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

docfrom : PARIS

docTO : OUT

DOCDATE : 11/2011

docVERSION : 1.0

MODUS OPERANDI - IMAGES

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 after 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 figure out by ourselves
(it will avoid asking stupid questions as well)
Payment
We expect the payment to be made no later than two months after 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 PREFERED FILE FORMATS

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 software need to be converted to files we can
import.
2D
We use dwg. Pdf or Illustrator files are not suitable for modelling but are OK
for patterns or graphics.

.MAX
3dsmax

.C4D
cinema4D

.LWO
lightwave

.LXO
modo

.3DM
rhino

3D EXPORT FILE FORMATS

.FBX

.OBJ

autodesk
fbx

alias
wavefront

.DAE
collada

2D PREFERED FILE FORMATS

Want to know more?

cinema4D

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

.DWG

.AI

autodesk
dwg

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)

Common issues in models:
- Frozen layers - It is better to clean the files 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 files
heavier.

If you plan to deliver the 3d model here are a few useful things that can be
done:
- Please try to make the file comprehensible by naming the different layers in
a way a human can understand.
- The best is to organize layers by elements > slabs/columns/wall/partition
walls/stairs/furniture ...
- Avoid Sketchup. I repeat: Avoid Sketchup.

layer partition

layer slab

layer column

layer frame

layer furniture

layer glass

layer stair

layer wall

3D model (we do)

N

ROOM A

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.

ROOM B

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

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

final render
le grand jeu!

day 1-2

day 3-4

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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