Learn How to Render in SketchUp (3-Step Method)

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Curious to get your feedback: Which part of The Photographer Method was most helpful for you? Do us a favor and let us know in the comments below. Thanks!

[@mistersmith6163]

Thank You! I wonder if you might do a video on different lighting types and settings (I'm not sure what IES light is)..? Also I've has some occasional trouble when I render with certain light either not showing up or turning out very spotty, full of speckles (I believe they're called 'artifacts'). I've mostly used 'Light Emitter' material on the fake emitter setting, and not regular 'Spot' or 'Point' lights due to them not seeming to show up in render. What is an optimal power and efficacy setting to put the lights on, at least for very bright lights, not just dim..?

[@ariadnarodriguez3452]

Great Lighting.

[@c2cconcepttocompletion507]

Very helpful information you got in this video...I use them as well in my work...

[@c2cconcepttocompletion507]

I have one more quick tip to share with all... In photoshop, add a layer in overlay mode, then use a white brush to draw over an area and see how the spot you drew will come to life as if you have pointed a spot light to this area...I use it mostly to fake lights when I lack them in rendering...In doing so in Photoshop, I cut down on time in 3D renderings... Jaber El-Rami

[@karinak2132]

the photoshop part!

[@TheSmartWoodshop]

Alex, as an advanced SketchUp user having been using it since it was released and successfully completing many projects over the years, I am rethinking and relearning how to do everything in SU. I have many complex projects to complete in SU this coming year but decided to take a break and develop a solid set of skills targeted toward organized, efficient and quality modeling. I am about two weeks into my SketchUp School subscription and am already light years ahead of the "advanced" skills that I have developed over 20 years. Your teaching methods are fantastic and I only which I had started learning SketchUp the right way sooner. I also photograph real estate and have a good understanding of light and how to use it in the real world, so I am looking forward to learning SU rendering from you, but only after I relearn everything else.😎🤙

[@SketchUpSchool]

Wow, Ron. Thank you so much for the very kind words! We're glad to have you as a subscriber on our website and look forward to helping you reach your SketchUp goals!

[@AleshaLeggo]

To be honest all of these steps were super valuable and have taught me about rendering in Sketch Up. The photography method is a great way to explain rendering to students and sketch up beginners.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@jacobhowse1310]

Alex, your structure for presenting retainable information is remarkable. Thank you from all of us learning.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Wow - thank you for the kind words! We really appreciate it!!

[@july-bb3mc]

It is literally reducing the panic about sketch up.... iam a self leaner through KZbin.... your videos are too great sir

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@kitumwake]

This tutorial finds me like flying without wings. Thanks and works better for me Oliver! Be blessed

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked it!

[@vijaykumar-gb3ev]

I just went through 2 classes, I feel most of the main problems I've been facing are sorted out. Thanks Alex

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome 😀

[@uncrownedking5106]

I'm learning how to design and render in sketch up as a hobby and to make my future home exactly the way I want it to be. This was very helpful, thanks man!

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You're welcome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. We really appreciate it!

[@shermanwong8242]

3rd part. Easy step. World of difference for new renderer. Thx.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome! Glad that was helpful for you!

[@alanisariscon2223]

I am a 13 year old. I obviously don't know how to use it, because I am just getting started with Sketch Up. My Uncle offered me a job on doing Interior Designs for his clients in Dubai, because of it, I get a living for my life. I'd like to thank you for what you have taught us so far, and thanks for making Sketch Up easier than any other applications.

[@SketchUpSchool]

No problem - thank you for watching and for leaving a comment. Continue to master SketchUp and you'll have a bright future in front of you!

[@ivanventerarchitect]

Tip on lighting was most helpful to me.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JaySchram]

Love your videos. I think the lighting aspects are obviously the most important section. Love this method approach. Another important process in rendering is knowing when to stop. Just like in painting, there is a point of diminished returns. I find that when your scene imbues you with a feeling or emotional response, you will say something like. "That's what I'm talking about!" or "Now we're talkin'" or something to that affect. The emotional response is when you are close. That's when you save camera angles and scenes and effects arsenals. Hit that render button!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thank you for the kind words. And yes, you make a great point: It's important to know when to stop so you don't lose too much time! Thanks for sharing the advice!

[@tzarinabarin987]

Super informative. The great lighting is most helpful and useful.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Happy to hear this video was helpful!

