Key takeaways
- Start with good photos, in landscape format and from several angles.
- Choose textures that match the real materials.
- Simulate different times of day to show the atmosphere of the garden.
- Calibrate the photo and use masked areas for a clean, to-scale rendering.
Using augmented reality to create realistic outdoor living projects is becoming more and more accessible. However, for these projects to be realistic and convincing, there are a few essential steps to follow. Here are five tips to help you make your augmented reality projects credible with logyconcept3D ! 😁
1. Take good photos
Before you even start designing, it's crucial to have good photos of the surroundings. Use landscape format and vary the angles to capture the whole outdoor space. This will give you a solid base and help you integrate your 3D objects into the existing environment. Take the time to get this step right, even if it seems long, because the final result depends on it!
✨ Tip: Watch our YouTube video “ How to take quality photos” to find out more!
2. Play with textures
Textures are fundamental to creating realistic 3D projects. They simulate authentic materials such as wood for terraces, stone for walls or grass for lawns. Vary the textures to offer a detailed visual result. The closer your textures are to the real materials, the more easily your clients can picture the final result.
🌱 Advice: Make sure the textures you choose match the materials used for real immersion!
3. Simulate different times of day
Light has a huge impact on how outdoor spaces are perceived. Use time simulation to show your clients what their garden or terrace would look like at different times of day. Soft morning light or the warm tones of a sunset can help your clients fully visualise their space!
⛅ Tip: Use the simulation tool between two times, available in Logyconcept3D, for a guaranteed “wow” effect!
4. Calibrate the photo
Good calibration is essential to avoid errors such as 3D objects at the wrong scale or badly positioned elements. Calibrating the photo correctly lets you overlay 3D objects precisely on the image, making the experience much smoother and more realistic for your clients.
🎯 BONUS: Also make sure you calibrate your camera properly to get accurate, usable shots. Watch our video on this here: “How to set up your camera”!
5. Create masked areas
If some of your 3D objects overlap unwanted parts of the photo, use masked areas to keep only the essential elements. This technique improves the readability of your project by hiding unnecessary parts and highlighting the important areas, for a much more professional result.
🔍 Watch our YouTube video “ How to create a masked area ” to learn how to master this technique.
Frequently asked questions
How do you take good photos for an Augmented Reality project?
Use landscape format and vary the angles to cover the whole outdoor space. This step determines the quality of the final result.
Why are textures so important?
They simulate real materials (wood, stone, grass). The more accurate they are, the more easily the client can picture the result.
What is time-of-day simulation used for?
It shows the client the atmosphere of their garden or terrace from morning to sunset, making the project more concrete.
What is a masked area?
It is an area that hides the parts of a 3D object that overlap elements of the photo, for a clearer, more professional rendering.
