SketchUp (12 Tutorials)
How to 3D Model a Latch in SketchUp
July 23, 2024
Learn how to model a sturdy latch with a bolt in SketchUp from Trimble, using exact dimensions, Solid Tools, and Snaps.
3 Ways to Take Your Floor Plans to the Next Level
July 17, 2024
Aaron shares some ideas to give your LayOut floor plans more depth and pizazz using Trimble SketchUp. Don’t have SketchUp? Try it for Free!
Integrate Chaos Vantage into your V-Ray 3D Workflow
June 21, 2024
Explore your most complex V-Ray 3D production scenes ray traced in
real-time. Watch a tutorial series and download a free Vantage guide.
A Guide to Realistic Digital Vegetation Creation for 3D Landscapes
March 21, 2024
Creating immersive, realistic vegetation is an art form in itself. Learn about tools and libraries to help you create realistic vegetation.
SketchUp: Using Point Cloud Data For Measurements – Speed and Accuracy
May 9, 2023
Learn how modeling with point cloud data allows design-build company PSW to create accurate 3D SketchUp models with ease, so they can “get it right the first time.”
SketchUp: Realistic Rendering with Round Corners
April 18, 2023
Eric from SketchUp shows you how to get create Rounded Corners when rendering in V-Ray, with some tips and tricks for keeping original geometry, file size down, and still getting realistic-looking renders.
Toolfarm Tip: SketchUp – Tray Area not Responding to Clicks? Quick Fix
January 25, 2023
Occasionally, when working with multiple screens on a laptop dock, the default tray area in Sketchup Pro becomes unresponsive. This can be frustrating, but worry, not. There is an easy fix!
Free V-Ray for Sketchup Training Course
January 3, 2023
Trimble has created a free in-depth training course for V-Ray for Sketchup with a total of 26 lessons. It teaches you the best way to set up your model (a modern cabin exterior), and the proper settings in V-Ray to get amazing results.
Introduction to V-Ray Next Compilation
April 16, 2020
This is a compilation of the Introductory tutorials for V-Ray Next including 3ds Max, Revit, Sketchup, Rhino, Unreal, Modo and Houdini. Most of these tutorials also have downloadable assets.
Luxury Hotel Room Interior Build Sketchup & V-Ray + Glass Tutorial
April 14, 2020
Surviving Architecture walks you through how she created interior architectural renders using SketchUp and Chaos Group V-Ray Next for SketchUp.
Introduction to V-Ray Next for SketchUp
April 9, 2020
This V-Ray Next for SketchUp tutorial will walk you through V-Ray’s user interface and how to get started with a basic project. It covers the Asset Editor and how to manage your Materials, Lights, Geometry, Render Elements and Textures. And it includes a free demo scene.
SketchUp Fundamentals – 12 Courses 48 Lessons
March 31, 2020
Sketchup Fundamentals is a guided tour of the core ideas that make SketchUp unique. These concepts are essential for every aspiring SketchUp modeler.
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