Lumion‘s Phasing Effect is a powerful tool for visualising the construction or transformation of a project. This effect allows you to animate the gradual appearance of objects, making it perfect for showing stages of a construction process, renovations, or design changes over time.
1. Set Up Your Scene
Open your Lumion project and ensure all objects you want to animate are in place.
This could include buildings, interiors, or any objects you want to phase in or out during the animation.
2. Open the Movie Mode
The Phasing Effect is applied in Movie Mode, so switch to this mode by clicking the Movie tab in Lumion’s interface.
If you haven’t already, create a new clip by clicking on the New Clip button and setting up the camera angles you want for the animation.
3. Add the Phasing Effect
After creating a clip, click on the clip to open the Effect Stack.
In the effect list, click on Add Effect (+FX), then navigate to the Animation category.
Select the Phasing effect from the list of animation effects. This will allow you to control the appearance and disappearance of objects in a sequential manner.
4. Select Objects to Animate
Once the Phasing Effect is added, you can start choosing the objects that will be animated.
Click Edit in the Phasing Effect settings, and then select the objects from your scene that you want to appear or disappear in phases. You can select multiple objects if needed.
After selecting the objects, click OK to confirm.
5. Customize the Phasing Timeline
In the Phasing Effect settings, you’ll see a timeline where you can control when and how the objects phase in or out.
Key Phasing Controls:
Add a Phase: Click the “+Add” button to create different stages of the phasing process.
Set Start and End Time: For each phase, specify the start and end time on the timeline. This allows you to control exactly when objects appear or disappear.
6. Fine-Tuning the Phasing Animation
You can fine-tune the animation by adjusting the duration of each phase. Drag the sliders on the timeline to lengthen or shorten the appearance time for each object.
Additionally, you can set objects to appear in groups, creating smoother transitions between phases.
7. Combine with Other Effects
Lumion allows you to combine the Phasing Effect with other effects, like Camera Animation, Sun Study, or Object Animation, to create a more dynamic presentation.
For instance, you could animate the movement of construction equipment or change the lighting as objects phase in or out.
8. Preview the Animation
Once you’ve set up the Phasing Effect, click Play to preview the animation.
Make sure the timing is smooth, and the objects appear/disappear in sync with your project’s intended sequence.
9. Render the Animation
When satisfied with the animation, you can render the clip by clicking the Render Clip button in Movie Mode.
Choose the resolution and settings appropriate for your project, then render the animation to a video file.
Use Case Examples for Phasing Effect:
Renovation Visualization: Demonstrate how a space evolves, such as adding lights, furniture, and decorations in stages.
Conclusion
The Phasing Effect in Lumion is a versatile tool that adds clarity and professionalism to architectural presentations. By carefully controlling when and how objects appear, you can clearly communicate the sequence of construction, renovation, or transformation to clients or stakeholders. With these steps, you’ll be able to create compelling visual stories that illustrate the development of your project in stages.
When using the Animated Phasing Effect in Lumion‘s Movie Effect Stack, it’s important to follow best practices to ensure smooth, professional, and compelling animations. The Phasing Effect is a great way to show a step-by-step sequence of construction, demolition, or design transformations. Below are best practices to get the most out of this feature.
