Drawing and Modeling Urban Spaces with AutoCAD and SketchUp

How to prepare and insert images to AutoCAD

A course by Bruno Arancibia , Architect

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3,198 students

Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese

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About the video: How to prepare and insert images to AutoCAD

Overview

“In this lesson, you will learn how to prepare, insert, and scale the satellite photography and city plans that you downloaded in the previous unit into the AutoCAD workspace.”

In this video lesson Bruno Arancibia addresses the topic: How to prepare and insert images to AutoCAD, which is part of the Domestika online course: Drawing and Modeling Urban Spaces with AutoCAD and SketchUp. Learn to create three-dimensional models of the spaces in your city, including squares, streets, and gardens.

Partial transcription of the video

“Alright. To start using AutoCAD. the first step in this lesson is to insert the reference images. specifically the ones you downloaded in the previous unit. It's essential to do this accurately to proceed It's crucial to insert and scale them accurately in AutoCAD's workspace. as they form the foundation for drawing plans. Let's dive into the process and ensure everything is set up correctly for your project. Let's verify the image formats you downloaded are correct. Here. you'll see the section and plan I earlier. both in PNG format. This format can be more challenging for AutoCAD. If inse...”

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Course summary for: Drawing and Modeling Urban Spaces with AutoCAD and SketchUp

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (59)
3198 students
5 units
15 lessons (2h 45m)
9 downloads

Category
3D & Animation, Architecture & Spaces
Software
AutoCAD, SketchUp v21
Areas
3D Modeling, Architectural Illustration, Architecture, ArchVIZ, Digital Architecture, Landscape Architecture

Bruno Arancibia

A course by Bruno Arancibia

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Architect

Bruno Arancibia graduated with a degree in architecture from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and then studied abroad at the École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris-Belleville (Ensa-PB) in Paris. He currently works for OTC, a Hong Kong-based consultancy specialized in planning for intermodal transportation terminals.

Throughout his career he has also worked independently and collaborated on different urban, architectural, interior, and furniture design projects. He loves analyzing and understanding cities and views each of their complex urban environments as pieces to a puzzle for architects and urban designers.