Architectural Rendering With Sketchup And D5 Render

A Project Based Approach to ArchViz

What you'll learn
You will learn a complete project based workflow for architectural rendering utilizing SketchUp, D5 Render and Photoshop.
You will complete two projects in their entirety; a stlish interior and an natural exterior render.
Be introduced to D5 Render and will learn the various elements of the program.
You will become familiar with a professional workflow and learn the skills required to produce your own renders.
How to export your finished renders, and the best settings to use.
Use Photoshop for post-production of your D5 renders.
Make adjustments to your renders to improve the visual look and the overall quality of your renders.
Requirements
A basic knowledge of SketchUp is required; how to navigate and use the beginner tools.
An understanding of basic 3D terms and concepts will be helpful
Access to the software that we use and a PC Desktop or Laptop that can run D5 (An RTX enabled graphics card is a must)
Description
Welcome to Architectural Rendering with SketchUP and D5 Render!This course is also suitable for students who wish to understand a complete, project based ArchViz workflow, from start to end. Additionally, this course will be useful for those artists switching from another rendering program to D5 Render, but do not know where to start.We will be using a fantastic and modern rendering software D5 Render, which provides stunning visuals and has an accessible learning curve. We will cover two projects; an interior based on the Modern French style, and an exterior small home built with organic shapes. We will discuss the modeling workflow, rendering process and settings required to set up visually stunning renders.Once a student completes the course, they will have the skills they need to complete their own projects utilizing the workflow demonstrated.Finally: this course is designed to grow; with projects three and four planned out, and these will be added as soon as they are done. These projects will add new tools and new project topics to the course; including urban renders and use of additional resources like the Megascans Library.I hope you have a great experience with this course, and that you learn something of value!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Software Used

Lecture 3 Software Part II

Section 2: Project I

Lecture 4 Creation of the Floor

Lecture 5 Cration of the Walls

Lecture 6 Crating Panel I

Lecture 7 Creating Panel 2 Part I

Lecture 8 Panel 2 Part II

Lecture 9 Adding Decoration or Trim to the Panels

Lecture 10 Panel Detail with Follow Me Tool

Lecture 11 Groups

Section 3: Project I The Room

Lecture 12 Windows Part I

Lecture 13 Windows Part II

Lecture 14 Placing the Window

Lecture 15 Color Coding the Parts

Lecture 16 Panel Placement I

Lecture 17 Panel Placement II

Lecture 18 Panel Placement III

Lecture 19 Final Decorative Element

Lecture 20 Adding a Ceiling

Section 4: Project I Finishing Touches

Lecture 21 Making a Fireplace

Lecture 22 Making a Fireplace Part II

Lecture 23 Adding a Door via the Warehouse

Lecture 24 Adding a Door Part II

Lecture 25 Crosscheck

Section 5: D5 Render

Lecture 26 Intro to D5

Lecture 27 D5 Materials and adding a floor Material

Lecture 28 Making a Few Changes

Lecture 29 Wall Materials

Lecture 30 Additional Materials

Lecture 31 Fireplace Materials

Section 6: D5 Render Continued

Lecture 32 The Asset Library and Furniture

Lecture 33 Furniture Part II And Changing The View

Lecture 34 Furniture Part III Plants and Decor

Lecture 35 Decoration Part I

Lecture 36 Decoration Part II and Sampling Asset Materials

Section 7: D5 Lighting

Lecture 37 Lighting

Lecture 38 Light Types and a Teddy Bear

Lecture 39 Setting up the Lighting for Our Scene

Lecture 40 The Effects Tab and Scenes

Lecture 41 Decals and Light Fixtures

Lecture 42 Field of View (FOV)

Lecture 43 Setting up The Render

Section 8: Photoshop Post Production

Lecture 44 Introduction to Photoshop

Lecture 45 Layer Elements

Lecture 46 Masks

Lecture 47 Layer Groups

Lecture 48 Levels

Lecture 49 Camera Raw I

Lecture 50 Camera Raw II Basic Adjustments

Lecture 51 Camera Raw III Texture and Vibrance

Lecture 52 Color Adjustments (Very Important for the Final Images to Look Good!)

Lecture 53 Adding Light

Lecture 54 Final Alterations, Noise and High Pass

Lecture 55 Finishing the Render Chromatic Abberation

Section 9: Project II

Lecture 56 Required Plugins For Project II

Lecture 57 Creating the Floor of the Small Build

Lecture 58 Adding an Interior Floor

Lecture 59 Adding the Windows

Lecture 60 Lattice Windows

Lecture 61 Adding a Lattice Roof

Lecture 62 Side Walls I

Lecture 63 Side Walls II

Lecture 64 Cleaning the Model Up and Deleting Stray Edges

Lecture 65 Adding the Bathroom

Lecture 66 Cross Check and Final Changes

Lecture 67 Sandbox Enviroment

Lecture 68 Landscape Part I

Lecture 69 Landscape Part II

Lecture 70 Landscape Part III

Lecture 71 Fixing the Water

Section 10: D5 Enviroment Creation

Lecture 72 Landscape Materials

Lecture 73 Trees and Layers

Lecture 74 Painting Assets

Lecture 75 Making Layers for Elements

Lecture 76 Checking the Trees

Lecture 77 Adding the Grass

Lecture 78 Grass Updates for 2.3

Lecture 79 Rocks

Lecture 80 Continuing the Landscape

Lecture 81 Small Build Materials

Lecture 82 Fixing the Roof with SketchUV

Lecture 83 Fixing the Roof with SketchUV Part II

Lecture 84 Cross Check

Section 11: Project II Lighting and Rendering

Lecture 85 HDRI Lighting

Lecture 86 Lighting and Fog

Lecture 87 Lighting and Fog Fixing Errors

Lecture 88 Effects Tab and Test Render

Lecture 89 Critical Looking and Making Changes

Lecture 90 Fixing the Horizon

Section 12: Project II Photoshop Post Production

Lecture 91 Initial Adjustments

Lecture 92 Project II Camera Raw

Lecture 93 Project II Color Mixer

Lecture 94 Project II Depth of Field

Lecture 95 Project II Final Steps

Lecture 96 Project II Second Scene View

Lecture 97 Project II Final Touches to Render II

This course is geared towards learners who have a basic understanding of SketchUp, but want to develop their rendering skills.,This course is suitable for students who wish to understand a complete, project based ArchViz workflow, from start to end.