[@hartonogunawan2939]

What I found most useful? The two points lighting. Thank you, very much.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@lightfullgirl]

i think the photoshop one was the most useful i honestly never thought of adjusting the pictures after taking them out of the program!! so thank you :)

[@SketchUpSchool]

Great - happy to hear that was a new one for you!

[@rudifrancois]

All 3 steps are great!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome, glad to hear you liked all the steps!

[@shinlee2579]

Absolutely Fantastic Tutoring, many thanks

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome!

[@Hitminister]

Lighting Part was most useful. Thanks

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@swaroopdhupkar]

Really nice knowledge enhancer, found it quite useful. The second set of advice is quite useful.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@simonwalker2800]

2.nd step was most valuable this time:)

[@SketchUpSchool]

Happy to hear that step was valuable for you!

[@simonwalker2800]

and btw @@SketchUpSchool Great work with these videos you make. :) I am working with sketchup for some time now, but I am self thought and your tutorials really help me to smoothen my work

[@jdmxxx38]

Well done. I knew nothing about rendering and that has changed dramatically after watching your video. I am not a professional and do not expect to render any models.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad you liked the video!

[@splinedesign]

I learned something new here, in Photoshop, adjusting the hue, specifically the yellow channel! Great tip!!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - happy to hear that was a new one for you!

[@MicahJohnston]

I really liked the first two steps! I'm a newbie at SketchUp, and trying to absorb what I can. Thanks for these SketchUp insights and tips!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad you liked those tips!

[@mirettekhorshed108]

I had forgotten about the importance of adding light sources to renderings - thank you for the tip!

[@SketchUpSchool]

No problem - glad we could help!

[@anacarestia5924]

Photography means painting with light by definition. Great approach and very simply explained! The most useful tip? Probably setting up the exposure in the camera, can save you hours thinking the light could be too bright or too dimmed.. I liked the detail of the brush tool over the lamp!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked the tips about camera exposure and the idea to paint a little extra glow over the lamp! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.

[@mara_aa_]

I found the two point lighting bit most useful. I've struggled with setting up light. I'll give this a go soon, thank you!

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You're welcome!

[@lingqingzhang5700]

Wonderful tutorial, very helpful. Great job Alex!

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Glad it was helpful!

[@RebeccaJoseph-l1w]

Hi, I think your videos are so helpful. I've taught myself sketch up by playing along and wish I had known about these earlier, I am retraining with your advice. I found the lighting the toughest thing to teach myself so will find an extension and try your recommendations on how to use it. Thanks.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You are so welcome!

[@anmolparashar4383]

This video is very helpful for me to understand the sketchup rendering basic extensions & ideas

[@SketchUpSchool]

Great - we're happy to hear the video helped you.

[@melwinsamuel5347]

Alex, you really make things easy, your way of approach is simple and effective. photographer method was very helpful, Thanks for making this video. Am melwin from Bangalore.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to watch!

[@ricardocarnauba]

Great video, tutorial, man!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked it!

[@LoFaSho24]

EXCELLENT VIDEO & TIPS!

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Glad it was helpful!

[@Thubbytommy]

Powerful video! Well explained in a short, clear way. The best video about rendering in Sketchup, i've seen yet. I'm definately showing this to my students! Thanks for sharing!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Wow - we're flattered! Thank you for watching and sharing!

[@SkillipEvolver]

Who/where do you teach ? (Interested)

[@kismetkrystle]

the lighting and the 90° rule! thank you

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad those were helpful for you!

[@richardvankesteren7013]

Great and clear explanation, very usefull.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Great! Happy to hear this video was useful for you!

[@spyboy71]

Thanks for the video, personally find both second & third part useful

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome! Glad you liked those parts of the video!

[@ahmadknio8269]

great simple tutorial for rendering on SketchUp. thanks

[@SketchUpSchool]

Really happy to hear you liked the video. You're welcome!

[@phanikumari3244]

Lighting part was so helpful. Thanks

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You're welcome!

[@attitudehomedesigns8568]

lighting and photoshop technics just amazed me sir

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked the video!

[@ambarmagar8276]

This is amazing tutorial! Thank you Alex🙏

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You're welcome!

[@gollamadish]

the lighting tip opened up a whole new world of possibilities for me! by adding the appropriate lighting, a lot more drama and character would be added to the final output. and it was really emphasized since the example you used has a dark setting/during night. you earned a new sub!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome! We're so happy to hear this video was helpful and that you're part of the SketchUp School family now ;)

[@cccandoit]

Super helpful and clear description of all steps. Really good tutorial.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks for the kind words - we really appreciate them!

