Google SketchUp 8 Essential Training

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

Table of content

• Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Installing SketchUp
  • Starting SketchUp for the first time
  • Using the exercise files
  • Tips for Mac users
• 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
• Manipulating Objects
  • Selecting and moving objects
  • Scaling and rotating objects
  • Manipulating faces and edges
  • Advanced selection tools
• 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
• Measuring and Labeling
  • Using the Tape Measure tool
  • Using the Protractor tool
  • Creating text labels
  • Using the Dimension tool
  • Creating sections 2m 23s
• 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
• Organizing Scenes
  • Grouping objects
  • Working with layers
  • Creating layers
  • Using the Outliner
  • Hiding and unhiding objects
  • Locking and unlocking objects
• 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
• Rendering and Animating
  • Applying styles
  • Editing styles
  • Outputting 2D bitmaps
  • Basic animation
  • Advanced animation
• Creating Terrain Using Sandbox
  • Creating terrain from contours
  • Modeling objects with contours
  • Creating terrain from scratch
  • Sculpting with the Smoove tool
  • Stamping and draping objects on terrain
• Using Photo Match and Google Earth
  • Geolocation with Google Maps
  • Using Photo Match to align cameras
  • Modeling in Photo Match
• 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
• SketchUp Pro: Working with the Solid Tools
  • Creating solids
  • Using Boolean operations (Union, Intersect, Subtract)
  • Working with Trim and Split
  • Creating outer shells
• SketchUp Pro: Importing and Exporting
  • Importing objects from AutoCAD
  • Importing other 3D objects
  • Exporting objects
  • Exporting objects for rendering
• Conclusion
  • Goodbye

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