Video Tutorial: Rendering Many Viewpoints

3D Viewpoint Setup for Lighting Design

Setting up multiple 3D viewpoints improves visualization across building levels.

Creating and saving 3D camera viewpoints at key locations like the Level 1 lobby, Level 1 lounge, and Level 3 lobby helps capture lighting perspectives effectively (00:04)
- Cameras are placed by right-clicking in the plan view and adjusting angles with look-around mode for precise framing
- This approach provides comprehensive coverage of multi-story or large single-story buildings
- The saved viewpoints serve as consistent references for rendering throughout the project
- This method enhances design accuracy by offering varied perspectives for stakeholder review

Rendering multiple viewpoints concurrently streamlines output and supports ongoing design work.

Batch rendering of saved viewpoints using the daylight animation feature enables simultaneous creation of multiple images (01:37)
- Setting the date and time to Equinox at noon standardizes lighting conditions for consistent comparisons
- Renderings run in parallel, allowing users to continue modeling during processing
- Completed renderings appear as individual calculation cards for easy access and review
- This system improves productivity by reducing wait times and enabling iterative design

Flexible report layouts help tailor visualization presentations to project needs.

Project Summary Reports aggregate all renderings on one or multiple pages for streamlined presentation (03:34)
- Users can choose between single rendering per page for detailed views or four renderings per page for overview perspectives
- Layout adjustments allow customization to suit client or internal review formats
- This flexibility supports clearer communication of lighting design intent across stakeholders
- Combining multiple viewpoints fosters holistic understanding of lighting distribution across the building