The Fastest way to create Architecture Floor Plans
TLDRThe video provides a detailed guide on creating architectural floor plans using Lumion, a software that offers a free version for students and a free trial for others. The process involves importing a project into Lumion with materials, furniture, and vegetation already included. The tutorial covers creating 3D side planes, site plans, elevations, and 3D section cuts with various style presets and effects. It also demonstrates how to use the orthographic view effect, navigate and adjust views, and export render elements for further editing in Photoshop. The video concludes with tips on overlaying line drawings and using render elements for post-production, emphasizing the efficiency and quality of Lumion for architectural presentations.
Takeaways
- π Use Lumion for creating architecture drawings quickly and efficiently, with a free option for students and a free trial for others.
- π Start by importing your project into Lumion with materials, furniture, and vegetation already added.
- π· Create 3D drawings by using the photo mode and style presets to enhance the render with just one click.
- π¨ Switch between perspective 3D View and orthographic 2D view using the property bar for precise navigation and adjustments.
- βοΈ Use the orthographic view effect to create technical drawings like site plans and elevations.
- π³ Utilize the new clip slider to remove unwanted parts in your render, such as trees or buildings that obstruct the view.
- π Experiment with different style presets and effects to achieve the desired look for your architectural presentation.
- π Copy and paste views to create variations like elevations and 3D section cuts, adjusting the camera angle and lighting for each.
- πΌοΈ Export multiple render elements or channels for further editing in post-production software like Photoshop.
- π οΈ Use the build mode's clip plane tool to create precise cuts through your building, selecting specific layers to affect.
- π Create a 3D floor plan by copying the site plane, adjusting the view, and using the clip plane to focus on the building.
- β For a clean look, hide site elements in your 3D model and create a variation in Lumion to switch between different model states.
Q & A
What is the main software discussed in the transcript for creating architecture drawings?
-The main software discussed in the transcript is Lumion, which is used for creating architecture drawings for presentations and competition boards.
How can students obtain Lumion for free?
-Students can get Lumion for free through a special program for educational purposes.
What is the first step in creating 3D drawings in Lumion?
-The first step is to import your project into Lumion with materials, furniture, and vegetation already added to the scene.
How does one switch between a perspective 3D view and an orthographic 2D view in Lumion?
-You can switch between a perspective 3D view and an orthographic 2D view by using the property bar at the bottom of the preview window in Lumion.
What keyboard shortcuts are used for navigation in Lumion's 3D view?
-The WASD keys are used to move forward, backward, and left and right, while the Q and E keys allow you to move up and down in the 3D view.
How can one adjust the sun angle in the effects to further customize the render in Lumion?
-You can adjust the sun angle by selecting the 'architectural' effect and then choosing 'daytime style' or 'realistic style' to make further adjustments.
What is the purpose of the 'new clip' slider in Lumion?
-The 'new clip' slider is used to cut away parts of the scene that are nearer to the camera, revealing parts of the building or scene that are obstructed.
How can one replace the background of a render in Photoshop using the sky Alpha map?
-You can replace the background by selecting the entire image with Ctrl+A, copying it with Ctrl+C, adding a layer mask to the new layer, pasting the sky Alpha channel, inverting the mask with Ctrl+I, and then adding a new background.
What is the advantage of using the 'variation control' effect in Lumion?
-The 'variation control' effect allows you to switch between different variations of the imported model, which can be useful for showing different design options in your presentation.
How can one create a floor plan without site elements in Lumion?
-You can create a floor plan without site elements by hiding the site elements in your 3D model, saving it as a different file, and then importing the new model into Lumion.
What are render elements in Lumion and how can they be useful for post-production?
-Render elements in Lumion are different components of the render that can be exported separately, such as the sky Alpha map or material ID channel. They can be used in post-production software like Photoshop to make adjustments, create selections, or overlay textures.
What is the recommended action for enhancing the understanding of Lumion and creating beautiful renders?
-The transcript recommends watching a specific Lumion playlist for more in-depth knowledge on how to create beautiful renders for presentation boards.
Outlines
π¨ Creating Architectural Drawings with Lumion
This paragraph introduces a more efficient method for creating architecture drawings for presentations and competition boards using Lumion. It emphasizes the time-saving benefits over traditional Photoshop techniques. The video demonstrates importing a project into Lumion with materials, furniture, and vegetation already in place. It then guides viewers through setting up a 3D side plane, choosing style presets, and applying the orthographic view effect to achieve a 2D architectural rendering. The process includes navigating the view, making adjustments, and updating the camera view. The paragraph also touches on experimenting with different style presets, editing effects, and the option to export render elements for further post-production in software like Photoshop.
π Crafting 3D Floor Plans and Sections in Lumion
The second paragraph focuses on creating a 3D floor plan and section cut using Lumion. It describes how to copy and paste the site plane, adjust the view, and utilize the new clip slider to refine the scene. The paragraph explains using build mode to add a clip plane that can be adjusted to cut through specific layers of the project, such as the building while leaving trees and other elements intact. It also covers changing styles and effects for different looks, hiding site elements for a cleaner view, and creating variations of the imported model to control different views. The paragraph concludes with tips on exporting line drawings from 3D software for overlay in Photoshop and using render elements for post-production enhancements, such as material selection and texture replacement.
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Keywords
π‘Lumion
π‘Floor Plans
π‘Orthographic View
π‘Photo Mode
π‘Style Presets
π‘Render
π‘New Clip Slider
π‘Render Elements
π‘Section Cut
π‘Variation Control
π‘Post-production
Highlights
Stop creating boring black and white floor plans and wasting time in Photoshop.
Discover a better and faster way to create architecture drawings for presentations and competition boards using Lumion.
Lumion is available for free to students and offers a free trial for non-students.
Import your project into Lumion with materials, furniture, and vegetation already added.
Create 3D drawings starting with a 3D side plane using the photo mode and style presets.
Switch between perspective 3D View and orthographic 2D view for precise navigation.
Use the orthographic view effect to create a site plan more efficiently than in Photoshop.
Experiment with different style presets for variations of the same image.
Create a building elevation by adjusting the heading and pitch slider to align with the building's elevation.
Use the new clip slider to remove unwanted parts in front of or behind the building in the render.
Fill the background with a solid color or keep the sky in your elevation as preferred.
Export multiple render elements for further editing in post-production software like Photoshop.
Use the sky Alpha map in Photoshop to easily replace the background of your render.
Create a 3D section cut by adjusting the camera angle and new clip amount to cut through the building.
Edit the lighting to add depth and dynamism to the render.
Overlay a line drawing on top of the render for a faster and more polished look.
Create a 3D floor plan by copying and pasting the site plane and using a clip plane in build mode.
Use the variation control effect to switch between different variations of the imported model.
Export a line drawing from your 3D software and overlay it on the Lumion render in Photoshop for post-production.
Utilize render elements like material ID channel and lighting for advanced post-production editing.
Explore the Lumion playlist for more tutorials on creating beautiful renders for your hero shots.