Lynda - SketchUp Pro: Tools and Techniques

SketchUp Pro may offer 3D for everyone but that doesnt mean its light on professional tools. Learn how to create more compelling 3D graphics using the advanced features in SketchUp Pro. Author George Maestri introduces solid modeling with the Boolean operations and Trim and Split adding and manipulating cameras and creating terrains from contours and from scratch. Then he dives into the new Dynamic Components SketchUps most powerful feature which can add motion and interactivity to a model. Last he explores two companion apps (LayOut for creating documents featuring SketchUp models and Style Builder for creating custom styles) and reviews the plugins available through the Extension Warehouse.

Topics include:

Solid modeling

Creating advanced cameras

Changing camera properties

Working with terrains

Working with custom attributes of Dynamic Components

Creating dynamic materials

Adding interactivity like motion and rotation

Creating documents with LayOut

Installing plugins