(PRWEB) January 27, 2006 -- To start the year on the right foot, ABVENT releases Artlantis R version 1.1 free update. The big improvement is the new bi-processor which allows even faster rendering computing.

With its incomparable ease-of-use, innovating technology and highly competitive price, Artlantis R has naturally found its place within the industry market. Its high quality rendering capacity, FastRadiosity engine, interoperability with the other market leading softwares, and easy objects manager have convinced the architecture and design professionals the world over.

3D architectural visualisation consultant Jonathan Reeves said, “I have enjoyed using Artlantis for over 5 years as a Architect and 3D Visualisation Consultant creating high quality architectural visualisations. Artlantis R now raises the quality and realism of images that can be produced to a new level by incorporating Radiosity, improved materials, and 3D objects. In terms of producing high quality images quickly and efficiently Artlantis is unbeatable due to its real-time rendering and simple interface. I would definitely recommend it as an amazingly powerful tool for use with VectorWorks and SketchUp via the plug-ins, which enable the applications to work seamlessly together.”

Landscape and interior designer Dida Shi said, "In my view, Artlantis R has some outstanding features compared with other similar softwares in the current marker. First, Artlantis R possesses the interface of WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). Artlantis R introduces a brand-new technique, the new FastRadiosity engine that makes all results appear in preview immediately, after you adjust any parameter, instead of rendering. Third, besides basic shaders, Artlantis R also provides the more advanced shaders, which will render realistic scenes, like water surface, marble surface and so on. Finally, I like "Heliodon" very much personally. You don't need to place more auxiliary lights in the model on condition that the Heliodon is activated, which may create a vivid effects just like sun ray of the real world."

Illustrator and architect Jorge Barrero said, “Artlantis R is fast, simple and fun to use. It is my tool of choice when I need great looking results in a short amount of time. As an illustrator, Artlantis R new radiosity engine provides great looking photorealistic results. It is also a very useful package when I need to create NPR renderings, and the direct file output to Photoshop and Piranesi makes this process simple and easy. The ability to add and manipulate objects in Artlantis R is extremely useful when laying out a composition. I no longer have to go back to the modeling application for last minutes changes. The vast available library of shaders and objects provide many options for my illustrations, and the simple drag and drop operation is terrific. ABVENT has created a fantastic rendering program with great technology behind it. Artlantis R delivers fantastic results at an impressive speed. “

For professionals whose work requires animated visuals, Artlantis Studio is to be released in the first half of 2006….Watch for it!

About ABVENT:
Created in 1985, the ABVENT group has participated in all the changes of the design and image world over the past two decades. Software publisher and distributor, ABVENT confirms, with Artlantis R, its international development for the CAD environment. Founded in Paris, ABVENT has subsidiary companies in Switzerland, Hungary, and Luxembourg. With over 65.000 customers, ABVENT’s products are distributed in more than 80 countries including the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Greece or Germany.

Contact:
ABVENT: 17 boulevard Henry IV 75004, Paris. FRANCE.
Phone: +33 1 53 01 05 05

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