Rendering in SketchUp

<b>The sure way for design professionals to learn SketchUp modeling and rendering techniques</b> <p><i>Rendering In SketchUp</i> provides instructions for creating 3D photoreal graphics for SketchUp models using integrated rendering programs. The book serves as a beginner rendering manual and reference guide to further develop rendering skills. With an emphasis on step-by-step process, SketchUp users learn a universal approach to rendering varied SketchUp projects, including architecture, interiors, and site design models.</p> <p>The book focuses on tasks and principles at the core of photorealistic rendering, including:</p> <ul> <li><b>Rendering process:</b> Learn a step-by-step process focused on workflow within SketchUp’s familiar workspace.</li> <li><b>Universal method:</b> Understand how the process can be used to work with a variety of different integrated rendering programs, including Shaderlight, SU Podium and Twilight Render**. These programs are easy to learn and function in SketchUp.</li> <li style=”list-style: none”><script src=”../static/jslib/tiny_mce/themes/advanced/langs/en.js” type=”text/javascript”> // // </script> ></li> <li><b>Textures and materials:</b> Discover how to obtain, apply and edit texture images representing surfaces.</li> <li><b>Component details:</b> Learn how to acquire and organize model details to allow for rich, expressive settings while maintaining computer and SketchUp performance.</li> <li><b>Exterior and simulated lighting:</b> Learn to set exterior lighting with the SketchUp’s Shadow menu or illuminate a scene with simulated lights, lamps, and bulbs.</li> <li><b>Render settings:</b> Use specific settings for various rendering programs to quickly set texture character, image quality, and graphic output.</li> <li><b>Computer specifications:</b> Find out how computers produce renders and the type of computer hardware required to streamline the process.</li> <li><b>Photoshop post-processing:</b> Learn how to further refine rendered images in Photoshop.</li> <li><b>**Free online chapters:</b> The book reviews specific settings for SketchUp and the rendering plug-in Shaderlight. Given the ever-changing nature of technology, free, online accompanying chapters detail settings for additional integrated rendering programs including SU Podium, Twilight Render, and more.</li> </ul> <p> </p>