Lumion 2025 introduces an AI-based image upscaling system designed for users with less powerful GPUs. By rendering at half the target resolution and then using AI techniques performed locally on the CPU, users can produce high-resolution images, including 8K ray-traced renders, even on lower-end machines. This feature is currently in beta and may result in a loss of detail in fine textures. Additionally, it does not upscale other rendered outputs like depth, specular, and material ID maps.
Enhanced Ray-Traced Water and Fog
Building upon its hybrid ray tracing system, Lumion 2025 extends support to water and fog materials. The Water Material now supports ray tracing, allowing water surfaces to appear in reflections alongside other ray-traced materials. Furthermore, the update introduces ray-traced volumetrics for effects like environment fog, which can be illuminated by emissive materials, volumetric lights, and volumetric sunlight, and can interact with volumetric clouds. These features are still in beta and are described as resource-intensive, with some known limitations.
Expanded Asset Library
Lumion 2025 enriches its asset library with 200 new objects, including 68 new nature assets and 14 new materials. Among these are seven high-detail photogrammetric trees, enhancing the realism of landscape visualizations.
Licensing and Pricing Updates
Lumion has restructured its licensing options with the release of Lumion 2025. The previous Standard subscription, priced at $749/year, has been discontinued. The Pro subscription now costs $999 per Year, and has shifted from floating licenses to named-user licenses. Additionally, a new Studio subscription is available at $1,299/year, which includes a floating license of Lumion Pro and a named-user license of Lumion View, Lumion’s new SketchUp plugin.
Lumion View: Real-Time Visualization Within SketchUp
Lumion View, previously in Early Access, is now available to all SketchUp users. This lightweight plugin offers real-time ray-traced visualization directly within SketchUp, allowing for immediate visual feedback during the design process. Features include customizable lighting, styles, and enhanced material controls. Lumion View supports real-time model synchronization, camera controls with standard views and orthographic options, and navigation shortcuts for efficient workflow. Lighting controls encompass sun and environment settings, as well as artificial lighting with support for spotlights, point lights, area lights, and line lights. The material panel offers additional properties such as emissiveness, glass reflectivity with volumetric options, and water materials with adjustable wave settings. Conceptual styles like clay, wood, styrofoam, and glossy finishes are also available for design exploration. (Lumion View 2025.0 Release Notes – Lumion – User Support, Lumion 2024: Real-Time Ray Tracing & Accelerated Rendering)
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