SketchUp for Planners - Intermediate Part 1

Total course duration: 54 minutes (Includes 6 videos)
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Building on Introductory SketchUp for Planners, this course introduces intermediate SketchUp users to the program’s geolocation functions and demonstrates how to create more complex models of planned projects or developments. Additionally, this course illustrates how to create and export video walk-throughs of SketchUp models using the program’s animation features.

Chapters

  • 1. Introduction

    This chapter provides a brief overview of the course, discuss what you will learn and why you might consider taking this course. This course will introduce you to some of the really unique and exciting features of the SketchUp, from geolocation to video animation.  You’ll learn how to use these functions and more, and about their application for planners.

    2:28m
  • 2. Geolocation using Google Earth

    Learn how about geolocation, including how to integrate your model with Google earth.

    4:47m
  • 3. Creating simple massing models and preforming shadow analysis

    Learn how to use geolocation to conduct site-specific analysis using SketchUp model, including how to build a simple massing model and conduct shadow analysis.

    6:55m
  • 4. Organizing your model

    Learn how to create and organize more complicated models, using different layers while creating a model of a high-rise development.

    8:53m
  • 5. Importing other elements and using guides

    Learn how to import elements into your model using the built-in 3D Warehouse.

    17:43m
  • 6. Animation: Creating simple videos of your model

    Learn how to make your model come alive using video animation.

    13:13m