Introduction to BIM Module 08 – Cloud Rendering

Introduction to BIM In this lesson, students explore the potential of infinite computing using Autodesk® A360® Rendering to present their design ideas in less time with rich visualization to deepen design insights for building materials, shadow studies, and lighting analysis leveraging the power of the cloud. Students will learn how to: –Sign in to their Autodesk account inside of Autodesk® Revit®. –Open model views of a project and configure settings for cloud rendering. –Render various exterior and interior scenes. –Create various photorealistic and analysis studies. Lesson Overview

Introduction to BIM After completing this lesson, students will be able to: Explore the visual effect of specifying various materials for different building elements. Appreciate the importance of providing adequate daylighting and artificial lighting sources in a building. Accurately present views of buildings models in realistic and effective ways. Learning Objectives

Introduction to BIM In this exercise, students will be able to: Open a 3D view for rendering Configure cloud rendering parameters Generate rendering View rendered image Exercise 01: Creating an Exterior Rendering

Introduction to BIM Cloud Rendering services and tools Sign In with your Autodesk ID inside Revit Render in Cloud View tab, Graphics panel Accessing Cloud Rendering

Introduction to BIM Configuration settings Settings Select 3D View(s) Output type: Still Image Render quality Image size Exposure File format Alpha (transparency background) optional Click Start Rendering Render in Cloud Configuration Dialog Box

Introduction to BIM View Still Image Render Gallery View tab, Graphics panel Note: Internet connection required Google Chrome required Confirm Still Image filter is ON Click thumbnail image to enlarge image A360 Render Gallery – Still Image

Introduction to BIM Student Exercise Open a 3D view for rendering Configure cloud rendering parameters Generate rendering View rendered image Exercise 01: Creating an Exterior Rendering

Introduction to BIM In this exercise, students will be able to: Open a 3D view for rendering Configure cloud rendering parameters Generate interactive panorama View interactive panorama Exercise 02: Creating an Interactive Panorama

Introduction to BIM Configuration settings Settings Select 3D View(s) Output type: Interactive Panorama Render quality Image size Exposure Click Start Rendering Render in Cloud Configuration Dialog Box

Introduction to BIM View Interactive Panorama Render Gallery View tab, Graphics panel Note: Internet connection required Google Chrome required Confirm Interactive filter is ON Click thumbnail image to enlarge image and navigate the interactive view A360 Render Gallery – Interactive Panorama

Introduction to BIM Student Exercise Open a 3D view for rendering Configure cloud rendering parameters Generate interactive panorama View interactive panorama Exercise 02: Creating an Interactive Panorama

Introduction to BIM In this exercise, students will be able to: Open a 3D view for rendering Configure cloud rendering parameters Generate interior rendering Create solar study from interior rendering View solar study movie Exercise 03: Creating Solar Studies

Introduction to BIM Configuration settings Settings Select 3D View(s) (Exterior or Interior views acceptable) Output type: Still Image Render quality Image size Exposure File format Click Start Rendering Render in Cloud Configuration Dialog Box

Introduction to BIM Generate Solar Study Render Gallery View tab, Graphics panel Note: Internet connection required Google Chrome required Select an existing still image Click on pulldown menu for thumbnail image Select Render as > Solar Study A360 Render Gallery – Solar Study

Introduction to BIM Generate Solar Study Specify calendar day (Mark 1) Specify time duration (Mark 2) Specify time interval (Mark 3) Click Start Rendering Solar Study Configuration Settings

Introduction to BIM View Solar Study Movie Render Gallery View tab, Graphics panel Note: Internet connection required Google Chrome required Confirm Solar Study filter is ON Click thumbnail image to enlarge and click play button A360 Render Gallery – Solar Study

Introduction to BIM Student Exercise Open a 3D view for rendering Configure cloud rendering parameters Generate interior rendering Create solar study from interior rendering View solar study movie Exercise 03: Creating Solar Studies

