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Best practices - combining different outputs
Are we going to combine different outputs again? Yes, because this is one of the best
ways to fully take advantage of what these effects have to offer. However, there is an
extra touch we can add to our image when working mostly with outlines, and that is
removing the blur for the lines, making them crisper. How?
Sharpening lines
One of the simplest effects we can find in Lumion is the Sharpness effect that can be
found under the Style tab. This is simple because we only have one setting to tweak,
but although simple, this effect has a deep impact on the scene. Why?
Sharpness can bring out the quality of the details in the image, and this is because
we improve the borders' distinction and create sharp transitions between edges. This
means that we can give a much clearer look to an image. This effect can also be used
to produce believable renders, but use a small amount; otherwise, the image will
lose the realism. With an NPR, we can use this effect to have clear lines and a good
distinction between colors.
Improving the Cartoon effect
Now that you know how to improve the quality of the image using the Sharpness
effect, it is time to see how to tweak the images we get from the Manga and Cartoon
effects. For example, with the Cartoon effect, we could create a much better image if
it were possible to blend the outline with the color. It is true that with the settings set
to 1 , we can create a balance between these two components, but the result is so dull
and lifeless. The question is: can we increase the detail in the outlines and maintain
the color? Not in Lumion, and this means that we need to export one image with
color and the second with the outlines, as shown in the following screenshot:
 
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