Abvent announced today the release of Artlantis 4.1, powered by the Maxwell Render engine from Next Limit Technologies. This latest release combines the speed and ease-of-use Artlantis users have come to rely on with the power and physical accuracy of Maxwell Render. As the fastest stand-alone 3D rendering application developed especially for architects and designers, Artlantis 4.1 takes architectural visualization to new heights.
ISO / Shutter Speed
Automatic lighting adjustment has been available since the launch of Artlantis 3.0. 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. Artlantis 4.1 offers better color quality and more realistic results.
HDRi Background
The HDR image provides a spherical background as well as an overall illumination with shadows and full 360 degree reflections. The 3D lit environment generated around the scenes ensures a robust background for all camera views combined with the entire range of real light intensity. This also makes HDR images valuable for scenes that contain reflective surfaces. With the special lighting channel included in HDR images, the illumination and shadow casting will result in amazingly realistic renderings.
Optional Maxwell Render Engine
Artlantis is the fastest 3D rendering application available today for architects and designers, while Maxwell Render is considered to be the most physically accurate rendering engine on the market. Abvent and Next Limit Technologies have teamed up to offer Maxwell Render as an optional rendering engine within Artlantis 4.1. Complete with specific shaders and postcards, Maxwell Render is incredibly easy to use. Simply set up the scene in Artlantis as usual, and click on the Maxwell Render engine button to launch the calculation. With Artlantis 4.1, users get the best of both worlds: speed and physical accuracy.
Artlantis 4.1 is now available for purchase for €990 through Abvent’s network of international distributors and as a free upgrade for current Artlantis 4 users. The optional Maxwell Render feature is available for €500.
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. Abvent’s cutting-edge approach to digital imagery has resulted in unique products and services that are innovative, powerful, and easy-to-use.
About Next Limit Technologies
Next Limit Technologies provides cutting edge simulation technologies for a broad range of applications in Computer Graphics, Science, and Engineering. Next Limit’s products include “RealFlow” (fluid and physical dynamics simulation for visual effects), “Maxwell Render” (physically correct, advanced lighting and render engine), and “XFlow” (Computational Fluid Dynamics for engineering applications).