Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
We need to reduce the strength of this layer, but before we do this let's add a switch
on the Sketch outline and set the blend mode of this layer to
Multiply
. You also can
try this with
Linear Burn
,
Soft Light
, and
Pin Light
. Using the
Multiply
blend mode
helps us to add more black shade to the shadows and more contrast to the image.
This simple technique can also be applied to the Watercolor effect or to other effects.
Again, this is just one possible combination of effects and nothing should stop you
from trying different effects and blend modes and see in what ways you can enhance
the renders you get from Lumion with this easy technique.
Now, what about the other two effects we mentioned: the Manga and Cartoon effects?
Technical illustrations with the Manga
and Cartoon effects
What is a technical illustration? Technical illustrations are drawings that are used to
illustrate how something works or is assembled. The goal is to visually communicate
and explain information of a technical nature to a nontechnical audience. This is
often accomplished by using conventional drawings, exploded views, and cutaway
drawings. Is this something useful?
Technical illustrations, as the name states, are not architectural visualization, but
they are an essential part of any project. Most clients will not ask for this kind of
information, but with the use of applications such as Revit, it is not difficult to
provide sections, elevations, and even plants with a nice effect, and this can give
you an edge to the services you provide.
Two effects that are perfect for these categories of illustrations are Manga and
Cartoon, with the help of other effects. One of these effects can help us correct the
perspective of our camera by providing straight lines. What do we mean by this?
