click on the link above!

2.1.2 Hotfix ensures compatibility with Mac Pro with Nehalem processors

Artlantis 2.1.2 updates for Mac Pro are now available here. The Hotfix ensures compatibility with Mac Pro with Nehalem processors.

The 2.1.2 Hotfix replaces the 2.1.1 Hotfix and will update Artlantis versions from 2.1 and 2.1.1 to 2.1.2

Artlantis 2.1 or 2.1.1 must be installed prior to downloading the 2.1.2 Hotfix.

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.

The Artlantis Attitude: Getting the Attitude and Using It

The Abvent group, editor and publisher of Artlantis software, announced today the launch of The Artlantis Attitude by Dwight Atkinson. Commissioned by Abvent, The Artlantis Attitude builds on the basic Artlantis tutorials and Help files by promoting an attitude of efficiency.

The book, which has been published as a PDF, is in a narrow format well-suited to be placed alongside Artlantis. It can be ordered through Objects Online for a suggested retail price of US$85.00.

More good news for Revit users!

The beta version of the export plug-in from Revit 2010 32 and 64 bit to Artlantis 2 is now available in a FREE download!

A detailed Read Me document is available with the download and includes contact information for technical support.

All Revit users are invited to download the FREE beta version here and to share your experiences with us!

Eiffel Architecture Competition

This highly successful competition, open to students of French schools of architecture, and with prizes totaling 45,000 Euros, held its award ceremony on March 31, 2009, to coincide with the 120th anniversary of the inauguration of the Eiffel Tower in 1889.

Students were invited to 'design a high-rise structure on the Champs de Mars in Paris, within the proximity, alongside, or on the existing site of the Eiffel Tower." A total of 91 inventive, creative, and unlikely projects were submitted to an esteemed panel of judges.

Students adopted diverse approaches and used the competition as a platform to make statements on topical issues, urban density, raising the Paris skyline, and environmental concerns.

Organized by the Société de la Tour Eiffel Foundation and its partner, the Abvent Group, the goal of the competition was to encourage, stimulate, reward and promote the creativity of architecture students.

Attention all Revit users!

The beta version of the export plug-in from Revit 2009 32 and 64 bit to Artlantis 2 is now available in a FREE download!

A detailed Read Me document is available with the download and includes contact information for technical support.

All Revit users are invited to download the FREE beta version here and to share your experiences with us!

Abvent releases Artlantis 2.1

The Abvent Group, editor and publisher of Artlantis, announced today the release of Artlantis 2.1. The new version's focus on speed ensures that Artlantis will maintain a leading role among the fastest rendering applications available on the market today. Artlantis 2.0 users can download the update free of charge.

Collections by artlantisobjects.com

Artlantisobjects.com announces the release of a new collection. One of the goals of artlantisobjects.com is to release new collections frequently.



Recently also 'Urban collection 1' and 'Streetlights 1' where released.

The last added collection is 'Office 1'. This collection contains 114 office furniture objects.

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.

Artlantis languages

The demo versions of Artlantis Studio 2.0.3 and Artlantis Render 2.0.3 Mac and Win are now available online. The languages available are: English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, German and, for the first time, Russian. Thanks to the Artlantis distributor in Korea, users in this country are able to navigate Artlantis in Korean (Windows only). To do so, they need to contact CadalogKorea.