: Ensure texture scales match real-world proportions.
When your settings are locked, select the tab to export.
Use the built-in Lumion library for high-quality PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials. Ensure you scale them accurately; a brick that is too large or too small will instantly break the illusion.
Even perfect lighting won't save a render if the materials look "flat." lumion 10 realistic render settings
Even with Real Skies, the Sun effect dictates sharp highlights and shadow depth.
change the ambient lighting of the entire scene based on high-dynamic-range images (HDRI).
: Export the Reflection Map and Lighting Map alongside your image. You can overlay these in Photoshop to easily pop highlights later. If you want to tailor these settings further, let me know: Is your scene an interior or exterior ? What is the time of day ? (daylight, dusk, night) What 3D modeling software are you importing from? : Ensure texture scales match real-world proportions
Export the Material ID and Lighting maps. Open these alongside your final image in Photoshop to quickly select and adjust specific materials or boost reflections during post-processing.
Use the Exposure effect to brighten the scene if it feels too dark, rather than just cranking up the sun. Global Illumination (GI):
: Realism starts in your CAD software. Add small details like rounded edges (fillets), door handles, and outlet covers. The more geometric detail you have, the better light interacts with your scene. PBR Materials Physically Based Rendering (PBR) materials. Ensure you have high-quality Normal Maps Ensure you scale them accurately; a brick that
For interior shots, increase Hyperlight to to force light deep into dark rooms. Depth of Field (DoF)
Lower the glossiness for rough surfaces like concrete, and increase it for polished stone or glass.
0.0 to 0.2 (positive adds warmth, negative adds coolness). Tint: 0.0. Vibrance: 0.1 to 0.3 (prevents oversaturation).