Unlock the full potential of your SketchUp models with Enscape, a powerful real-time rendering tool. This course will teach you how to create stunning, photorealistic visualizations directly from SketchUp. Ideal for designers, architects, and visualization professionals, this course covers everything from basic setup to advanced rendering techniques.
Agenda
Week 1: Introduction to Real-Time Rendering and Enscape 3D
- Definition and importance in architectural visualization
- Overview of Enscape 3D as a real-time rendering solution
- Installing Enscape 3D as a SketchUp add-on
- Basic configuration and system requirements
- Navigation and interface overview
Project: Create a basic rendered scene from a SketchUp model.
Week 2: Fundamentals of Enscape Materials and Lighting
- Exploring Enscape material library
- Custom material creation and application
- Utilizing natural and artificial light sources
- Adjusting lighting settings for realistic effects
- Tips for optimizing materials for real-time rendering
Project: Enhance your scene with advanced materials and lighting techniques.
Week 3: Navigating Enscape 3D Camera and Views
- Configuring cameras for optimal viewpoints
- Introduction to basic animations in Enscape
- Creating walkthroughs for immersive experiences
- Saving and managing custom views
- Composing scenes for storytelling
Project: Develop an animated walkthrough of your rendered scene.
Week 4: Real-Time Rendering Workflow Optimization
- Understanding Enscape rendering settings
- Adjusting quality settings for optimal performance
- Troubleshooting common performance issues
- Seamless integration tips between SketchUp and Enscape
- Streamlining the design-to-render process
Project: Apply insights and feedback to refine and enhance your existing projects.
Learning Outcomes
- Setup best Enscape Presets for SketchUp.
- Create photorealistic renders with advanced materials and lighting.
- Configure cameras and create immersive walkthroughs.
- Optimize your real-time rendering workflow for better performance and results.
By the end of this course, you will have the skills to produce stunning visualizations and presentations directly from your SketchUp models using Enscape.
Designers should have:
- a Mac or PC with SketchUp Pro 2023 installed (30-day trial available)
- a 3-button Scroll wheel mouse (preferred)
- Watch the Getting Started course tutorials (free)
Webinar Tips:
- Download the Zoom app.
- Use headphones. The audio quality is much better for everyone else.
- Use a second screen/display. You can sign in multiples times. Many users have success streaming my screen onto a tablet or second monitor to keep your primary display available to model in SketchUp. This prevents having to switch back and forth from the screenshare.
- Stuck? You can share your screen and I can also request mouse control to assist.
- Recording Afterwards. Should you need to leave the session early, I will provide a screen recording link to the session.
No prior SketchUp exercise is required. Students must be comfortable using a computer.
Getting Started videos will be provided to watch prior to the start of class.
