Supported Autodesk Products: Autodesk 3ds Max 2008, Autodesk 3ds Max 2009, Autodesk 3ds Max 2010, Autodesk 3ds Max 2011, Autodesk 3ds Max 2012
Compatible/Supported Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, Apple OS/X
Languages Supported: English

Augmented Reality refers to the blending of digital and real world information in real-time by means of suitable computer interfaces. AR-media™ is the Augmented Reality Platform behind the line of products by Inglobe Technologies that goes under the name "AR-media Plugin". AR-media Plugin (or ARplugin) is especially targeted to enhance Autodesk 3ds Max with Augmented Reality functionalities. ARmedia Plugin allows users to visualize and study their 3D creations directly in the physical space that surrounds them through a suitable visualization interface. The software provides digital designers with a variety of easy-to-use and practical tools that serve the purpose of creating compelling Augmented Reality (AR) projects.

With a community of more than ten thousand users worldwide, ARmedia Plugin is the first choice for every digital designer who wants to create AR content using Autodesk products without programming skills. The ARplugin is especially targeted to content creators in the following areas:

• AEC: Architecture, Engineering, Construction professionals and firms employ the ARplugin to enhance architectural visualization and BIM workflow with powerful AR features.
• Industrial Design: Industrial Designers employ the ARplugin to study their virtual prototypes in the real physical space.
• Publishing: Content Creators in the publishing industry employ the ARplugin as an irreplaceable aid to the design of engaging and interactive contents in association with the traditional print media.
• Exhibitions: Exhibition Designers use the ARplugin to create a whole new range of interactive experiences.
• Marketing: Content Creators in the Marketing industry use the ARplugin to create immersive experience for product placement and consolidation.
• Education: educators employ the ARplugin as a tool to improve learning and teaching experience in the classroom.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• a ready to use Markers Library is available.
• users can create Multiple Markers scenes by associating different 3d models in a scene to different markers.
• users can create their own markers.

• users can create independent Augmented Reality files with extension .armedia and let other users enjoy them using the free AR-media Player via the Export feature.
• users can embed Video/Audio files inside their 3D objects.
• by creating "Occluders" objects users create invisible virtual objects that mirror the structure of the real-world scene in order to deal with real world occluders and thus use some real objects to hide virtual content in the observer view.
• advanced users can also customize AR interactions via XML.
• users have better control on the tracking algorithms using the Light Debug mode.
• Antialiasing to minimize visual artifacts.
• Real-time Rendering and support for a variety of animation types.
• Support for a wide range of HD webcams and cameras.
• Support for a variety of Head Mounted Displays including eMagin Z800 3D Visor, I-O Display Systems i-Glasses, VR ProAR.

VERSIONS AVAILABLE

A Demo version and a Free Personal Learning Edition are available for download. Other versions include the Professional Lite and Professional Editions.

WHERE TO BUY

Available directly from Inglobe Technologies at http://www.inglobetechnologies.com

PRICE

Euro 99€ to Euro 249€