by Ed Cotey | Publisher: Infinite Skills | Release Date: February 2014 | ISBN: 9781771372039

In this Revit - Rendering and Visualization training course, expert author Ed Cotey teaches you how to set up and process photorealistic visuals using the tools available in Revit Architecture. Using these tools, you will gain a better understanding of what the project will look like before it is built. This training course is designed for users that already have a basic understanding and working knowledge of Revit Architecture.You will start by learning the basics of creating and modifying camera views. Ed will show you how to view and modify a walkthrough from the outside and the inside. This video tutorial will cover topics that include: how to set the project into a true north view position, how to create solar studies, and how to render in Revit. Finally, Ed will share his tips, techniques, and suggestions to use when working with Revit's visualization tools.Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will be fully capable of using the tools available in Revit Architecture for your personal or work-related projects. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.

1. 01. Introduction
   • About Rendering Within Revit Architecture 00:00:48
   • What You Will Learn 00:01:38
2. 02. Visualization Setup
   • Creating An Exterior Perspective View 00:05:49
   • Modifying The Camera View 00:05:48
   • Creating An Interior Perspective View 00:06:28
   • Creating A Path 00:03:13
   • Complete Walkthrough 00:06:28
   • How To View And Modify A Walkthrough 00:09:40
   • Exporting A Walkthrough 00:04:24
3. 03. Preparing A Solar Study
   • Setting True North And Project Location 00:06:19
   • Defining The Sun Path 00:05:47
   • Creating A Still And Single Day Solar Study 00:06:09
   • Creating A Multi-Day Solar Study 00:06:27
   • Setting Display Options 00:07:54
   • Exporting A Solar Study 00:03:41
4. 04. Rendering
   • Preparing To Render An Exterior View 00:06:39
   • Basic Steps For Rendering 00:04:58
   • Render Settings - Quality, Output And Lighting 00:08:25
   • Render Settings - Background, Display And Image Settings 00:06:52
   • Preparing To Render An Interior View With lights 00:07:00
   • Creating Light Groups 00:05:23
   • Using Light Groups And Daylight Portals 00:07:08
   • Enhancing A Rendering 00:07:26
   • Saving The Rendering And Creating A Starting View 00:06:47
5. 05. Conclusion
   • Wrap-Up And About The Author 00:02:01