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Master SketchUp - A Definitive Guide From Infinite Skills

A easy to follow SketchUp course that teaches using practical examples.
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Length 3 to 4 weeks
Effort 2 hours per week
Price $ 25
Subject Design, Architecture
Level Beginner
Languages English
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This SketchUp 2013 training course from Infinite Skills teaches you how to model a home from scratch using this popular 3D modeling program. This tutorial is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no prior experience with SketchUP or 3D modeling is required.


You will start by learning the basics of the drawing tools, and then quickly jump into learning to create different roof types. This course will show you how to organize the model, including creating the second floor and additional openings, using the outliner, and viewing layer states of the model. This video tutorial will show you how to create the different parts of a home, including the ceiling, staircase, doors and windows, fireplace, and kitchen. You will learn how to add furniture using the 3D warehouse and model the furniture from a photograph. You will then move to creating the exterior of the home, from setting the building in place to adding solar panels. Finally, Dan will show you various exporting options and how to create a rendering and animation.

By the completion of this computer based training course, you will be comfortable using many of the basic and complex tools in SketchUp. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.

Who this course is for:
  • Beginners to Intermediate Users

What you'll learn

  • Learn how to use SketchUp to create 3D models.

Course syllabus

01. Introduction 02. Drawing Tools: The Basics 03. Creating Different Roof Types 04. Massing The Home 05. Organizing The Model 06. Importing And Editing Textures 07. Creating The Ceiling 08. Creating The Staircase 09. Creating Doors And Windows 10. Creating The Fireplace 11. Creating The Kitchen 12. Adding Furniture 13. Model Furniture From A Photograph 14. The Exterior 15. Preparing The Model With Scenes And Styles 16. Exporting Options 17. Creating A Rendering Composite In Photoshop 18. Creating A Photorealistic Rendering With SU Podium 19. Creating A Presentation With Layout

Meet the instructors

Infinite Skills

High Quality Training

Infinite Skills is a Canadian based company who offer a huge and ever growing range of high quality eLearning solutions that teach using studio quality narrated videos backed-up with practical hands-on examples and comprehensive working files. All courses are created by trained educators and experts in video based education.

The emphasis is on teaching real life skills that are essential for progressing in today's commercial environment.