Next month I will be offering Live SketchUp classes in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York City. These 2 day courses provide students with an assortment of tips and tricks for beginners and advanced users.
You can view the dates and schedule here.
On May 7 & 8 I will be offering a 2 Day SketchUp Class. The first day begins with the basics and sets you up for success to model quickly and effectively. The second day goes through CAD to SketchUp workflows as well as techniques for creating presentations and photorealistic renderings. The location of the course is in Dupont Circle. You can find more information about the event.
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SketchUp updated its website and look for 2014. SketchUp 2014 includes some minor but significant updates. This includes improved performance and speed with shadows and some new arc tools. BIM features are now available when creating geometry as well. This is now through the Classifier using industry standards and can be exported to other applications through IFC Export.
The 3D warehouse received a much needed facelift. The site is simplified and should make it easier to filter and preview the better models versus the ones you end up just throwing in the trash because the scale is entirely wrong or messed up.
Lastly, LayOut has some major improvements that excite me the most. I was resistant to use LayOut for some of my presentation and design work because of the minor bugs and missing features. In this release, you can use auto text tags, smart labels that reference geometry names from your model, improved vector rendering (thank you!!!!), and its snappier on larger files.
In all, the improvements to LayOut alone are worth a try to upgrade or update.
Cheers,
Dan
I’m happy to announce that I will be providing online SketchUp classes monthly. The session will be spread over 2 weeks providing (4) 3 hour sessions from 9am – 12pm EST.
Session 1: Learn the Basics (Beginner) March 4th, 9am-12pm EST
This beginner class shows you the basics and creates a strong foundation to build upon. Learn the essentials of navigating SketchUp and the terminology of the program.
Session 2 (Intermediate) March 6th, 9am-12pm EST
This session expands on the skills from Session 1 and shows you how to apply them in techniques and exercises. Working files are included that help show how you can use the program in creating drawings and presentations.
Session 3 (CAD Workflow) March 11th, 9am-12pm EST
This lesson provides the idea workflow for using SketchUp with your CAD software. Import 2D CAD files and learn tips and tricks for organizing line-work, creating reference groups, aligning elevations, and constructing 3D models quickly. Also, we’ll show you how to save time with some clever plugins for this workflow.
Session 4 (Photorealistic Renderings) March 13th, 9am-12pm EST
This lesson gives you the tricks and techniques to create photorealistic renderings with SketchUp and a plugin called Podium. Learn how to create reflective materials, lights, and techniques for interior and exterior renderings. This session finishes up by creating a composite rendering and making adjustments in Photoshop.
By purchasing the full session, students will receive a free copy of “Learning SketchUp 2013″ DVD.
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I am happy to announce that I’ll be offering a 2 Day SketchUp Class in NYC on March 20-21 and May 21-22. The class is currently on sale for $595 (save $100). Students will also receive a free copy of “Learning SketchUp 2013“. ($50 value)
I’m looking forward to providing SketchUp training in NYC every 10 weeks so be sure to check out upcoming dates.
I’m really excited about teaching a SketchUp course at Harcum College this spring. The course is offered to Interior Design students. They will learn the workflow for creating interior renderings and animations using SketchUp. Students will also learn several plugins and techniques of the program. I will hopefully put some of the students work on this blog to showcase their progress throughout the semester.
I had the pleasure of producing 2 renderings this month. The time frame was tight, but we were able to make changes quickly and produce these visuals so the client could approve the design development move into documentation.
Over the past few months, I’ve been a part of a team of designers working on the redesign of Columbus Square Park. The project is through the Community Design Collaborative, a community design center that provides pro bono preliminary design services to nonprofit organizations in greater Philadelphia. As a volunteer member of the team, I was responsible for creating the illustrations that eventually manifested through various design meetings, reviews and coordination with public officials.
I also have a tie to the park, since it is only a few blocks from my house. I hope the renderings serve as a tool to help promote the possibilities of the park.
Start the new year off right with our live SketchUp training.
Choose from the Beginner Class or Advanced Class. Save $95 by purchasing the Beginner and Advanced Class together. Students will also receive a free copy of “Learning SketchUp 2013” (a $50 value).
After months of recording, edits, and retakes… Learning SketchUp 2013 is finally available to purchase. It includes over 5.5 hours of training content with 111 tutorial videos. Its available as a digital download so you always have it with you. The product is selling at $49.95 and for $95.95 with a bonus 1 hour webinar with me.
This tutorial is designed for the absolute beginner, meaning no prior experience with SketchUp or 3D modeling is required.
You will start by learning the basics of the drawing tools, and then quickly jump into learning to create different roof types. Dan will show you how to organize the model, including creating the second floor and additional openings, using the outliner, and viewing layer states of the model. This video tutorial will show you how to create the different parts of a home, including the ceiling, staircase, doors and windows, fireplace, and kitchen. You will learn how to add furniture using the 3D warehouse and model the furniture from a photograph. You will then move to creating the exterior of the home, from setting the building in place to adding solar panels. Finally, Dan will show you various exporting options and how to create a rendering and animation.
By the completion of this computer based training course, you will be comfortable using many of the basic and complex tools in SketchUp. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.
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