Learning SketchUp Free
2h 35mBeginner2025-02-03
Authors
George Maestri
Animation Director and Producer
Course details
SketchUp Free is a browser-based 3D modeling and visualization tool from Trimble. It contains an online-only subset of the tools found in Sketchup Pro. In this course, George Maestri guides you through the basics of using this tool to bring your 3D ideas to life. Learn how to navigate the SketchUp interface and explore the variety of tools you can use to draw. Discover some advanced drawing techniques, then dive into the ways you can manipulate objects. Get useful tips on how to keep your SketchUp scenes organized, how to measure and label objects in your scene, and how to apply and adjust different materials, textures, and styles. Plus, learn how to download and export SketchUp files.
Skills covered
SketchUpArchitectural DesignRenderingMotion Graphics and VFXGoogle3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingLearningAnimation and Illustration
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Powerful 3D modeling - For free
- 02 - SketchUp Free vs. SketchUp Pro
- 03 - Browser considerations
- 04 - Using the exercise files
1. The SketchUp Interface
- 05 - Interface basics
- 06 - Customize the interface
- 07 - Loading files
- 08 - Load components via 3D Warehouse
- 09 - Navigating in SketchUp
- 10 - Walking around in SketchUp
- 11 - Standard camera views
- 12 - Creating multiple views using scenes
- 13 - Shadows, fog, and display options
- 14 - Model Info window
2. Drawing in SketchUp
- 15 - Line tool fundamentals
- 16 - 3D drawing with the Line tool
- 17 - Using the Rectangle tool
- 18 - Creating rotated rectangles
- 19 - Pushing and pulling faces in 3D
- 20 - Using the Eraser tool
3. Advanced Drawing
- 21 - Creating polygons and circles
- 22 - Softening and smoothing edges
- 23 - Soften smooth panel
- 24 - Drawing curved and freehand shapes
- 25 - Creating outlines with Offset
- 26 - Using the Follow Me tool
- 27 - Creating 3D text
- 28 - SketchUp Go - Solid tools
4. Manipulating Objects
- 29 - Selecting and moving objects
- 30 - Scaling and rotating objects
- 31 - Manipulating faces and edges
- 32 - Duplicating objects
5. Staying Organized
- 33 - Grouping objects
- 34 - Creating components
- 35 - Component Options window
- 36 - Working with tags
- 37 - Understanding entity info
- 38 - SketchUp Go - Outliner
6. Measuring and Labeling
- 39 - Using the Tape Measure tool
- 40 - Using the Protractor tool
- 41 - Creating labels with the Text tool
- 42 - Dimensioning
- 43 - Creating cutaways using section planes
7. Materials and Textures
- 44 - Apply materials
- 45 - Create materials from bitmaps
- 46 - Adjust textures interactively
- 47 - Importing images
- 48 - Applying styles
- 49 - SketchUp Go - Editing materials
- 50 - SketchUp Go - Customizing styles
8. Import and Export
- 51 - Downloading SketchUp files
- 52 - Exporting to 2D formats
- 53 - Exporting to 3D formats
Conclusion
- 54 - Next steps