Build your 3D modeling skills by mastering the basics of SketchUp. In this course, you can get up to speed with this easy-to-use computer modeling application by gaining a foundational understanding of the drawing and design tools offered in the 2020 version of SketchUp. Instructor Tammy Cody covers navigating the interface, manipulating objects, drawing, organizing drawing elements, and working with materials and textures on both Windows and Mac computers. Plus, learn how to apply simple styles and animation to make your 3D projects more polished and presentable. Throughout the course, Tammy provides opportunities for you to practice what you've learned.

Build your 3D modeling skills by mastering the basics of SketchUp. In this course, you can get up to speed with this easy-to-use computer modeling application by gaining a foundational understanding of the drawing and design tools offered in the 2021 version of SketchUp. Instructor Tammy Cody covers navigating the interface, manipulating objects, drawing, organizing drawing elements, and working with materials and textures on both Windows and Mac computers. Plus, learn how to apply simple styles and animation to make your 3D projects more polished and presentable. Throughout the course, Tammy provides opportunities for you to practice what you've learned.

Learn the fundamentals of SketchUp for architecture, from creating a site plan to adding the walls, doors, windows, floors, and details that make a house a home.

Learn the principles of architectural detailing with SketchUp and LayOut. Discover how to create professional 3D visualizations and 2D construction drawings.

Learn how to link SketchUp with LayOut to transform your 3D model and generate high-quality plans, sections, and elevations for use with planning and construction.

Find out how to use SketchUp to visualize an interior design project quickly.

Design a set for theatre or film in SketchUp Pro, and render detailed presentation and construction drawings with SU Podium and V-Ray.

Enhance your SketchUp skills in your spare time. Tune into this series to get expert tips on creating precision-based models for your architectural and interior designs.

Learn how to use and create dynamic components in SketchUp Pro: from fences that automatically add pickets as you scale to cabinets with animated drawers.

Design the kitchen of your dreams with SketchUp. Learn how to design a new kitchen that fits your existing space with this easy-to-use 3D drawing program.

Learn how to create a detailed model of a house lamp in SketchUp Pro—and add new organizational and design techniques to your 3D modeling toolbox along the way.

Twinmotion is a real-time visualization tool for the AEC and product design world that enables photo-realistic renders for a variety of platforms. In this course, multidisciplinary designer Jonathan Racek shows you the workflow between Twinmotion and SketchUp Pro. Jonathan explains how Twinmotion can improve your workflow, then shows you how to get started with the Gizmo, the Scenegraph, and the Library. He steps through how to sync your SketchUp file and add materials and furniture in Twinmotion. Jonathan covers environments, including tools you can use to add vegetation and swap objects, then goes into weather functions, nighttime renders, and more. He concludes with useful information on how to export your images and animations and how to share your work with the Presenter tool.

Note: This course was created by Jonathan Racek. We are pleased to host this training in our library.

Add some clever new techniques to your SketchUp repertoire. Tune in to discover a tip or trick that helps you work smarter with this popular 3D modeling software.

Get a weekly infusion of SketchUp Pro tips and tricks, so you can spend less time fussing with the program and more time designing amazing things.

Learn how to use SketchUp—the easy-to-use 3D modeling software—to input your existing bathroom and model it in 3D using ten of the hottest remodeling trends.

Learn how to transform SketchUp models into presentation-worthy concept drawings with Photoshop.

Design your dream kitchen with the 3D drawing tool SketchUp. Learn how to model and demolish your current kitchen to make room for a new design that fits your existing space.

Learn how to create a texture-mapped 3D model of a building exterior using SketchUp.

Use photos and 3D models to bring your designs to life. Learn how to use SketchUp Pro, a 3D modeling program, to explore new design ideas.

Learn critical techniques for creating renders of your 3D visualizations in compositing applications such as Photoshop while using V-Ray Next with SketchUp.