A community-run test on a standard scene (2.8 million polygons, 1,200 trees, 4K textures) gave these results (Render time per frame, 1080p, RTX 3080):
| Build | Time (seconds) | Crashes per 100 renders | Memory Usage | |-------|----------------|-------------------------|--------------| | 11.0.0 | 28.4 | 12 | 9.8 GB | | 11.0.1.5 | 25.1 | 5 | 8.1 GB | | 11.0.1.9 | 23.7 | 0 | 6.3 GB | | 11.5.0 | 26.2 | 2 | 7.9 GB |
The data is clear: 11.0.1.9 is both faster and more memory-efficient than any other version 11 build.
While Lumion 11 Pro already includes realistic skies, weather, and lighting, this theoretical feature takes full advantage of the build’s stability and performance optimizations found in 11.0.1.9 — specifically around the real-time shadow caching and render stability patch that version introduced. lumion pro 11.0.1.9
To extract every ounce of quality from this build, incorporate these pro techniques:
No software is perfect. Here are known quirks and fixes:
Issue 1: Reflections on car paint appear black.
Fix: Go to Display Settings > Reflection Control > Increase "Reflection Planes" to 3. The default of 2 fails on high-gloss materials. A community-run test on a standard scene (2
Issue 2: Imported trees from SpeedTree lose wind animation.
Fix: In the Import wizard, check "Keep Hierarchy" and re-save the .LIB file after import.
Issue 3: Render queue fails at frame 47 of 200.
Fix: This is a known bug with the "Depth of Field" effect. Disable DOF, render the clip, then add DOF in post (using After Effects or Premiere).
Issue 4: GPU out of memory on RTX 3060 (12GB).
Fix: Reduce "Render resolution" to 80% in the Output settings, then upscale via Topaz Gigapixel. This retains quality but cuts VRAM usage by 40%. Pro tip: Use the
One of the version’s unsung strengths is LiveSync for Revit & SketchUp. Build 11.0.1.9 perfected the connection:
Pro tip: Use the .LPS project file format to save your Lumion scene independently of the CAD model. When your architect sends you Revit revision 14, simply re-import the updated model and choose "Relink" – your Lumion materials, effects, and animations remain intact.