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SketchUp - Basic 3D Modeling - Interior Design

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Overview

This class will introduce you to the basics of SketchUp - simple 3D modeling program, that is used by designers and architects. 

A free version of SketchUp Make, or a trial version of SketchUp can be downloaded from one of the links below:

https://www.sketchup.com/download/make

https://www.sketchup.com/try-sketchup

You will model a simple 3D space that consists of the following objects: walls, floor / ceiling, window & door openings, window frame, door. You will then add materials to the walls, add furniture items to your model, (furniture items are downloaded from a free online database of sketchup models). You will learn to add a camera view & export your final 3d model into an image file. 

Furniture items used in the scene:

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/eff34df1-84fd-4fbc-bafa-9c1ca33e1c75/Striad-Lounge-Chair-High-Back-and-Ottoman?hl=en

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/5a781788-f716-4f1a-9ec9-48d9cb8d8fa3/Herman-Miller-Mattiazzi-Osso-Side-Table

https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/uc91a7e91-eb09-49f0-8309-c6253ae4db7a/Castillo-White-Floor-Lamp

Syllabus

  • Intro - SketchUp
  • Start the Program & Set the Template
  • Navigation Tools: Orbit, Pan & Zoom
  • Create the Walls: Rectangle & Push / Pull
  • Group the Object, Add Slabs, Copy Objects
  • Create Window & Door Openings
  • Add a Door & Add Materials
  • Add Furniture Items
  • Create a Camera View & Scenes
  • Wrapping Up: Export Into an Image File, Save

Taught by

Leyla A

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