Introduction to BIM In this exercise, students will be able to: Open a 3D view for rendering Configure cloud rendering parameters Generate illuminance rendering View illuminance rendering Exercise 04: Creating an Interior Illuminance Study

Introduction to BIM Configuration settings Settings Select 3D View Output type: Illuminance Image size Location / Time Render in Cloud Configuration Dialog Box

Introduction to BIM Configuration settings Settings Sky Model Legend Click Start Rendering Render in Cloud Configuration Dialog Box

Introduction to BIM View Illuminance Study Render Gallery View tab, Graphics panel Note: Internet connection required Google Chrome required Confirm Illuminance Study filter is ON Click thumbnail image to enlarge image A360 Render Gallery – Illuminance Study

Introduction to BIM Student Exercise Open a 3D view for rendering Configure cloud rendering parameters Generate illuminance rendering View illuminance rendering Exercise 04: Creating an Interior Illuminance Study

Introduction to BIM In this exercise, students will be able to: Download still images Download interactive panoramas Download solar study Download images in bulk Share projects via links Use mobile devices to access A360 Render Gallery Exercise 05: Downloading Images for Sharing

Introduction to BIM Downloading Still Images - individually Click pulldown menu of an individual thumbnail image Click Download Image A360 Render Gallery – Still Images

Introduction to BIM Downloading Interactive Panoramas - individually Click pulldown menu of an individual interactive panorama thumbnail image Download Pano as Zip or Download Pano as HTML A360 Render Gallery – Interactive Panoramas

Introduction to BIM Downloading Solar Studies - individually Click pulldown menu of an individual interactive panorama thumbnail image Download Solar Study Open Download folder Unzip Solar Study file Note: Individual PNG files created, no movie file. A360 Render Gallery – Solar Studies

Introduction to BIM Downloading Multiple Images Click pulldown menu of Actions menu Click Download All Zip file created A360 Render Gallery – Download Multiple Images

Introduction to BIM Share Projects via Links Click pulldown menu of Share Project Click Gallery Specify what you want to upload to A360 Rendering Gallery A360 Render Gallery – Share Projects via Links

Introduction to BIM Share Projects via Links Provide information for: Title Description Products Category Search Tags Click Share to Publish A360 Render Gallery – Share Projects via Links

Introduction to BIM Access via Mobile Devices Internet access required Login to A360 Rendering Sign in using your Autodesk ID Click My Renderings tab to access your projects and images A360 Render Gallery – Access via Mobile Devices

Introduction to BIM Student Exercise Download still images Download interactive panoramas Download solar study Download images in bulk Share projects via links Use mobile devices to access A360 Render Gallery Exercise 05: Downloading Images for Sharing

Introduction to BIM Rendering Which tab and panel is the Render in Cloud command found? Is it possible to render more than one view in A360 Rendering? If yes, how? Is it possible to render a 2D orthographic view in A360 Rendering? If yes, how? Is it possible to set time of day and enable shadows inside the Render in Cloud configuration dialog box? Assessment

Introduction to BIM Rendering Describe the differences between native and advanced exposure settings? Solar studies can be created from the Render in Cloud configuration dialog box, true or false? For illuminance studies, where are Sky Model values obtained from? Assessment

Introduction to BIM Key Terms Used Key TermDefinition Rendering The process of creating realistic images of a model by replacing the shaded appearances of materials assigned to the visible elements with images of actual materials. Cloud Rendering A cloud based service that creates high quality renderings from a BIM model created in Autodesk® Revit®. Interactive Panorama Panoramas provide views of your project from multiple directions from a fixed camera point in the model. Solar Studies Are a means for simulating the course of the sun’s movements in context of the building design to study the implications of shading at various times of day and year that may impact thermal comfort inside the building. Illuminance Studies Illuminance is a measure of how much light falls on a surface. It is useful for determining whether or not there is enough light to perform different activities (like reading, office work, or drafting). Illuminance is measured in lux or foot-candles (1 foot-candle = 10.7 lux)

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