Latest Features and Improvements of Lumion 2024.0

No more noisy previews when using the Ray Tracing.

Lumion 2024 introduces NRD (NVIDIA Real-Time Denoiser), a cutting-edge real-time denoising solution that harnesses the power of deep learning algorithms to swiftly remove noise from the Preview in Photo and Movie Modes while maintaining a responsive framerate.

This ensures a smoother and more visually appealing editing experience:

Real-time denoising is on by default when you turn on the Ray Tracing Effect and works on both Nvidia and AMD graphics cards. You'll get a much clearer picture of what the final rendering will be while working on Photos/Clips.

 

Two new technologies are used to significantly improve Ray Traced renderings.

NRD not only cleans the preview, it also accelerates Ray Traced animation rendering because fewer Samples are required to get high-quality images.

It is also a Temporal Denoiser, meaning that it remembers data between consecutive frames to predict and better manage noise while preserving details.  This greatly improves the quality and noise reduction between rendered frames.  Resulting in smoother, more stable video outputs.

MIS:  Multiple importance sampling employs multiple sampling techniques and improves light distribution to produce a higher accuracy result. This technology is embedded in the rendering process.  For simplicity, there are no settings, it just works to do its thing.  The positive impact is clearly in the rendering outcome and its impact on the number of Samples when using Ray Tracing.

The following Ray Traced Clip was rendered with 1 Sample in under 2 minutes (Full HD, 30 FPS) using an RTX 3090 graphics card:

 

Think of these as Decals with 3D Depth. Great for quickly filling out empty spaces and creating rich background context, without having to add geometry (which uses more memory and takes longer to work out).

Parallax Interior Objects include Offices, Commercial Venues, and Apartments of different sizes and styles. They are pretty flexible too. You can adjust their Size and Brightness as well as turn Lights on and off, so you can fit them in all kinds of architectural spaces in both day and night scenes.

See our tutorial video to learn more about how to use Parallax Interiors effectively:

• Lumion Tutorials: Parallax Interiors in Lumion 2024

 

Lumion 2024 introduces an innovative approach to texture presentation by adding the option to seamlessly reduce the visibility of repetitive patterns.

This mapping technique proves invaluable when showcasing expansive areas with a single texture. It mitigates the risk of monotony by introducing natural irregularities, helping you create visually engaging environments that appear more Organic and Dynamic:

Landscape Tiling is enabled on most Landscape textures by default.

It is also available for your Imported Model surfaces when using any Standard Material.

 

The Subsurface Scattering setting is now fully compatible with Ray Tracing. This is a sophisticated rendering technique that simulates the behavior of light as it penetrates and scatters beneath the surface of Translucent Materials, such as skin, wax, or marble.

This means you can now create very realistic semitransparent Materials such as curtains, leaves, and flashy onyx surfaces glowing from inside:

Ray Traced Subsurface Scattering also accurately represents how light interacts with and Colorizes objects behind Materials. 

When light penetrates a translucent surface, it carries with it the Material's color properties, illuminating and subtly tinting objects and other surfaces located behind it. This opens up new and exciting creative possibilities. 

 

All the Nature Library Objects in Lumion are now fully compatible with Ray Tracing and are looking better than ever:

Full compatibility means that all plants and tree Library models now cast lifelike shadows, their leaves have Subsurface Scattering, and appear in reflections when the Ray Tracing Effect is enabled.
Time to bring your landscapes to life!

 

The latest integration of Glass with the Ray Tracing engine marks a significant advancement in architectural visualization. Now, Glass surfaces refract light with outstanding realism, showcasing brand-new properties such as Thickness and Absorption.

Whether it's the subtle Distortion of objects seen through the Glass or the rich Coloration of shadows cast by tinted panes, the enhanced capabilities of Ray-Traced Glass imbue crystal elements with an authentic visual depth. 

You can now use either Standard Ray Traced Glass for surfaces like window walls.  Or the detailed Fully Ray-traced Glass with further features such as Glass reflected in other Glass elements and correct Depth of Field for semi-transparent materials.
To learn more about Ray-Traced Glass, follow this article:

• Knowledge Base: The New Glass Material for Lumion 2024 and the Glass setting for Ray Tracing

 

It is now possible to bring Multiple Models into Lumion Simultanously, streamlining the import workflow. This unlocks new levels of productivity as it allows for the seamless integration of numerous assets into Lumion Projects with just a few clicks.

This is an invaluable tool for designers who need to bring in numerous components of models separately to create Phasing animations of construction projects to showcase incremental progress or installation of different building systems, as it facilitates and enhances the import process.  

 

Lumion 2024 introduces support for the popular glTF file format.  Further expanding its support for models.

As an open standard gaining adoption across the industry, glTF offers users increased compatibility with various programs and platforms.

This format typically boast smaller sizes compared to FBX equivalents, optimizing efficiency without compromising quality.  

Learn more about this file type in the article below:

• Knowledge Base: Can Lumion Import the glTF 3d model file format?

 

The Library keeps on growing!

Lumion 2024 introduces over 100 Nature Objects, 45 3D Characters, 26 Materials, over 100 new Decals, and more.

Follow this article and click on the 'new in Lumion 2024' button for a visual catalog of all the new 3D assets:

• Knowledge Base: What Models/Objects are in the Lumion Library 2024? Gallery

 

Rather stick with your 3D modeling applications Camera Controls? We have got you covered.

Lumion 2024 introduces camera controls from Revit, Sketchup, and Rhino:

Simply head over to Settings > Input to select your desired camera controls: