Create 2D and 3D camera views: explore the different camera types, rendering techniques, and lighting options, and learn how to export a 360 panorama or photo-realistic ray traced view.
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Get the best camera views by becoming familiar with Perspective Camera Views and 3D movement tools.
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Cross Section and Elevation cameras make it easy to dimension and position objects vertically.
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Save a camera view so you can go back and forth between it and the plan view without fear of losing the view.
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Lighting, materials, camera settings, rendering technique options, and the backdrop all play a role in generating a Physically Based Render.
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See your project as a clay model using the Clay Model Rendering Technique.
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Use the Stationary Walk Through Tool to create a video showing the path of the sun over your project.
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Use the Rope Light tool to create under cabinet lighting, illuminated ceilings, or back lighting.
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Use the Generated Sky settings in the Camera Specification to Control the moon, and stars. The sun can be adjusted with the Adjust Sunlight dialog and you can click in a camera view to move the sun and the moon in the sky of the camera view.
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Use the Procedural Grass tool to create three-dimensional grass features.
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The cross section and elevation camera tools generate views that update as your make changes to your plan
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The lines that display below the grade level can be changed to dashed by using the settings in the Camera Specification.
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The Depth Cue tool will add fog to an elevation in order to imply distance.
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Use the Depth of Field setting to bring an item into focus and to blur the background.
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The Perspective Camera tools allow you to generate a wide variety of rendered and artistic views for presentation tools.
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Save or export a 360 degree rendering to share your designs with your clients.
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Create Back Clipped Wall Elevation and control the display of the camera callout in Plan View
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Quickly add plan view shadow polylines to see how the structure will shade the property on any given day of the year.
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From new construction to remodel projects, 3D rendering can make a big difference on how clients judge your work. [NKBA .1 CEU]
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A detailed breakdown of the different material properties that can be adjusted to fine-tune your textures, as well as material maps that can be used in order to create more realistic renderings.
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Use Chief Architect's custom-built material assets in Adobe Substance Player to create custom, life-like materials.
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You can apply materials to cabinets by using the specification dialog, Material Painter, and Style Palettes.
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360 renderings offer a more expansive view and can better help your clients visualize the entire space. These panoramic renderings can be a great way to interact with clients when social distancing limits in‑person meetings. Learn how to position your camera, export the file, and share with your clients or place on your website. [NKBA .1 CEU]
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Like floor plan view, what displays in 3D views is determined by the active layer set.
