Damien Villiere: Up, Up and Away

"Villière is known in European advertising circles as the go-to guy for spectacular events, a specialty he first learned through working with Bault (Euro RSCG Creative Director). They even employ Paris landmarks to ensure their happenings make a suitably grand impression: the Eiffel Tower for the Rugby World Cup, the Assemblée Nationale for the anniversary of D-Day, the Champs Elysées for the launch of Citroen’s new showroom."

Click here to learn what role Artlantis played in the design of a flying machine created especially for the launch of the Airbus 380...

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 and Artlantis Rendering Workflow

"In May 2009 Jigsaw’s CAD Team was invited by Computers Unlimited to go down to their head office in London to view the workflow compatibility of Artlantis Render with Revit Architecture – as demonstrated by the Abvent team!"

Click here for the full review.

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

'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.

Artlantis in AutoCAD magazine (Germany)

German-speaking Artlantis users may be interested in reading a recent article about Artlantis in the 6/09 issue of AutoCAD magazine. The cover story, 'From the sketch to the 3D presentation' focused on the important and creative role Artlantis plays in the field of interior design.

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