What’s Included:
- (5) 2-hour group classes
- 1 year access to all online tutorial courses. ($95 value)
- Video recordings of sessions. (for missed class only)
- Direct feedback during sessions
- Calendar invite with meeting id provided.
Agenda
Week 1: Introduction to Real-Time Rendering and Enscape 3D
- Definition and importance in architectural visualization
- Overview of Enscape 3D as a real-time rendering solution
- Installing Enscape 3D as a SketchUp add-on
- Basic configuration and system requirements
- Navigation and interface overview
Week 2: Fundamentals of Enscape Materials and Lighting
- Exploring Enscape material library
- Custom material creation and application
- Utilizing natural and artificial light sources
- Adjusting lighting settings for realistic effects
- Tips for optimizing materials for real-time rendering
Week 3: Navigating Enscape 3D Camera and Views
- Configuring cameras for optimal viewpoints
- Introduction to basic animations in Enscape
- Creating walkthroughs for immersive experiences
- Saving and managing custom views
- Composing scenes for storytelling
Week 4: Real-Time Rendering Workflow Optimization
- Understanding Enscape rendering settings
- Adjusting quality settings for optimal performance
- Troubleshooting common performance issues
- Seamless integration tips between SketchUp and Enscape
- Streamlining the design-to-render process
Week 5: Advanced Techniques and Project Showcase
- Exploring advanced Enscape features
- Real-time reflections, global illumination, and more
- Participants present their projects
- Feedback and tips for improvement
- Open Q&A session for addressing specific challenges
Designers should have:
- a Mac or PC with SketchUp Pro 2023 installed (30-day trial available)
- a 3-button Scroll wheel mouse (preferred)
- Watch the Getting Started course tutorials (free)
Webinar Tips:
- Download the Zoom app.
- Use headphones. The audio quality is much better for everyone else.
- Use a second screen/display. You can sign in multiples times. Many users have success streaming my screen onto a tablet or second monitor to keep your primary display available to model in SketchUp. This prevents having to switch back and forth from the screenshare.
- Stuck? You can share your screen and I can also request mouse control to assist.
- Recording Afterwards. Should you need to leave the session early, I will provide a screen recording link to the session.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.