Beginner
Modules 01 to 03 — exercises adapted to the team’s projects.
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Private Lumion training tailored to your team
Quickly create architectural visualizations, landscapes, images and animations from design models with Lumion.
Method
A practical method focused on your projects
The program covers import, LiveSync, materials, object libraries, environment, lighting, photos, videos and quality settings for fast presentations.
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Focused demonstrations
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Guided exercises
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3-hour modules
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Customizable plan
Three levels
A beginner-to-advanced learning path
The full path is 30 hours across 10 modules. Beginner: 9 h / modules 01 to 03. Intermediate: 12 h / modules 04 to 07. Advanced: 9 h / modules 08 to 10.
Intermediate
Modules 04 to 07 — exercises adapted to the team’s projects.
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Modules 08 to 10 — exercises adapted to the team’s projects.
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Ten three-hour modules
Interface, navigation and model import
- Understand the main modes and tools
- Navigate a Lumion scene
- Import a model from a supported application
- Use LiveSync where available
- Manage position, scale and origin
- Organize a project for updates
Materials and textures
- Replace imported materials
- Set reflection, relief and transparency
- Use consistent textures
- Correct material scale
- Create finish variants
- Maintain materials during updates
Objects, vegetation and landscape
- Use the object library
- Place vegetation and entourage
- Create terrain and relief
- Paint or distribute vegetation
- Create urban or landscape context
- Optimize object density
Sun, sky, weather and atmosphere
- Set sun direction and height
- Choose sky and weather conditions
- Create seasonal moods
- Control clouds, wind and fog
- Balance exposure and contrast
- Create several scenarios quickly
Artificial lighting and night scenes
- Add light sources
- Use IES profiles where available
- Set intensity and colour
- Create architectural night lighting
- Avoid clipped areas and excessive reflections
- Highlight important areas
Photo mode, framing and effects
- Create and save views
- Choose focal length and composition
- Use effects consistently
- Create depth and atmosphere
- Compare variants of the same camera
- Export at required dimensions
Movie mode and animation
- Create clips and paths
- Animate camera and simple objects
- Use transitions and time-based effects
- Create a project sequence
- Set frame rate and resolution
- Export a presentation-ready video
Quality, ray tracing and advanced settings
- Understand available quality levels
- Use ray tracing when supported
- Adjust quality to the hardware
- Reduce noise and artifacts
- Create draft and final presets
- Control render time before delivery
Phasing, variants and project presentation
- Present stages or phases where available
- Create design variants
- Organize material options
- Prepare before-and-after comparisons
- Create a visual project narrative
- Reuse a scene for multiple deliverables
Performance, updates and delivery
- Optimize source models and imports
- Reduce unnecessary objects and textures
- Manage LiveSync updates
- Keep clear folders and versions
- Archive project and required resources
- Create a repeatable team method
Audience
Who this training is for
Architects, designers, landscape professionals, technicians and teams that want visuals directly from SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD or other compatible applications.
Outcomes
Skills put directly into practice
Interface, navigation and model import
Materials and textures
Objects, vegetation and landscape
Sun, sky, weather and atmosphere
Artificial lighting and night scenes
Photo mode, framing and effects
Use cases
Examples of needs the training can address
Content can be adapted to the organization’s real files, methods and objectives, subject to available licenses and features.
Architectural rendering
Landscape visualization
Presentation video
Material and atmosphere variants
Focused workshops
Possible focused workshops
These workshops can be selected individually in the builder or included in a longer path.
Sun, sky, weather and atmosphere
Artificial lighting and night scenes
Quality, ray tracing and advanced settings
Phasing, variants and project presentation
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can we choose only certain modules?
Yes. The builder lets you create a plan from the 10 Lumion modules.
Is the training suitable for beginners?
Yes. Modules 01 to 03 form the 9-hour beginner path.
Can we work with our own files?
Yes, when the files can be shared and doing so complies with your organization’s confidentiality rules.
Do we need a license?
Basic knowledge of the source modeling application is recommended. A workstation compatible with Lumion is required.
Canada
Private training across Canada
Videoconference training is available to your team across Canada, in English or French.
Extend the learning path
Training that complements Lumion
These recommendations extend the workflow covered by this course and make it easier to build a coherent team learning path without adding unrelated topics.
SketchUp 3D
Prepare clean, structured 3D models that transfer efficiently to real-time or photorealistic rendering tools.
View training SketchUp 3D →Autodesk Revit
Move into a parametric BIM workflow for building modelling, documentation and coordination.
View training Autodesk Revit →Adobe Photoshop
Finish images, textures and visuals with retouching, compositing and multi-format production.
View training Adobe Photoshop →JFL Media
Build your Lumion plan
Select modules and send a clear pathway to JFL Media.