luxigon

LUXIGON PARIS 11 bis rue bachaumont 75002 paris tel: +33 9 52 75 37 95 MAIL: info@luxigon.com WEbsite: www.LUXIGON.COM Server: http://webserver.luxigon.com

DOCLANG : EN

docTYPE : COM/HELP

MODUS OPERANDI - IMAGES

docfrom : PARIS

docTO : OUT

DOCDATE : 11/2011

docVERSION : 1.0

information
In order to make the process as smooth as possible we will need some information before starting. We know its not a perfect world but if we can get most of the elements listed below that would be of great help. Time - Project deadline - we wont work a er the deadline (seriously) - One week is required for up to three images if you provide a 3d model, two weeks if we have to model. Ideally. Renderings - Number of images - Type of images (typically exterior-eye level, aerial, interior) - Size of images and/or ratio - Atmosphere (night / dusk / thick fog) - Possible points of views Documents (preferably in a nice pdf doc- see next page) - Site localisation / Google coordinates - Summary of project program / functions - Material descriptions or references - Furniture description or reference - Landscape description Specic documents - Technical drawings in dwg (masterplan/plans/sections/elevations). Most of us are architects so there are a lot of things we can gure out by ourselves (it will avoid asking stupid questions as well) Payment We expect the payment to be made no later than two months a er the images have been delivered. Good karma. Also As a general idea the more freedom we have the better the images. We have been doing this job for quite a long time, were not perfect, but sometimes we can have some really clever ideas.

file types
3D Were mostly working with Cinema 4D and its integrated renderer (AR) or Vray. We also use 3DS Max with vray. We have no problems receiving models done in Rhino /Max / Lightwave / Modo. Models done in other so ware need to be converted to les we can import. 2D We use dwg. Pdf or Illustrator les are not suitable for modelling but are OK for patterns or graphics. Want to know more?
cinema4D

3D PREFERED FILE FORMATS

.MAX
3dsmax

.C4D
cinema4D

.LWO
lightwave

.LXO
modo

.3DM
rhino

3D EXPORT FILE FORMATS

.FBX
autodesk fbx

.OBJ
alias wavefront

.DAE
collada

2D PREFERED FILE FORMATS

http://www.maxon.net/en/home.html http://www.vrayforc4d.com/portal/

.DWG
autodesk dwg

.AI
adobe illustrator

.EPS
generic
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example of nice pdf doc

site description program and functions site pictures

schematic drawings images reference material description and reference

furniture ref rendering references

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3D model (you do)

If you plan to deliver the 3d model here are a few useful things that can be done: - Please try to make the le comprehensible by naming the di erent layers in a way a human can understand. - e best is to organize layers by elements > slabs/columns/wall/partition walls/stairs/furniture ... - Avoid Sketchup. I repeat: Avoid Sketchup. Common issues in models: - Frozen layers - It is better to clean the les and keep only the elements we will use - Multiple objects at the same position - Coplanar geometry - Flipped or inconsistant normals - Non welded points - Glass with no or abnormal thickness. - People/cars/trees - We wont use them and they just will make the les heavier.

layer slab

layer partition

layer column

layer frame

layer furniture

layer glass layer wall

layer stair

3D model (we do)

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ROOM A ROOM B

We will need all available CAD documents, ideally: masterplan, plans, sections, elevations. - Indications of functions and materials - Some quick sketches can save a lot of time.

RING

concrete

dark glass

.DWG
autodesk dwg
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process
rough preview looking for the perfect point of view model check Generally one or two rounds day 1-2

preview test for light, textures and ambiance Generally one or two rounds

day 3-4

final render le grand jeu!

day 5-6

Notes: Adjustments :( Generally one or two rounds day 7 - Its better to have a clean markup so nothing is forgotten or misinterprated - We might eventually charge extra depending on the complexity of the adjustments. - working late at night or over the week end is not a joy.

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