The architectural visualization world is buzzing with excitement as Lumion 2024 has officially been released. This new version brings an array of powerful features and enhancements that promise to revolutionize the rendering process. Whether you’re an experienced user or new to Lumion, here’s a detailed look at the top features you should try.
1. Ray Trace Rendering for Nature
Lumion 2024 introduces advanced ray trace rendering specifically for nature elements. This feature significantly enhances the realism of trees, plants, and other natural components in your scenes. The result is stunningly lifelike visuals with accurate lighting and shadows.
2. Parallax Offices in Build Mode
One of the standout features of Lumion 2024 is the Parallax Offices effect. This tool allows you to create the illusion of depth in interior spaces when rendering exterior views. Whether you’re showcasing an office, retail area, or residential space, Parallax Offices gives the impression of a detailed interior without heavy RAM usage. You can control interior lighting to switch between day and night views seamlessly, adding another layer of realism to your projects.

3. Landscape Tiling
Say goodbye to repetitive textures with the new Landscape Tiling feature. By clicking on any surface, you can enable landscape tiling, which ensures a repetition-free texture. This feature simplifies the process of creating large, seamless terrains and landscapes, enhancing the overall aesthetic of your renderings.
4. Batch Importing
Efficiency is key in any workflow, and Lumion 2024 addresses this with the batch importing feature. When you need to import multiple items, such as plants, this tool streamlines the process, saving you valuable time and effort. It’s a small but significant improvement that enhances productivity.
5. Faster Ray Tracing Rendering
Rendering times can often be a bottleneck in the creative process. Lumion 2024 delivers a remarkable improvement with ray tracing rendering times now up to five times faster. This enhancement allows you to produce high-quality visuals in a fraction of the time, enabling you to iterate and refine your designs more efficiently.
6. New File Format Support: GLTF (GL Transmission Format)
Lumion 2024 expands its file format support with the inclusion of GLTF. This lightweight format offers significant advantages over traditional formats like FBX. For instance, a typical FBX file of 59MB can be reduced to just 5KB in GLTF format without compromising on quality. This reduction in file size lessens the load on your computer, making it easier to work with complex scenes.
7. Quick UI Improvements
Navigating and managing your projects is more intuitive with the new Quick UI feature. You now have quick save access per layer, allowing for more organized and efficient project management. This update streamlines the workflow, making it easier to focus on the creative aspects of your work.

8. Custom Rendering Quality Options
Lumion 2024 introduces customizable rendering quality options. When rendering an image or movie, you can save your latest rendering quality as the “Custom” option. The “Fast” option provides a draft quality for quick previews, while the “Extreme” option is designed for high-quality presentations. This flexibility ensures that you can balance speed and quality according to your needs.
9. Enhanced Library with More Materials and Elements
The Lumion 2024 library has been expanded with new materials and elements. By typing “L24” in the search bar, you can quickly access the latest objects added to the library. Additionally, when selecting an item or object, a large preview thumbnail is displayed, making it easier to choose the right elements for your scenes.

Conclusion
Lumion 2024 is packed with innovative features and improvements that elevate the rendering experience. From advanced ray trace rendering and Parallax Offices to faster rendering times and new file format support, this version offers tools that cater to both efficiency and quality. Whether you’re working on intricate interiors or expansive landscapes, Lumion 2024 provides the versatility and power needed to bring your architectural visions to life.

Additional Resources:
Tips and Guides – Lumion 3D Rendering Software
Industry-Leading 3D Rendering Software | Lumion – Lumion 3D Rendering Software
Made with Lumion – Lumion 3D Rendering Software
Downloads – Lumion – User Support
Import & Export Plug-In Downloads – Lumion – User Support
Lumion 2024 just got released! Top Features You Should Try! by Nuno Silva – Lumion – User Support
Lumion 2024 just got released! Top Features You Should Try! (youtube.com)
See Also:
Video Tutorials: Lumion 2024: Feature overview – Lumion – User Support
Video Tutorials: Lumion 2024: Parallax interiors – Lumion – User Support
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