I Built The White House In 3D Model!

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Modeling the White House in SketchUp
Gather Reference Material: Collect high-quality images, blueprints, and floor plans of the White House to ensure detail accuracy, especially for the South Portico, North Entrance, and East and West Wings.
Base Structure and Layout:
Outline the Main Shape: Begin with the main rectangle for the core structure and add additional shapes for the East and West Wings.
Column Placement: Use SketchUp's "Follow Me" tool to create the iconic columns. Place these accurately for both the North and South facades.
Roof Design: Model the roof with attention to its distinct angles and the balustrade along the top. Use SketchUp's Push/Pull tool to add dimension.
Architectural Details:
Windows and Doors: Add the tall windows with frames and architraves. For more realism, add depth to windows using window textures or even slight transparency.
Porticos: Model the South Portico's curved terrace and North Portico's Ionic columns. Add decorative balustrades to the roof for historical accuracy.
Detailing Molding and Cornices: Create fine detailing with layered extrusions along edges, especially for the pediments above windows.
Texturing and Materials:

White Marble Texture: Apply a marble or stone texture to give the White House its characteristic stately look.
Grass and Surroundings: Model the front lawn and pathways, using simple planes with green grass texture or Lumion's landscaping tools.
Rendering in Lumion
Import into Lumion: Export your SketchUp model in .DAE (Collada) format for easy import into Lumion. Once imported, position the model on Lumion's terrain.

Materials Enhancement:

Use Lumion's stone material library to enhance the look of marble and stonework on the building's exterior.
For windows, apply Lumion's reflective glass materials with mild transparency to give a realistic look to window panes.
Lighting Setup:

Daylight Scene: Use natural daylight settings to illuminate the model from various angles. Adjust the sun's angle to create soft shadows across the columns.
Night Scene: Place spotlights at the base of the building and along pathways to highlight the architectural elements. Adding subtle warm light in windows can simulate an occupied evening look.
Landscape and Environment:

Grass and Trees: Lumion's landscaping options can add realistic trees, bushes, and grass around the model to simulate the White House gardens.
Water Fountain and Pathways: For the North Lawn fountain, add a circular pool with Lumion's water materials and set up pathways around the structure to complete the look.
Camera Angles and Composition:

Wide-Angle View: Capture the full building with its surroundings.
Close-Up Shots: Focus on the South Portico and North Entrance to highlight intricate details.
Aerial View: Show the White House from above with the gardens and paths.
Effects:

Use Lumion's atmospheric effects such as clouds, lens flare, and depth of field to enhance realism. For a historic touch, you can apply mild fog or a vintage color filter.