SketchUp with Lumion

Course Overview

Course Modules Module 1: Introduction to Lumion Topics Covered Lumion Interface & Navigation Real-Time Visualization Workflow SketchUp to Lumion Workflow LiveSync Setup Project Setup & Management Visualization Best Practices Module 2: Preparing SketchUp Models for Lumion Topics Covered Model Organization Groups & Components Tags & Layer Management Geometry Optimization Scene Preparation Import & Synchronization Techniques Module 3: Materials & Surface Enhancement Topics Covered Lumion Material Library Material Editing PBR Material Concepts Glass, Metal & Water Materials Surface Detailing Custom Material Adjustments Module 4: Interior Visualization Topics Covered Interior Scene Development Material Application Furniture & Decor Assets Interior Lighting Techniques Camera Composition Interior Render Production Module 5: Exterior Visualization & Landscaping Topics Covered Site Development Landscaping Tools Trees & Vegetation Water Features Environmental Context Exterior Scene Enhancement Module 6: Lighting & Environmental Effects Topics Covered Sun & Sky Settings Artificial Lighting Weather Effects Atmospheric Effects Reflection Controls Lighting Optimization Module 7: Lumion Asset Library & Scene Creation Topics Covered Asset Library Overview Furniture Placement People & Vehicle Assets Nature Assets Mass Placement Tools Scene Styling Techniques Module 8: Rendering & Presentation Views Topics Covered Camera Setup Scene Management Render Styles Image Rendering Settings Presentation Techniques Portfolio Development Module 9: Animation & Walkthrough Creation Topics Covered Camera Path Animation Walkthroughs Flythroughs Phasing Animations Animated Effects Video Rendering Module 10: Advanced Effects & Post-Production Topics Covered Visual Effects Stack Realistic Environment Creation Color Correction Image Enhancement Render Optimization Client Presentation Outputs Module 11: Final Capstone Project Topics Covered Complete Visualization Workflow Interior or Exterior Project Development Material & Lighting Setup Landscape & Asset Integration Rendering & Animation Presentation Preparation Capstone Project Develop a complete architectural or interior visualization project using SketchUp and Lumion, including realistic materials, landscaping, lighting, high-quality renders, walkthrough animations, and presentation-ready outputs.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites

Participants should have: -Basic understanding of SketchUp tools and workflows -Experience creating simple 3D models in SketchUp -Understanding of architectural or interior design concepts (preferred) -Laptop/Desktop with SketchUp and Lumion installed -Basic knowledge of materials and visualization concepts