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[Nick Moorhead]

How does everyone handle symbols in Softplan and Lumion? I find that most of the furnishings in SP are not as high quality as the ones from 3D Warehouse (for example beds in SP look like boxes to me) I see some folks like to move their SP models into SketchUp and place their symbols in that program, but I for one import mine directly into Lumion and place them in there. I find I have more control over my high-res objects in Lumion rather than import them into Softplan (which is a rather tedious process) and SketchUP. What strategies is everyone else using for symbols?

 

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[Allen McDonnell]

Example

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[Allen McDonnell]

I use lumion first....Pro 9 added a bunch more symbols.

 

https://www.youtube....eQ&index=8&t=0s

[ANTHONY SLOAN]

Lumion is really great and easy to use

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[ANTHONY SLOAN]

Another LowRes shot of same project

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[Allen McDonnell]

What appears to be a good render test.

1080ti  VS  2080ti

 

 

https://www.youtube....h?v=yItWzlkAV0U

[Nick Moorhead]

Sent this render to a client recently showing them their kitchen design. They were impressed and a sale was made on the spot! Softplan and Lumion make a powerful first impression 

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[Allen McDonnell]

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[Nick Moorhead]

Nice Allen! I like that Walk-in. Are you using native Softplan symbols in your renders?

[Allen McDonnell]

Yes...on symbols.  But most textures are Lumion

[Nick Moorhead]

Just upgraded to Lumion 9.3.1. and I must say I am LOVING the 3D grass and "Real Skies" features! What a great way to add more 'life' to our Softplan models. Any one else out there experimenting with Lumion to dress up their SP designs? 

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[Allen McDonnell]

Great work.... No sooner you buy 9.3.1 they release 9.5!!!!  Im installing now. 

 

Im going to watch a live stream that goes over all the new features today.  https://www.youtube....h?v=glbmT6QZKqQ

 

I have a few custom homes im working on now with some cool features.  Should render well.  Ill put them up here as i get done.

[Allen McDonnell]

Nick, you may find this video helpful.   I use all his render settings.

 

https://www.youtube....x1B4Ez5g&t=294s

[Nick Moorhead]

Yes, Allen got the new 9.5 email this morning! great timing...! ha. I will take a look at that video thanks. I have some older styles I used on older versions of Lumion, but I think they can use some refreshing as the newer versions have much more settings and features. Thanks! 

 

 

Great work.... No sooner you buy 9.3.1 they release 9.5!!!!  Im installing now. 

 

Im going to watch a live stream that goes over all the new features today.  https://www.youtube....h?v=glbmT6QZKqQ

 

I have a few custom homes im working on now with some cool features.  Should render well.  Ill put them up here as i get done.

[Allen McDonnell]

Really liking the board and batten profile.  Nice to see real shadows as opposed to imitation shadows on flat textures.

 

Probably cannot see it real well on this photo but it pops at 4K.

 

Does increase render time to calculate all the shadows.

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[Nick Moorhead]

Nice! is that a Lumion or Softplan texture Allen?

[Allen McDonnell]

Lumion texture.  Then assign whatever paint color you want.  

 

I believe the "weathering" and "edges" help as well

 

You definitely want to do that with concrete.  i need to get in the habit of dragging the porch slabs over a couple of inches...then when you round the corners it will look really nice.

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[Allen McDonnell]

Weathering of concrete....round edges.   Like i said, need to drag slab over a couple inches.  

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[Nick Moorhead]

I saw on the forum were you can add the 'profile' to the B&B siding but mine was missing for some reason.... I always wondered why Lumion has never added any native siding textures to use. I use the Softplan texture and it does look rather "flat". I will check this out and see it I can find that profile! 

 

Also, the rounded edges look great on stair parts as well.

[Allen McDonnell]

Here is the profile and wall detail.

 

Like i said, enhanced

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