[@joanneabrogar5226]

This is GREAT! I like the last part with the photoshop. It makes me wanna try it out. Thanks for this wonderful video :)

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome 😊

[@TomFosberry]

Thank you for easy to follow advice, it's easily understandable and makes sense. Since you ask I found the micro adjustment lighting effects something I hadn't considered. Many thanks. Tom

[@SketchUpSchool]

Hi Tom 👋 Thank you for the kind words (and you're welcome!)

[@ericochocki4576]

Great advice, the photoshop finish was advice I would have never considered.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad that was helpful!

[@imrannaeem1]

very helpful and to the point, crisp information. I have been looking forward to have a go at blender as well as SU/Vray to create an interior. I am aware of how to use these tools but wanted to have info on how to start and take it till the end. So thank you so much!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thank you for the kind words! And you're welcome for the video - glad it was helpful for you!

[@adeoguns6427]

Thanks a bunch for the information.

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You're welcome!

[@abhijeetgyal]

loved every bit of it!!!thanks for sharing!!!!

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Thanks for the kind words!

[@eladyihie2502]

Very helpful and easi to understand.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aakankshagupta3085]

It is so important to have these insights before getting started! Thanks a lot for your help! It filled the gaps in my head :)

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad this video was helpful!

[@TheOrteme]

Very yousefull and clear video: the most usefull part is second one. Still all complex is great

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ardhanee]

Thank you for the tutorial. For me, the most useful is the second method (great lighting)

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - thanks for taking the time to let us know!

[@arezoudesigninenglish9600]

thank you I learned new things

[@SketchUpSchool]

I'm so glad!

[@inspirationals101]

Thanks it will all be useful but I like more is the Photoshop enhancements

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you found the tips to be useful!

[@mahedihasanmatiya2672]

Great lighting is best useful part for me

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked the tips!

[@malikmurtaza5122]

Really helpful.Thank you so much :)

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You're very welcome!

[@NishatTasnimDisha1017]

This is the best video on youtube! Super helpful!

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Awesome - glad you liked the video!

[@pacissekiat4814]

Great vid, helpful!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Happy to hear you liked the video!

[@sage1828]

I found the ‘great lighting’ most useful! Thanks, Alex for this :)

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome! Glad you found that helpful.

[@rezzcaurus]

Thank you so much, stay blessed 🙂

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You're welcome!

[@HaydenMarrero]

One of the best put together and informative videos I’ve seen in some time, on any topic. Truly excellent. Thanks so much for sharing! For me it’s a tie between the lighting and photoshop methods.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Glad you liked both the lighting and photoshop tips!

[@laurenlin7478]

i like the lighting part

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked that tip!

[@actionabood]

i like all of you man really amazing things

[@SketchUpSchool]

Really happy to hear you liked the video!

[@IrshadAhamed]

Excellent. I enjoyed the whole video

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad you liked it!

[@hibaat3704]

The lighting part. Thank you for sharing.

[@SketchUpSchool]

No problem - thank you for watching and leaving a comment!

[@andersondallmann]

Very good! Thank you

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@eifrellopez1178]

Photographer method👌

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Thanks for watching!

[@CraftyLittleMaker]

THIS IS A BRILLIANT TUTORIAL!!!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Wow - thanks taking the time to let us know. We really appreciate it!

[@chrisripper7329]

Great lighting

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked that tip

[@Mousus929]

Wonderful tutorial! Thanks

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@mikealvinalvarado7144]

Nice channel! Good job. 2. Great Lighting

[@SketchUpSchool]

Great - glad you liked that tip!

[@joshuarevanth7489]

Thanks.It was a quick help.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@Prosbjerg]

Hard to separate the three parts (all great), but the lighting part was the most useful (for me). Great video, keep them coming! I like to see more on this subject!

[@SketchUpSchool]

Great - thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. And we'll definitely have more videos on rendering in the future!

[@amanymohammed1121]

This is really useful,thank you

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@mdmaroof7940]

love the way u teach sir...🙂

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@TheMarissaCouch]

I actually just learned all of this Thanks

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you had already learned the approach in this video. Curious to find out: Was it through trial and error? Or did you learn this approach elsewhere?

[@willembuiting]

Wow! Alex, this is a great tutorial. I am going to start working like this tomorrow. Thank you very much.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks for the kind words! Excited to hear you're encouraged to work like this right away!

