The Complete Sketchup & Vray Course For Architectural Design

Learn the practical skills & techniques required to create a Modern Home with Sketchup, Vray Next & Photoshop

What you'll learn
Learn the core Sketchup skills required to model a Home faster & more efficiently.
Learn how to use certain Sketchup Plugins to take your modeling skills to the next level.
Understand Vray lighting, materials, settings, render elements & more to create amazing Photorealistic Exterior Renders
Learn from a Real-Life Residential Project as we model & render a Contemporary Home, Site, Surroundings & more, STEP-BY-STEP.
Understand Residential Design standards and styles required to design homes functionally and efficiently.
Requirements
A computer with either Windows or Mac to install all the software & sketchup plugins to model & render your Dream Home.
A strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and plenty of excitement about the awesome new Sketchup modeling & Vray rendering skills you will acquire in this Exterior Design course.
Nothing else! It's just you, your computer and your hunger to get started today.
Description
You've just stumbled upon the most complete, in-depth Sketchup & Vray course for Architectural Design. These comprehensive Sketchup & Vray tutorials cover everything you'll ever need to become the best Architect out there.>>> Updated at the start of October 2022 (BRAND NEW Vray 6 for Sketchup Section Added) <<<>>> Updated at the start of November 2021 (BRAND NEW EXTERIOR VRAY 5 + SKETCHUP 2021 MASTERCLASS SECTION on how to create a Photorealistic Exterior Day & Night Render) <<<This course is designed to jumpstart your Sketchup, Vray & Architecture Journey, wherein we take you Step by Step with a Real-Life Residential Project and get you up & running to design your favourite Residential Home efficiently, quickly and in the right way.Why this Course?Comprehensive coverage of the essential tools to design a Residence like walls, openings, elevations, stairs & more - Learn not only how every tool works but also how to apply it in the right way in your Sketchup workflow.Downloadable Resources - Exercise files like ****Sketchup Models for every lecture & section so you can follow along step by step.Learn from an expert - I've been using Sketchup for over 10 years and I will be sharing all my skills and secrets which has helped me model faster, efficiently and most importantly, amaze clients.Monthly Updates - This course will be updated on a monthly basis with new high-quality tutorials and resources and you will get an in-depth understanding of how to design a modern contemporary bedroom, modular kitchen & more.Taught by an Architect & BIM Consultant - We not only learn about modelling & rendering in Sketchup, but you will also learn useful interior design tips, standards, and secrets along the way from the instructor who has over 6+ years of experience in the Industry.Access to Exclusive Sketchup & Vray Library - All our students will get exclusive access to our Sketchup Library for every Exterior Design space worth over 150$. These models can be imported directly into your scene and rendered since it comes preloaded with Vray materials.Who is this Course For?ArchitectsArchitecture StudentsDesign Professionals who want to learn 3DConstruction ProfessionalsAnyone with an interest in 3D Modelling in SketchupAnyone with an interest in 3D Rendering with Vray Next for SketchupReal Estate AgentsAgencies and Corporations - If you want to get team members within your company up to standard, we can do that for you.3D Artists - If you want to build a reputation as a 3D Artist this program will give you that foundation.Beginner to Advanced Sketchup Users(note that this course will be taught on the Windows version but the same techniques can be applied on Mac as well)What you will Learn?It is crucial that when you learn Sketchup, you start with the right fundamentals (which are also easy to pick up). Once you've picked up on the fundamentals of 3D Modelling, we jump into more advanced topics using specific Sketchup plugins, to take your modelling to the Next Level.This course is divided into Four SectionsPrior to Section 01, we will have the introduction and how to install Sketchup, Vray & all the essential pluginsSection 01 - An Introduction to SketchupIn Section 01, we will start with the fundamentalsWe will learn about the Sketchup Interface & its simplicity.Understand the most-used common tools Importance of modelling with Groups & Components.Assign shortcuts & learn to model faster & efficiently.Create Sections & export views into CAD drawingsSection 02 - Sketchup (Modeling a Contemporary ResidenceIn Section 02, we will learn to model our entire home in Sketchup as per residential standards.We will start this section with a brief introduction to Residential Design & the importance of vastu in residences.We will learn to import our CAD drawing into SketchupHow to model walls, openings, floor slabs, roof slabs, doors & windows in SketchupHow to model Balcony doors & railings in SketchupLearn to create dog-legged stairs in Sketchup Create a Parametric Glass Facade using plugins like curviloft, Bezier spline, joint push tool & more.We then learn some Landscape Modelling Techniques Taught in this Section.Learn to model the Site & its surroundings in Sketchup.Learn to model Terrain using the Sandbox tools & Artisan Tools in Sketchup.Learn to use the Laubwerk plugin to add trees & plants to the scene.Setting up Camera Angles using Scenes in SketchupSection 03 - Vray Next for SketchupIn Section 03, we jump into the world of photorealistic rendering with Vray Next for Sketchup.We will be introduced to the Vray Interface & the Vray Asset EditorLearn to set up lights in Vray (Photographic Approach with the Archgyan Lighting System)Create a Studio, add 3D Warehouse models, adjust lights  & materials, and create a final render of our Hyundai Car in the Studio.Create a Vray Library and Apply Materials.Final Adjustments in Sketchup & Vray NextFinally render of our scene with appropriate render elements for post-production in photoshop.Section 04 - Post-Production in PhotoshopIn Section 04, we enhance our render even more through post-production techniques in PhotoshopLearn to bring in render elements the right way into photoshop & apply the right blending effects.Adding Skies & Trees in the background.Using Brushes in photoshop & locking layers.Adding Cutouts like humans & animals into the scene.Adding a Concrete Texture to Walls, Roads & Footpaths.Final Adjustments in Photoshop using adjustment layers.By the end of this section, you will have created an amazing Modern Residence in under 2 hours. But that's not all!! Section 05 - Exterior Workshop with Vray 5, Skatter 2, & Quixel Megascans to Create Day & Night Render (NEW WORKSHOP)In Section 05, we will learn to use the latest features of Vray and more:Different camera positioning and lighting techniques in VraySkatter 2 to add 3D Grass in your sceneChaos Cosmos to add entourage, trees, vehicles and more.Quixel Megascans to add high-quality 3D models and materials from the Megascans library using Transmutr.Learn to use plugins like SketchUV & Textureme to add Architectural Materials.Learn to use PBR materials in Vray and edit them out.Learn to convert any day render to night renders using the Lightmix Feature of Vray 5And loads moreThis is not a create and forget course. We will keep updating this course with new course content and add it to future sections on a monthly basis. We will be updating our course description here as and when we release new tutorials and downloadable resources.Special Features ProvidedDownloadable Scenes, complete with all V-Ray SettingsExclusive Sketchup & Vray Library for Exterior DesignBy the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of Sketchup & Vray, and you will be well on your way to creating amazing renders for your clients.

