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

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!

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.

Attention all VectorWorks users!

The export plug-in from VectorWorks 2010 to Artlantis Render and Studio 1.2 and 2.0 is now available for downloading.

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