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This class will introduce you to the basics of SketchUp - simple 3D modeling program, that is used by designers and architects.
A free version of SketchUp Make, or a trial version of SketchUp can be downloaded from one of the links below:
https://www.sketchup.com/download/make
https://www.sketchup.com/try-sketchup
You will model a simple 3D space that consists of the following objects: walls, floor / ceiling, window & door openings, window frame, door. You will then add materials to the walls, add furniture items to your model, (furniture items are downloaded from a free online database of sketchup models). You will learn to add a camera view & export your final 3d model into an image file.
Furniture items used in the scene:
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/eff34df1-84fd-4fbc-bafa-9c1ca33e1c75/Striad-Lounge-Chair-High-Back-and-Ottoman?hl=en
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/5a781788-f716-4f1a-9ec9-48d9cb8d8fa3/Herman-Miller-Mattiazzi-Osso-Side-Table
https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/uc91a7e91-eb09-49f0-8309-c6253ae4db7a/Castillo-White-Floor-Lamp
Overview
Syllabus
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- Intro - SketchUp
- Start the Program & Set the Template
- Navigation Tools: Orbit, Pan & Zoom
- Create the Walls: Rectangle & Push / Pull
- Group the Object, Add Slabs, Copy Objects
- Create Window & Door Openings
- Add a Door & Add Materials
- Add Furniture Items
- Create a Camera View & Scenes
- Wrapping Up: Export Into an Image File, Save
