July 2, 2021

Lumion 11 – Blender Panoramic Picture Background – Create Sphere

Paul Storm | Application Engineer

It is a question that has bothered me for a long time. How does one create a realistic background for a Lumion Pro 11 movie? It turns out to be relatively simple, if you use a free program called Blender and you have access to a panoramic JPEG.

My video blog serves as a method to alert all Micrographics clients that Lumion can be used in this manner. I remember one Architect that asked about this specifically. They had a client that needed a wine farm rendered. When they showed him the representation of the farm, he made the comment: “I don’t want a mountain that kind of looks like my mountain. I want to see MY mountain.”

Here is a great video that explains at length precisely how to go about the process. I concede I am unable to do a better job, but I look forward to teaching this to our clients in our Lumion Essentials courses.

You can download Blender here:

If you need help adopting Lumion Pro 11 in your practice, please contact Micrographics so we may be of assistance.

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About the Author

Paul Storm | Application Engineer

Paul is a key player in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Autodesk spectrum, specialising in BIM ISO 19650 and the Autodesk Construction Cloud. He guides Architecture and MEP firms during their transition from CAD to BIM, ensuring smooth setup, efficient file management, and successful software adoption. Paul has been instrumental in managing projects worth several billion rands across the Southern African region, showcasing his dedication and expertise in advancing the industry.