Modern Kitchen Renovation Series - More Materials + Lighting in Revit (Episode 13)

 

In episode 13 of our modern kitchen renovation series we will be working on adding more materials and also lighting in Revit as we continue preparing for our client meeting.

I'll run through a really sexy floor material, some tips of copying materials, keyboard shortcuts, and adding some initial lighting.

Click here to view Episode 13 of the Modern Kitchen Renovation Series!!

Autodesk Cloud Rendering and Light Sources

If you have followed this blog over the year you would know how much if a proponent of Autodesk's 360 Cloud Rendering service.  In fact, there is quite a bit of talk and information on cloud rendering in BIM After Dark, too.

Click here for a lists of posts mentioning cloud rendering over the years (ups and downs)... 

Also, here are few interesting oldies when it was in the labs as "Project Neon"

Well, there has been a pet peeve of mine when it comes to using the cloud for renderings that include artificial lights...

Revit Tutorial - Show Lights Turned On in Renderings

This is a tutorial that I cannot believe I have not created yet! I have been asked this question so many time and I always search through the blog CERTAIN that I made a tutorial about it. Apparently not...  I guess I always just answered the question without a tutorial.  Well, not anymore!

This tutorial has to do with rendering in Revit and showing lights that ACTUALLY look like they are on.  The default Revit light fixtures produce interior light but do not visually show a light source when rendered.  This leaves renderings feeling less realistic and frustrates the hell out of many Revit users.

This tutorial will show you how to add a visual light source to your renderings.  You will be amazed at how much better the final product will feel and the amount of life it adds!

Elliptipar Lighting Revit Models

For those of you seeking out some nice lighting fixtures to use Elliptipar has some great Revit Models.  Not to mention their lights are pretty sexy to begin with...  They also have two levels of model (for and not for rendering).

Check them out here:
http://elliptipar.com/bimrevit.aspx