Why did you choose to work with Lumion? Was it because of the vast and diverse 3D model library? Was it because of the simplicity of creating and tweaking materials? Or, was it all the effects that transform the scene into a beautiful image? Probably, all these aspects led you to try Lumion, but certainly, one crucial aspect is the technology that permits us to create a movie easily and effortlessly. This is one of Lumion's strongest features, but possibly, it is also one that might give the impression of being complex and difficult to master, especially if you don't have much experience in animation or a 3D background. Nevertheless, it is important to conquer your fears and master this area of Lumion, as well.
In this chapter, we will cover:
Lumion animation—a quick overview
Planning your movie
Working with cameras
Creating a camera path
Composition and how to use it
Editing clips
Changing the length of clips
Camera-filming techniques
Deleting and controlling multiple...