Services

    3D CG MODEL CONSTRUCTION

    Luminova construct models from a wide range of source material, including hand drawn sketches, digital photographs, 2D PDF files, 2D CAD, 3D CAD, or existing resolved or partially resolved 3D models. We are able to assemble individual geo-referenced 3D models into a single model environment (SME), including varying 3D file formats that are converted and assembled as required.

    ANIMATION

    Luminova produce high value animated output. We are prolific producers of typical architectural fly‐throughs and produce many animations with moving elements including people, cars, and machinery, together with a large range of special effects.

    GLARE EVENT SIMULATION

    Reflected sun glare is a potentially significant issue for many new buildings that incorporate glass, or highly reflective surfaces in their facades. Luminova’s glare event tool set, maps areas of terrain surrounding a building to determine where sun glare will be apparent and at what time of day this will occur.

    LIGHTING SIMULATION

    Lighting performance data (IES files) from any lighting manufacturer can be configured into Luminova 3D models. The technique involves building a model of the project, applying physically accurate materials, inserting lighting fixture geometry with photometric data attached, and configuring the sun/sky settings for correct geographic location and time of day.

    The Luminova approach allows for any number of images to be created from a range of angles to permit the lighting designer to assess their design.

    MATERIALS SIMULATION

    For over a decade, Luminova has been a pioneer in the use of ‘Physical Base’ rendering technology. This enables us to custom build materials (shaders) and surfaces that do not exist in current libraries.

    Luminova can simulate various building facade options and allow designers and builders to prove and visualise their concepts prior to committing to production.

    MOTION TRACKING & FILM COMPOSITING

    Luminova have the expertise to produce camera tracking files from video footage and seamlessly merge 3D output back into the video footage.

    Motion tracking and film compositing is a technique to combine video footage with a photorealistic render of the model to create a composite movie.

    It is often not practical to model the area surrounding a proposed site, and it may be more cost effective to commission a helicopter to fly around the site taking the appropriate film footage.

    PHOTOMONTAGE IMAGES

    Photomontage is the process of generating a composite image, by combining visual elements from separate sources into a single image.

    For example photographs of surrounding context: buildings, landscape, objects, people and special effects can be composited into a 3D still image to create the illusion that all elements are part of the same scene.

    The technique involves building a model of the project, correctly applying physical materials, and configuring lighting to match conditions within the source photo.

    STILL IMAGE

    Accurate still images can be rendered from all areas of the 3D model without the need for heavy investment in image editing enhancements. The technique involves building a model of the project, correctly applying physically accurate materials and lighting.

    A camera location is selected and a photorealistic image of the model rendered. The key differentiator from Luminova is the attention we give to configuring the materials and lighting within the 3D model to achieve image accuracy and quality, rather than spending time editing the rendered image.

    SUN / DAYLIGHT SIMULATION

    Luminova has implemented a physically accurate sun/sky system to provide exterior illumination to our models. The model can be configured for any location in the world and any time of year. It takes into account the changing quality and colour of light at dusk and dawn and can also be adjusted for air-borne pollutants.

    VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) IMAGES

    Luminova can produce panoramic and object virtual reality (VR) images where the viewer can interactively pan 360 degrees horizontally, vertically, and zoom into detail.

    This technique combines a collection of still images into a virtual view of the space.  The files are Adobe Shockwave format and viewed via a web browser and the Shockwave plug-in. The mouse is used to pan around, and the scroll wheel to zoom.

    VOICEOVER, SOUND EFFECTS, BACKGROUND MUSIC

    Luminova can provide assistance with script writing, professional voiceover actors, recording studio, sound mixing, and background music, for integration with our animations.