Lumion

Lumion is a 3D rendering application for architects and other designers who want to turn CAD or BIM models into still images and video. Users import a model, then add surroundings, lighting and weather to show how a design will feel.

What Lumion offers

• Real-time rendering — builds images and videos from imported 3D models with quick turnaround.
• Content library — materials, objects, characters and nature items for adding detail to scenes.
• LiveSync — lets users model and render at the same time to speed up design decisions.
• AI tools — generate material maps, enhance visuals, explore new directions and upscale images in the browser.
• Lumion Cloud — a shared space where teams and clients review visuals, leave comments and compare versions.

Who it works with

Architects and design studios, from early concept work to client presentations. It is built to cooperate with the major CAD and 3D modelling programs.

Key facts

• Editions: a Standard edition with a limited set of effects and part of the content library, and a Pro edition with the full library and all effects.
• Hardware: needs a fast graphics card and plenty of system memory.
• Support: a customer care team, tutorials and a community.