Sketchup + Lumion + V-ray : Full Course for Architects

Name: Sketchup + Lumion + V-ray : Full Course for Architects
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Architectural 3D Modeling , 2D Drawing , 3D Animation, Walkthrough Rendering, Lighting, Material, Object, Render setting

Created byAmin Najafzadeh

Last updated 6/2026

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What you'll learn

Introduction to basic Sketchup with Lumion / Vray
2D Drawing in SketchUp including Plans, Sections and Elevations and 3D modelling
Setting material, texture, lighting, shadows and preparing for 2D and 360° panorama and 3D animation in Lumion
Creating PBR materials and HDRI images, Sunlight, V-ray lighting and camera settings in Vray
Creating diagrams, VR and 3D tours
Exporting Skp files to Autocad
Making stair, window, louvre, rafter and flushing in sketchup
Creating landscape and changing the weather in Lumion

Course content

9 sections • 77 lectures • 4h 24m total length

Skills you Acquire by This Course2:14
Gifts: These are some usefull Plugins for Sketchup.
Who Benefits from this Course?2:18

Software Environment and Toolbars2:32
File & Edit Menu in Sketchup3:17
Toolbars & drawing with Line in Sketchup3:00
Explore the left toolbar in SketchUp, enabling the large toolset, shadows, styles, and V-Ray plugins. Draw lines along the red, green, and blue axes to form surfaces.
Select in Sketchup4:01
Master Sketchup selection techniques and shortcuts, including customizing preferences and using escape to cancel commands. Use left-to-right versus right-to-left selection to control which lines get selected.
Rectangle & Group in Sketchup3:19
Circle & Arc in Sketchup3:02
Move & Push / Pull in Sketchup3:42
Move drawn shapes in sketchup, place them on surfaces, and push/pull to extrude ten meters into 3d volumes; rotate groups along blue and green axes and orbit to view.
Scale , Offset & Follow me in Sketchup3:59
Explore scale, offset, and follow me in sketchup to shape volumes, pipes, and spheres along paths, with axis scaling, radius control, and hiding lines for precise modeling.
Measurement ,Text & Dimension in Sketchup3:15
Section Plane & Human View in Sketchup2:47
Position a human camera to walk through the SketchUp scene and analyze viewpoints, then use the section plane to cut, move, rotate, and reverse direction for volume analysis.
Style Menu & intersect in Sketchup2:55
Shadows & views in Sketchup2:44
Material & Texture in Sketchup4:05
Options & prefrences menu of Sketchup4:01
Entity info & Components in Sketchup3:56
Explore entity info and the default tray to view properties of surfaces and lines, including area and materials. Learn how components and layers work, and when to use make unique.
Styles & Tags in Sketchup4:01
Scenes & Soften edges in Sketchup3:43
Master scene management in Sketchup with Lumion/V-Ray, adding and updating views, and using sun shadows. Learn to apply soften edges for smooth, soft surfaces and coplanar effects.
Tags in Sketchup3:34
Exercise File0:08
Quiz
Quiz 1

Preparing the File for Lumion4:08
Introduction to Lumion4:08
Setting Menu in Lumion : Quality, Resolution, Save, Proxy, Recovery, Units, Axis3:12
Trees, Peoples and Animals, Objects Menu in Lumion4:01
Importing New Models and Editting the Objects4:00
Placing the objects2:53
Placing Lights and Lighting Setting4:33
Place and adjust a lamp in the scene, set brightness and core angle, toggle visibility, use target light and library options, and randomize rotation or size for landscape placement.
Lights Setting: Falloff, Cone angle, Brightness, Color3:32
Material Library in Lumion3:32
Standard Material: Colorization, Relief, Reflectivity, Gloss, Displacement4:05
Standard material: offset, orientation, emissive, saturation, tranceparency5:18
Lumion Material Library: Stone, Glass, Metal3:57
Explore lumion material library options for stone, glass, and metal, selecting indoor or outdoor stones like travertine and marble, and refine color, texture, and reflections with edit material.
Lumion material library: Wood, Concrete, Water, Fabric4:09
Landscape in Lumion3:48
Weather setting in Lumion2:08
Render Setting in Lumion3:31
Effects: 2 point perspective & Real Skies (HDRI)3:14
Use two point perspective and real skies to adjust heading, sun angle, brightness, and cloud styles for realistic renders with real-time previews of focal length and camera height.
Effects: Color Correction, Sharpen, Exposure2:39
Control sharpen, exposure, and color correction to refine rendering, keeping sharpen at 0.1 and exposure at 0.5, then adjust temperature, tint, vibrance, brightness, saturation, and gamma correction for realism.
Effects: Reflection3:07
Effects: Shadows & Skylight2:59
Effects; Orthographic View (ISO) & Depth of Field2:54
Explore orthographic view in Lumion to show models in isometric perspective with adjustable angles and zoom, and apply depth of field for foreground and background blur.
Effects: Sun & Lighting4:00
Effects: Camera & Weather2:01
Effects: Enhancement & Tools3:31
Rendering in Lumion3:02
360 Panorama and Creating 3D Tour4:58
Animation and Keyframes3:37
Animation: Effects & Motion4:56
Animation: Sound & Decals4:18
Quiz
Quiz 1