Overview

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Installing Sketchup & Vray Next

Lecture 3 Installing Additional Sketchup Plugins

Lecture 4 Using the Exercise Files

Lecture 5 Join the Student Facebook Group

Lecture 6 Introduction to Sketchup Interface (Quick Tutorial to Get Started)

Lecture 7 Groups & Components in Sketchup (Quick Tutorial to Get Started)

Lecture 8 Creating Sections & Elevations in Sketchup (Quick Tutorial to Get Started)

Lecture 9 Remaining Important Tools in Sketchup (Quick Tutorial to Get Started)

Section 1: Introduction to Sketchup for Absolute Beginners

Lecture 10 Templates in Sketchup

Lecture 11 Introduction to Sketchup Interface (Windows)

Lecture 12 Introduction to Sketchup Interface (Mac)

Lecture 13 Navigating in Sketchup

Lecture 14 The Select Tool in Sketchup

Lecture 15 The Axis Lines and Select Tools

Lecture 16 The Rectangle Tool in Sketchup

Lecture 17 The Offset Tool in Sketchup

Lecture 18 The Eraser Tool in Sketchup

Lecture 19 The Materials Window in Sketchup for Windows

Lecture 20 The Materials Window in Sketchup for Mac

Lecture 21 The Push Pull Tool in Sketchup

Lecture 22 Saving in Sketchup

Lecture 23 Setting up Scenes in Sketchup

Lecture 24 Making Groups in Sketchup

Lecture 25 Using the Move Tool in Sketchup

Lecture 26 Using Shortcuts in Sketchup

Lecture 27 The Tape Measure Tool in Sketchup

Lecture 28 The Rotate Tool in Sketchup

Lecture 29 Making Components in Sketchup

Lecture 30 The Scale Tool in Sketchup

Section 2: PROJECT 1 - Modeling a Modern Residence with Sketchup

Lecture 31 Import CAD into Sketchup Scene

Lecture 32 Create Walls & Openings in Sketchup

Lecture 33 Modeling Floor Slabs & Roof in Sketchup

Lecture 34 Modeling Doors & Windows in Sketchup

Lecture 35 Modeling Balcony Doors & Railings in Sketchup

Lecture 36 Create Stairs in Sketchup

Lecture 37 Create a Parametric Jaali Wall Partition in Sketchup

Lecture 38 Create Site in Sketchup

Lecture 39 Model Terrain in Sketchup with Sandbox & Artisan Tools

Lecture 40 Add Laubwerk Trees in Sketchup

Section 3: PROJECT 1 - Rendering the Residence with Vray 6 for Sketchup (BRAND NEW SECTION)

