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Description
With AR-media™ Plugin, Autodesk® 3ds Max® users can experiment with the power of Augmented Reality inside their preferred 3d modeling software. Simply stated, the Augmented Reality technology allows users to visualize their 3D creations directly in the real physical space which surrounds them.
Indeed, through AR-media™ Plugin, 3ds Max® models can be visualized out of the digital workspace directly on users' desktop or in any physical location, by connecting a simple webcam and by printing a suitable code.
By means of the Exporting feature, users can create and publish augmented reality files autonomously.
Files created by this feature can be visualized on any computer with the freely available AR-media™ Player, without the need of having Autodesk® 3ds Max® and the Plugin installed.
Users can now create their own 3ds Max® Augmented Reality models and distribute them to their clients as independent, stand-alone files and let their clients experience such models in Augmented Reality in a click.
- Help to study and analyze virtual prototypes in real environments
- Communicate 3D projects immersively and astonishingly
Features
Latest version of the AR-media™ Plugin comes with a lot of new features that make it suitable for the creation of high quality Augmented Reality content. Besides increasing creative possibilities, the new features enhance designer's control over Augmented Reality workflow and visualization.
What's new in v2.2:
- Exporter for iOS devices:NEW you can now create .armedia files which can be displayed using AR-media™ Player for iOS. Notes
- Chroma key videos:NEW you can play videos created with the chroma key technique (both green and blue screen is supported) as textures on your 3D objects.
- Linked Markers: it is now possible to display a single model on two or more markers, granting the possibility to display the same object with different viewpoints.
- Layers' Management: 3D objects can be placed on different layers, which can be displayed independently during the AR visualization.
- Timed Slideshow: you can organize your 3D contents to act as a set of slides. In fact, each layer can be displayed for a chosen time interval and then replaced with the following layer.
- Shadows: you can now configure a light source to cast shadows on 3D objects, in order to obtain a more realistic visualization. Moreover, you can interact with this light source in real-time, moving it and modifying the shadows' visualization.
- Clipping/Sectioning: thanks to the Clipping planes' management features, it is possible to create sections of 3D objects in real-time.
- Improved support for animations: rigging and morphing's support has been improved; also inverse kinematics techniques can be correctly displayed.
| AR-media™ Plugin (Personal Learning Edition) | AR-media™ Plugin (Professional Lite) | AR-media™ Plugin (Professional) | |
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| Markers Library (number of markers) | 1 preset marker | ■ | ■ |
| Multiple markers | - | ■ | ■ |
| Linked markers* | - | - | ■ |
| Exporter | - | - | ■ |
| Exporter for iOS* (notes) | - | - | ■ |
| Marker Generator | - | ■ | ■ |
| Video/Audio Objects | - | ■ | ■ |
| Soundtracks | - | ■ | ■ |
| "Occluders" Objects | - | ■ | ■ |
| Customizable Interactions | - | ■ | ■ |
| Light debug Mode | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| Layers' Management* | - | - | ■ |
| Timed Slideshow Mode* | - | - | ■ |
| Shadows* | - | ■ | ■ |
| Clipping/Sectioning* | - | - | ■ |
| Antialiasing | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| Real-time Rendering | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| Real-time Animations | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| HD Support | ■ | ■ | ■ |
| Tracking Technology | Marker Tracking | Marker Tracking | Marker Tracking |
| Head Mounted Displays Support | ■ | ■ | ■ |
*: v2.2 feature
Currently some limitations apply when exporting models for the iOS player:
- the exported model will be displayed on the chosen marker (linked or multiple markers are not supported yet)
- video and audio objects (as well as soundtracks) are not exported yet
- custom interactions will be ignored by the iOS player
- advanced features like real-time shadows, layers and sectioning are not supported by the iOS player
- only simple animations are supported by the iOS player (translations, rotations and scaling)
Please note that the iOS player is under continuous development and these limitations will be progressively removed.
Downloads
Trial Versions:
Quick Start Guide:
- AR-media™ Plugin v2.2 for Autodesk® 3dsMax® (Quick Start Guide)
(February, 2012)
Reference Guide:
Marker:
- Default Marker for AR-media™ Plugin/Player
(December, 2010)
Reserved Area
Users:
- Register here to get one FREE license for the Personal Learning Edition of the AR-media™ Plugin.
- Already registered? Access the control panel to manage your account and licenses.
Resellers:
- If you want to become a reseller, please contact us here.
- Already a reseller? Access the control panel to manage your account.
Tutorials
Learn how to use AR-media™ Plugin features by following the proposed tutorials:
External Tutorials
- Visualize 3d Models in Real Physical Space by easy10seconds.com
Our forum contains a dedicated area in which you can discuss, submit and suggest new guides and tutorials.
