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A step-by-step guide to 3D modeling using this powerful but accessible design tool.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.4

- demonstrate the principles of drafting and 3D design
- use SketchUp tools and features to create a modeled house or structure from scratch.

What you'll learn

demonstrate the principles of drafting and 3D design
use SketchUp tools and features to create a modeled house or structure from scratch.

* Requirements

* a working copy of SketchUp 2015 software

Description

Are you looking to learn 3D design and modeling in a hands-on way? This course shows how to use Sketchup's many tools through a central project of modeling a home from scratch. This course is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no prior experience with SketchUp or 3D modeling is required.

You will start by learning how to set up the template and toolbars, as well as the basic drawing tools, such as the line, rectangle and rotated rectangle, circle, and freehand tool. You will then jump into learning how to create different roof types. Dan will show you how to organize the model, create the second floor and additional openings, and import and edit textures. This video tutorial also covers how to create the ceiling, staircase, doors and windows, fireplace, and kitchen. You will learn how to use the 3D warehouse and add furniture, model furniture from a photograph, and create the exterior of the home. Finally, you will learn how to create a rendering composite in Photoshop, create a presentation with layout, and render and export.

Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will be fully capable of using the tools available in SketchUp to create your own 3D models.

Who this course is for:

  • anyone with an interest in learning Sketchup or drafting principles

Course content

19 sections • 112 lectures

Introduction To SketchUp 2015 6 lectures

Important - Download These First - Working Files Preview 00:01

Introduction Preview 01:35

Setting Up The Template Preview 02:32

Setting Up The Toolbars Preview 02:54

What's New In SketchUp 2015 Preview 03:02

How To Access Your Working Files Preview 02:45

Drawing Tools: The Basics 6 lectures

Line Tool Preview 01:58

Rectangle And Rotated Rectangle Tools Preview 02:39

Circle Tool Preview 02:38

Polygon Tool Preview 01:31

Arc Tools Preview 02:54

Freehand Tool Preview 00:48

Creating Different Roof Types 5 lectures

Navigating In 3D Preview 04:00

Push, Pull And Move Tool Preview 05:02

Using Follow Me - Complex Roof Pitches Preview 06:21

Creating A Mansard Roof Preview 05:23

Creating a Gambrel Roof Preview 03:04

Massing The Home 5 lectures

Measurements Preview 05:32

Tracing Your Wall Dimensions - Line Tool Preview 04:17

Extruding Your Walls - Push, Pull And Offset Preview 05:47

Creating Doors And Openings Preview 11:46

Clean Up - Using The Eraser To Remove Unwanted Edges Preview 03:17

Organizing The Model 8 lectures

Why Groups? Preview 02:43

Creating The Second Floor Preview 05:29

Creating Additional Openings Preview 05:43

Hide Model And Other Useful Shortcuts Preview 05:21

Using The Outliner Preview 02:34

Using Layers To Control Visibility Preview 03:53

Viewing Layer States Of The Model Preview 05:17

Field Of View Preview 03:37

Importing And Editing Textures 8 lectures

Dividing Faces To Create Your Rooms Preview 03:37

Area Tool For Calculations Preview 01:43

Using Paint Bucket For Floor Texture Preview 03:18

Importing And Applying A Texture Preview 02:42

Positioning An Imported Texture Preview 04:05

Editing Texture Colour In SketchUp Preview 01:48

Editing A Texture In Photoshop Preview 01:51

Hide Edges And Lines With The Eraser Tool Preview 01:01

Creating The Ceiling 5 lectures

Creating The Ceiling Preview 03:24

Assigning Layers Within Groups Preview 02:20

Adding Detail Preview 02:52

Creating Crown Moulding Preview 03:53

Copy And Paste In Place Preview 02:16

Creating The Staircase 7 lectures

Why We Use Groups And Components Preview 02:47

Creating The Staircase Preview 03:27

Adding Riser Detail Preview 04:59

Making A Unique Bottom Step Preview 06:10

Adding Spindles With Move And Copy Preview 04:57

Adding Railing Preview 04:24

Review Of Components And Nested Groups Preview 02:26

Creating Doors And Windows 6 lectures

Creating Doors Preview 03:22

Creating The Front Window Frame Preview 03:18

Double Hung Windows Preview 05:18

Installing Bit Tools Plugins Preview 03:27

Creating Walls And Door Openings Preview 02:55

Using The Window Feature Preview 03:06

Creating The Fireplace 5 lectures

Starting At The Base Preview 02:48

Building The Mantle Preview 03:14

Mantle Columns Preview 04:36

Mantle Support Preview 02:02

Adding Textures Preview 02:55

Creating The Kitchen 7 lectures

Base Cabinets Preview 02:37

Wall Cabinets Preview 02:14

Cabinet Doors Preview 03:12

Creating The Countertop Preview 02:12

Adding Materials Preview 03:26

Adding Appliances Preview 03:07

Adding The Fridge And Sink Preview 03:02

Adding Furniture 4 lectures

Using the 3D Warehouse Preview 01:34

Using Form Fonts Preview 02:28

Using The Podium Browser Preview 01:53

Creating A Library Preview 02:32

Model Furniture From A Photograph 5 lectures

Setting Up To Match A New Photo Preview 03:18

Applying Textures Preview 02:08

Creating The Massing Model Preview 01:21

Adding Detail Preview 02:00

Saving And Placing Into The Model Preview 01:18

The Exterior 8 lectures

Creating The Exterior Preview 02:13

Setting The Building In Place - Geolocation Preview 01:45

Reset Axis To Align Building Preview 01:39

Creating The Front Facade Preview 03:10

Adding Context Preview 02:17

Get Photo - Google Street View Preview 02:31

Using 3D Text Preview 01:49

Add Solar Panels With Skelion Plugin Preview 03:03

Preparing The Model With Scenes And Styles 6 lectures

Creating Scenes And Updating Preview 01:52

Styles Preview 04:28

Scenes For Animation Preview 05:08

Section Cut For Interior Elevations Preview 04:32

Creating A Group Preview 03:07

Creating The Animation Preview 02:11

Exporting Options 5 lectures

JPEG And PNG Files Preview 02:53

DWG Elevation And Plan - Pro Feature Preview 01:59

KMZ For Google Earth Preview 01:57

Collada Files Preview 01:38

Animation Options Preview 02:52

Creating A Rendering Composite In Photoshop 5 lectures

Add Final Touches Preview 01:44

Export - Display Options Preview 01:50

Stacking Images In Photoshop Preview 01:22

Multiply And Opacity Preview 01:23

Saving The Image Preview 01:18

Creating A Photorealistic Rendering With SU Podium 5 lectures

Adding Lighting Preview 03:00

Add Reflections To Existing Textures Preview 01:44

Model Presets - Create A Preview Rendering Preview 01:22

Rendering A High Quality Image Preview 02:34

Post-Processing In Photoshop Preview 01:34

Creating A Presentation With Layout 6 lectures

What Is Layout? Preview 01:14

Adjusting The Model Settings Preview 01:32

Adding Annotations And Dimensions Preview 04:08

Adding Additional Pages And Content Preview 01:22

Updating The Model References Preview 01:31

Presenting And Saving Preview 01:54