Lecture 41 References - Using Pureref

Lecture 42 Camera & Composition - 1

Lecture 43 Camera & Composition - 2

Lecture 44 Lighting - Key Light (Primary Light)

Lecture 45 Lighting - Key Light (Adding Trees)

Lecture 46 Lighting - Key Light - Camera Exposure

Lecture 47 Secondary Lights - Street Lights - 1

Lecture 48 Secondary Lights - Adding Glass

Lecture 49 Secondary Lights - Adding Interior Lights

Lecture 50 Accent Lights - Modeling the Lights - 1

Lecture 51 Accent Lights - Wall Lights - 2

Lecture 52 Organize the Model

Lecture 53 Materials - Chaos Cosmos Materials

Lecture 54 Materials - Create your own Material

Lecture 55 Final Adjustments - 1 - Import Sketchup Files, Vray Infinite Plane, Composition

Lecture 56 Final Adjustments -2 - Adding Chaos Cosmos Models, 3D Warehouse Models, Lighting

Lecture 57 Final Adjustments 3

Lecture 58 Final Adjustments 4

Lecture 59 Decals - Adding Imperfections

Lecture 60 Final Render

Lecture 61 Post Production in Vray Frame Buffer

Lecture 62 Post Production in Photoshop - 1 - Day Render

Lecture 63 Post Production in Photoshop - 2 - Night Render

Section 4: PROJECT 1 - Rendering a Residence with Vray for Sketchup (for Vray 5 users)

Lecture 64 Setting Up Views in Vray

Lecture 65 Create a Studio

Lecture 66 Adding 3D Warehouse Models into Studio

Lecture 67 Adjusting Materials & Lights in Studio

Lecture 68 Final Render in Studio & Importing Models

Lecture 69 Create a Vray Library & Apply Materials

Lecture 70 Final Adjustments in Sketchup

Lecture 71 Final Adjustments in Vray Part 1

Lecture 72 Final Adjustments in Vray Part 2 (Dome Light)

Lecture 73 Final Rendering with Background

Lecture 74 Final Rendering without Background

Section 5: PROJECT 1 - Introduction to Post Production in Photoshop

Lecture 75 Bringing in Render Elements into Photoshop

Lecture 76 Using Render Elements in Photoshop

Lecture 77 Adding Skies in the Background in Photoshop

Lecture 78 Adding Trees in the Background in Photoshop

Lecture 79 Using Brushes in Photoshop

Lecture 80 Adding Cutouts & Motion Blur in Photoshop

Lecture 81 Adding a Wall Texture in Photoshop

Lecture 82 Adding a Texture to Road & Footpath in Photoshop

Lecture 83 Final Adjustments in Photoshop

Lecture 84 Next Steps (Bonus Lecture)

Section 6: PROJECT 2 - Exterior Workshop with Vray 5, Skatter 2, & Megascnas

Lecture 85 Introduction to Workshop

Lecture 86 Install Vray 5, Skatter 2 and Other Plugins for this Workshop

Lecture 87 Using the Exercise Files

Lecture 88 Before We Start

Lecture 89 Adjusting our 3D Warehouse Model in Sketchup 2021

Lecture 90 Positioning the Camera in Sketchup

Lecture 91 Adding Trees using Chaos Cosmos in Vray 5 for Sketchup

Lecture 92 Daylight Setup in Vray 5 for Sketchup

Lecture 93 Adding 3D Grass using Skatter 2 in Sketchup

Lecture 94 Using Quixel Megascans with Transmutr

Lecture 95 Adding Assets from Quixel Megascans into Sketchup

Lecture 96 Adding Road Texture with Megascans Materials in Sketchup

Lecture 97 Tweaking Bitmaps in Photoshop for Vray Blend Material

Lecture 98 Add PBR Materials from Megascans

Lecture 99 Create Pebblestones with Displacement Geometry (Vray 5 New Feature)

Lecture 100 Using the Textureme Plugin to add Building Materials

Lecture 101 Editing Materials in Vray

Lecture 102 Adding Interior & Landscape Lights in Sketchup

Lecture 103 Create a Night Render with Lightmix

Lecture 104 Adding Entourage from Chaos Cosmos Assets

Lecture 105 Final Render of Scene

Lecture 106 Convert Day to Night

Lecture 107 Post Production in Photoshop

Lecture 108 Class Assignment

Architects,Architecture students,Design professionals who want to learn 3D,Anyone with an interest in 3d,Construction Professionals,Real Estate Agents,Agencies and Corporations - If you want to get team members within your company up to standard, we can do that for you.,3D Artists - If you want to build a reputation as a 3D Artist this program will give you that foundation.