Installation and Setup Vray Plugin2:09
Toolbars3:48
Material Setting in Vray: DIffuse, Reflection, Glossiness, Refraction4:05
Adjust diffuse color, change and replace textures, and balance reflection, glossiness, refraction, and bump on V-Ray materials in SketchUp, using a concrete example to illustrate surface realism.
Creating Map in Materialize: Hight Map, Diffuse Map, Normal Map6:22
Materialize Map in Vray: Displacement Map, Bump Map, Diffuse Map3:24
PBR Materials in Vray4:31
Sunlight Setting in Vray6:12
Dome Light and HDRI Images in Vray5:01
Artificial Lights in Vray: Spot, Sphere, Rectangle and IES Light6:36
Rendering and Camera Settings in Vray3:08
Exercise File0:10
Quiz
Quiz 1
Quiz 2

Requirements

Basic Knowledge about Sketchup, Lumion and Vray

Description

Note: this course is full of real-world examples of 2D drawing, 3D modelling and rendering in various projects.

Those who like to turn their innovative ideas into reality and model everything in their minds can achieve their goals easily and in the shortest possible time with this course. Also, if you are looking for a complete package of 3D modeling and rendering, with this course you can start learning SketchUp, Lumion and V-Ray at the lowest cost.

Looking to combine SketchUp, Lumion and Vray for great presentations for more projects?

Do you want to create amazing renders, drawings, animations and visualizations for your clients?

Want to learn from an experienced instructor with practical lessons?

Master the essentials of 3D modeling and visualization with our comprehensive SketchUp with Lumion/V-Ray course. Starting from zero, this course provides in-depth training on SketchUp for creating detailed models, Lumion for breathtaking animations, and V-Ray for photorealistic rendering. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned professionals, you will gain practical skills and hands-on experience to elevate your design projects. No Prior Experience Needed – Learn Fast!

Check out the exciting gifts I've prepared for you on Lecture 1, before enrolling the course!

"These are some of the key topics covered in this course:

SketchUp techniques (Fundamental to Professional).
From 2D Drafting to Detailed 3D Modeling, Plans, Sections, Elevations & Diagrams
Stairs, Windows, Louvres, Rafters, and Flushing Details
Material, Texture, Lighting, and Shadow Setup for 2D, 360° Panorama rendering, and 3D Animation in Lumion
PBR Materials, HDRI Images, Sunlight, V-Ray Lighting, and Camera Settings in V-Ray
Diagrams, VR Experiences, and 3D Tours
Exporting SKP Files to AutoCad
Landscapes and Controlling Weather in Lumion

When you buy this course, feel free to Ask Me Any Question. I'm here to Support you throughout your learning journey.

If you want to prepare yourself for lots of projects, become independent, and start earning through a complete training course, this is the right place for you. Watch the course all the way to the end so you’ll be able to handle every part of a project with confidence.

Enroll now to transform your creative ideas into stunning visual realities!

Who this course is for:

3D modelers
Sketchup users
Architects and Interior designers
Lumion and Vray users
CG artists and Animators
Render man
Architecture and Interior design Students
Constructors and Homeowners
Engineers
Exterior & Landscape designers
Urban Designers
Green Architects

Sketchup + Lumion + V-ray : Full Course for Architects

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 5min

Initial Instructions in Sketchup19 lectures • 1hr 2min

2D Drawing in Sketchup7 lectures • 23min

Introduction to 1001 bit tools plugin in Sketchup6 lectures • 18min

Lumion29 lectures • 1hr 46min

Vray11 lectures • 45min

Practical Techniques1 lecture • 3min

Tips1 lecture • 1min

Bonus Section1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

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