Introduction to SketchUp
A course by Alejandro SorianoArchitectural visualization and 3D modeling
A course by Alejandro Soriano, Architectural visualization and 3D modeling
Learn quick, efficient, and professional 3D modeling and design from scratch
If you want to start shaping your ideas and communicating them in 3D, this is the design software for you. It's user-friendly and allows for a quick and efficient 3D modeling process. In this five-course Basics, master SketchUp from scratch and model in three dimensions with designer and 3D visualization specialist Alejandro Soriano. This software offers a complete set of tools for designing an entire project from start to finish.
In the first course, get familiarized with the software and learn to use basic tools: configure the camera, create your first lines, and see how to generate volume. Then, learn how to customize your keyboard with shortcuts.
Start the second course by drawing using polygons and a range of useful tools such as Move, Copy Models, and Select, and discover the different volume types.
In the third course, learn to create and manage groups and components, seeing how to integrate them on surfaces or orient them towards the camera. Do this for both component and group solids. Then see how to model with the Scale tool and Solids.
Next up, in the fourth course, begin to create your own materials with solid colors and textures. Experiment with mapping a texture on a surface, adapt photographs with one or more points of view, and examine SketchUp's different graphic styles.
In the fifth course, look at how to use Outliner and Layers in tandem, make sections, and work with shadows. Create and manage scenes by saving the views of a model as well as animating them. Finally, learn to export your 3D model and delve a little deeper into the extensions.
Technical Requirements
⦁ A computer with Windows 7 (or later) or macOS 10.12 (Sierra) ⦁ The SketchUp software (you can buy it or download the 30-day trial version on the SketchUp website).
Featured review
For beginner this course is definitely good start to learn 3d modelling and sketchup, especially if you are into interior design, you need to present exhibition plan or you need to present 3d model for other purpose. The tutorials are very easy to follow and teacher explains very well how to use one or other tool. If you doubt that you can ever work with 3d program, this course is good start to boost your confidence.
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Reviews
- 24 days ago
Muy buen curso, muy bien explicado y con recursos adicionales en cada modulo.
- 30 days ago
Excelente curso introductorio, abarca las herraminetas básicas de manera general, pero con todas las bases para continuar aprendiendo y sacar mucho más provecho con la práctica, hay cosas básicas que uno desconoce del programa y en verdad son muy útiles, por ejemplo, el orden que debes de tener en tu flujo de trabajo. Lo recomineto ampliamente.
- josehcr19PLUS2 months ago
Muy completo el curso y muy bien explicado
- 2 months ago
Muy buen curso para todos los que se inician en el modelado, las herramientas abordadas son muy utiles y son buenas bases para seguir progresando en la representación gráfica 2d y 3d. 100% recomendable
- 3 months ago
100% recomendable, empecé de cero, y ahora tengo una excelente base para usar el programa. Excelente el contenido y la explicación del profesor. Muchas Gracias
He is interested in everything that has to do with 3D modeling, either through manual modeling or through other techniques such as photogrammetry.
He has worked for clients such as RBA or National Geographic, but generally works for architecture and interior design studios.
Content
- U1
Presentation
- Presentation
- U2
Versions and installation
- Versions and installation
- U3
First contact
- First contact
- U4
Navigating the model
- Navigating the model
- U5
The importance of the point of view
- The importance of the point of view
- U6
The first strokes
- The first strokes
- U7
From flat surface to volume
- From flat surface to volume
- U8
Measuring tools
- Measuring tools
- U9
Keyboard shortcuts
- Keyboard shortcuts
- U10
Modeling practice
- Modeling practice
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FAQs
You’ll learn to use both basic and advanced SketchUp tools to create, organize, texture, and export 3D models, as well as how to make virtual tours and animations.
This course is designed for beginners—you don’t need any prior experience with SketchUp or 3D modeling.
All you need is a computer with internet access and SketchUp installed, preferably the latest version available.
The Push/Pull tool lets you easily extrude or retract flat surfaces, turning 2D shapes into 3D objects.
Yes, the course includes lessons on applying materials and textures to give your 3D models realistic and customized finishes.
Yes, you’ll learn how to export models in both 2D and 3D formats, making it easy to integrate with other software and showcase your work.
The course teaches you how to create and manage groups and components to organize, isolate, and edit parts of your model without interference.