Make your first 3D model in SketchUp

Follow my step by step guide on making your first model from scratch

Last updated 4/2020

English

What you'll learn

1 section • 7 lectures • 1h 11m total length

Chapter 1 - Introduction to course0:51
Learn to create your first SketchUp 3D model from a reference image, build a ground and a building, apply materials, set scenes, and export your work.
Chapter 2 - Introduction to the project2:56
Chapter 2 introduces the SketchUp project and guides you to model a two-block building with landscaping and a planter box. Learn to use groups and components for efficient 3D modeling.
Chapter 3 - Modeling the elevations33:00
In chapter 3, model the building elevations in SketchUp by creating entrance and garage blocks, using push/pull, groups, and offsets to form frames, glazing, and columns.
Chapter 4 - Modeling the Landscape10:00
Model the landscape in SketchUp by creating pavement, driveway, and planter boxes, using rectangles, blue axis alignment, and grouping and components to manage faces and geometry.
Chapter 5 Applying material to the model7:52
Apply materials to a SketchUp model by selecting landscape, stone, glass, and metal textures and applying them to surfaces and components using the paint bucket.
Chapter 6 - Setting up scenes and exporting views5:54
Learn to set up scenes and exploding views in SketchUp, adjust shadows and sun orientation, update scenes, and export high-quality views for your assignments.
Chapter 7 - Congratulations on your first model!0:53
Chapter 7 celebrates your first SketchUp model, guiding you from scratch toward photorealistic results and inviting you to follow for upcoming classes and updates.

This class consists of 7 chapters which will guide you through making your first ever SketchUp 3D model.

This course can also help if you are at an Beginner and intermediate level on SketchUp.

This class is a follow up to my previous class on SketchUp beginners Guide