Resources: Tips and Guides:- Guide
Add realistic and unique details to your building materials and surfaces
Increase your understanding and skills of Lumion.
In the Guide:
Lumion Web site: Tips and Guides: How to make your materials more realistic with surface decals
Date: May 17, 2022
- Details matter.
- How to add surface decals in Lumion.
- How to import custom decals into Lumion.
- Make materials come alive with surface decals.
"In the real world, materials and surfaces end up having a life of their own. They interact with and respond to their immediate surroundings. ...
When it comes to digital renderings, these are the qualities that make a building and its context feel incredibly lifelike and real. ...
Fortunately, it’s quite easy to add these characteristics to the materials in your Lumion projects using the surface decals feature. Available in Lumion Pro only, surface decals allow you to add wall art, murals, patterns, scratches, markings, signage or even damage and imperfections — all in just a few clicks!"
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