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Lumion 3D Cookbook

By : Ciro Cardoso
Book Image

Lumion 3D Cookbook

By: Ciro Cardoso

Overview of this book

Table of Contents (20 chapters)
Lumion 3D Cookbook
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Placing 3D models


After importing a 3D model we created in our favorite 3D modeling package, it is likely that we want to enhance the look and the environment of the project by using additional 3D models. The lack of detail and content will definitely create a lifeless and dull image or video. This recipe will not only help you learn how to place content from the Lumion library, but also how you can discover what you need.

Getting ready

Before you begin, you need to have Lumion open. Though this can be a little repetitive, create a specific layer for each category that you are going to use.

How to do it…

To start placing content, perform the following steps:

  1. On the left-hand side of the screen, select the Objects menu. At the bottom of the menu, you can see the different categories of 3D models that you can add to your 3D world. If you hover your mouse over each button, a small pop up appears, which tells you the type of models you can find inside that library.

  2. As an example, select the Nature...