The Fastest way to create Architecture Floor Plans
TLDRThis video script offers a fast and efficient method for creating architectural drawings using Lumion, a powerful rendering software. It guides viewers through importing projects, setting up scenes with materials, furniture, and vegetation, and producing 3D drawings like site plans, elevations, sections, and floor plans. The tutorial highlights the use of style presets, orthographic views, and render elements for post-production enhancements in Photoshop. The script emphasizes the software's capabilities in producing dynamic and realistic visualizations, making the design process more engaging and less time-consuming compared to traditional methods.
Takeaways
- 🚀 Start by importing your project into Lumion with materials, furniture, and vegetation already added.
- 📸 Utilize Lumion's photo mode and style presets to quickly enhance the visual quality of your renders.
- 🎨 Apply the orthographic view effect for creating accurate architectural drawings directly in Lumion.
- 🖱️ Navigate and adjust views using mouse controls and keyboard shortcuts for precision and efficiency.
- 🌳 Use the clip sliders to remove unwanted parts of the scene, like trees or other buildings, blocking the view.
- 🎨 Customize your renders further with effects and styles, such as changing the sun angle or adding a new background.
- 🔄 Experiment with different variations of images for diverse visual outcomes in your presentations.
- 🔍 Switch to isometric view for better alignment and precision when creating elevations and sections.
- 🏠 Create a 3D floor plan by using a clip plane and adjusting the view to focus on the building.
- 🛠️ Take advantage of Lumion's render elements and post-production capabilities in software like Photoshop for further enhancement.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the video script?
-The main focus of the video script is to provide a tutorial on creating architecture drawings for presentations and competition boards using Lumion, a 3D rendering software.
How can one obtain Lumion for free?
-One can obtain Lumion for free if they are a student. Otherwise, there is also a free trial available for non-students.
What are the necessary components to have imported into Lumion before starting the 3D drawing process?
-Before starting the 3D drawing process, it is necessary to have the project imported into Lumion with materials, furniture, and vegetation already added to the scene.
How does one switch to the photo mode in Lumion?
-To switch to the photo mode in Lumion, you click on the button that takes you to the photo mode.
What is the purpose of the orthographic view effect in Lumion?
-The orthographic view effect in Lumion allows users to switch between a perspective 3D view and an orthographic 2D view, which is useful for creating accurate architectural drawings.
How can one adjust the view in the orthographic mode?
-In the orthographic mode, you can use the right mouse button to orbit and drag, the middle mouse button to pan, and the scroll wheel to zoom in and out. Additionally, sliders are available for precise zooming and orientation adjustments.
What is the benefit of using the clip sliders in Lumion for creating an elevation?
-The clip sliders in Lumion allow users to cut away parts of the scene that are nearer or farther away from the camera, which can help to create a clear and unobstructed view of the building in an elevation.
How can one export multiple render elements in Lumion for further editing in post-production software like Photoshop?
-When exporting a render in Lumion, one can choose to export several render elements or render channels, which can be used for further editing in post-production software like Photoshop.
What is the variation control effect in Lumion and how is it used?
-The variation control effect in Lumion is an effect located in the utility category that allows users to switch between different variations of the imported model, which can be useful for comparing different design options.
How can a line drawing from a 3D software be used in conjunction with a Lumion render in Photoshop?
-A line drawing from a 3D software can be exported and then imported into Photoshop, where it can be overlaid on top of the Lumion render by setting the blend mode to multiply, creating a more detailed and professional-looking image.
What is the importance of using render elements like material ID and lighting in post-production?
-Render elements like material ID and lighting can be used in post-production to make selections, adjust materials, overlay colors, or replace textures. They can also be used to create special effects like a clay render look, offering endless possibilities for enhancing the final render.
Outlines
🎨 Efficient 3D Drawing Creation with Lumion
This paragraph introduces an efficient and faster method for creating architecture drawings using Lumion, emphasizing the benefits over traditional Photoshop techniques. The speaker guides the audience through importing a project into Lumion, setting up the scene with materials, furniture, and vegetation. It explains the process of creating 3D drawings, starting with a side plane, using the photo mode, and applying style presets and effects for enhanced presentation quality. The paragraph also covers the use of orthographic view and camera adjustments for precise rendering. Additionally, it touches on the possibility of experimenting with different style presets and editing the renders in post-production software like Photoshop.
🏠 Creating a 3D Floor Plan and Additional Drawings
The second paragraph focuses on creating a 3D floor plan and further enhancing the architectural drawings. It begins by copying and adjusting the site plane view, using the new clip slider and build mode to add a clip plane for a cleaner cut through the building. The paragraph highlights the advantage of organizing projects in layers for better control over the rendering process. It also discusses the application of different styles and effects to achieve various visual outcomes. The speaker mentions the option to hide sights and create variations within Lumion, as well as the utility of using render elements for post-production enhancements in Photoshop. The paragraph concludes with a suggestion to watch a Lumion playlist for more in-depth learning and ends with a motivational note.
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Keywords
💡Lumion
💡Photo Mode
💡Style Presets
💡Orthographic View Effect
💡New Clip Slider
💡Fill Color
💡Render Elements
💡3D Section Cut
💡Clip Plane
💡Variation Control
💡Post-Production
Highlights
Using Lumion for architecture drawings offers a faster and more visually appealing alternative to traditional methods like Photoshop.
Lumion is available for free to students, and a free trial is also offered for non-students.
Before starting with 3D drawings, ensure your project is imported into Lumion with materials, furniture, and vegetation already added.
The 3D side plane can be easily created by using Lumion's photo mode and style presets.
The orthographic view effect in Lumion allows for precise 2D architectural representations.
Navigation in Lumion's 3D environment is intuitive, with mouse controls and keyboard shortcuts for better manipulation of the view.
Lumion's render quality can be significantly improved with just a few clicks using style presets and effects.
Creating a site plan in Lumion is a quick process that saves time compared to manual creation in Photoshop.
Different style presets can be applied to the same image for varied visual outcomes.
Lumion allows for the creation of elevations by adjusting the view and using orthographic video effects.
The clip sliders in Lumion can remove unneeded parts in the render, such as objects in front of the building.
Backgrounds can be customized in Lumion, and the software supports exporting render elements for further editing in post-production.
Lumion's compatibility with various 3D software makes it a versatile tool for architectural visualization.
Creating a 3D section cut in Lumion involves adjusting the camera angle and new clip amount for a dynamic view.
Lumion's variation control effect allows for switching between different model variations within the software.
Post-production enhancements are possible with Lumion's render elements, such as replacing backgrounds and adjusting material properties in Photoshop.
Lumion offers the ability to overlay line drawings from 3D software onto renders for a more technical appearance.