Monday, November 26, 2012

Good News about QuickTime 7.7.3! Update fixes texture issue with Artlantis. Update today!

Good News about QuickTime 7.7.3
Apple has released QuickTime 7.7.3, patching critical security vulnerabilities. This is good news for Windows-based Artlantis users, too. This latest version fixes the previous QuickTime-related issues associated with reading textures on Windows OS. Updating to QuickTime 7.7.3 is recommended.

 Download QuickTime 7.7.3

 Read about the QuickTime Security Fixes

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Sock Away the Savings

Sock Away the Savings
The holidays are always full of surprises. Sometimes, it's a sparkling gemstone or shiny new gadget. Other times, it's another darned pair of neutral-colored socks from Aunt Millie. We can't control what other people give us during the holidays, but this year, we can control what we get from our rendering software.

If you're tired of getting the same old stuff from your rendering software every year, why not get more with Artlantis 4? Now through December 31, 2012, we're giving you the opportunity to sock away the savings with 20% off Artlantis Render & Studio first-seat licenses and 10% off selected Artlantis Media volumes.

Whether you like Artlantis for its world-famous speed and ease of use, or you delight in the world-class quality of the optional Maxwell Render engine, there's no question that with Artlantis, your workflow and renderings will benefit year after year. Download the free Artlantis demo today and see what a difference 30-days can make.

We hope you have an enjoyable and safe holiday season this year!
 "Sock away the Savings" Promo Pricing

 Download the Artlantis 30-day Demo

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Physical Camera and Automatic Light Adjustment in Artlantis 4

Introduction to the physical camera rendering option and automatic light adjustment option in Artlantis 4.

Thanks to its new automatic light adjustment feature, Artlantis dynamically balances the lighting levels in your scenes from dawn till sunset, and from outside to inside a building, and thus allows you to perform photo-realistic images and animations.

Automatic lighting adjustment has been available since the launch of Artlantis 3. With Artlantis 4.1, users can now choose to keep this setting or use a new feature called ISO/Shutter. ISO refers to the sensitivity of camera film, while the Shutter Speed refers to the length of time the camera’s aperture stays open when taking a picture.

Understanding the principles enables you to choose the one that suits you best.

 Watch the Video

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Artlantis export plug-in news



Artlantis export plug-in news

Vectorworks 2013 export plug-ins to Artlantis 3 and 4.1 are now ready for downloading.

ArchiCAD 14, 15, 16 export plug-ins to Artlantis 3 and 4.1 were updated and enhanced.

Fixes;


  • Use Reference File, lights and cameras offset


  • Use Reference File, the already created panoramas keep their nodes


  • In spite of being unchecked, the textures were exported


  • The ArchiCAD lamps were switched off when transported to Artlantis


  • Enhancements;


  • More accuracy when merging geometry


  • The exported materials are smoothed by 20% by default. As a result, all curved surfaces arrive smoothed into Artlantis


  • The version number of the export is now displayed in the "Extension Manager" window.


  • The latest ArchiCAD 16 Hotfix includes and installs the updated Artlantis 4.1 export plug-in by default. This Hotfix xan be accessed only from inside of ArchiCAD either by following the instructions of the automatic message, or by opening the Help menu and choosing the "Check for Updates" command.

     Download the Export Plug-ins

     Download the Artlantis 30-day Demo

    Monday, September 17, 2012

    Pair of Aces



    Pair of Aces
    When the chips are down, nothing comes in handier than a pair of aces. For architectural visualization, Artlantis Render and Studio are your aces in the hole, an unbeatable combo that can pull you out of the toughest situations and put you in the winner's circle. Abvent is featuring this powerful pair in a special promotion, perfectly suited for offices that need create a mix of still and animated renderings.

    From now until October 31, save 25% when you purchase the Pair of Aces promo, featuring one first-seat licenses of Artlantis Render and one first-seat license of Artlantis Studio. Both can be used to render still images, while Artlantis Studio provides additional animation and VR movie-making capabilities. Hurry! This deal won't be on the table long...pick up this Pair of Aces and get in the game!

     Pair of Aces Pricing and Ordering

     Download the Artlantis 30-day Demo

     Download the Export Plug-ins

    Friday, August 17, 2012

    Get Back to the Books with Artlantis

    Back to the Books with Artlantis
    As summer begins to fade into a collage of sun-soaked memories, we look to that time of year when students once again return to the classroom. Even for those of us whose formal academic careers have ended, this time of year is still a reminder of the importance of learning. In that spirit, we're making it easier to "Get Back to the Books" with our current promotion.

    Now through September 30, all of our Artlantis training resources will be 10% off. To ensure that you can put theory into practice, we've also placed Artlantis Studio on sale. If you've been wanting to delve deeper into the advanced features of Artlantis, this is a great way to accelerate that process. We can't offer you a degree suitable for framing, but there's a good chance you can expect to receive accolades and praise from your clients and associates when they see your Artlantis renderings.

    Save up to $75 on Artlantis training products if you purchase them at the same time as your Artlantis Studio purchase. Use coupon code Back2Books2012 at checkout.

     Promo Pricing and Ordering

     Download the Artlantis 30-day Demo

    Wednesday, August 8, 2012

    Important Updates to Artlantis 4.1!

    Important Updates to Artlantis 4.1!
    Abvent has launched an Artlantis 4.1.7 update version for bug-fixing purposes. The complete list of fixes can be found in the ReadMe document zipped with the update.

    Artlantis 4.1 users will be notified automatically about this free update.

    The Artlantis demo version was also updated; users can download this latest 4.1.7 version right away.

     Download the Artlantis Updater

     Download the Artlantis 30-day Demo

     Artlantis Pricing and Ordering