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In this tutorial we are deep diving into the world of input images with some examples and best practices to get you started quickly on your projects. Don’t waste time, jump right to the relevant section!

Intro

Think about the AI behind Visoid as kid with a colouring book. Every time you upload a new image, Visoid estimates what the image is about and “paints” something within the given outlines. With the input image, you can define your building, surroundings, composition and even material and material direction (for a cladding for example). The better the outlines are, the easier to follow it, the less, more option to run wild and free.

Visoid is a very flexible tool when it comes to input images. These are 4 examples which works best for the Visoid team:

1. 3d model view

When rendering from a simple3d model, you can achieve a very good quality, while greatly reducing the needed on modelling, texturing and lighting compared to traditional rendering solutions.

You can achieve the best output by setting up your 3d view with:

basic textures
key elements, like important trees
hide contours and lines
hide any element you don’t wish to render, like axis lines, additional geometries
no shadows (unless you want to be very specific with the light)

Input - Output example

2. Simple collage

Creating a simple collage with your building for an input can give you great control over the placement of different materials and key elements in the scene. The collage doesn’t need to be “pretty” but informative enough for Visoid. This input also works well when you have a good photo of the site.

You can read more in detail about using a collage here, or using a site photo here.