[@sazzadhossen2607]

Thank you so much! I found all methods were quite helpful. Love #SketchupSchool

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to let us know - means a lot!

[@wiambecharef1705]

Brief and very clear, thank you ! what i found the most useful was the FILL & KEY lights. uuuurkh i used to waste so much time just adding light sources everywhere.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Happy to hear you found the fill & key light tips helpful!

[@charleane00]

All good tips - Lighting method was most useful for me. 😊

[@SketchUpSchool]

Great! Glad you found that method to be useful!

[@thejusr9577]

Good informative video Thanks

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@tejassahasrabuddhe3400]

Thanks a ton buddy.. Setting lighting angles and photoshop touch up was the best.. :)

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!

[@Archosphere]

I just want to take what I can see in my minds eye and put it on paper, but a complete novice at this kind of tool. The most helpful was the lighting segment (not a photographer either). 1 suggestion: Use a pane that maintains the scene your talking about throughout the video, that shows the adjustments as you talk about them. I like you style in sharing information. Thank you.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks for letting us know you liked that tip about the lighting! And thanks for the suggestions: We're always looking to improve!

[@williamswarm8952]

So important as new user to get some simple grounding, to work from. Lighting for me is key. Thanks.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Agreed! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave a comment!

[@firdausfatma2458]

wow Alex sir . my English is not so good but still trying because u don't have my language ( Hindi) your standard in SketchUp is outstanding . I m learning this software from institute I have subscribed and want to see more vedios. please upload some vedios for new students on SketchUp. thank you.

[@SketchUpSchool]

For people that are new to SketchUp, I recommend our Watch This Before You Get Started With SketchUp video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqTXlnaKrd2aZ7s

[@jjmarroquin6023]

Great video! Awesome method and explanation.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Wow - thanks for the kind words! We really appreciate it.

[@christinagalyfianaki-ecody5390]

I liked the exposure tool the most

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome! Happy to hear that tip was helpful!

[@rodrigojusguan2403]

thanks...i really like all your video's

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad to hear it!

[@ADVBear]

Hey man. Excellent video, thank you. It really helps to simplify the mental approach to rendering. The part that I find more interesting is the Lighting, because the first step is, as you've said, not so critical as you could choose any rendering tool. The last step is the easiest to me, as I'm very experienced in PS. Again, thank you for this.

[@SketchUpSchool]

Really glad to hear that the approach is helpful for you! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment - we really appreciate it!

[@ebenezerodji7739]

TOTALLY HELPFUL

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad to hear it!

[@vaishup22]

this was my last shot to learn vray and sketchup. great teaching is all that is needed. thank you so much.

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You're welcome 😁

[@attitudehomedesigns8568]

thnq sir for the tutorial...expecting more in the future too

[@SketchUpSchool]

Yep - there will be more!

[@dkaamraaj]

Adding two lights across opposite above of different types

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad you liked that tip!

[@flandrensinteriors3428]

so awesome, loving your videos. I do very amateur photography and use Light Room for modifications so this was so relative to photography. I did not realize Sketchup made such great images

[@SketchUpSchool]

Awesome - glad you found the comparison to be helpful!

[@nabukadnezarova67]

Great tutorial! Thank you :)

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@foofs2721]

this is really good !

[@SketchUpSchool]

Thanks!

[@architectduaa2532]

wow thank you sooo much

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You're welcome!

[@bulyamariam921]

Wawooo! Alex this is great tutorial thank you so much but am at a beginner level and I want to study study SketchUp am very interested in SketchUp

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're very welcome! To study SketchUp starting at a beginner level, I recommend you check out our Video Course Library: www.sketchupschool.com/video-course-library. It has all the courses you need to learn SketchUp from the ground up.

[@jobynamcgee8563]

This is a new level for me in Sketchup, I am actually a lighting designer. Most useful part of this video was getting an idea of the work flow. Which is something I love about your videos. Some of this is clear, but I'm new enough to Sketchup to be a little confused about your mention of an extension? Where can I get more info on that? regards, JB

[@SketchUpSchool]

Glad the video was helpful! For more info about a rendering extension and help choosing the right one for you, visit this page on our website: www.sketchupschool.com/how-to-choose-a-rendering-extension

[@yadanamyatsoe7833]

Thanks you so much.

[@SketchUpSchool]

You're welcome!