Author: George Maestri
Level: Beginner | Duration: 6h 26m | Released date: Jun 28, 2011
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In this course, author George Maestri explains how to model and render 3D objects and scenes using Google SketchUp 8. The course covers the fundamentals of the application, from navigating the user interface, manipulating objects, and building basic shapes to importing objects from Google Earth, animating a scene, and modeling organic terrain using the Sandbox tools. The course also explores SketchUp Pro features, which are available as an upgrade. These include tools for creating dynamic components and adding interactivity, as well as sophisticated importing and exporting options for working with outside applications. Topics include:

    Setting preferences
    Building scenes
    Pushing and pulling faces into 3D
    Creating 3D text
    Measuring and labeling models
    Creating, editing, and adjusting materials
    Projecting maps onto curved objects
    Modeling with floor plans
    Rendering a scene
    Geolocating models with Google Maps
    Modeling in Photo Match
    Hiding objects dynamically
    Creating solids
    Exporting objects for rendering


Introduction

    Welcome
    Installing SketchUp
    Starting SketchUp for the first time
    Using the exercise files
    Tips for Mac users

1. Getting to Know the Interface

    Interface basics
    Adding toolbars
    Navigating
    Changing perspective
    Walking around
    Creating camera views
    Shading faces and edges
    Creating shadows and fog
    Creating Scenes
    Setting preferences

2. Manipulating Objects

    Selecting and moving objects
    Scaling and rotating objects
    Manipulating faces and edges
    Advanced selection tools

3. Drawing

    Line tool fundamentals
    Refining objects with the Line tool
    Using the Rectangle tool
    Pushing and pulling faces into 3D
    Creating circles and polygons
    Creating arcs
    Using the Offset tool to create outlines
    Using the Follow Me tool
    Softening round edges
    Creating 3D text

4. Measuring and Labeling

    Using the Tape Measure tool
    Using the Protractor tool
    Creating text labels
    Using the Dimension tool
    Creating sections 2m 23s

5. Working with Components

    The Component window
    Creating components
    Using the 3D Warehouse
    Importing from Google Earth
    Using the Interact tool
    Using the Component Options window

6. Organizing Scenes

    Grouping objects
    Working with layers
    Creating layers
    Using the Outliner
    Hiding and unhiding objects
    Locking and unlocking objects

7. Creating Textures and Materials

    Using the Materials Browser on a Mac
    Applying materials
    Editing materials
    Creating materials
    Adjusting materials
    Applying bitmap images
    Mapping curved objects
    Projecting maps on curved objects
    Importing floor plans
    Modeling with floor plans

8. Rendering and Animating

    Applying styles
    Editing styles
    Outputting 2D bitmaps
    Basic animation
    Advanced animation

9. Creating Terrain Using Sandbox

    Creating terrain from contours
    Modeling objects with contours
    Creating terrain from scratch
    Sculpting with thetool
    Stamping and draping objects on terrain

10. Using Photo Match and Google Earth

    Geolocation with Google Maps
    Using Photo Match to align cameras
    Modeling in Photo Match

11. SketchUp Pro: Creating Dynamic Components

    Using the Component Attributes window
    Exposing component attributes
    Using math and functions
    Creating dynamic materials
    Creating a dynamic staircase
    Hiding objects dynamically
    Configuring staircase rise and run
    Adding interactivity: Motion
    Adding interactivity: Rotation
    Adding interactivity: Changing colors

12. SketchUp Pro: Working with the Solid Tools

    Creating solids
    Using Boolean operations (Union, Intersect, Subtract)
    Working with Trim and Split
    Creating outer shells

13. SketchUp Pro: Importing and Exporting

    Importing objects from AutoCAD
    Importing other 3D objects
    Exporting objects
    Exporting objects for rendering

Conclusion

    Goodbye