SketchUp Campus
In-depth SketchUp training... at your own pace
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Join Eric as he walks you through the process of how to model an existing building using nothing more than reference image. This process is an important given how many older buildings are in need of renovation or adaptive re-use.
(1) 5.0 average ratingThis course focuses on the unique modeling, material and lighting strategies for interior spaces and rendering. We expand on the basics of V-Ray, so if you are new to rendering, start with our course on V-Ray for SketchUp.
(16) 4.9 average ratingJoin us in creating a fully furnished co-working space. This Interior Design-focused course covers tips for drafting and space planning in 2D, model organization, 3D Warehouse best practices, export setup for presentation, and more.
Use SketchUp and LayOut to create a compelling document set for a proposed redesign of a garage space. This course will cover the core ideas around documenting your SketchUp models in LayOut
(2) 4.0 average ratingThe Fundamentals are the building blocks for all your SketchUp models, covering the toolset, sharing tips and tricks for even the most basic functions.
(11) 5.0 average ratingLandscape and Site Design have unique challenges in SketchUp, but in this course we'll cover multiple strategies for terrain, hardscape, entourage and more!
V-Ray is a powerful rendering engine that connects directly to your SketchUp model. Learn the best way to set up your model, and then the right settings in V-Ray for amazing render results.
SketchUp Fundamentals, for the web version. NOTE: This course is in production, and currently unfinished. We will be adding lessons as they are completed, and updating the example files accordingly.
After learning the fundamentals, the best thing you can do is practice. We've created these lessons to walk you through many of the concepts you learned, and share some modeling tips along the way.
CAD files are a great way to build a SketchUp model, but there are definitely some best practices for using CAD files. Eric will cover 3 methods to guarantee your success.
LayOut is a powerful companion software to SketchUp. We'll teach you all about this amazing tool and create your first set of documents.
Follow along with Eric, for a behind-the-scenes look at how we created the graphics for the SketchUp 2020 release. We'll talk about the creative process and inspiration, creating the mountain and terrain, the cabin and how it all comes together.
Scan Essentials is an extension for SketchUp that imports and provides tools to work with point clouds. You can import several formats and create a highly accurate reference for modeling with Scan Essentials.
SketchUp and Photoshop can work incredibly well together. We'll show you how to export different styles and views from SketchUp for fast and dynamic editing in Photoshop.