Issue Description
For project presentation, multiple renderings have been made, but it would be great to show it in motion to better understand the design and represent the building. How can I generate a fly-through animation in Archicad?
Solution
Archicad makes it easy to create fly-through videos by setting up camera paths and rendering them into video formats.
1: Setting Up the Cameras
- Begin by selecting the Camera Tool from the Toolbox while in the Floor Plan view.
- Place the Camera on your floor plan at the start of the desired path, then set additional camera positions to define the route you want the fly-through to follow. This path will guide the movement of the fly-through.
- To refine the camera settings, right-click the camera and open Camera Settings, where you can adjust angles, heights, and other parameters.
Alternatively, you can fine-tune the settings by previewing each View in the Project Map. After you position the view correctly, right click on the Camera in the menu and Override with the current. This method is easier especially if you are not yet familiar how the Camera Settings behave.
2: Previewing the Camera Path
- Once the cameras are positioned, go to the 3D tab in the Project Map to preview the camera output and ensure the path flows as intended. Adjust the camera placement if necessary for smooth transitions and views.
3: Creating the Fly-Through Video
- When you're satisfied with the camera setup, proceed to create the fly-through animation:
- Go to Document > Creative Imaging > Create Fly-through.
- In the dialog box, set the source to 3D Window to capture the views you've configured.
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Select All Frames to generate a complete fly-through from start to finish.
4: Exporting the Video
- Under the Results tab, choose MP4 Movie Files as the output format for compatibility with most devices.
- Adjust the frame rate if needed for smooth playback. For this example, a frame rate of 20 fps provides a good balance of quality and performance.
- To preview the video, click Show to review it before finalizing.
- Once satisfied, select Save to export the final fly-through.